Sam's Big Break

In this “captivating and exquisite” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) sequel to the Pura Belpré Award–winning I Lived on Butterfly Hill, thirteen-year-old Celeste Marconi returns home to Chile and after the dictator is removed, and makes it her mission to rebuild her community and find those who are still missing. During Celeste Marconi’s time in Maine, thoughts of the brightly colored cafes and salty air of Valparaíso, Chile, carried her through difficult, homesick days. Now, she’s finally returned home to find the horrible years of the dictatorship has left its mark on her once...

Arno es un joven hechicero que nació en una tierra marcada por la tiranía, la esclavitud y la muerte y es el elegido para acabar con este reino de terror. Acompaña a Arno a través del inmenso castillo Heldentat venciendo enemigos poderosos, ganando aliados y amigos y colectando artefactos mágicos para vencer al malvado tirano Warlock. Este libro nos presenta a modo de cuento, las aventuras de Arno en el castillo Heldentat y su lucha por recuperar la paz y la tranquilidad de su gente.

Written in Spanish and beautifully illustrated, LOS MAS BELLOS CUENTOS is a collection of classic stories that attract the interest of children of all ages. This collection teaches children values, such as truth, justice, loyalty, and love of life. Undoubtedly, these are values that uphold and promote a culture of peace. The stories -even with their intense drama-transmit a significant share of optimism and renewed hope that encourages children. Therefore, the stories depict a decisive role in the life of the child and provide a valuable educational tool. We invite you to join this magical...

Tras "La Singularidad está Cerca" y "Cómo crear una mente", Ray Kurzweil nos presenta a "Danielle", una superheroína dotada de una inteligencia capaz de cambiar el mundo. Sin duda se trata de la obra literaria más atrevida del autor. En este libro Ray Kurzweil expone los preceptos políticos, éticos y culturales que le han convertido en el pensador de referencia de Silicon Valley. Danielle es una novela llamada a motivar a los jóvenes a que inicien con pie seguro su camino hacia la Singularidad tecnológica.