An evocative and unforgettable memoir from award-winning journalist Carlos Frías about his journey to Cuba where he retraces his family's history and encounters the realities of Cuba under Fidel Castro's rule. Carlos Frías, an award-winning journalist and the American-born son of Cuban exiles, grew up hearing about his parents' homeland only in parables. Their Cuba, the one they left behind four decades ago, was ethereal. It existed, for him, only in their anecdotes, and in the family that remained in Cuba—merely ghosts on the other end of a telephone. Until Fidel Castro fell ill. Sent to Cuba by his newspaper as the country began closing to foreign journalists in August 2006, Frías begins the secret journey of a lifetime—twelve days in the land of his parents. That experience led to this evocative, spectacular, and unforgettable memoir. Take Me With You is written through the unique eyes of a first-generation Cuban-American seeing the forbidden country of his ancestry for the first time. Frías provides a fresh view of Cuba, devoid of overt political commentary, focusing instead on the gritty, tangible lives of the people living in Castro's Cuba. Frías takes in the island nation of today and attempts to reconstruct what the past was like for his parents, retracing their footsteps, searching for his roots, and discovering his history. The story creates lasting and unexpected ripples within his family on both sides of the Florida Straits—and on the author himself.

Charo oculta una relación fugaz a Pili y Rosi, sus mejores amigas, guardándose para sí una esfera de intimidad que de un plomazo se verá interrumpida por acontecimientos inesperados, los cuales determinarán su encuentro con alguien creído lejano. "Doce Horas Contigo" es una prueba a la amistad y a los valores medidos desde parámetros de sociedades diferenciadas en las que la mujer ha venido desarrollando independencia.

Descubre la comedia de errores y la ironía con "Contigo Pan y Cebolla" de Manuel Eduardo de Gorostiza, un libro que te llevará a través de la aventura y el drama en el siglo XIX. En este libro, Gorostiza nos presenta una historia absurda y emocionante que sigue a dos personajes, Don Fermín y Doña Lucrecia, que se encuentran en un matrimonio desafortunado. Don Fermín es un anciano noble y orgulloso que se siente abrumado por la decadencia de su familia y su fortuna, mientras que Doña Lucrecia es una mujer joven y atractiva que ha sido casada con él solo por conveniencia. La trama es llena de situaciones absurdas y ridiculizadas, donde los personajes se enfrentan a una serie de errores y malentendidos que les llevan a situaciones cada vez más extremas. El título del libro, "Contigo Pan y Cebolla", se refiere a la costumbre mexicana de agregar pan y cebolla a los platos para hacerlos más sabrosos, lo que se convierte en una metáfora para la vida de los personajes, que están constantemente agregando ingredientes a su relación para intentar hacerla más rica y satisfactoria. A medida que lees "Contigo Pan y Cebolla", te encontrarás entretenido por la ironía y la comedia de errores que rodean a los personajes. La obra es considerada uno de los clásicos de la literatura mexicana del siglo XIX, y su influencia ha sido reconocida por escritores como Octavio Paz y otros muchos. A medida que lees "Contigo Pan y Cebolla", te encontrarás transportado a un mundo divertido y absurdo, lleno de humor y drama. No te pierdas la oportunidad de experimentar el genio literario de Gorostiza. Consigue tu copia ahora y descubre por ti mismo por qué "Contigo Pan y Cebolla" es considerada una obra maestra en el campo de la literatura mexicana.

“There are three things I’ll always do . . . love you, hug you, read to you!” The simple promise of togetherness offered in this bilingual (Spanish and English) board book is enhanced by interactive prompts throughout, encouraging parents to engage with their child while reading. Studies show that asking questions, like the ones in this book, helps children learn to read faster than if they just listen to a story. Love and literacy are gifts we can give to our children every day! “Hay tres cosas que siempre haré . . . ¡amarte, abrazarte y leer contigo!”. La simple promesa de compañerismo ofrecida en este libro bilingüe (español e inglés) con páginas de cartón es realzada por preguntas interactivas en todo el libro, animando a que los padres participen con sus hijos mientras leen. Los estudios han demostrado que hacer preguntas, como las de este libro, ayuda a los niños a aprender a leer más rápido que si solo escucharan un cuento. ¡El amor y la alfabetización son regalos que podemos hacerles a nuestros hijos todos los días!

I like to see people exercising on the boardwalk, the crazy "Knight of Paris" walking slowly, while a handful of boys mortify him. The couples waiting for the arrival and farewell of the Sun on that wall of ancestral secrets. The Malecon of Havana is one of the most beautiful places in the World.

When a Mariachi star transfers schools, he expects to be handed his new group's lead vocalist spot—what he gets instead is a tenacious current lead with a very familiar, very kissable face. In a twenty-four-hour span, Rafael Alvarez led North Amistad High School’s Mariachi Alma de la Frontera to their eleventh consecutive first-place win in the Mariachi Extravaganza de Nacional; and met, made out with, and almost hooked up with one of the cutest guys he’s ever met. Now eight months later, Rafie’s ready for one final win. What he didn’t plan for is his family moving to San Antonio before his senior year, forcing him to leave behind his group while dealing with the loss of the most important person in his life—his beloved abuelo. Another hitch in his plan: The Selena Quintanilla-Perez Academy’s Mariachi Todos Colores already has a lead vocalist, Rey Chavez—the boy Rafie made out with—who now stands between him winning and being the great Mariachi Rafie's abuelo always believed him to be. Despite their newfound rivalry for center stage, Rafie can’t squash his feelings for Rey. Now he must decide between the people he’s known his entire life or the one just starting to get to know the real him. Canto Contigo is a love letter to Mexican culture, family and legacy, the people who shape us, and allowing ourselves to forge our own path. At its heart, this is one of the most glorious rivals-to-lovers romance about finding the one who challenges you in the most extraordinary ways.