Puede darse la felicidad sin dolor? El hombre se empena en ser feliz evitando a toda costa el sufrimiento, sin entender que el dolor -de parto- es el preludio de la felicidad.

La Carreta Made a U-Turnæwas the first book published by Arte PÏblico Press. Its impact was so great that almost immediately upon publication it was the subject of a forty-page article in the respected journalæDaedalus.æOver the years, it has also been the subject of numerous reviews and literary studies, and Tato Laviera has become almost synonymous with Nuyorican/Hispanic and bilingual literature. Laviera has produced three other successful books of poems, all published by Arte PÏblico Press. Since 1979,æLa Carreta Made a U-Turnæis the most popular and most widely read book of poetry by a U.S. Hispanic Author.

This 2005 book is a guide to Spanish usage for those who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it focuses on those areas of vocabulary and grammar which cause most difficulty to English speakers. It fully illustrates the differences between the Spanish of Spain and Latin America, and looks in detail at register variation. Complete with a full word index, this clear and easy-to-consult text guides students through the richness and diversity of this major world language. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to take a fuller account of Latin-American (particularly Mexican) usage. The vocabulary sections have been significantly expanded, and now include examples which contextualize each word or expression. The presentation of many sections has been improved to make reference even easier than before, and some completely new material has been added on semi-technical vocabulary and Anglicisms.

En un futuro, después de una cruel guerra atómica, la tierra se ha convertido en un vasto desierto hostil, con continuas guerras entre dos facciones enfrentadas.El soldado Max Anderson y los científicos Alison y Sharko, han viajado en el tiempo, borrando todo rastro del que una vez fue el azote y la representación de la locura, Bruce "Ash" Campbell. Pero la vuelta a casa no va a ser fácil, pues la única manera, les llevará a viajar atravesando todo el peligroso y desconocido, sudeste americano. Aunque lo peor, algo que nadie espera, camina de forma paralela hacia un destino similar.Con éste volumen, finaliza la trilogía iniciada con "Un nuevo comienzo", de la saga "La Tierra Oscura".