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Este audiolibro parte desde la historia de sus padres, la duda sobre la fecha de su nacimiento, su adolescencia, sus viajes, su lucha en Cuba, su trabajo diplomático y su aciago final en la sierra de Bolivia.

Deep in the swampy heart of ancient Mexico, the Olmecs built a grand and influential civilization between 1800 and 400 BCE. The archaeological remains raise more questions than answers about the origins and legacy of this captivating Mesoamerican culture. How did the Olmecs carve and carry their famous colossal heads? Why did they live in flood-prone wetlands when better agricultural land was available? What are the secrets of their written language, and how can we unlock them?

The next-true life NCIS story from New York Times bestselling authors Mark Harmon and Leon Carroll, Jr. Read by the author. Panama, 1989. The once warm relationship between United States and Gen. Manuel Noriega has eroded dangerously. Newly elected President George Bush has declared the...

A National Bestseller A New York Times Top 10 Book of 2024 Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Newsweek, PBS NewsHour, LitHub, Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Lunch, Christian Science Monitor, and Counterpunch One of Barack Obama's Summer Reading List Picks...

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David...

太陽神につつがなく運行してもらうためには、生贄を捧げなければならないーー。生贄制度が残り、王と神官が絶対権力を持っていたマヤ文明。父と母を殺され、姉を生贄にされ、自らも生贄として殺されかけた少年・スレイは、ウェラス族のヘルマスに救われなんとか命をつなぐ。

From the fantastic exploits of the Hero Twins to the stories of how the world came to be to folktales about people, animals, and supernatural beings, Maya myth presents us with a fascinating variety of characters, plots, and imagery. All of these tales, whether from an ancient or more modern source, reveal the great richness and beauty of Maya literature. Enjoy this captivating collection of Maya myths.

In 2001, while vacationing on Panama’s Pacific coast, maritime archaeologist James P. Delgado came upon the hulk of a mysterious iron vessel, revealed by the ebbing tides in a small cove at Isla San Telmo. He learned that the wreck was the remains of one of the first successful deep-diving submersibles, built in 1864 by Julius H. Kroehl, an innovator during the Civil War. Delgado chronicles the confluence of technological advancement, entrepreneurial aspiration, American capitalist ambition, and ignorance of the physiological effects of deep diving in this compelling narrative.

Nestes trechos selecionados de Rio da Prata e Paraguai: Quadros Guerreiros, o historiador Moreira de Azevedo retrata a Batalha de Tuiuti, considerada o confronto mais sangrento da Guerra do Paraguai. Realizada em terreno hostil e pantanoso no sudoeste do país, a batalha reuniu mais de 55 mil combatentes e marcou profundamente o curso da guerra.

Los mayas crearon una sociedad asombrosa, llena de sorpresas que nos mantienen adivinando cómo llegó a ser este pueblo y por qué - exactamente - cayó su civilización. Abundan las teorías, los descubrimientos arqueológicos nos dejan perplejos e inspirados, pero una cosa es cierta: ¡su historia se parece mucho más a nuestro pasado reciente de lo que jamás nos hubiéramos imaginado! Acompáñenos a profundizar en la historia de los mayas, descubriendo historias, hechos y teorías sobre esta importante - aunque desconcertante - sociedad:

En este libro se describe uno de los sucesos históricos de nuestro país más relevantes: la Independencia, que representó la desvinculación y autonomía de la Nueva España con respecto a la monarquía española y sentó las bases para lo que desde entonces sería México. En este proceso...

Dive into a true historical adventure where modern archaeology confronts the haunting myth of a lost rainforest empire. Perfect for an immersive commute, this gripping narrative tracks how whispered indigenous legends transformed into a dangerous obsession for treasure hunters and explorers...

Uncover three millennia of Mesoamerican history and learn how indigenous Maya culture survived conquest and civil war. Perfect for an educational commute, this gripping historical deep-dive transports you from the earliest maize farming villages to the bustling city-states of Central America...

Explore the dramatic Latin American history of indigenous resistance and colonial conquest in this educational narrative. From the towering pyramids of the ancient Maya to modern struggles for democracy, immerse yourself in an epic story of survival and cultural endurance. Perfect for deep-focus...

Experience an epic historical journey where monumental engineering ambition collides with lethal tropical nature. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative chronicles the devastating failures, political backstabbing, and ultimate triumph behind a project that reshaped world...

This gripping geopolitical history exposes the devastating human cost of an unprecedented global engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative transports you to the brutal jungles of Central America where empires clashed. Experience the raw ambition and ruthless...

Experience this turbulent historical saga of survival, from ancient Maya rainforest kingdoms to modern revolution. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive audio journey transports you directly into the volcanic highlands and cloud forests of Central America. Uncover how geography dictated...

Explore the dramatic history and geopolitical battles behind the engineering marvel that connected two global oceans. Perfect for an educational commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transports you to the muddy jungles of Central America. Witness the ruthless ambition and fragile human triumphs...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST One of the first undocumented immigrants to graduate from Harvard reveals the hidden lives of her fellow undocumented Americans in this deeply personal and groundbreaking portrait of a nation. “Karla’s book sheds light on people’s personal experiences and...

The breathtaking story of a homicide at the U.S.-Mexico border, the subsequent trial, and the harrowing consequences of America’s longstanding culture of vigilantism and the lies we tell ourselves about immigration Around noon on January 30th, 2023, a 48-year-old man named Gabriel Cuen...