No somos el centro del universo

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.

During the American Civil War, the United States was on the brink of falling apart irrevocably. As states seceded and brother turned against brother, hope for reconciliation was dim. This conflict, an essential topic of the social studies curriculum, is skillfully presented from its origins in the Southern slave-trade economy to bloody battles and, later, Reconstruction. Striking photographs and artwork of integral events and people will resonate with readers, while interesting sidebar information gives them more to reflect on about this terrible war and the lessons it taught us.

A lo largo de mi vida he sido un poco de todo: marchante de arte, predicador en una región minera, profesor de idiomas, vendedor de libros . . . pero, por encima de todo, pitar ha sido mi verdadera pasión. Algunos me conocen como "el loco del pelo rojo" . . . ¿Quieres saber por qué?

From the initial idea and forming characters to developing and sustaining a plot, this entertaining and educational guide discusses the process of creating a story from the perspective of an author. With equal parts guidance and motivation, young writers discover how the world of fantasy can help them improve their writing and hone their skills. Desde la inspiración inicial y la formación de personajes al desarrollo y sostenimiento de un argumento, esta guía entretenida y educacional discute el proceso de crear un cuento desde el punto de vista de un autor. Con dirección y motivación,...