Episodios y Personajes dela Historia del Regimiento 11

With contributions by well-known and respected critics, writing of a very high caliber, and essays that explore hitherto uncharted territory, Mirrors and Echoes is a welcome addition to the growing literature on Spanish women's writing. Lou Charnon-Deutsch, author of Narratives of Desire: Nineteenth-Century Spanish Fiction by Women"

Silent convoys that sailed under the cover of the night, risky landing operations, naval battles in the open sea, José Luis Caballero covers these facts and much more in his narrative analysis. The naval battles, recreated with great mastery and precision, shows us the cruelty and epic ways of fighting during World War II. Convoyes silenciosos que navegaban al amparo de la noche, arriesgadas operaciones de desembarco, combates navales a mar abierto, acorazados capaces de destruir el enemigo con sus cañones de largo alcance, torpedos humanos, portaviones atentos a la aparición de kamikazes. ...

Tras luchar en el bando republicano durante la Guerra Civil española, Alfonso Maeso Huerta se exilia en Francia. Con el estallido de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, muchos españoles se unen a las filas francesas; pero el avance nazi tira por tierra la lucha antifascista y supone la captura de un sinnúmero de prisioneros cuyo destino final son los campos de exterminio. Maeso vivirá años terribles en Mauthausen. Este libro supone un homenaje a sus compañeros en la desgracia y la catarsis de unos recuerdos que le han acompañado toda la vida. Hombres enfermos que suben ciento ochenta y seis...

Warm. Colorful. Huge. Welcome to Mexico! In this bright, exciting book, young readers will travel to this amazing country without ever leaving their homes or classrooms. During their journey, they will learn all about Mexico's cities, food, holidays, music, and wildlife. They even learn how to speak a few words in Spanish! This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children's interest.