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1) Ficciones narrativas sobre la identidad de América Latina en: El caballero de El Dorado y Cosas d
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Es un acercamiento a dos obras de Germán Arciniegas, El caballero de El Dorado y Cosas del pueblo: crónica de la historia vulgar, que analiza la importancia de los recursos empleados por el autor para que las figuras sin nombre, sin voz, invisibles en las historias oficiales pudieran emerger y que la cosmovisión de esos personajes, quehaceres, modos de vivir, formas de pensar, luchas y derrotas fueran recuperados, desde lo que puede denominarse...
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Learn all Amy March and her real-life inspiration May Alcott Nieriker and the harmful things that follow when one self-inserts themselves into but also the misconceptions about Jo´s insecurities and especially about her looks. Society likes to put two characters against one another but is this true to reality? Find out that and more in the Little Women podcast.Little Women Podcast is an ongoing series of video essays, articles and podcast episodes...
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Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
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"Visit planets, moons, asteroids and satellites, and travel to places where no human has been before. Along the way, you can discover how we could live on Mars, learn about the hunt for a mysterious super-Earth, have a snowball fight on Mercury, climb he largest volcano in the Solar System and much, much more." --Page 4 of cover.
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From comic books to summer blockbusters, all people enjoy art in some form or another. However, few of us can effectively explain why certain books, movies, and songs resonate so profoundly within us. In Echoes of Eden, Jerram Barrs helps us identify the significance of artistic expression as it reflects the extraordinary creativity and unmatched beauty of the Creator God. Additionally, Barrs provides the key elements for evaluating and defining great...
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Hans Rookmaaker's impact on the arts in the twentieth century was enormous. His wide range of intellectual and cultural concerns led him to explore many aspects of art, music, and philosophy during his lifetime, and he made important contributions as an art historian, professor, mentor, thinker, and author.
Laurel Gasque examines Rookmaaker's life and shows how he incorporated his biblical beliefs into his teaching, writing, and interaction with the...
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From poetry to social networks, writing affects us all. Having taught the art of writing for years while producing literary works of national renown, Larry Woiwode thus explores the mysterious power of language, offering readers a diverse collection of thought-provoking essays on the meaning and significance of writing. In teaching the art of putting words on a page, Woiwode highlights the crucial role that writing plays in communicating with others...
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I love to read.
I hate to read.
I don't have time to read.
I only read Christian books.
I'm not good at reading.
There's too much to read.
Chances are, you've thought or said one of these exact phrases before because reading is important and in many ways unavoidable.
Learn how to better read, what to read, when to read, and why you should read with this helpful guide from accomplished reader Tony Reinke. Offered here is a theology for reading...
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Enjoying poetry and novels can seem irrelevant and out of touch in a world of texting, tweeting, and blogging. But even in this technological age literature matters.
Seasoned professor Louis Markos invites us into the great literary conversation that has been taking place throughout the ages and illuminates the wisdom to be found therein. He offers both a guide to studying and understanding literature, especially poetry, and an inspiring look at what...
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Art and literature are in the business of enchantment. When we are enchanted, we are captivated by some part of life-whether it be the fragile charm of the week-old infant or the force of a waterfall that takes our breath away. Enchantment-like the vital energy of Eros-defies definition. Poetry more often finds the words for this phenomenon. This book opens a window into the rich writings of Catholic authors during the 20th century-including Evelyn...
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¿Has vivido la magia de sentarte junto a tu abuela y escuchar sus historias llenas de sabiduría, de amor, de picardía, que dejan tu corazón vibrando y con deseos siempre de escuchar más y más? William Pasnak, con su pluma, le da vida a estas historias, viejos cuentos contados por la abuela Mariam a su nieto Yamín, acerca de un rey -quien fácilmente podría ser tú- que encuentra en su camino diferentes personajes de corazones sencillos y lo...
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In this first installment of seven, Roisin and the Colourful Garden is a story that tells of a young girl trying to belong and be special, but thanks to her friendly neighbors, she starts to learn how that can be harmful to herself and begins the journey of learning to accept herself first.
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Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part of Scripture
Psalm 23 is one of the most recognizable passages in the whole Bible. Though relatively short, this poetic depiction of God's love epitomizes Christ's goodness and provision as he leads his children. Even lifelong Christians will find fresh encouragement by closely studying these familiar words.
David Gibson walks through each verse in...
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Where in the world would you most like to go? You could join a stampede of wildebeest in the Serengeti, dive to the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, climb soaring mountain peaks with yak herders in the Himalayas or take a ride in a gondola along the canals of Venice.
This book has it all - taking you on a tour of some of the most spectacular places on our amazing planet.
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Seeing Hamlet provides a scene-by-scene analysis of Shakespeare's greatest play. In addition to clarifying the Elizabethan vocabulary, the author includes thorough explanations of the historical, cultural, political, and religious events that influenced Shakespeare's most important play.
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Dreaming with Animals is the first children's biography of celebrated sculptor and Brookgreen Gardens cofounder Anna Hyatt Huntington. Her remarkable life serves as an inspiration not only because of the greatness of her art but also because of her courage and perseverance. L. Kerr Dunn highlights how Anna overcame society's expectations of women and survived a life-threatening illness to become a prolific sculptor and an important benefactor of art...
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Nonfiction master Russell Freedman illuminates for young readers the complex and rarely discussed subject of World War I. The tangled relationships and alliances of many nations, the introduction of modern weaponry, and top-level military decisions that resulted in thousands upon thousands of casualties all contributed to the "great war," which people hoped and believed would be the only conflict of its kind. In this clear and authoritative account,...
20) Psalms (Vol. 1)
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For hundreds of years Christendom has been blessed with Bible commentaries written by great men of God highly respected for their godly walk and their insight into spiritual truth. The Crossway Classic Commentaries present the very best work on individual Bible books, carefully adapted for maximum understanding and usefulness for today's believers.
This book and its companion volume share the practical encouragement from a favorite Bible book. Charles...
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