"¡No te quedes mudo!"

En la pequeña comunidad budista de Dag Shang Kagyu, ubicada en el prepirineo aragonés, se dan cita las gentes más dispares en un ambiente dirigido al recogimiento y al encuentro con uno mismo, pero en el que no se puede evitar que también confluyan todas las pasiones humanas, hasta el punto de dar lugar al asesinato. El designado para investigar el caso es un inspector que acaba de cruzar el umbral de los 40 años y que no podrá impedir el desconcierto en un mundo que le es ajeno. Lejos del heroísmo, tiene que vencerse a sí mismo para seguir adelante, tarea en la que le es de...

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.

The Mi Mini Biografia series are Spanish language biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Eleanor Roosevelt in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.

Deserts are the driest places on Earth, but they’re full of life! Cacti, kangaroo rats, shrubs, foxes, and more have found ways to adapt to the extreme temperatures and dry conditions of deserts around the world. Readers learn about many of these adaptations as well as the major features of the desert biome. Simple maps highlight some of the biggest deserts, helping readers learn map skills. Full-color photographs reinforce accessible information about the desert ecosystem, including a concluding message of conservation.