1064 results for '"Sarmiento, Jorge Louis'

The Holy Grail and its quest is a legend that has had a powerful impact on our civilization and culture. The Grail itself is an ancient Celtic symbol of plenty as well as a Christian symbol of...

“This is at the top of my list for best books on terrorism.”–Jessica Stern, author of Terror in the Name of God: Why Religious Militants KillHow can the most powerful country in the world feel so...

One of The Atlantic’s Great American NovelsWinner of the National Book Award • Washington Post Best Book of the Year • A New York Times Notable BookFrom one of the most revered novelists of our time,...

Set in North Dakota at a time in this century when Indian tribes were struggling to keep what little remained of their lands, Tracks is a tale of passion and deep unrest. Over the course of ten...

Astrobiology is the study of life in the universe from its origins to its evolution into intelligent sentient beings. All life as we know it is carbon-based, reliant on sources of liquid water and...

“We who have been colonized can never forget”Andrée Blouin—once called the most dangerous woman in Africa—played a leading role in the struggles for decolonization that shook the continent in the...

A fascinating exploration of our past, present, and future relationship with foodFor the first time in human history, there is food in abundance throughout the world. More people than ever before are...

Tesori meaning (treasures in Italian) is a set of three beautiful keepsake tins by legendary designer Louise Fili. The tins nest inside each other, and can be used on your desktop (pencils and paper...

A New Edition Of The Nobel Laureate's Searing Sixth Collection Of Poetry, About The Myth Of A Happy Family (the New York Review Of Books)-- Provided By Publisher.

In this atmospheric and bewitching novel, Louisa Morgan reimagines the story of Morgan Le Fay, one of the most enigmatic and powerful women in Arthurian legend. To the other priestesses of the...

Where does the story start? Marie-Louise Gay explains the creative process with typical fun and whimsy.Many children want to know where stories come from and how a book is made. Marie-Louise Gay’s...

With two young sons of her own, and twelve rescued orphan boys filling the unusual school at Plumfield, Jo March - now Mrs Jo Bhaer - couldn't be happier. But the boys have a habit of getting into...

Updated and expanded throughout with new illustrations and new material, this is the long- awaited second edition of a highly acclaimed and interdisciplinary book which quickly established itself as...

Many children and adults experience impairment of their communication skills. These communication disorders impact adversely on all aspects of these individuals' lives. In thirty dedicated chapters,...

Foreword -- The early years. Maximilian's heritage ; Maximilian's youth ; Music in the empire, ca. 1440-ca. 1480 -- Maximilian in the Netherlands (1477-1488). Music at the courts of Philip the Good...