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Don Luis returns to his hometown before beginning his new life as a priest. But when he meets a beautiful woman, will he change his plans?

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Tierra marcada is a collection of short stories written within the 50's and 70's. The works included in this anthology center on social themes such as the marginal sectors of our society and the revolutionary ideas that permeate the literary works of this period. Gathered here are works by important Latin-American authors Guillermo Cabrera Infante, Julio Cortázar, José Donoso, Gabriel García Márquez, Elena Garro, Clarice Lispector, Julio Ramón Ribeyro, Augusto Roa Bastos and Juan Rulfo. Learn More

This is a collection of poems that covers Machado’s entire literary career. These selected poems reflect on mankind, one’s feelings, and basic preoccupations, all expressed in a lyrical form. The author also focuses on themes such as nature and history, and, at times, leaves behind reflections of his inner self.

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Garcilaso's poetry represents one of Spanish literature's highest peaks. With his verses, he adapted and triumphantly defined new poetic meters, as well as the artistic sensibility characteristic of the Renaissance. He also broke barriers with his work on such themes as platonic love, nature, and mythology. Learn More

Even as the times change, for many parents it is still difficult to approach certain subjects. In this book, sexologist Lorena Berdún raises the basic concepts to help explain to children and young adults the necessary facts of sexuality. This book, directed to parents, explains how to answer the typical questions such as \"Where do babies come from?\" to more delicate and complex situations as: problems of sexual identity, abuse, or AIDS. Learn More

New York Times bestselling author takes on what is potentially the most fraught and passionate connection of women s lives: the mother-daughter relationship. Even though they speak the same language, they often misunderstand each other. With groundbreaking insights and deeply moving memories, Tannen untangles the knots daughters and mothers can get tied up in as they struggle to find the right balance between closeness and independence. Learn More

Do we want to have children who are courageous, curious, self-assured, eager to learn and explore, who are respectful of others and know how to value life? Or do we want anxious, dependant, fearful children who lack initiative, who look for safety and comfort above all else? Children who fight to overcome obstacles and search for alternate routes to resolve issues? Or children who give up at the first sign of difficulty? This book addresses the parents main responsibilities in raising their children, it teaches parents how to assist them in becoming emotionally stable, independent, loving, creative, and peaceful adults. Learn More

Live through the adventures of ships, sun-tanned bodies and a taste of the tropics. Visit the deepest recesses of the ocean with an amateur diver and witness the terrible consequences that occur on board. We will also witness a shipwrecked man find love in Veracruz, understand the fear of a couple fighting against a tidal wave, a lady who talks to seagulls, and witness the sublime revenge of Captain And?pov. Let yourself be carried away by the tides of these eight stories.

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This great guide offers tools for creating a positive and supportive family atmosphere. It helps children who are depressed, and advises how to prevent this crippling disorder. Steps and techniques help tackle parental issues, and enhance learning and coping skills. It also alerts you to circumstances that put a child at risk for depression. Learn More

A practical guide to help parents of babies and young children understand and develop their child's unique abilities. Includes stage-by-stage guidance for parents on how to be their child's first teacher, and features ideas for games and activites that help children fulfil their potential. Learn More

Why do children not read enough? Or in other words: why is it so hard for them to become fond of books and reading? This book tries to pinpoint the stumbling blocks that seem to come between our children and books. From her personal experience, the author offers resources, practical and simple formulas and suggestions that worked for her like: how and when to read a story, finding books for before they learn to read, reading time at home, and books for growing up. Learn More

Most parents would agree that the teen years are the most challenging; Judy Ford shows that they can also be the most rewarding. In this book she suggests 60 ways for parents to nurture, inspire, and encourage their children rather than attempt to control their child. Her ideas can help parents escape old patterns, rebuild a loving bond, and guide teens toward a healthy and happy adulthood. This edition features a new introduction by the author. Learn More

For those in the know-how, the United States is the door to a world of opportunities. Unfortunately, new immigrants are faced with the door to the unknown from the countrys festivities, to things like the weight and measurement systems, the currency and customs, a great many things that need to be learned. Learn More

This anthology includes short stories written by various authors from Spanish-speaking countries, between 1935 and 1969. Each author deals with various genres, the Spanish American literary tradition, and uses their own poetics and personal perspectives. Some of the authors are Manuel Rivas, Edmundo Paz Soldán, Carmen Posadas, Julio Paredes, Daína Chaviano, Pablo De Santis, and Carlos María Domínguez.

