Óscar Romero

Carried out in complete confidence by a close friend of Jean-Paul Sartre who was authorized to write his biography, these interviews allow readers entry into one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century. In this revealing and impressive portrait, readers can witness some of Sartre’s greatest complexities, especially his inner struggle with the apparent contradiction between his point of view on freedom and the influence of social conditions on decision-making. Additionally, the philosopher elaborates on his thoughts regarding the Spanish Civil War, World War II, and the...

El testimonio de la novena duquesa de Malborough se convierte en la crónica personal de la riqueza y los usos amorosos de una época de esplendor de la nobleza británica y una perfecta recreación de la vida de la vida en la era Eduardiana. Descubre las memorias de Consuelo Vanderbilt, la mujer que podría haber inspirado a lady Grantham en Downton Abbey. Consuelo Vanderbilt es joven, guapa y se ha convertido por derecho en la heredera de una vasta fortuna. También está enamorada de un americano que la pretende pero su madre tiene otros planes para ella. Ha concertado un matrimonio con...

Outstanding figures who have shaped the path of history are profiled in these handsome, inexpensive volumes. These biographies detail the facts known about their subjects and emphasize their childhood, motivation, accomplishments, and humanity, as well as their impact on history. Figuras destacadas que han protagonizado los hechos m�s importantes de la historia est�n retratados en estos bellos vol�menes econ�micos. Tan fascinante como los hechos que los hicieron famosos, estas biograf�as detallan los hechos conocidos acerca de los sujetos con �nfasis en sus ni�eces, sus...

What if you could change your life without really changing your life? On the outside, Gretchen had it all -- a good marriage, healthy children and a successful career -- but she knew something was missing. Determined to end that nagging feeling, Gretchen set out on a year-long quest, her own “happiness project,” to learn how to better enjoy the life she already had. Each month, Gretchen pursued a different set of resolutions: go to sleep earlier, tackle a nagging task, bring people together, take time to be silly, along with dozens of other goals. She read everything from classical...