La Misión de San Luis Rey de Francia (Discovering Mission San Luis Rey de Francia)

This biography for new readers tells Pablo Picasso's story by describing the evolution of his art--from his Blue Period to his Rose Period to cubism. As a child in Spain, Picasso drew pigeons, bullfights, and guitars. When he left home, he painted people who were poor and lonely like he was. During his Rose Period in Paris, he painted happy pictures. Young readers can follow the most significant events of Picasso's life told in an engaging story format, as they're represented in his art.

What did people use to buy things before money was invented? Where is money made? Find out in this inviting book that informs readers about coins, paper money, the Federal Reserve, exchange rates, and checking accounts. Featuring a timeline of money's history, detailed photos, stimulating facts, clear, informational text, and a glossary that will assist in improving vocabulary, this Spanish-translated nonfiction title will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

Es mérito importante de este libro el resituar para el profesor, el alumno o el aficionado a la filosofía tanto las raíces como los conceptos básicos de esta materia, es decir, las razones y los elementos que dan cuerpo a la actividad filosófica, partiendo del aserto capital de que «la filosofía tiene su origen en la experiencia de la vida y busca pensarla». Así, a lo largo de todo el volumen es clara la voluntad de plantear la filosofía como experiencia y no como conocimiento. Françoise Raffin acierta a proponer en esta " Pequeña introducción a la filosofía " un estímulo para...

"A survey of the history of piracy and lives of pirates covers such specifics as the invention of the Jolly Roger, discipline aboard pirate ships, and pirate ruses."