Julio Gálvez y la piedra de Huamanga

Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann (1776-1822), el más universal de los autores románticos alemanes, fue compositor, pintor y escritor. La vida de Hoffmann transcurrió entre varias ciudades (Varsovia, Bamberg, Berlín, Dresde, Leipzig...) debido a su condición de magistrado al servicio del Estado prusiano, así como a su dedicación al teatro como director musical. Mal pagado y apesadumbrado por el escaso éxito como compositor, vivió épocas de penuria y depresión cuando perdió su puesto como magistrado en las guerras napoleónicas. En 1809 publica su primer relato “El caballero...

Readers will learn all about World War I, or the Great War, in this appealing Spanish-translated book that highlights how the war began in Europe as a military rivalry between France and Germany. The intriguing facts, engaging sidebars, and supportive text work in conjunction with the impressive images and colorful scrapbook layout to teach readers about such WWI topics as neutrality, alliances, propaganda, liberty bonds, communism, and how General John Pershing led Americans in the war.

Perfect for readers interested in learning more about other faiths, this unique collection offers an in-depth look at the major religions of the world. Rich with fascinating facts, each edition includes illustrations, photographs, glossaries, and information on the history, customs, and doctrines of each religion. By offering readers a deeper understanding of the beliefs of others, this collection encourages tolerance and respect in an increasingly multicultural world. Perfecto para lectores interesados en aprender más sobre otras religiones, esta colección única ofrece un análisis...

This New York Times bestseller, now available in Spanish, recounts the true story from Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah of the touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11 attacks. In June of 2002, a mere nine months since the September 11 attacks, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hearts...