Los ladrones del Santo Grial

Ambrose Gwinnett Bierce (1842-1914?) dedicó buena parte de su carrera literaria al periodismo satírico, así como a escribir relatos de terror que le aseguraron un lugar destacado en la historia de la literatura norteamericana como un consumado maestro del humor negro. Su participación como romántico voluntario en la Guerra Civil Americana, en cuyos horrores y sangre chapoteó hasta caer malherido en la batalla de Kennesaw Mountain, le inspiró una serie de relatos que recopiló años más tarde en uno de sus libros más conocidos, Cuentos de soldados y civiles (1891). Esta experiencia...

Mammals are a very diverse group. From whales and dolphins that give birth in the water to platypuses that lay eggs, these life cycles can often seem very different. However, they’re very similar. Readers learn the basic structure of the mammal life cycle through simple language and accompanying diagrams that show the cycle step by step. The main content offers a way for struggling readers to more easily learn an important science curriculum topic, but can also be a great review tool for any reader.

Three Puerto Rican stories include the title story, which represents the land's indigenous Tainos; the tale of la Guinea, which is rooted in the nation's African culture; and la Mula's tale, a story of Spanish origin.

In order for any democracy to function well, understanding how and when to compromise is a necessity. This book introduces students to how compromise makes governing possible. Using examples of how compromise works in their own lives, students will gain a better understanding of how compromise work on a larger level. Conversely, readers will also learn that compromise may be the wrong course of action in some situations and that some issues are of such critical importance or high moral worth that standing firm is appropriate.