El final de todos los agostos

In this informative, Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers will learn the ways that people start from almost nothing to become millionaires and billionaires. Through examples of hard work and smart financial decisions, readers gain an understanding of how to invest money responsibly in stocks, commodities, bonds, and mutual funds while also learning the various ways that people have been successful in entrepreneurships. Informational text, fascinating facts, and a glossary of useful terms work in conjunction with vibrant images and inspirational examples to engage readers from cover to ...

Daniel Hernández ayudó a salvar la vida de la congresista Gabrielle Giffords, y la experiencia de su vida es fuente de verdadera inspiración en estas sentidas memorias en español. “Yo no me considero un héroe”, dice Daniel Hernández. “Hice lo que cualquier otra persona debió haber hecho. Héroes son aquellos que dedican toda su vida a ayudar a otros”. Cuando Daniel Hernández tenía veinte años trabajaba como pasante con la congresista Gabrielle Giffords. El 8 de enero de 2011, durante un evento titulado “El congreso en tu esquina”, alguien le disparó a Giffords. La...

Based on the premise that all young people should learn to make decisions, respect themselves, and resolve challenging problems, this book is a self-help guide for adolescents to develop positive thinking, high self-esteem, and personal power. Exercises guide readers through learning about their own feelings, dreams, and needs while stressing that they are responsible for their own behavior and happiness. Situational anecdotes used to enhance the discussion are age-appropriate and relevant to children. Writing and keeping a journal are encouraged, and group exercises make the book useful in...

Arvid Falk, un joven idealista y generoso, deja su empleo para dedicarse a la literatura militante. Al cabo de muchas experiencias amargas, vuelve a su vida de empleado y, ya sin ilusiones, dedica sus horas libres a la numismática. A la figura de Arvid se contrapone la de su hermano, Carl Nicolaus, mezquino e hipócrita aunque con un fondo de humanidad verdadera. Una serie extraordinariamente incisiva de retratos de personajes y ambientes de la sociedad sueca de finales del siglo XIX completan el impresionante edificio narrativo de la novela: figuras de la vida bohemia, periodistas sin...