Bare Nostrum

Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Arizona, the Grand Canyon State.

An award-winning first glimpse into the diverse natural world of mammals. This addition to the acclaimed About... series explains to children in simple, easy-to-understand language what mammals are, what they eat, and where they live. Beautifully detailed, realistic paintings by wildlife illustrator John Sill introduce readers to the huge variety of mammals, from the tiny white-footed deermouse to the large American bison. An afterword provides more details about the animals featured in the book. Parents and pre-school and primary-grade teachers will find this an attractive choice for...

La hemodiálisis es un proceso que consiste en filtrar la sangre del paciente a través de la máquina de diálisis atravesando un filtro de limpieza y volviendo de nuevo al paciente. Los técnicos y auxiliares que trabajan en esta área deben estar familiarizados con el trabajo que allí se lleva a cabo y debe tener bien definidas sus funciones. En la primera parte se exponen los aspectos generales de la hemodiálisis, diálisis peritoneal y las técnicas alternativas. En la segunda parte se plasma los cuidados que se han de llevar a cabo durante todo el proceso. Tema 1: Aspectos generales...

These poems speak about the nature of the Chilean countryside, of its animals, its aromas, and its stars. These are verses that invite us to direct our gaze from the Earth to the sky, from the smallest things to the most magnificent. The rhymes and poems compiled in this anthology introduce children to the works of Gabriela Mistral, and allow them to enjoy this poetry that is "infused with heart" by the only female Latin American author to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. Poemas que hablan de la naturaleza propia del paisaje chileno, de sus animales, de sus aromas y de sus astros. Versos...