A playful picture-book biography of the father of space-age bachelor-pad lounge music.Gorgeously illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh, this lively biography follows Juan Garcia Esquivel from Mexico to New York City. Juan grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands; he loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. His musical dreams brought him from Mexico to America and gained him wor...

**An emotionally resonant, visually stirring picture book illustrated by Pura Belpré Award–winning Abraham Matias, exploring life, death, and celebrating loved ones for children navigating grief.Inspired by the 9 levels of Mictlān and the role Xolo dogs play by guiding those who have passed on in Indigenous cultural understandings of present-day Mexico.**Nana is surrounded by family and takes joy in her many grandchildren. She's also tired and feels pain. Soon she begins he...

One rainy day in the city, an eager little boy exclaims, “Rain!” Across town a grumpy man grumbles, “Rain.” In this endearing picture book, a rainy-day cityscape comes to life in vibrant, cut-paper-style artwork. The boy in his green frog hat splashes in puddles—“Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy!”—while the old man curses the “dang puddles.” Can the boy’s natural exuberance (and perhaps a cookie) cheer up the grouchy gentleman and turn the day around?

A nose for digging? Ears for seeing? Eyes that squirt blood? Explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this interactive guessing book, beautifully illustrated in cut-paper collage, which was awarded a Caldecott Honor.This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read Aloud Informational Text).More than just a book, it’s an invitation to guess, learn, and be amazed....

Improve your Power Apps' quality and business value with efficient automation testing tools such as Test Studio and Test EngineKey FeaturesUnderstand the basics of low-code testing automation and how it applies to Power AppsMaster the use of Test Studio and Test Engine for Canvas apps’ testingExtend testing automation for PCF, ALM, Mocks, Telemetry, and model-driven appsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

This book comprises papers written in English and accepted for presentation and discussion at the 2025 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS'25), held at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico City, Mexico, from January 22 to 24, 2025.ICITS'25 serves as a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent findings, innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and challenges in modern information technology and ...

This book comprises papers written in English and accepted for presentation and discussion at the 2025 International Conference on Information Technology & Systems (ICITS'25), held at Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN), Mexico City, Mexico, from January 22 to 24, 2025.ICITS'25 serves as a global forum for researchers and practitioners to present and discuss recent findings, innovations, current trends, professional experiences, and challenges in modern information technology and ...

We are already in the era of AI-augmented enterprises. The advantage does not lie in the technology itself, but in how you—as a leader—choose to apply it. Are you ready to lead in an environment where artificial intelligence is reshaping strategy, competition, and the future of your business? This book is not about algorithms; it is about leadership and vision. It provides the roadmap you need to transform your organization and position it at the forefront of change. You will learn how art...

Learn Spanish fast: Aprenda Español rápidamenteAs you may already know, Spanish is not an easy-to-learn language.The best way to try to master Spanish is to learn by heart its most popular idiomatic expressions.In this book, you will find the corresponding English version below every Spanish Modismo, plus a couple of ready-to-use examples to help you catch its full meaning.Learn 250 Spanish

Sofa y el regalo de las hadas es una aventura mgica para la imaginacin ya que planta las semillas para hacernos concientes acerca de la naturaleza y de la forma como estamos conectados y nos relacionamos con todos los seres vivientes. Un mensaje maravilloso para dar y compartir.

Everything has a place. Things last longer when we take care of them. Showing respect, responsibility, and stewardship are social skills that even young children can relate to—because they have things they value. In both English and Spanish, this book encourages children to pick up after themselves, put things back where they belong, and ask permission to use things that don’t belong to them. It also teaches simple environmental awareness: respecting and taking care of the earth. Includes ...

¡Viva la causa!¡Viva César Chávez!Up and down the San Joaquin Valley of California, and across the country, people chanted these words. Cesar Chavez, a migrant worker himself, was helping Mexican Americans work together for better wages, for better working conditions, for better lives.No one thought they could win against the rich and powerful growers. But Cesar was out to prove them wrong -- and that he did.