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Estudioso de la Biblia y comerciante fracasado, hereje judío y eminente intelectual holandés en lengua latina –y, para ganarse el pan, pulidor de lentes–, Baruch (Bento, Benedictus) Spinoza está hoy considerado uno de los pensadores más notables de todos los tiempos, quizá el más radical y controvertido de los filósofos. Nacido en el seno de la comunidad sefardí de Ámsterdam, Spinoza fue apartado tajantemente de ella en 1656, a los veinticuatro años de edad –«... Sea maldito durante el día y sea maldito por la noche, sea maldito cuando repose y maldito cuando se levante. Sea ...

What does swimming in a pool, drinking through a straw, breathing in air, and circulating blood all have in common? They all require a form of air or water pressure! Readers will discover the variety of ways that air and water pressure make an impact on our lives and the things in them. This fact-filled, Spanish-translated nonfiction title includes real-life examples and basic experiments to aid in the development of understanding physic and scientific concepts. Readers will be introduced to and learn about Archimedes Principle, atmospheric pressure, vacuums, water density, and hydraulics...

Wonderful mythology for children is a work in which the high points of myths and legends of the ancient Greeks are narrated. Francisco Trujillo, compiler of the book Mythology fantastic for children, also published by this Editorial, offers this book fully illustrated and gives a broad view of this prodigious culture so that you, little reader, have a mailing list at hand as maps, notes of footnote, genealogical trees, correspondence of Greek and Latin names, and a complete bibliography. In wonderful mythology for children you will find the fascinating stories of The Trojan Horse, the Torment ...

Follows the life and career of the French scientist who proved the existence of germs and their connection with diseases.

Through innovation and imagination, savvy entrepreneur Richard King became a towering figure in the Texas cattle industry. The King Ranch, which continues to flourish today, is a symbol of his enduring legacy.