Thomas Edison

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Este volumen reúne los textos de las conferencias y comunicaciones presentadas en el “Grand Séminaire de Neuchâtel. Coloquio Internacional Álvaro Pombo”, celebrado en la Universidad de Neuchâtel durante los días 1, 2 y 3 de noviembre de 2004.El libro se abre con un poema que Juan Antonio Masoliver Ródenas escribió para la ocasión y que dedica a su amigo y cómplice Álvaro Pombo. Sigue la reflexión de este autor acerca de “la figuración y la desfiguración autobiográfica” como vértices de su obra narrativa y poética. Desde esta perspectiva, el escritor y académico trata ...

Natalia tenia que decidir entre dos hombres y el agradecimiento o el amor. El Puerto de la Luz es un viaje en el que se mezclan la huida y la busqueda. Cuantos nombres necesita una persona para saber quien es y desenterrar su origen? Que motivos llevan a esa persona a hacerse pasar por alguien que no es? Nathalie Battle, Nathalie Lindstrom y Louise Fairley son la misma mujer en busca de respuestas: quien es, quien cree ella ser, quien piensan los demas que es. El camino en busca de su identidad la llevara a Gran Canaria, donde Natalia tambien encontrara el amor y la libertad de ser ella misma.

A rodeo is filled with excitement and fun. Cowboys and cowgirls show their skills, and clowns entertain the crowd. Learn to count on a trip to the rodeo! This Spanish math book combines math and reading skills and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic images, detailed sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning how to count easy and fun. Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and captions to build vocabulary and increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving section...

So you think you're a martial arts master, but do you know the difference between kung fu, kendo, and karate? Students will learn about various martial arts as they practice comparing numbers. This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, intriguing sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning math relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading concepts. An in-depth problem-solving...