El secreto de mi turbante

These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to the shaping of our nation.

The lives of Rita Marley and her husband Bob Marley are intimately shared in this look at their youths, their marriage, and the music that has made them legends. Beginning with her youth in the Trench Town ghetto of Kingston, Jamaica, Rita narrates her early encounters with the Wailing Wailers and how her relationship with Bob developed and changed as he transformed from local musician to international icon. This memoir emphasizes Rita's own musicianship, first as part of Bob Marley's backing vocalists, the I-Threes, and later her career after his death carrying on the musical legacy he began.

José Leandro Urbina, escritor y profesor universitario chileno, nos entrega Los dueños del mundo, una historia de la corrupción que se escapa a la rigidez del ensayo académico, sin perder erudición ni perspectiva, y que acompaña a esta serie de criminales y crímenes con una ironía que permite comprender cómo desde la Biblia, e incluso mucho antes, las sociedades se ven enfrentadas a la pillería, el robo y la trampa. Tan antigua como la vida en comunidad, el desvío de la norma o, directamente, su incumplimiento, nos acompaña desde el origen de lo humano y ha configurado las...

As thousands of other Latin Americans, the Marin family immigrated to the US in search of a better life. With no knowledge of the English language, no scholarships or other benefits, Rosario braved her way through our competitive society. Her life story, set amidst some truly tragic events, is a statement to a life of perseverance, commitment, trust, and love. It is also a testimony that proves that the only real boundaries are those we impose on ourselves. It is a fount of inspiration for all of us who encounter adversity every day of our lives.