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With an introduction by Luisa Valenzuela, this carefully selected anthology not only comprises Julio Cortazar's best short stories but also contains a study of the author's work by Anibal Jarkowski. Included in the book are Casa tomada, Continuidad de los parques, La noche boca arriba, Las armas secretas, Instrucciones para llorar, Simulacros, Conducta en los velorios and El otro cielo among others. Learn More

What drove Columbus to challenge all the mapmakers of his day by sailing west to look for a new passage? It all begins one night on a Portuguese beach. . . . Level 3 . Up to 1000 words
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Travel to the New World with Hernán Cortés. See the clash between the Spanish conquistadors and the Aztec civilization firsthand.

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In Uruguay, several characters show a unique way to deal with reality. Then a surprise brings them all an unexpected truth.

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Two young men, who have just met, decide to enjoy exciting adventures together, using other people’s money. They arrive in Sevilla, where it seems nobody can steal without the consent of a man named Monipodio. What are they to do?

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Los santos inocentes Enslaved by their master, Paco and his family work from sunrise to sundown. Azarías is his naive and solitary brother-in-law, whose only concern is taking care of his bird, a goshawk.

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A teenager, a guilt-ridden father, a drug trafficker, and an unlucky detective are linked to the mystery surrounding a kidnapping. Level 1 - Up to 400 words Learn More

Martí finds himself implicated in a murder that pulls him into the dangerous world of international politics.

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Isolated in their old family mansion, two characters refuse to accept the fact that times have changed.

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When Sylvie met Otto in Spanish class, he told her of his dream to fly like a bird. Soon after, he disappeared without a trace. Now, a year later, Sylvie receives a telegram from a small town in northern Spain.

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Day after day, Guillermo looks at life on the street though his camera, hoping to snap that once-in-a-lifetime picture. And then, something unexpected happens! Level 1 . Up to 400 words Learn More

While vacationing in Marbella, Carlos sees a woman for the first time. Since then, he has lived in a dream world. Although he does not know the woman, he is certain that a great danger lurks within her.

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A poor boy from Sevilla has become a famous bullfighter. Now Gallardo has everything, money, land, and women. But how long will his good fortune last?

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Seville, 1626. After participating in the siege and surrender of Breda in Flanders, Captain Alatriste and his assistant, Íñigo Balboa, are assigned to the recruitment of a colorful group of young swordsmen for a dangerous mission connected to the contraband gold that the Spanish galleons bring from the Indies.

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The role parents have played in their children's education has suffered a dramatic change in these past years. Changes in traditional roles within society have forced educators to rethink schooling structures, something that has caused quite a bit of confusion for families around the nation. This book provides an in-depth analysis of this new reality in order to shed some light into issues such as low performance, re-shifting time to allow for more family time, and the creation of family projects to bridge the gap between parents and children. Learn More

Written especially for young women facing the physical and mental changes during their teenage years, this essential manual helps them to discover the secrets of dating, boyfriends, and romance; offers information on the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases; provides a complete guide to eating disorders and contraceptives; and other interesting subjects. Learn More

After the unprecedented success of Quiúbole con… para mujeres, Vargas and Rosado now reveal the other side of the coin with Quiúbole con… para hombres. Adolescence is a complicated stage of life in which you are faced with uncertainties of all types. Here, guys will find the answer to all the questions that keep them up at night, from physical to mental changes.

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What can we do when a loved one is suffering from anorexia? Which way should we go when all types of therapy have been tried with no success? In a direct, no-nonsense style, the author answers these and other questions. Nieves Mes??n guides us through the traumatic experience of Sara ?Dfrom the early stages to the full-blown development of the illness, until we discover the key to a new alternative that proposes a holistic approach to curing the mind by treating the soul as well. Learn More

Andrew Matthews knows and understands the problems that young people face, he provides a simple and effective way of communicating with them in this complex time of their life. Learn More

Bullying is a common phenomenon facing society today. Author Nora Rodr?guez puts forth hundreds of strategies, divided by age groups, to educate children on the concepts of solidarity, mutual respect and the importance of resolving conflicts in a positive manner. Only through the involvement of parents and teachers in the detection and prevention of school bullying, will bullied and bullies be able to trust in themselves and grow to become secure human beings. Learn More

On vacation at his uncle's house, Frank meets Tomasin, the computer/butler that is anything but ordinary. Frank is delighted at the computer's abilities but also astonished at how soon everyone forgets that although close, it is not quite a human being.

