La Gente y la Cultura (the People and Culture of Latin America)

The Hindenburg, the largest airship ever built and the pride of Nazi Germany, burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, in 1937. It swiftly fell from the sky and was incinerated. This incident is remembered as the most infamous airship accident, killing 36 people and sinking the dirigible transportation industry. Fascinated readers will explore why and how this giant hydrogen-filled ship was made and the reasons it may have been doomed to fail. They'll also learn conspiracy theories and surprising facts about the circumstances of the terrible disaster. Authentic photographs and thoughtful ...

From Mexico to the tip of South America, Latin America features varied scenery, including deserts, grasslands, plains, and mountains. Some are extreme: The Andes is the world's longest mountain range, and the Atacama Desert has not had rain for over 400 years! Latin America's remarkable landscape is an essential factor in its surprisingly different climatic zones. This insightful volume offers a comprehensive tour of the many vibrant countries of this fascinating region, highlighting its most striking areas in vivid photographs. It is also an inviting exploration of geography, natural...

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with images of the damage and destruction that earthquakes can cause.

La novela traza una l&ínea que separa al hombre del genio. El azar te regala el talento; la t&écnica y el estudio lo sacan a la luz. Lo que uno tiene dentro es lo que te hace pintor. Hay artistas que atesoran, dentro de s&í, cuadros que nunca podr&án ense&ñar a nadie al no tener la habilidad de sacarlos de su mente. Pero... &¿y si la obra maestra ya existe y no coincide con la visi&ón del genio creador? &¿Y si adem&ás ya cuelga en una catedral del arte?, &¿qu&é hacer entonces? Se impone una soluci&ón dr&ástica: es preciso robar el cuadro. El genio, su hijo, un falsificador y un...