Mi gobierno de Estados Unidos/ My American Government

Desde una vieja pensión de Niza la voz de Carolina Otero, la Bella, recupera su pasado. Un pasado marcado por una violación, cuando, con diez años, aún se llamaba Agustina, y que ha sido tan modelado según las conveniencias del momento que ni la misma Bella Otero puede distinguir el mito de la persona. Inventó sus orígenes, cambió su nombre por el de Carolina, incluso quedó embarazada en su imaginación. Todo ello sirvió para alimentar el deseo sexual en los hombres, la envidia en las mujeres y el escepticismo de sus rivales, que se preguntaban cuál era su encanto. Carolina Otero...

Like the other Sasek classics, these are facsimile editions of his original books. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than forty years later and, where applicable, facts have been updated for the twenty-first century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of each book. The stylish, charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek’s witty, playful narrative, make these books a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember them from their own childhood. In This is...

This upper-level text, perfect for art and culture courses, introduces students to the customs and history of Spain. This volume features a wide variety of readings, cultural activities, and 600 questions about the history, literature, art, and traditions of Spain, as well as a CD-ROM of interactive activities.

Spanish speakers can now learn more about the most famous championship series in all of baseball: the World Series! Los hispanohablantes pueden ahora conocer más sobre la serie más famosa del campeonato de béisbol: ¡la Serie Mundial! "Strike three, you're out!" "He's safe!" "Home run!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly looked like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With...