Frente al Ángel

El libro es un intento naturalista por recuperar ademanes, silencios y conversaciones donde el miedo se vuelve delgado y todo parece distribuirse en emociones que se trasladan a la errancia de las cosas. Sin recurrir a historias ostentosas o fantásticas, el eco narrativo del corazón vacío surge bajo el efecto de las horas que delinean una tristeza sin color y una suerte de humor seco. Cuentos que, al evitar el dramatismo, la tensión y la truculencia, reflejan una tediosa cotidianidad donde la vida transcurre normalmente. En esta ciudad narrada se percibe el enfrentamiento entre el pulso...

Poeta exigente, de obra decantada, que con solo tres titulos se ha situado entre las voces imprescindibles de la literatura espanola, Antonio Cabrera ofrece en su poesia meditativa un reto intelectual y un refugio de expresion segura. Piedras al agua, su nuevo poemario, lo confirma como un autor primordial.

Even young readers were likely saturated with exposure to Hillary Clinton over the course of the 2016 presidential election. But do they really know who she is and what she has accomplished? This volume bridges the gap between current news stories and what elementary readers really know about the first female presidential candidate. By illuminating the life and story of this powerhouse of politics, young readers can learn and be inspired by a story of perseverance, service to others, and commitment to beliefs. With a vivid, age-appropriate narrative, this much-needed volume is sure to be...

Think there's just one fairy tale with a girl who meets danger in disguise? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Little Red Riding Hood stories. Visit Germany, Italy, and Taiwan, and find out whose "sick grandmother" is a tiger, and who is saved not by a "kind hunter" but by a talking river. Fully translated Spanish text.

Who are the people of Cuba? Readers will probe this question through this lively book about the cultural traditions, festivals, music, art, dance, and food of this Caribbean island nation. Analyzing how the country's history has shaped the cultural identity of its people, this comprehensive text sheds light on the unique contributions Cubans have made. Readers also learn that it is the largest island and most populated country in the Caribbean. Each spread features stunning photographs, which make the information pop. This engaging take on curricular social studies concepts is sure to capture ...