La resistencia de los nativos americanos (Native American Resistance)

Manifest Destiny the name given in the 1840s to a belief that the coast-to-coast expansion of the United States was both inevitable and justified, regardless of the means. Standing in the way were not only the native populations, but also the descendants of Spanish settlers who had lived in the Southwest for centuries. The racist belief that white men rightfully should expand their institutions into the area brought the United States into conflict with Mexico. War was declared in 1846, and by the time the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, ending the war, the US had gained...

This folklore treasure chest is filled with tongue twisters, riddles, poems, songs, and stories. These timeless tales, and the Victorian illustrations that accompany them, highlight the joys of children's daily activities. Text copyright 2004 Lectorum Publications, Inc.

Dexter is displeased. Like any self-respecting, totally decent, soundly homicidal guy, Dexter Morgan takes great pride in his work and is careful to remain anonymous. As his colleagues grow more paranoid of the killer in their midst, Dexters position is increasingly perilous. He is running out of time to track down this copycat.

Esta novela aborda el drama de la guerra civil y el de miles de pequeñas guerras civiles. Historias personales (una por cada víctima y verdugo) que tuvo lugar cuando la contienda terminó y se impuso un silencio que duró medio siglo, bajo el cual palpitaban el dolor, los remordimientos, los recuerdos…

La primera fábula, que da título al libro, nos habla de una rana metida en un caldero que, debido a la imperceptible subida de la temperatura, no se da cuenta de que la están cociendo. Esta historia le sirve al autor como punto de partida para advertirnos de los cambios que se van produciendo poco a poco a nuestro alrededor sin que nos demos cuenta, como la pérdida de valores en la sociedad occidental o la degeneración en las relaciones de pareja. Las otras seis fábulas, que completan esta acertada recopilación y que están inspiradas en los libros de autoayuda, las fábulas clásicas...