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LOS OJOS DEL CORONEL  es la historia de Opalina Lamar, cantante famosa  y mejor conocida como La Divina.  Hija ilegítima del coronel Froilán Garmendía, desde temprana edad intuye que los escuetos datos que posee sobre su supuesto padre son apócrifos.  Es entonces que comienza una  incesante y obsesiva búsqueda sobre la verdadera  identidad de su padre. Una serie de sucesos  aparentemente inconexos, reforzados por el  vaticinio de una pitonisa, le dan las pistas necesarias para desentrañar el enigma que la ha acompañado a lo largo de su vida.  ...

Basada en un hecho real sucedido en la ciudad de La Habana a finales de los años 40s(el asesinato de una prostituta llamada Lola a manos de uno de sus amantes), la novela Doble Filo nos conduce a través de sus páginas hasta este violento suceso.La mayor parte de la novela está narrada en primera persona, desde el punto de vista de otro de los amantes de Lola, un abogado prominente cuya relación con ella comenzó cuando él era aún estudiante universitario. Un narrador omnisciente nos ofrece, en tercera persona, episodios de la niñez de Lola, los cuales hacen relucir su personalidad ego�...

En este volumen Carlos Rubio nos ofrece Hubris --palabra griega que significa arrogancia pronunciada-- una novela corta que describe la accidentada llegada del norteamericano Jason West al pueblo costero de Costa Blanca. Desde el principio vemos sus frustraciones y dificultades con el idioma, con los habitantes del pueblo y con las costrumbres en general. También presenciamos su cambio radical después de conocer a Nara Montero, residente del pueblo y su sorprendente reacción cuando ya está libre de regresar a los Estados Unidos. Además de la novela, el autor nos ofrece unos...

Expert Latin-American satirist Carlos Rubio presents a new tongue-in-cheek masterpiece that scales new heights of satire even as it follows the life of a young protagonist in his journey through growing up and into manhood. Rubio pulls out all the stops on ironic humor in American Tripytch.Rubio explores the potential of transformation in a young boy as he moves from one experience to the next in three volumes filled with the ironical embellishments of the Neo-Baroque writing style. In the first part entitled The Neophyte, Rubio unfolds the life of a young boy rescued from a flood by a somewha...

Creativity isn’t a talent you’re born with.It’s a habit you can build.In a world of constant distraction, The Creativity Habit: 21 Days to a Creative You offers a calm, practical path back to curiosity, focus, and original thinking. Through simple daily practices, reflective prompts, and real-life stories, this book helps you reconnect with the creative mind you already possess.Designed for busy adults, educators, parents, and lifelong learners, these 21 days don’t demand more time — they help you see differently and approach problems creatively. One small shift at a time, you’ll r...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKMilo Jenkins is the king of lost things. Pencils, socks, and especially homework vanish in the black hole of his messy backpack. But when his maths homework disappears for the third time in a week, Milo discovers something amazing. At the bottom of his bag is a glowing zipper that opens to another world.He tumbles into the Planet of Lost Homework, a wild place where forgotten assignments soar like butterflies, and excuses grow on trees.With the help of Scribble, a wobble-eyed alien guide, Mi...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKZara and the Zero Waste Quest is a picture book that inspires eco-friendly habits in an easy, and enjoyable way.When Zara notices her neighbourhood becoming cluttered with rubbish, she sets off on a quest to find out how she, and everyone else can help. Along the way, she learns about,RecyclingCompostingAnd reusing materials, that all make small changes that have a big impact on the planetThe book has:Vibrant artworkInteractive ideasAnd a hopeful message, that should encourage children (and ...

