Thomas Edison

The Industrial Revolution was one of the most dramatic eras of all time, filled with fascinating people, strange events, and incredible stories. This period of great change comes into sharp focus through each spread with detailed, accessible language. Each fact is complemented with vivid, carefully-chosen historical images and illustrations, and a caption that adds just a touch more history. Readers are drawn deep into the facts not covered in history textbooks, like working conditions, inventions, failures, and characters, to make this important history lesson fun and engaging.

Internet security breaches have been in the news of late. Organizations, governments, businesses, and individual internet users are all at risk. This book introduces readers to the importance of cybersecurity and addresses the current risks from hackers, viruses and other malware, identity thieves, and other online perils. It provides concrete measures that young digital natives can take to protect themselves and their computers, smartphones, and other devices. This volume's lively, cautionary narrative and useful tips will help readers effectively defend their identities and data.

De pequeña viví en el hotel de mi abuelo. Allí vivían también mis tíos, y algunos inquilinos. Todos eran divertidos y especiales, cada uno con su fantasía. Esta es la historia de aquel hotel lleno de historias. Y de cómo un día estuvimos a punto de perderlo todo, o al menos, lo más importante: las fantasías. Novela finalista del Premio El Barco de Vapor 2016

Sumario: I. El fraude fiscal en la recaudacion tributaria y el ejercicio de acciones por parte de la hacienda pública - II. Potenciación de la vía administrativa frente al ejercicio de acciones - III.. Naturaleza jurídica de la responsabilidad por colaboración en la ocultación - IIV Requisitos para la derivación de responsabilidad. Analogías y diferencias con los exigidos para el ejercicio de acciones - V. Alcance de la derivación de responsabilidad - VI. Motivos de impugnación del acuerdo de derivación de responsabilidad - Vii. Compatibilidad entre las distintas vías de...

How do you truly engage students in learning history? When students make personal connections to the subject, they’re much more motivated to learn. This Spanish book provides firsthand accounts of history that give personal insights into historical events. Students will learn about California’s gold rush by examining maps, letters, images, and art from that time. With a visually appealing layout, this book features captivating text, fun facts, sidebars, and time lines that help students grasp the essential concepts they need to know at their grade level. Packed with information and primary...