Pequeña historia de la Música

En 1965 —año de redacción de Las calles— España era un país que comenzaba a salir de una oscura y larga posguerra para entrar en una primera etapa de confort auspiciada por el turismo y las divisas. Como ocurre en la actualidad, ese bienestar que comenzaba a penetrar en nuestro país, sobre todo en las grandes ciudades, no llegaba a todos por igual. El protagonista y narrador de esta obra es uno de esos hombres a los que la seguridad económica todavía no ha alcanzado. No es que no tenga un trabajo, es que no tiene un buen sueldo. Su empleo le permite sólo, y a duras penas,...

Not everyone in the United States is eligible to vote. Voting rules are different in every state. For federal elections, however, voters must have U.S. citizenship to vote. Voters must be 18 on or before the next Election Day to cast their ballot. People must live in their state for a certain period of time before being eligible to vote. All people wishing to vote must be registered by a certain date depending on which state they live in. This book explains who is eligible to vote in U.S. elections as well as who is not eligible to vote. Readers will make connections to the text through...

A land of extremes, from active volcanic peaks to dense rain forests, Guatemala has sustained great civilizations and attracted foreign conquerors. While shadows of its vicious, decades-long civil war still linger, Guatemala's people work toward peace and stability in the face of corruption and impunity. Illuminating photographs, insightful facts, and informative sidebars help the reader discover what it's like to live in today's Guatemala, its ancient beginnings, dramatic landscape, rich culture, resilient people, and more.

Exactly 100 facts accompanied by colorful illustrations and maps reveal fascinating information about the life of pirates.