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Guatemala, Cuba, México, Panamá, La Florida y Colombia son los escenarios de ocho relatos magistrales sobre la violencia y brutalidad de la conquista americana a manos de los europeos. Duelos, traiciones, perros sanguinarios y aborígenes altivos son, entre otros, los tópicos que enmarcan la violencia de los mundos en conflicto.

Ojalá existiera un libro con respuestas a las preguntas legales que se nos ocurren, pero que no sabemos a quién hacerle. Ahhh… pero ¡sí existe! A pesar de que el derecho sea algo que usemos en nuestro día a día, las personas que no se dedican al mundo de las leyes no saben mucho al respecto. La vida adulta joven llega con muchas aventuras, obligaciones y deberes, y es crucial que sepamos cómo sortear ciertos contratiempos propios de la adultez. Aquí daré una pincelada a las cuestiones más básicas para enfrentar la vida adulta de buena forma.

In the early 2000s, Judge Mark Ciavarella and Judge Michael Conahan of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania were known as no-nonsense judges. Juveniles who showed up in their courtrooms faced harsh words and even harsher sentencing. In the post-Columbine era, many people believed that was just what the county needed to ensure its children and teens stayed on the straight and narrow path. But as more and more children faced shocking sentences for seemingly benign crimes, and a newly built for-profit detention center filled up further and further, a sinister pattern of abuses and bribery emerged.

著書累計100万部突破！！１日でも早く知ってほしい！大人になる前に知っておきたい一生役立つ「頭の使い方」◎なぜ、話がかみあわないの？◎要領がいいってどういうこと？

The Beasts in Your Brain is a guide and companion equally for you and your loved ones, here to provide that essential first dose of information, understanding, and validation about mental illness and how it affects the young people of today.

Do the adults around you seem stressed about finances? It's a common issue, as revealed by a survey where over half of American adults admit their financial worries impact mental health. With adulthood on the horizon, this might be unsettling for most young individuals. But here's the silver lining—you can master money management much earlier than your parents did and enter adulthood with a superior understanding of money matters, gaining the skills to ensure you always stay afloat.

Did you know that millions of people suffer from social anxiety? It is normal for people to be nervous before speaking in front of a crowd, going to a party full of strangers, or meeting new people. You are not alone! The good news is that you don't have to live by the rules that your social anxiety forces upon you. If you are ready to start making progress toward a better life, this book is the right resource for you. The social anxiety survival guide will provide you with easy-to-apply techniques that you can use to reduce your symptoms, overcome your fears & thrive in social settings.

Who lived in Texas over a thousand years ago? In Porch Talk, John Erickson and his archaeologist friend Doug Boyd investigate this question while explaining the art and science of archaeology for middle listeners. On the Perryton ranch, John and his friends unearthed a ghost town that dated back to around 1300 CE. For more than twenty years, they worked together on this and other prehistoric sites, sharing a fascination for the ancient people who occupied the area. How did these people work, play, and survive?

【「サボる」人のほうが受かるって…どういうことですか?】・10割覚えるなんてムリ、2割だけ完全に抑えたほうが受かる・復習は適当にやって、予習は一切しないほうが受かる

Half a Century Ago offers a vivid recollection of memories about coming of age in the Bronx, New York, in the 1970s. This engaging story is an empowering listen about how family love provided the foundation to overcome the challenges faced by language and cultural barriers, poverty and social inequities while remaining steadfast focused on positive outcomes. Dr. Arias told these stories to her students over the years in the classroom. She now wishes to share those tales to a larger audience of young immigrants who struggle to overcome adversity and hope for a brighter future.

In the second book of the Queer History Project, The Gender Binary Is a Big Lie: Infinite Identities around the World, author Lee Wind uses historical evidence and primary sources—poetry, ancient burial sites, firsthand accounts, and news stories—to explore gender roles and identities.

Feeling lost and unsure during your teenage years? "Growth Mindset Revolution for Teens" is your essential guide to conquering doubts and building resilience. With practical strategies rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), this book empowers you to thrive amidst challenges. Authored by mentor Jill Courtland, who combines extensive research with empathy, this guide helps you navigate adolescence with confidence.

言葉はキミを磨いてくれる。言葉を使いこなす秘訣がわかる一冊！齋藤孝先生著の人気シリーズ第４弾。 本書では「言葉」をテーマに、１０歳ごろから始められる「言葉に関するミッション」を全２０収録。遊びのような感覚で楽しく日本語力を育みます。

Каждому из нас нужно признание, поддержка и любовь. Сложность в том, что получить все это мы можем только во взаимодействии с другими людьми. Это не всегда бывает просто. Особенно для подростков, которые часто болезненно реагируют на неудачи в общении и на непонимание со стороны родителей и сверстников. Кристина Риз создала учебник «Социально уверенный подросток», чтобы помочь тинейджерам гармонично влиться в общество и минимизировать негативный опыт от общения, насколько это возможно. Книга написана приятным языком, с уважением к юному читателю.

El storytelling no se trata solo de contar cuentos, por más poético que pueda sonar. Se trata de un método eficaz que te ayudará a potenciar tu mensaje sea cual sea el tema que vayas a tratar. Entenderlo y usarlo para comunicarte será sumamente útil tanto si quieres escribir una novela o tu libro de memorias como si deseas exponer una idea nueva en la empresa donde trabajas.

Networking allows you to build connections, gain valuable insights, and find opportunities that you may not have known existed. Donovan Todd, a former career counselor and mentor, wants to help you become a networking ninja.

In this book, a young self-made entrepreneur, Ayyub Ali, shares how he started down the path of entrepreneurship, and what he did to overcome the obstacles that got in his way…all at just 13 years old.

LeadWell focuses on 16 of the most sought-after qualities in leaders but emphasizing them for 14- to 23-year-olds. The audiobook can be used as a stand-alone resource for schools and student groups, but it complements the LeadWell training curriculum provided by LeadYoung Training Systems.

Teens! Brand Up is the one book you need to stand up, stand out, and succeed. Brand Up is an essential playbook that equips teens with strategies and tools to succeed and fulfill dreams in high school, college, and beyond. It’s packed with practical advice and skill-building that you don’t learn in school—but are critical to your personal growth. Whether you’re aiming to excel academically, become an entrepreneur, or social media star, you need Brand Up!

LeadYoung offers a primer for those in student government and other student-led organizations. It's a great resource for those who want to teach leadership in bite-sized chunks. Alan E. Nelson, EdD, considered a global expert in young leader development, offers an array of short topics that deal with leaders while they're still young. Nearly all serious leadership audiobooks focus on adults in organizations. But what do leaders need to know beforehand?