Matthew Henson

Recounts the life of the Puerto Rican baseball star from his childhood poverty to his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and discusses his humanitarian efforts, his untimely death, and his contributions to the sport.

Lo que al principio no saben estas gemelas es que alterar sus hábitos alimenticios para cumplir un pacto les hará mucho daño, pues ser comedora compulsiva o anoréxica no es un juego. Sólo la atención médica y el apoyo de sus padres las ayudará a salir adelante.

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...

A lo largo de dos cartas dirigidas a un juez, un joven y aparentemente exitoso asesor bancario desgrana sus inquietudes y desvelos, la amargura que se oculta tras una fachada de triunfo social. Silva denuncia el sentimiento de estafa vital que asalta a muchas personas víctimas del modo de vida occidental. Una novela aparentemente sencilla, pero de indudable valor testimonial.