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¿Consiguen los libros que seamos mejores personas? Los libros, como las conversaciones, pueden resultar banales o decisivos, iluminadores o insulsos. En el primer ensayo (Alrededor de los libros), el autor reflexiona sobre los grandes tópicos y las grandes verdades en torno a las lecturas. El libro incluye otros dos ensayos (Desmontando trampas y 'Molon Labe' ). En el primero analiza diferentes tipos de falacias, y en el último, aludiendo a las palabras de Leónidas en el desfiladero de las Termópilas, el autor defiende el valor del sufrimiento y la dignidad del sacrificio.

Diseñado como respuesta al temario oficial del Curso de Orientación Universitaria, y como Manual de Iniciación para aquellos alumnos/as que cursen estudios de Física General en las Escuelas Universitarias. Una exposición teórica suficientemente profunda, complementada con una amplísima colección de problemas - unos, explicados y resueltos; otros, propuestos e indicada su solución - proporcionan un conocimiento directo de la materia y sus aplicaciones.

By day, Zoe Zhang is a fourth-grade bunny who loves reading books and playing soccer. By night, she's Robin Hoodie, a hero bandit who steals from the greedy and gives to the poor. When a dishonest city official bullies her family, she and her band of Merry Mates fight back. Kids will be captivated by this fast-paced adventure story that will appeal to reluctant readers. This short, 32-page chapter book features colorful, lively illustrations to capture the attention of kids who enjoy stories about underdog superheroes.

Our solar system is made up of the millions of objects in the sky above us, including the Sun, moon, stars, and planets. This book examines the four planets closest to the Sun, known as the rocky planets. All four planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are described with information about their atmosphere, landscape, orbits, and Fun Facts that give additional information about each of these rocky planets! This book will allow students to use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.

What has a head, two tails, and shoots across the sky? A comet. Coming from the far edges of the solar system, most comets travel around the Sun, while meteors appear as flashing streaks of light in the night sky. Explore these amazing celestial wonders as they zip through space! This book looks at the difference between comets and meteors and their effects on Earth. The physical characteristics of each are identified in detail. This book won’t come crashing down! It’s filled with fun facts that give additional information on this exciting science topic. This book allows students to use...