El silencio de Dios y otras metáforas

This overwhelming novel, which enshrines Rita Indiana as narrator, contains many layers and fascinating twists that eludes all synthesis. The story begins in the apartment of saint and advisor to the Dominican President, Esther Escudero, better known as Omicunle. His young maid, Alcide Figueroa, whom Esther helped leave a life of prostitution thanks to the collaboration of Eric Vitier, is about to become plagued by the past, present and future that seems dizzying and nearly impossible at times. Including deities that inhabit the Caribbean Sea, political interests, Goya s prints, gender...

Robin"s band of merry men, Maid Marian, and the sheriff of Nottingham are all here in this colorful take on the classic legend. Written in simple language that is accessible to young readers, these illustrated classics allow them to become acquainted with great authors and their works without the need to grapple with a text that might be too complex for children their age. Colorful illustrations complement the stories and enrich the reading experience by depicting details that put the reader in the midst of the story. Each book also includes a capsule author biography that provides background ...

The sparkling debut novel of Maria Semple, author of the WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION-shortlisted WHERE'D YOU GO, BERNADETTE, including reading group notes. Violet Parry is living the quintessential life of luxury in the Hollywood Hills with David, her rock-and-roll manager husband, and her darling toddler, Dot. She has the perfect life - but she's deeply unhappy. David expects the world of Violet but gives little of himself in return. When she meets Teddy, a roguish small-time bass player, Violet comes alive, and soon she's risking everything for the chance to find herself again. Also in the...

La autora describe con magistral narrativa a sus personajes plenos de fortaleza, amor, y pasión que se tropiezan con el destino inevitable que aparece de repente, y que a menudo rinde a los seres humanos. Una historia de grandes pasiones que nos muestra la necesidad de tener una posición clara ante aquello que es inhumano o injusto. En Nueva York, Toledo, y países de la UE, Manny luchará por conseguir ese mundo mejor, mientras que sus hijos se enfrentan al terrorismo que no discrimina a sus víctimas. Un espía, Jack, se infiltra en una misión, donde conoce a Carol, el amor de su vida....