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«Para conocerme tienes que volar conmigo. Siéntate. Yo, en el pasillo. Tú, atrapado por la ventanilla. Para ti yo soy un estereotipo, un charlatán». Ryan Bingham trabaja como Asesor de Transición Laboral, ayuda a la gente que ha perdido su empleo a entenderlo como una oportunidad para el crecimiento personal y espiritual; es decir, él es una mano ejecutora de recortes de plantilla. Este empleo le ha mantenido viajando durante años de aeropuerto en aeropuerto, hasta el punto de que le encanta el estilo de vida que lleva en «Mundo Aéreo», como él lo llama, un lugar fuera de lo...

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.

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...

Twirling tornadoes, horrific hurricanes, deadly dust storms, and blowing blizzards. Depending where you live, you may have experienced one of these extreme storms. Although being caught in extreme weather can be dangerous, being prepared can save your life. This nonfiction Spanish book introduces students to extreme weather, and teaches them important scientific concepts and vocabulary. The colorful images, diagrams, sidebars, and text features will keep students connected to the text. Aligned to state and national standards, the fun lab activity provides a real-world learning experience that ...