intellectual life

Collects the autobiographical writings of Alma Flor Ada. Presented in Spanish.

Explores the cultures and people of countries in Latin American, from Mexico to the tip of South America.

"Latin America's population is estimated to be well over half a billion people, almost one-tenth of the world's population, living in thirty-three different countries and territories. This engrossing book explores the people of South America, Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies and provides extensive detail on their diverse cultures. An authoritative overview of the varied and rich traditions of each of these regions is presented, as well as a thorough discussion of the religions, languages, and ethnicities of Latin Americans.".

A nineteenth-century French woman pursues her romantic dreams through a series of lovers.

An introduction to scholarship during the Renaissance that discusses religion, education, medicine, astronomy, literature, commerce, and other related topics.

A biography of English physician William Harvey whose theory of blood circulation challenged centuries of anatomical and physiological orthodoxy.

An exploration of Middle Eastern inventions, cultures, and history, with a focus on the origins of hospitals and algebra.

"This . . . book introduces readers to . . . innovations from Latin America that have spread across the world, from color TVs to tortillas. Full-color photographs give readers an up-close look at the . . . inventions. This . . . book introduces readers to Latin America's inventions, culture, and history"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book introduces readers to the birth of photography and other innovations from Europe. They'll encounter many innovations throughout history that are crucial to our daily life in modern times. Full-color photographs let readers explore . . . inventions up close"--Provided by publisher.