La Misión de San Juan Capistrano (Discovering Mission San Juan Capistrano)

Las Sociedades Economicas de Amigos del Pais nacen a finales del siglo XVIII como instituciones ilustradas y reformistas para el fomento de la instruccion y la economia - la agricultura y otros "oficios utiles" - y sentar y extender las bases en la necesaria construccion de una Espana moderna y desarrollada.Entre el centenar de Sociedades Economicas, a partir del siglo XIX, se encuentra la Sociedad Economica de Amigos del Pais de Liebana - en Cantabria - y sobre su fundacion, proyectos y realizaciones se ocupa este trabajo. En este periodo intenso y controvertido, entre la accion y la...

Clues about the lion's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat lead the reader to guess what animal is being described. Presented in English and Spanish. Presented in English and Spanish.

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...

Celebrating the life, growth, and development of baby animals, Starting Out narrates the tale of growing up in the wild. This series--now in Spanish as well as English--employs simple language and a unique first-person perspective to introduce foundational biological concepts as it follows the adorable animal through the start of its young life. The straightforward text and large photos of the animal in its natural environment will both entertain and enlighten as readers learn how the animal's physical features, diet, habitat, and familial relationships play a role in its growth and...