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Diego de Torres (1694-1770) ha pasado a la historia como el creador de uno de los textos más importantes de la literatura española, Vida, ascendencia, nacimiento, crianza y aventuras de Don Diego de Torres Villarroel.

"Gonzalo nos brinda la crudeza de la realidad y el terror de la psique enferma de sus personajes. Sigue los pasos de Guillermina, una chica provinciana que es sometida al délito de: trata de personas en la modalidad de explotación sexual. Inocente pueblerina, hija de familia, adolescente enamorada, joven abducida,dama de compañía, objeto sexual,bailarina de “teibol”, prostituta callejera,el infierno nunca se detiene. Carlos, aquél que le prometió amor, la introduce a este mundo en el que él ha estado desde hace mucho y que se ha llevado la cordura de este extraño hombre. "

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering a look at many of the animals that fall into this diverse category, including ever-popular lizards, snakes, and turtles. The beautifully detailed paintings of noted wildlife illustrator John Sill depict reptiles in their habitats and highlight their unique aspects. An afterword provides more detail on each...

For many years, people believed there were nine planets that orbited the sun. Now we say there are eight. What happened to the ninth planet, Pluto? What are the different planets like? What exactly makes a planet a planet? These are the many intriguing questions answered with this high-interest book, crafted to be accessible for readers of all levels. Young astronomers will be especially fascinated by the stunning photographs and the "Make the Grade" fact boxes.