Not All Curses Can Be Broken...Yelena, a hardworking laundress and pleasure-woman, is driven from her village by false accusations of dark sorcery, forced to leave behind everything she knows and loves. Her only recourse is the dark forest, from which a fungal rot is oozing and infecting all in its path. When the voices of the restless dead guide her to a cursed castle at the forest's heart, she discovers a forgotten tyrant from centuries before, still living in the form of a monster, much changed from the brute he used to be, and whose name is an echo of her own. Yelen and Yelena quickly...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKA Journey Through Numbers and Puzzles is an enchanting, math-filled picture book adventure that takes young readers on a thrilling journey into a world where math and magic collide. Join Sam, a curious but frustrated boy, as he is transported into a maze powered by numbers, fractions, patterns, and shapes. With the help of Digit, a clever black cat with a cape and monocle, Sam faces fun and engaging puzzles that teach key math concepts in a creative, interactive way.In the maze, Sam must nav...

Punkin is a mischievous little pumpkin who loves rolling in pumpkin juice, jumping in muddy puddles, and playing silly pranks on everyone in Pumpkin Patch Valley. Unlike the other pumpkins who follow all the rules, Punkin thinks being naughty is much more fun. But when one of his tricks makes sweet Poppy, his kind and gentle friend, burst into tears, Punkin starts to wonder if kindness might feel better than causing trouble.Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, Punkin The Rebellious Pumpkin is a beautifully illustrated friendship picture book that teaches empathy, caring, and...

Max hates brushing his teeth! Until he discovers a mysterious toothbrush named Brushy that can travel through time!What starts as a boring bedtime routine turns into an epic adventure through the ages.With Brushy as his cheerful guide, Max is whisked away to surprising destinations: ancient Egypt where pharaohs invented early toothpaste, a medieval castle where knights wore wooden dentures, a pirate ship full of toothless sailors, and even the futuristic world of the year 3000 where brushing is a high-tech game! At every stop, Max learns fascinating facts about how people took care of their te...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKDeep in the countryside, where silver leaves shimmer under moonlight, a secret waits to be heard. Saffi, a curious and gentle-hearted girl, discovers she can hear the whispers of the trees. Their voices speak of forgotten promises, hidden magic, and a forest in need of her help.Drawn by the glow of ancient branches, Saffi steps into a world where the wind carries secrets, rivers hum lullabies, and every tree holds a story. Guided by the forest's wisdom, she learns how even the smallest acts ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKEllie thought she knew every nook of her favorite library, until a mysterious whisper led her to a hidden doorway and into the Library of Invisible Animals. There, she meets the animals:Alba the anxious axolotl,Tiko the disoriented tardigrade,Pippa the stage-shy pangolin,Norwin the dreamy narwhal,Hazel the hyper hedgehog,Glint the gecko afraid to glow,Olive the overwhelmed octopusSuma the sloth with a secret.Guided by a magical clipboard, Ellie uses her curiosity, compassion, and courage to ...

The Secret School Beneath The Sea. Protecting Oceans One Wave At A Time.Dive into a magical underwater adventure where friendship, teamwork, and environmental action come to life!The Secret School Beneath the Sea. (Protect the Ocean. One Wave at a Time) is an illustrated, heartwarming children's picture book that follows Lena, a curious young girl who discovers a hidden ocean school filled with sea creature classmates and powerful lessons about protecting our planet.Invited by a dolphin messenger and welcomed by the wise Professor Shellstein, Lena joins an extraordinary class where octopuses o...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKA heart-warming, empowering picture book that helps children explore the language of emotions through the eyes of a young child named Riley. When Riley wakes up one morning tinged in blue, they begin an extraordinary journey through a week of color-shifting feelings. From red-hot anger to yellow-bright joy, nervous green, foggy gray, and more.With the gentle guidance of Miss Arlo, a wise and caring teacher, and the comfort of family and furry friend Bongo, Riley learns that every feeling has...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKWhen dark fog clouds the bright waters of Brainport Bay, Captain Brain and the Thought Pirates launches into a courageous quest across the Sea of Emotions. Calm, Confidence, and Kindness have been stolen by a sneaky crew of Thought Pirates, and it's up to Captain Brain and his sparkly sidekick Neuron to get them back.From the buzzing Island of Anxiety to the echoing Caves of Criticism, from the wild Feelstorm to the healing Inner Island, readers follow an emotional odyssey full of talking wa...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKIn this enchanting picture book, follow Luna, a curious girl with a glowing Leaf Locket, as she travels through diverse and vibrant ecosystems — from melting Arctic ice to whispering forests, coral kingdoms, and desert secrets.Each chapter reveals a new part of the natural world that needs care and remembering.With rich, vivid illustrations and gentle storytelling, Luna's journey teaches children and families aboutecologyconservationAnd the power of listening to nature's quiet voices.As Lu...

