Nine Days to Christmas

Múltiples elementos constituyen el andamiaje dramático de El perro del hortelano de Lope de Vega, una de las comedias más delciosas del teatro español del siglo XVII. Su personaje central, Diana, mueve prácticamente los hilos de la acción, basada en un conflicto amoroso y social, de continuos enredos y engaños, de falsas identidades, y de una ansiedad sexual que refrena el decoro, la posición jerárquica y la estima social. Amor y celos, frustración sexual y deseo, envidia y formas de decoro, inteligencia y engaño, gracia lungüística y chiste apicarado, constituyen el imán de...

Black holes are neither holes nor black. They're invisible and packed with matter! Future astronomers will find out many more fascinating facts about these space phenomena with this intriguing book. Carefully crafted text encapsulates the most important information about black holes, such as how scientists locate them and their significance in a star's life cycle. Amazing photographs support critical concepts and inspire a true appreciation of the spectacles of space.

Our toilets toil away for us every day. Yet, they get little thanks for their hard work! When you think of toilets, you probably picture one in your home. But, toilets can be very different around the world. At first glance, a toilet is a simple device, but they are critical for proper sanitation. There are many people worldwide who do not have access to a toilet. Let's dive into an exploration of the history, importance, and inner workings of toilets! This Spanish book combines math and literacy skills and uses everyday examples of problem solving to teach subject area content. The...

De todos los libros escritos por Lygia Bojunga, quizá el que ahora tienes en tus manos sea el más personal. La autora nos cuenta en primera persona cuál ha sido y es su relación con el libro, "compañero, refugio y comida".