Héroes y antihéroes en la literatura

Una maravillosa historia de amor. La vida de Frank Bradley es simple y tranquila. Cinco años después de haber abandonado su trabajo como corredor de bolsa en la Gran Manzana, no se arrepiente de haber elegido comprar un edificio de apartamentos en ese pequeño pueblo costero ni tampoco haber decidido ser el casero del lugar. Aliena Ruslan es una resuelta veterinaria que, a base de esfuerzo y amor por su profesión, y por sus pacientes, ha logrado establecer una clínica de bastante éxito junto con sus socios y mejores amigos. Un vivaz perro callejero hace que los caminos de Frank y Ali se...

One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how to overcome one of the most common problems people have with talking in front of a crowd�stage fright.

Describes the life and work of the scientist who was persecuted by the Inquisition for his views of the universe.

Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series--now in Spanish as well as English--employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and...