Fact or Fiction? You Decide is a concise, reader‑friendly guide to fourteen foundational concepts found in A Course in Miracles, a text the author has studied and written about daily for more than fifteen years. Each chapter presents one core idea—such as the nature of reality, the meaning of non‑duality, the role of consciousness, the idea of a Higher Self, and the illusory nature of time and space—and expands it with clear, contemplative commentary.Rather than arguing for a doctrine, the book offers a reflective journey. It explores themes such as the difference between perception an...

The Sock Who Ran AwayWhen Sully, the orange sock with yellow stars, wakes up to find his matching twin Sunny missing, he refuses to stay behind in the laundry basket. Determined and a little nervous, he hops out on a daring journey through the house and into the great wide garden beyond.Along the way, Sully meets a parade of curious bugs, joins frog “pirates” on a puddle adventure, outwits a nest-building bird, and even befriends a wise old sneaker and a patch who remembers every thread in the yard.Through courage, kindness, and a few muddy missteps, Sully discovers what it truly means to ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKIllustrated, heartwarming collection of magical short stories about invisible comfort, emotional healing, and the quiet power of hope.No one sees them, but everyone feels them.Elias and Orion are the Empathy Brothers. They are silent companions in a loud world. They drift across oceans and cities, mountains and rainstorms, drawn not by sight, but by sorrow. Wherever someone is losing hope, they arrive, invisible and glowing, to offer comfort, courage, and healing.Through ten deeply emotional...

The Chillin’ KingIn the peaceful kingdom of Willowmere, King Chester is known for one thing:Doing absolutely nothing!While his people struggle with leaky roofs and wobbly bridges, Chester naps in hammocks, braids his horse Buttercup’s mane, and sings songs about nothing at all. He’s the very definition of a lazy king.But when a ride through the woods leaves the “Chillin’ King” lost, injured, and alone, he begins to see his kingdom, and his people through new eyes. With the unexpected help of a wise old goat herder, Chester embarks on a quiet, heartfelt journey home and learns what ...

Windy and Wendy Get Bendy and Fly!

This book will help teach young children all about the transformation of caterpillars into butterflies.
The book includes Windy and Wendy's transformation story as well as a whole bunch of interesting facts and figures, along with some caterpillar and butterfly quotes and jokes.

FUN AND CAREFREE CATERPILLAR CRAZINESS

INTRODUCING WINDY & WENDY

Ideal reading book for young children to learn how the wickedly-wonderful-wriggly caterpillar turns into the bold-beautiful butterfly.
 

 

A moment of destiny disguised as an ordinary day. Two souls met by accident, only to recognize a love older than memory. One glance, one shared silence, and something timeless awakened, an energy beyond words, a reunion long overdue. She glowed with a light he'd never seen, and in her voice, he heard music. What began as a simple call became a twenty‑year unfolding of friendship, devotion, and a love that nothing could touch. They were truly happy and nothing would ever separate their love again. P.S.   Twenty-four years ago, Mary Jo, my wife of twenty years, died suddenly in front...

