Atlas de los indios norteamericanos

One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how to overcome one of the most common problems people have with talking in front of a crowd�stage fright.

Colorful graphics, oversized photographs, and short, engaging sentences draw reluctant readers in to the fascinating life of Michael Jackson! This book introduces readers to Jackson's childhood, family, and rise to fame. From singing and dancing with his siblings in the Jackson 5 to achieving a groundbreaking solo career, Jackson became a legend after his death in 2009. Readers will learn how Jackson worked to develop his own musical style and create signature dance moves such as the Moonwalk, leading to his lasting impact on pop music for generations to come. Features include a table of...

Al final de su vida, Alan Watts estudió profundamente las raíces del Tao y del Zen. Se instaló en una tranquila cabaña en las montañas y dedicó la mayor parte de su tiempo a meditar y escribir sobre su experiencia. Este libro recoge las charlas que ofreció durante ese periodo de su vida en su casa flotante en Sausolito y en el Instituto Esalen de Big Sur, en California. Sus conferencias reflejaron, primero, toda una vida de intenso aprendizaje y brillante erudición, además de muchos años de estudio de las artes taoístas, incluyendo la poesía o la caligrafía; también le...

María José grieves at the loss of her mother who died in childbirth. She has difficulty sharing her feelings with her father and the distance between them grows with the appearance of a new woman. Her father gets another job which forces them to move to another neighborhood. The new house is small, but is near an ice cream store owned by Mr. Beto. In the store, María José makes friends with girls and boys her own age, but also meets Mr. Beto and his friends. María José and her friends try to help Mr. Beto when he comes down with a sudden illness.