Sentimientos y reflexiones de un poeta adolescente

Politicians today in both Europe and the United States have succeeded in casting government spending as reckless wastefulness that has made the economy worse. In contrast, they have advanced a policy of draconian budget cuts--austerity--to solve the financial crisis. We are told that we have all lived beyond our means and now need to tighten our belts. This view conveniently forgets where all that debt came from. Not from an orgy of government spending, but as the direct result of bailing out, recapitalizing, and adding liquidity to the broken banking system. Through these actions private...

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En un período en el que la mayoría de las damas se sentaban en casa con sus bordados, Jane Franklin alcanzó una enorme fama en todo el mundo occidental, y fue probablemente la mejor viajera de su época. La autora, Alison Alexander recorre la vida de esta mujer inimitable, desde su nacimiento a finales del siglo XVIII en Londres, a su matrimonio a una edad madura (36 años) con Sir John Franklin, sus muchos viajes a destinos lejanos, entre ellos Rusia, Tierra Santa, el norte de África, América y Australia. Una vez casada, a su ambición inicial: vivir la vida al máximo, se unió la de...

In English and Spanish, help children understand their fears and teach them simple coping skills. It is natural for children to feel afraid sometimes. In this English-Spanish bilingual book, encouraging words and supportive illustrations guide children to face their fears and know where to turn for help. Little ones also learn simple ways to help themselves. Includes a special section for adults, with ideas for supporting children when they feel afraid and a list of additional resources, in both English and Spanish. ​The Learning to Get Along® Series The Learning to Get Along series helps...