Lana is seventy‑five and one of the wisest souls I know. She's had astonishing near‑death experiences, and after twenty years studying A Course in Miracles, she sends me truths that feel like they come straight from the Light. And every one of them points to "God Is". So, Who is this God? A Love absolutely perfect. A Love beyond purity, immeasurably beautiful, all‑knowing, all‑seeing, everywhere, outside of time. A Love that cannot conceive of loss. A Source that gives only joy, contentment, and eternal happiness. A Light that extends to all existence and we are part of this. Forever. ...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKEden’s Eco Quest – An Interactive Adventure for Eco Warriors invites children on an exciting mission to explore, protect, and reconnect with the natural world. This beautifully designed interactive book blends story, rhyme, puzzles, games, and real-world ecology to inspire young readers to become heroes for the planet.Across seven magical chapters, readers follow Eden throughForestsOceansRiversAnd secret wildlife hideaways.Each chapter includes a full-colour picture and a rhyming eco mes...

The Faerie Hill of AberfoyleSome places are beautiful.Others are beautifully bewitched.Some journeys change your life.Others change the very fabric of what you believe.When Stephen, his spirited wife Maria, and their mischievous Springer Spaniel, Bailey set off in their camper van for Aberfoyle, they expect fresh air, stunning scenery, and maybe a little hidden folklore. What they find is a place alive with centuries of legend, where faeries are said to guard their secrets fiercely.From hidden trails lined with carved toadstools to the storied hill where Reverend Robert Kirk vanished without a...

Love is not an emotion but the creative force behind everything real. God's Love is eternal, unchanging, and incapable of loss. Heaven is our True Reality and Hell does not exist. I'm discovering a peace beyond understanding, a life free of fear, impatience, and worry. Humanity is remembering what was never lost: we have never been separate from God. Pray from the heart, listen to the Sacred Silence between your thoughts, and you will begin to know that God Is. Bob

 

 

A far cry from his hollow log house, an upbeat and unruly ferret, sets out across Woodzley in search of an adventure. With his new companion Birzy, Ferald embarks on a journey into the unknown. Along the way, they meet many interesting characters, such as Mr. Wiggly, who offers them a scrumptious tea and toast. Join Ferald and Birzy on their journey as they learn the true meaning of adventure and appreciate the beauty of nature.

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"Marisol and the Guardians of Nature" is a vibrant picture book brimming with environmental wonder.Over ten immersive chapters, Marisol rallies her friends, young Guillermo, Manuel, Diego, Presi, and Yolanda, are the Guardians of Nature.Each chapter takes them on a mission to restore and explore diverse ecosystems in southern Spain. From the crystal-clear Río Majaceite to the cork-oak forests of Los Alcornocales, from dune-guarded marshes to a lush botanical garden.Along the way, children w...

Me, Him, Her, Them, and the Others.This is a totally strange and weird laugh-out-loud, offbeat tale of seven strangers who meet for a week-long camping holiday at a place known only as The Place. They’ve only ever met online. But now, with mismatched tents, mysterious silences, secretive habits, and an overwhelming number of sardines, things get weird fast.Told from the hilarious point of view of Me, this quirky novella is packed with British humour, awkward dynamics, mysterious identities, and the slow, unsettling realisation that you might be sharing marshmallows with spies.Perfect for fan...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"What time is it?""And what time is it through the human interstellar portal?"Amy and Fin know all about weird dreams...They get them all the time...What they don't know is that everyday life is about to change for them inextricably, and in so many ways...Ways that they could never have imagined?For one thing, they don't have the faintest idea about the human interstellar portal or their special genealogy and secret hidden powers.And for another, the missing Lorentz force law quantum equatio...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINK"Is it a bird… or a plane… or another labor pain?"Since falling hook, line, and sinker for globetrotting English ecologist, James, Eden, and her son Jamie's worlds have changed for the better.Then, life changed even more after they left the past behind, and moved from Kentucky to England.It was time to distance themselves from the wreckage and ghosts of their past, for once and for all.A new life, with a new love.And low and behold, it worked!At least it seemed so.Until the skeletons hol...

