"Life is a Dream," a work by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, is centered on issues of freedom and predestination. The play unfolds around Segismundo, Prince of Poland, imprisoned since birth by his father, King Basilio, due to a prophecy predicting the ruin of the kingdom under his rule. When Basilio decides to test fate by releasing Segismundo, the plot explores the consequences of this decision. The narrative addresses Segismundo's internal struggle with his destiny and the nature of reality, questioning whether life is a dream from which one can awaken. Other characters, such as Rosaura and Astolfo, weave subplots that interconnect personal desires and social duties, reflecting on justice, honor, and love. Set in a context that blends elements of drama, philosophy, and politics, the play investigates the complexity of the human condition, the ethics of leadership, and the power of repentance and personal transformation. With a structure that includes intrigue, plot twists, and reflections on being and seeming, "Life is a Dream" invites the audience to ponder freedom and determinism.

When I first started writing Mom and Dads story, I never thought that it would take so long to finish. At first I just wanted to have Dads poems written down on paper. I did that, and then I decided to finally to make a song for each poem, which I tried to do, but I think that I didnt make a song for each poem. The reason is that I wanted to send the story as soon as I could because I am old and am afraid that I might not be able to make the book if I kept on adding more and more to Mom and Dads story.

“Here is a life story so unbelievable, it could only be true.” —Sandra Cisneros, bestselling author of The House on Mango Street From bestselling author of the remarkable memoir The Distance Between Us comes an inspiring account of one woman’s quest to find her place in America as a first-generation Latina university student and aspiring writer determined to build a new life for her family one fearless word at a time. As an immigrant in an unfamiliar country, with an indifferent mother and abusive father, Reyna had few resources at her disposal. Taking refuge in words, Reyna’s love of reading and writing propels her to rise above until she achieves the impossible and is accepted to the University of California, Santa Cruz. Although her acceptance is a triumph, the actual experience of American college life is intimidating and unfamiliar for someone like Reyna, who is now estranged from her family and support system. Again, she finds solace in words, holding fast to her vision of becoming a writer, only to discover she knows nothing about what it takes to make a career out of a dream. Through it all, Reyna is determined to make the impossible possible, going from undocumented immigrant of little means to “a fierce, smart, shimmering light of a writer” (Cheryl Strayed, author of Wild); a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist whose “power is growing with every book” (Luis Alberto Urrea, Pultizer Prize finalist); and a proud mother of two beautiful children who will never have to know the pain of poverty and neglect. Told in Reyna’s exquisite, heartfelt prose, A Dream Called Home demonstrates how, by daring to pursue her dreams, Reyna was able to build the one thing she had always longed for: a home that would endure.

The history has been in charge of demonstrating that the struggle to which Martin Luther King gave his whole life was decisive in changing the history of millions of people. This is often exposed from a romantic perspective, few people know the sufferings and extreme dangers to which he was subjected, not only he but his entire family, throughout many years defending a dream that, like the biblical Moses that he mentioned so much in life, came, but he could neither see nor enjoy.The book that you have in your hands narrates in a simple but in depth way the life of one of the greatest fighters for human rigths that has been born in the West.Others before him and after him fought tirelessly for the civil rights of minorities in the country, but no one achieved what the Reverend King Jr..

This stunningly illustrated and intimate book is a moving collection of never-before-seen photos of Mexican singing sensation Jenni Rivera along with previously unpublished pages from her journal, a beautiful keepsake that honors the beloved singer's legacy. Official book authorized by the Jenni Rivera Estate. Jenni Vive: Unforgettable, Baby! is a moving collection of never-before-revealed images of the singer Jenni Rivera personally selected by her family. The book includes photos from her childhood and family life, handwritten cards and notes to her children, photos with her fans, and images of her amazing career and her commitment to the Hispanic community. Previously unpublished pages from her personal journals allow an intimate glimpse into the soul of the real Jenni and provide insight into the inherent strength and unwavering faith that kept her afloat even during her most trying times. This deluxe bilingual (English and Spanish) edition is a fitting tribute to Jenni’s legacy and an everlasting keepsake for her fans. Jenni Vive: Unforgettable, Baby! es una colección conmovedora de fotos nunca antes reveladas de la cantante Jenni Rivera personalmente seleccionadas por su familia. Incluye fotos de su niñez y vida familiar, cartas y notas escritas a mano para sus hijos e imágenes de su increíble carrera y su compromiso con la comunidad hispana. Páginas de su diario personal ofrecen una mirada íntima al alma de la verdadera Jenni y proveen un entendimiento de la fuerza innata y la fe inquebrantable que la mantuvo a flote aún en sus momentos más difíciles. Esta edición bilingüe (inglés y español) es un tributo al legado de Jenni y un recuerdo eterno para sus fans.

An example of Poe’s melancholic and morbid poetic pieces, "A Dream Within a Dream" is a poem that pitifully mourns the passing of time. The poet’s own life, teeming with depression, alcoholism, and misery, cannot but exemplify the subject matter and tone of the poem. The constant dilution of reality and fantasy is detrimental to the poetic speaker’s ability to hold reality in his hands. The quiet contemplation of the speaker is contrasted with thunderous passing of time that waits for no man. Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American poet, author, and literary critic. Most famous for his poetry, short stories, and tales of the supernatural, mysterious, and macabre, he is also regarded as the inventor of the detective genre and a contributor to the emergence of science fiction, dark romanticism, and weird fiction. His most famous works include "The Raven" (1945), "The Black Cat" (1943), and "The Gold-Bug" (1843).