Civismo

Este libro estudia la arquitectura de Le Corbusier a partir de un analisis exhaustivo de sus principales obras mediante diagramas, perspectivas y esquemas comentados. Proyectos como la villa Savoye, o el convento de La Tourette son diseccionados en mas de cincuenta dibujos explicativos que revelan las estrategias proyectuales y el punto de vista de Le Corbusier en relacion al emplazamiento de sus edificios, los ejes, la volumetria, las distribucion en zonas del programa, la forma de acceso, los recorridos, la orientacion, la eleccion de las vistas, el asoleamiento, la iluminacion, la...

This nonfiction Spanish-translated reader gives children an in-depth look at what a career as a police officer is like. Readers will learn about various aspects of life as a police officer--from being accepted into the academy to keeping streets safe. Readers will learn what a typical day in the police academy is like as well as a day in the field as an officer. Through helpful charts and diagrams and colorful images in conjunction with informational text and stunning facts, readers discover important aspects of keeping communities safe, including what's inside the patrol car, K-9 units,...

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...

Ganador del I Premio Los Odres de poesía, el cubano Alexis Díaz-Pimienta nos muestra un verdadero festín poético de lenguajes y metros. Reflexión sentimental sobre la identidad, las caretas, el fingimiento. Todo rostro es, en esencia, un disfraz que nos protege de los otros y de nosotros mismos.