¿Surgió algo bueno tras la Gran Depresión? (Did Anything Good Come Out of the Great Depression?)

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...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about the U.S. Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, the Connecticut Compromise, and the Bill of Rights. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with...

"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."

Jesús en Galilea Galilea en el siglo I era un país muy rico, con una agricultura pujante, una industria desarrollada y un comercio especialmente floreciente. En los años que precedieron a la vida pública de Jesús, se estaban construyendo dos grandes urbes: Sepphoris y Tiberias, en cuyos trabajos probablemente él se vio implicado por razones profesionales.