Frente al espejo

Recounts the life of Cuban violinist Claudio José Domingo Brindis de Salas, a black child who was born free and began his career as a musical prodigy to become a noted concert musician in Paris, while slavery still existed on the island.

The poetry of Mercedes Roffe knows how to surround the silence, seduce the readers from an abyss feeling, and dares to skirt the limits in a plural sense. It is a return trip to the genesis and future of every word, a journey whose highest points happen whenever lightning appears. That is, whenever Roffe captures the poetic brilliance of words. She is currently one of the greatest voices in Argentine poetry. Some of the most sensitive aspects of human experiences are included in this ninth book of poems."

Ojalá aquí encuentres las palabras exactas para aprender a quererte y a querer a los demás. Me da miedo que entres en estas hojas, pero sí lo haces sé que serás valiente. He vomitado todo lo que tengo dentro y que guardaba bajo llave, he recordado a las personas que están, las que se fueron y las que algún día llegarán, a quien me rompió el corazón y yo se lo rompí... He hecho honor a la vida, al amor propio, al querer y poder...por eso, espero que cuando leas la última letra sólo quieras volver leer y a empezar. Que nada es imposible, que quererse es de valientes

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will examine the land purchases that doubled the size of America to include the Louisiana Territory, the Texas Territory, the Oregon Country, Florida, and Alaska. They’ll also learn about significant battles such as the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, the Mexican-American War, and more. With a visually appealing layout, this...