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Esta colección de cuentos presenta las experiencias de un médico cubano durante la guerra civil que devastó Angola a comienzos de la década de los ochenta. En un clima donde predominan la violencia, la angustia y el terror, las emociones y vivencias de los protagonistas adquieren un carácter universal, frente a un escenario natural exuberante y agresivo. Alternando la perspectiva entre los combatientes angoleños y los soldados cubanos, el autor muestra cómo sobre todos ellos, más allá de cualquier diferencia, siempre se enseñorea la muerte. En un estilo escueto y depurado, el autor...

This innovative picture book follows one young prince's quest for a suitable marriage. After meeting all the princesses of the land he finds himself smitten with none other than Prince Lee. Though untraditional, their marriage leaves everyone living happily ever after. An even-handed and humorous discussion, this book highlights the importance of tolerance without specific reference to gay rights.

Take a trip to New Orleans with a young girl and her family as they attend one of the world's biggest parties: Mardi Gras! Learn all about the history of this fascinating festival as you practice subtraction strategies. This Spanish math book combines math and literacy skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The full-color images, engaging sidebars, practice problems, and math diagrams make learning subtraction strategies relevant and fun. Text features include a table of contents, glossary, and index to increase understanding of math and reading...

Arg! In this e-book, it's Pirate Day at school. Pedro and his mateys have fun pretending to be pirates at school and home. But who will be captain of the ship?