El valor de actuar

A Gabriel Lecumberri lo conocí en el seno de Bibliófilos Taurinos de México, en los años en que perteneció al grupo. Leí las crónicas de las corridas a las que asistía, escritas con un estilo mordaz e irreverente, lo que las hacía muy amenas y divertidas. Y, como prueba, queda el título de este mismo libro, Sol y moscas, en el que de una manera coloquial nos habla de sus empeños para formar una ganadería de reses bravas, describiendo desenfadadamente sus andares y vivencias por algunas plazas de toros de México y su contacto con los personajes que forman este mundo peculiar. Se...

As thousands of other Latin Americans, the Marin family immigrated to the US in search of a better life. With no knowledge of the English language, no scholarships or other benefits, Rosario braved her way through our competitive society. Her life story, set amidst some truly tragic events, is a statement to a life of perseverance, commitment, trust, and love. It is also a testimony that proves that the only real boundaries are those we impose on ourselves. It is a fount of inspiration for all of us who encounter adversity every day of our lives.

When flying an airplane was no more than a reckless act, Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly cross the Atlantic and the Pacific alone. Besides her exploits as a pilot, she wrote three books and many articles reporting on her trips, and become one of the primary promoters of aviation. Her last adventure was to fly around the world. Before arriving at the second-to-last phase of her itinerary, a storm ended her life and that of her copilot, Frederick J. Noonan.

Women whose artistic, social, political, scientific, and religious influences have continued across generations are honored in this series of biographies. Engaging presentations of each woman's cultural context, social position, and personal history enrich discussions of their significant contributions to the history of art and society. Mujeres que han tenido influencia artística, política, científica y religiosa son honoradas en esta serie de biografías. Presentaciones del contexto cultural, posición social e historia personal de cada mujer enriquecen los discursos de sus contribuciones ...