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Ser autodisciplinado va más allá de tener buen comportamiento, significa tener control de las emociones, saber trabajar en equipo, establecer objetivos positivos, cumplir tareas. Esto es lo que cada padre desea enseñar a sus hijos sin usar amenazas, gritos ni tener horribles peleas .En este libro los autores te muestran de qué manera enseñarles a tus hijos. Learn More

En esta conmovedora obra, Mallika Chopra recoge cien preguntas planteadas por sus niñas a veces caprichosas, a menudo místicas y comparte reflexiones sobre cómo articular las respuestas de forma que estimulen en los niños la imaginación, la creatividad y su sentido de la identidad. Mallika Chopra nos demuestra que todas las preguntas planteadas por un niño son una oportunidad para cambiar el futuro. De una forma sabia y sincera, la autora se plantea sus propios interrogantes para contestar a las preguntas de sus hijas con lecciones que les sirvan para toda la vida. Learn More

En el espíritu de la pelicula "Una Verdad Inoportuna" (An Inconvenient Truth), John Javna y su hija de 14 años, Sophie, la oferta 50 acercamientos ambientalmente inspirados, impulsados por niño a reducir basura y mejorar el mundo. Learn More

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Inglés Práctico is the quickest and most targeted way to learn English on the market. We’ve selected 2,000 words and key phrases you’ll be using again and again while living in the United States. To make things even easier, we’ve selected the 40 most common situations and professional scenarios you’ll encounter during your daily life.
In each of the 40 lessons you will learn 25 words and 25 phrases. You will learn how to use them as well as their correct pronunciation. In no time you will be have all the tools you need to handle all these situations with ease. You will have no problems understanding other people and making yourself understood by them.
More than 700 exercises, distributed throughout the 40 sections, will help you apply and reinforce all you’ve learned. The exercises will also guide you in the correct development of the lessons.

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Un curso acelerado al aprendizaje del inglés es organizado en un formato divertido y práctico, permitiendo a individuos aprender rápidamente el inglés en su propio tiempo libre. Learn More

Most first aid books are directed to doctors, paramedics and nurses, and therefore are very technical and specialized. Hence the importance of this book directed to parents, teachers, educators and day-care center workers, because in a clear way, it offers much needed information for dangerous situations like: Internal and external hemorrhages; drowning; hypothermia; insulation; and electrical shocks, among others. Learn More

There is no college that offers a degree on how to be a good parent; however, this book provides you with a good balance of information, techniques and educational parental guidance. With a clear and direct language, the author helps you determine when, where and why say ?no? or ?yes? to your children throughout different stages of their growth. A practical, useful and easy to use tool, this book will give parents the peace of mind needed when setting limits for their children. Learn More

Over 100 questions and answers on everything parents need to know to help their children grow up healthy. Which types of foods have the most nutrients for my child? How do I get my child to eat? Does nutrition play a big part in my child's energy and focus level at school? Get answers to these and many more questions regarding your child's nutrition and diet. Learn More

At around the age of 10 or 11, children begin to experience their own adolescence changes and adjustments. This does not only translate into a sexual maturity, but also in a different way of thinking and seeing the world. The child slowly begins to enter into adulthood, taking small steps that will allow them to discover themselves, find personality traits, behaviors and ideas they wish to adopt in order to build their own identity. Learn More

Your child is now between 3 and 6 years old; he/she is no longer a baby. During this stage children experience a series of fundamental changes in their development and it is normal that you may want to know what is happening to them. In this book you will find the main characteristics of the evolution in their way of moving, thinking, speaking, playing, and feeling. Knowing what it happens to them will allow you to understand them better. Learn More

Your child is now between 6 and 8 years old. At this state, children are moving towards self-sufficiency, and everyday they are more willing and able to do things on their own. However, they still need their parents in an affectionate and emotional level. Knowing how they feel, how they act and how they think will allow you to provide the support to feel safe, grow-up properly, be more sociable, and be successful in school. Learn More

It is very probable that you get the sensation that your 8, 9 or 10 year-old son or daughter is no longer a kid; in certain ways, this is true. This is a very good moment to go to your child, to establish a relationship of trust, support and complicity, which you can enjoy at the present moment and that will lay the foundation for a better understanding during the adolescence. Learn More

