Cobos y la dama de la Rocca

En Bolivia la educación fue una gran preocupación durante todo el siglo XX, al igual que en gran parte de América Latina. Peroen este país adquirió una espedtiridad que marcó las trayectorias de los movimientos sociopolíticos implicados, así como respuestas institucionales generadas por el Estado. Ello estuvo dado. en gran medida, por el peso demográfico y cultural de los pueblos indígenas que habitan el territorio y la vitalidad de sus prácticas sociales y políticas. El objetivo general de esta investigatión es dar cuenta de las trayectorias de los discursos sobre las funciones...

A portrait of the women who played key roles in the hierarchy of Nazi Germany features profiles of Hitler's niece Geli Raubal, his lover Eva Braun, filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, Magdal Goebels, and Emmy Goering, among others, examining their lives and their diverse roles within Hitler's circle. (History)

An expansive tribute to the life and achievements of this internationally renowned Turkish scholar and culturalist Cultural Horizons recognizes the extraordinary achievements of Talat Sait Halman throughout his multifaceted career as Turkey's Minister of Culture, Ambassador for Cultural Affairs, professor, poet, translator, literary author and critic, newspaper columnist, and public speaker. Seventy-two distinguished scholars, journalists, translators, and creative writers from around the world have written for this work. Contributions include poetry, essays, a play, and articles.

A bestselling historian recounts the epic clash that ended the Renaissance and pushed Islam to the gates of Vienna In Warriors of God and Dogs of God, James Reston, Jr., brought two epochal events in the struggle between Islam and Christendom to readers eager to understand the roots of the present-day conflict. With his unwavering eye for detail, Reston now weaves a captivating narrative that examines a pivotal period in that centuries- long war, which found Europe at its most vulnerable and Islam on the attack. This saga of colliding worlds is propelled by two astonishing young...