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Este país euroasiático, situado en el Cáucaso al borde del mar Caspio, y que limita con Rusia por el norte, con Georgia y Armenia por el oeste y con Irán por el sur, es el motivo central de este audiolibro que no puedes perderte. Con nosotros, conocerás la historia, sociedad, economía, objetivos, problemas y muchas cosas más, de la vida de este exótico y milenario país.

Este pais, el mas pequeno de la region del golfo Persico, está integrado por un archipielago de treinta y tres islas, de las cuales la mayor es la isla de Bahréin, y que debe su bonanza economica a sus enormes reservas de petroleo y gas. En este audiolibro, Usted podrá conocer los detalles de la vida, economia, sociedad y cultura de tan exotico y lejano pais.

Mágica, asombrosa, turística, germen de una sociedad altamente espiritual y cortada por la majestuosidad de los Himalayas, este país asiático es el corolario de una historia marcada por la turbulencia de su clase política, la belleza insondable de sus paisajes naturales y por la enorme miseria de su pueblo. Descúbrala con nosotros.

Armenia es un país montañoso localizado en el límite entre Europa y Asia. Esta nación unitaria y democrática tiene sus raíces en una de las más antiguas civilizaciones del mundo. En la actualidad la fe cristiana desempeña un papel importante en la historia e identidad cultural, histórica y política del pueblo armenio.

Considerada en algún momento la patria "más suiza de América", este bello país bañado por las aguas del Atlántico es el corolario de una fascinante historia de empuje, tesón y esfuerzo por sobresalir. Hoy, a casi 200 años de su fundación, la nación uruguaya inicia con esperanza un nuevo período económico que haga olvidar el caos y desastre al que de común incurrieron su sociedad y gobernantes sobre todo en la segunda mitad del siglo XX.

Este pequeño país del oeste africano se caracteriza por la confluencia de elementos opuestos: su territorio no llega al millón de kilómetros cuadrados, pero alberga una de las naciones más pobladas del continente.

This practical and action-oriented beginner’s guide will show you how to create a great podcast on a budget, from choosing a topic to reaching the right audience. Each chapter is tailored to the needs of cultural nonprofits, giving you a detailed roadmap for producing a podcast that supports your institutional mission. Inside, you’ll find simple, concise advice and instruction that gives you just what you need to get started, without any treatises on sound engineering or editing.

Katherine knew it was wrong that African Americans didn't have the same rights as others - as wrong as 5+5=12. She knew it was wrong that people thought women could only be teachers or nurses - as wrong as 10-5=3. And she proved everyone wrong by zooming ahead of her classmates, starting college at 15, and eventually joining NASA, where her calculations helped pioneer America's first manned flight into space, its first manned orbit of Earth, and the world's first trip to the moon!

Keanu and Aioki head off for a day out with Dad. On their day out, they ask Dad several questions about inventions they see. Dad explains the history behind the inventions and the inventors who created them. From the invention of shoes to the creation of musical instruments and so much more.

Jean-Michael Basquiat and his unique collage-style paintings rocketed to fame in the 1980s as a cultural phenomenon unlike anything the art world had ever seen. But before that he was a little boy who saw art everywhere: in poetry books and museums, in games and in the words that we speak, and in the pulsing energy of New York City. Now, Javaka Steptoe's vivid text introduces young listeners to the powerful message that art doesn't always have to be neat or clean - and definitely not inside the lines - to be beautiful.

This collection of burial customs will amaze and captivate listeners. Even the first humans performed burials. All people die but the great variety of customs, from hanging coffins to Viking longships, will surprise the listener with their variety and universal respect. Burials is part of the non-fiction series Extreme Customs that will engage listeners of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture?

Mummies were forever in the land of Egypt. This audiobook reveals the mystery and magic of mummy making. The Egyptian religion created mummies to insure a rich life after death. But other people in other places have created mummies too-and some still do! Mummies is part of the Ancient Egyptian Mysteries non-fiction series and engages listeners of all ages. Travel to ancient Egypt and explore the facts and mysteries of how the Great Pyramid of Khufu was built...

Ancient Greece was the hub of advancements not just in the academics, but also in government. This history book will breeze through the historic changes of ancient Greece in terms of its art, war, culture, and society. Get the audiobook today!

What was life like in Ancient Rome? If your sixth grader has ever wondered what it’s like to live in the ancient times without technology, then this book should be listened to. Ancient history can be a wonderful, interactive listen, if you give your child the right learning tools. Learn about the early history, science, architecture, art, and government of ancient Rome. Start listening today.

Todos los detalles de este país en un audiolibro de gran valor histórico. República del actual sureste de Europa, esta nación de 3 millones de habitantes, cuya capital es la ciudad de Tirana, hoy limita con Montenegro al norte, Macedonia al este, Grecia al sur, y está bañada por el mar Adriático al oeste, y el mar Jónico al suroeste.

Hogar milenario de culturas como la persa, sumeria o caldea, esta nación bañada por las aguas de los ríos Tigris y el Éufrates, es considerada la "cuna de la civilización" y el lugar de nacimiento de la escritura.

La reseña de la historia de este país caribeño que Usted no puede perderse. Desde sus pasados remotos, su etapa de larga dominación española y su enorme lucha por la independencia, hasta su vida republicana y moderna.

The Civil War (1861–1865) was a pivotal time in US history. During the war, the nation was divided over the institution of slavery. While the Union, made up of Northern states, fought to end slavery in the US, the Confederacy, made up of Southern states, fought to keep slavery.

Frederick Douglass was a self-educated slave in the South who grew up to become an icon. He was a leader of the abolitionist movement, a celebrated writer, an esteemed speaker, and a social reformer, proving that, as he said, "Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."

The story of one of America's most revered figures is brought to life by the text of award-winning author Walter Dean Myers.

Some think tattoos are the hottest new style to hit the scene. Are they really? This book details the long history of tattoos and the reasons people have made their mark with them. An outward sign of belonging, belief or beauty, tattoos have an appeal that crosses time and geography. But not everyone lives happily with a tattoo.