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In claiming as his own the magnificent black pearl he finds, a sixteen-year-old youth enrages the sea devil whose legend says is its owner.

Only his thirst for blood equals his lust for wealth and power. In his vicious seizure of the coveted land around Taos, high among the Rocky Mountains in the New Mexico Territory, plenty of innocent blood will be spilled. Robber Baron Clifton Satterlee's plan is twofold and simple: to wrest the timber-thick hills from the Tua Pueblo and then populate the town with his own labor force.

"From international bestseller Mario Escobar comes a 20th-century historical novel of tragedy and resilience inspired by Spain's famed Children of Morelia and the true events that shaped their lives"--

On the eve of her Quinceañera, Princess Solimar discovers that it will take more than magic to save her kingdom and prevent the destruction of the Monarch butterfly.

The imaginations of twins Carlos and Carmen soar as they play with the box their new refrigerator came in, even after it seems too flat to be any more fun.

Twins Carmen and Carlos meet a new neighbor after Carmen accidentally tosses a toy over the fence.

Reveals how settlements developed and how urban centers grew and functioned in ancient North America, from present-day Alaska to Mesoamerica.

After the death of her father, a daughter is charged with bringing his three sons back together: Sam, a hardened cop currently on suspension; Leo, a loud-mouthed overbearing bail bondsman; and Douglas, a 20-year old thief fresh out of prison. When Leo discovers the con he bonded for a lot of money for is suspected of kidnapping one of the wealthiest men in the country, he convinces his two brothers to join him on what will become a dangerous adventure....

Introduces fundamentals of Mexican cooking, including special ingredients and cooking utensils. Also provides recipes for suggested dishes.