Pip and the World Beneath Our Feet.The Tiny Creatures That Run the Earth.What if the smallest creatures on Earth were actually the ones helping keep our planet alive?Meet Pip, a curious little ant with a big question: What difference can one tiny ant make?As Pip explores the bustling world beneath the forest floor, he discovers an amazing secret. Ants may be small, but they play a huge role in helping forests grow, spreading seeds, enriching soil, and keeping nature in balance.Along the way Pip meets new friends, learns about teamwork, and discovers that even the smallest actions can help chan...

Meet Hamish, the clumsiest hedgehog you’ll ever fall in love with!From a lonely garden along the River Clyde to the exciting adventures along his very own hedgehog highway, Hamish’s story is full of tumbles, wiggles, and unforgettable fun.This interactive book includes:Clumsy, playful illustrations bringing Hamish’s night adventures to life.Three musical songs by The Eco Band™ – sing along and join the hedgehog fun!Tumbling Through the GardenSniff and Cuddle (Hamish & Heather’s Song)Wiggle, Wobble, Tumble, TwirlFamily, friendship, and teamwork – from Hamish’s first meeting ...

THE GRUMPY TRUMPERSA bottom-blasting, side-splitting family fart-fest!Meet the Trumpers.They're loud.They're proud.They're honestly quite flatulent.And thanks to a mysterious condition called AUBS (Almost Uncontrollable Bowel Syndrome), they let rip at the worst possible moments.Life was already gassy on their run-down council estate...But when the Trumpers inherit a giant posh mansion from their estranged Uncle Elijah, the inventor of an IBS cure.Things go from bad to absolutely hilarious.Dad (Terence Senior) blows more than just hot air.Mum (Marjorie) tries to keep order with air fresheners ...

Greenock: A Brief History of Greenock — A Chronicle of Industry, People, and PlaceStep into the rich and storied past of Greenock.A proud port town on the banks of the mighty River Clyde.Once famed around the world for its shipbuilding might, sugar trade, and industrial heritage.In this brief, engaging and accessible account, discover how Greenock grew from a modest fishing village into a vital cog in the engine of Scottish and British industry. Learn about the town’s shipyards that built renowned vessels such as theRMS Empress of Britain,TS Queen Mary, andSS Viceroy of India—all testame...

Watch the short cinematic trailer below. Experience the story before you read about it.BOOK TRAILER LINKBobbi and the Beachcombers in Benalmádena™When Bobbi travels to Spain for a family holiday, she stumbles upon a new way of caring for beaches. In Benalmádena, she wakes up early to watch the tractors sweeping the sand at sunrise, and soon meets a group of local children who share her passion for protecting their coastline. Together, they forge an unexpected bond and begin learning that caring for the planet can look different depending on where you are.Through the eyes of her new friend ...

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Amazing Animals features full-color images of some truly amazing creatures and lots of surprising facts about them. Written in a simple, easy-to-understand style, over a dozen animals are presented including flying foxes, walking fish, and freezing frogs. Readers will discover some of their unique abilities and behaviors. Even the youngest readers will love exploring details about these amazing creatures and learning some surprising facts about them. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Created especially for younger readers, Getting to Know Rainforest Animals features amazing full-color images of some of the most iconic rainforest animals and lots of interesting facts in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Fourteen animals are presented including the sloth, poison frog, toucan, jaguar, caiman, orangutan, macaw, leafcutter ant, and the giant river otter. Discover where they live, what they eat, and some of their unique behaviors. Even the youngest readers will love discovering details about these amazing creatures and learning some surprising facts about them. Recommended for...

Created especially for younger readers, All About Sea Turtle Hatchlings features amazing full-color images and lots of interesting facts in a simple, easy-to-understand style. Each stage of life, from nesting to egg-laying, hatchling, to adulthood, is explained and explored in simple, accessible text. Even the youngest readers will love discovering details about these amazing creatures and learning some things we can do to help protect them. Recommended for ages 6 and up.