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Esmeralda Santiago finally breaks out of a monumental struggle with her powerful mother, only to come under the thrall of "the Turk" and discover that romantic passion, too, can become a prison.

A principios del siglo XX la familia Urbáez Cano llegó de España a Venezuela huyendo de la debacle europea y atraída por las noticias fabulosas que recorrían en el mundo acerca de Venezuela, pero en su huida, no tomaron en cuenta el otro lado de la moneda. Tanto aquí como del otro lado del mar tuvieron que tomar decisiones difíciles de las cuales era imposible salir indemne, ¿pero es que acaso existen las decisiones inocuas? "Los latinoamericanos no estamos aquí en esta tierra por azar. Estamos aquí porque nuestros ancestros unos antes, otros después, tomaron la decisión de venir...

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

A collection of revealing interviews, this book tells Nick Cave’s tumultuous yet successful story in his own words. Discussing his 30-year-long career as a rock-and-roll front man as well as his other labors as a talented novelist, screenwriter, and songwriter, this illuminating autobiography-of-sorts provides insight into why Cave has become one of the most respected artists in recent history. These no-holds-barred interviews cover everything from his time with The Birthday Party, to the global success of The Bad Seeds, to the relationship between his addictions and his artistry. Una...