En El Jardín

The Spanish-language edition of an informative, inspirational picture book biography about twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro, who rose from poverty to become leaders for positive change in America. The story of political powerhouse twins Juli n and Joaquin Castro began in the small room that they shared with their grandmother Victoriana in San Antonio, Texas. Victoriana crossed the border from Mexico into Texas as a six-year-old orphan, marking the start of the family's American journey. Her daughter Rosie, Juli n and Joaquin's mom, was an activist who helped the barrio through local...

Los nacionalismos periféricos en España surgieron en el siglo XIX evolucionando desde el movimiento romántico hasta los grupos políticos de carácter independentista en Cataluña, el País Vasco, e incluso en Galicia. La radicalización de estos movimientos obedece a diversos factores, pero uno de ellos fue sin duda la influencia que sobre ellos ejerció el Ejército español entre el periodo que comprende la finalización de la monarquía isabelina en 1868 y el inicio de la Guerra Civil española en 1936. La ausencia de un enemigo exterior que amenazara la soberanía nacional, el fracaso ...

This unique collection of children's games and songs is an exuberant expression of Colombian culture. The author includes a musical score for each piece, and provides a brief description of its rhythmic and melodic elements. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

As the son of the Japanese consul to Lithuania, young Hiroki watched his father help many Jewish refugees escape death at the hands of the Nazis through assistance from his family and friends after their visas were denied.