El Cuerpo Humano

Mysterious ancient ruins, hidden deep in the jungle of southern Mexico In May 1840, explorers John Stephens and Frederick Catherwood road their mules along a steep, muddy jungle path. They were hoping to find the ruins of an ancient, deserted site in Mexico they knew only from visitors’ accounts. Through the trees, they spied the remains of a crumbling stone palace. Palenque! In the weeks they spent there, the men discovered intricately designed buildings and mysterious glyphs, or symbols. Who built this city? What did the glyphs mean? The questions remained largely unanswered until the...

This volume offers a concise overview that's perfect for young readers who are just learning about economics. A basic overview of supply and demand breaks down the concept with clear explanations of each aspect, using concrete examples to which readers of the focus age group can relate and understand. Vibrant illustrations help reinforce the text, and pertinent vocabulary is highlighted in bold boxes or in the glossary. Questions throughout help readers put the ideas into context. This lively text keeps readers engaged and turning the pages.

César, un ejecutivo de Madrid que trabaja para una poderosa empresa multinacional, recibe el encargo de reflotar la sucursal de Barcelona, una oficina que parece maldita tras el despido de una empleada que enloqueció y tuvo que ser encerrada en un manicomio. A través del mundo de las altas finanzas y de la empresa, el autor radiografía el capitalismo despiadado y el papel que desempeñan los ciudadanos en un engranaje que los aplasta.

Young readers will learn about legendary creatures and prehistoric animals in this series, awakening the curiosity of both young and old readers. Une exelente introducción a los dragones chinos para niños, este libro enseña a los jóvenes los animales míticos y las historias chinas basadas en ellos desde hacia miles de años.