Aguilar

"Evaluative study of policies adopted as a result of the 1984 Programa Nacional de Desarrollo y Vivienda, which established 59 medium-sized cities as investment priorities, focuses on regional and sectoral distribution of federal investment. Analysis is divided into four parts: urban structure and dynamics (1970-90); changes in urban-regional policy and public investment; strengthening of medium-sized cities (centering on agriculture, industry and...

"Coaching for Equity is a comprehensive guide for educators who are committed to creating equitable schools. It offers concrete strategies, a sequence of action steps, inspiring anecdotes, information, and resources. It is written for educators at all entry points--from those who are just starting to cultivate an awareness of equity, to those who have led for equity for many years. It is a book for teachers, teacher leaders, principals, superintendents,...

"David Aguilar was born missing part of one arm, a small detail that seemed to define his life and limit people's ideas of who he was and who he could be. But in this funny and heartfelt memoir, David proves that he can throw out the rulebook and people's expections and maybe even make a difference in the world--and all with a sense of humor. At only nine years old, David built his first prosthesis from LEGO bricks, and since then he hasn't stopped...

Provides facts about the moon, looks at the history of lunar exploration, and examines its place in the human experience.

Describes fifteen of the most unusual known stars, plus other interesting stellar objects.

El libro describe todas las situaciones por las que pasa una madre en su posparto. El parto ha ido bien y tengo en mis brazos un bebé precioso pero... ¿por qué tengo tantas ganas de llorar si se supone que debería ser feliz? ¿Van a cambiar los roles de pareja? ¿Qué hacer con los comentarios con mejor o peor intención de la familia? ¿Podré volver a dormir algún día, ducharme con calma o comer un plato sentada? ¿Quiero suficiente a mi bebé?...

Cuando los nįos se burlan de las grandes orejas de Mara, su madre le dice que tiene orejas de mariposa. When children make fun of Mara's big ears, her mother tells her she has butterfly ears.

"Mikala is a native Hawaiian growing up in New Jersey with her grandparents. Although they are loving parents, they have their own dreams and hopes for Mikala. First on this list is her dating a guy from her own culture. Two problems: Mikala likes girls, and she hates everything that has to do with Hawaii. Mikala is forced to lie to her grandparents while writing fantasies in her diary. She and Soledad, her only lesbian friend, sneak out to New York...