Familias familiares

The author tells about the origin and development of two Spanish romances: The Alfambra woman buried alive and The lovers of Teruel. The first recounts the infidelity of a lecherous woman, the Countess of Alfambra, who betrays her husband by delivering him to his enemy; and whose final dénouement is the defeat of the adulterous couple and their being condemned to death by being burnt at the stake. The Story of the Lovers of Teruel recounts the tragic life of one of the members of the Marcilla family, enamoured of a rich damsel who returned his love. However, her father's refusal to consent...

One of North America's most popular sports, skateboarding combines balance, dexterity, and quick reflexes. Kids will get the lowdown on streetstyle and vertical skating and learn about the board, safety, motion and balance, and how to perform kickturns, spins, rock n' roll, and more.

For ages, the idea of machines that think and act on their own has gripped scientists, thinkers, and the general public. This book explores the history of artificial intelligence (A.I.), and how science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. It examines the technologies involved in A.I. and its inevitable effects on work, life, health, and many other aspects of human society. Rooted in history and science, this book provides an inside look at a topic that captivates engineers, scientists, and dreamers, but also raises important ethical issues and challenges how we see ourselves and our...

¿PENSABAS QUE HABÍAMOS TERMINADO? ¡DESCUBRE LAS HISTORIAS DE MÁS MUJERES MEXICANAS QUE LUCHARON POR ALCANZAR LOS LÍMITES DE SUS SUEÑOS, AUN CUANDO EL MUNDO LES DIJO QUE SE QUEDARAN QUIETAS! La historia de México (¡y del mundo!) está llena de mujeres temerarias que lucharon con todas sus fuerzas por alcanzar sus sueños: científicas, deportistas, académicas y artistas que, yendo en contra de quienes les decían que era imposible, derrumbaron muros y abrieron paso. ¿Alguna vez te han dicho que no puedes hacer algo? ¡A ellas también! Pero cuando se trató de alcanzar sus metas,...