El rey de las octavas

'Imago hominis' es un manuscrito que el tribuno romano Suetonio envía al bibliotecario de Éfeso. En él refiere el viaje secreto que ambos emprendieron a Palestina, enviados como espías por el emperador Tiberio, para informar sobre las revueltas zelotas y las drásticas decisiones del prefecto Poncio Pilato. Sus pesquisas le llevan a interesarse por el profeta rural Jesús de Nazaret, crucificado meses atrás en Jerusalén, y por las claves de su influjo religioso y político en la sociedad judía. Sus discípulos, seguidores y amigos son investigados y descritos por este tribuno.

Testigo inigualable de su tiempo, Francisco de Goya fue un pintor y grabador versátil que lo mismo retrató a la corte, sus fiestas y juegos, que los horrores de la guerra. Ácido e incisivo cuando se asumía como crítico, fue también delicioso y grácil al celebrar la belleza y el placer cortesanos. Un acercamiento a un hombre que, a pesar de su sordera, supo escuchar mejor que nadie las contradicciones de El siglo de las luces. An unequaled witness of his time, Francisco de Goya was a versatile painter and engraver who portrayed both the court, with its parties and games, and the horrors ...

Knowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it’s important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and inviting full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways to reinforce the skills being taught, questions to invite lively discussion, and listening games to play. Now children and adults can enjoy our ...

Many people take the Internet for granted. But there are places that lack Internet access. Being connected helps people connect, and new ideas are being developed and tested to bring the Internet to more of the world. This Spanish nonfiction book will keep students engaged in reading about Internet access as they build their literacy, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Important text features include a glossary, index, and table of contents. The Reader's Guide and culminating activity require students to connect back to the text as they develop their higher-order thinking skills. Check It...