For lovers of timeless classics, this series of beautifully packaged and affordably priced editions of world literature encompasses a variety of literary genres, including theater, novels, poems, and essays. Learn More

Psychologists John and Linda Friel have written an infinitely practical book that digs into some of the worst mistakes that parents make, with suggestions on how parents can change immediately. They examine the seven most ineffective and self-defeating behaviors that parents display again and again. Working from the ideas that even small changes can have big results, the authors give parents concrete steps they can take to end the behaviors and improve the quality of their parenting. A parent cannot afford not to read this book. Learn More

One of the major causes of teenage pregnancy is the lack of understanding effective contraceptive methods. As a psychologist specializing in human sexuality, Ochoa explains traditional and modern contraceptives. With her clever style she provides answers to common questions about birth control. This helpful guide will create awareness to the young generation of what it means to enjoy a responsible sex life. Learn More

Best-selling author Spencer Johnson, a pioneer in helping people to gain better health through better communications, shows that a mother can care for her children with confidence and ease, enriching and strengthening the motherchild bond. When you use what you learn in the story you will discover how to become an effective disciplinarian, how to reach your own potential while helping your children to reach theirs, and how to help your children's selfesteem by developing their sense of responsibility. Learn More

What happens in a family when there is a hard-to-manage child? An aggressive, overly timid child or one with irregular and unusual behaviors causes parents to feel guilty and look for solutions that often worsen and intensify the problem. The brief therapy suggested in this book adopts a strategic and constructive approach and tries to solve the problem from the root of the vicious circle. This book, written in a clear and straightforward style, offers suggestions to solve the habitual problems of your child's growing years. Learn More

In this book you will find a tableau of characters that portray the Spanish Golden Age and capture the spirit of that time. This includes a noble and a young gipsy fall in love and are forced to face the society they live in, a man loses his mind and believes he is made of glass, two naughty children learn the trick to survival, an old man tries to hide his young wife but is consumed by jealousy, and two dogs that strike up a long conversation where they discuss their owners in pretty unflattering terms.

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Give your teen this book and protect their financial future! Picking up where school leaves off, Rich Dad Poor Dad for Teens is the secret weapon for gaining the freedom to create the wealth you want. No matter what your grades are, you ARE smart enough to thrive financially, and it is never too early to begin your financial education. In this book Kiyosaki doesn't just share his amazing personal story, he explains how to make your money work hard for you instead of you working hard for money; and, he also shows you how to make choices today, choices of the rich. Learn More

Judy Moody is in a mood. Not a good mood, and definitely NOT a math mood. Her teacher thinks Judy's math skills need improvement. So Judy has to start meeting with a math tutor. When Judy meets her tutor, an awesome college student with an uber-funky sense of style, she gets a glimpse of college life. Judy's bad math-i-tude turns into a radical glad-i-tude. Time to say good-bye to Judy Moody, old school third-grader, and say hello to Miss College!

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Obsessed with the chivalrous ideals found in romantic books, Don Quixote, a tall, middle-aged, bewildered, and half-crazy knight, and Sancho Panza, his rotund and incorrigibly loyal squire, decide to take up lance and sword to defend the helpless and destroy the wicked, taking us with them on wild and hilarious adventures! Learn More

What are canine teeth used for? Animals use them to attack, to unearth tree roots, to dig into moist earth, and to find water. This book includes fascinating scientific and cultural information, as well as interesting readings on reality and myths. It ends with poems dedicated to the elephant by Mexican poet Neftalí Coria.

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In which countries is rice consumed daily? Several countries in Asia, such as China, India and Vietnam, eat rice for lunch and dinner. This book includes an interesting comparison between traditional and technological means of farming and information on the ecosystem of rice fields. It ends with traditional rice riddles and a recipe.

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Where was the potato originally farmed? Is it only used as food? Who or what are its enemies? This book contains interesting cultural, historic, and scientific facts about one of the world’s most popular foods. It also includes a how-to article on how to make "potato stamps" and Neruda's famous ode to the potato.

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This book will leave readers as hard as a stone and it will take you to the times in which men and women lived in caves and hunted wild animals, and good table etiquette did not exist. You will be delighted to find out what primitive beings used as toilet paper, why the best cure for a headache was a hole in the head, and how to make a mummy the Stone Age way. In this wonderful informative and entertaining book, you will find information on the Neanderthal man, amazing archeologists, and those extraordinary cave paintings. You will discover the truth about the Stone Age. History has never been more exciting! Learn More