Las casas en el mundo (Homes Around the World)

In AD 79, the residents of the booming Roman city of Pompeii were shocked when a nearby mountain exploded, releasing superhot ash, rock, and gas on the surrounding areas. What happens next is the extraordinary account of a volcano in action. Though the people who didn't flee Pompeii were doomed, the volcano preserved their remains, allowing us to better understand a fascinating time in the Roman Empire. Astonishing photographs of Pompeii, primary source records of the occurrence, and riveting text are just some highlights of this high-interest volume.

Filled with tricks and treats, fun and food, Halloween is a day that children look forward to. At one time two separate festivals, the traditions of each gradually blended into the holiday we now celebrate on October 31.

Spanish Language Discover Series Books for Babies & Toddlers: Pets Who wants a pet? Just because you know you'll be the one to take care of your child's pet, doesn't mean you have to stop them from dreaming. Cats, dogs, hamsters and horses--there's a pet for everyone in this book. Each page features a beautiful photo of a pet with a simple title beneath. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce farm animals, their sounds and colors to kids. In this Xist Kids Spanish Edition, Spanish text brings the story to new audiences. This book is in...

No es un libro técnico ni tóxico. Sólo pretende advertir a los ahorradores e inversores españoles de ciertas prácticas llevadas a cabo por algunos bancos y cajas de ahorros. Esas prácticas, basadas en su mayoría en la falta de transparencia, sólo pueden producir mucho riesgo y, sobre todo, muchas pérdidas, tal y como se ha puesto de manifiesto en estos años de crisis financiera. El autor trata de conseguir este objetivo con el relato de su experiencia personal (él también fue timado por Madoff ) y la aportación de decenas de anécdotas acumuladas en sus más de treinta años como ...