As a poetess, Cruz Varela earned the highest honors in her native Cuba before being incarcerated in 1991 for her human rights activism. Since her exile in 1994, she has become a novelist, always blending everyday life with the texture of history as she did with Juana de arco (Joan of Arc). This latest work is a failed combination of a modern day thriller and biography—of Cuban playwright Gertrudis Gómez de Avellaneda (1814–73). When Milagros, an upper-class madrileña, and Cuban philologist Ana Lucía get their hands on Gómez de Avellaneda’s unpublished autobiography, they become the targets of a gang that wants the manuscript. Unfortunately, the book’s trite and melodramatic tone, its pious remarks, and stiff dialogs detract from its historical value. Cruz Varela’s infatuation with a dollhouse aristocracy of veiled curtains, floating petticoats, and swooning dames leads to long cliché-ridden descriptions. The contemporary chapters compromise the reader’s suspension of disbelief—as when the leader of “one of the world’s major criminal gangs” attempts to terrorize Milagros by shaving her dog. A stricter editing would have helped Cruz Varela’s confusing use of multiple narrators. As it is, the mix-up is so massive that a paragraph can actually start in the first person and end in the third. Such incongruity makes the author’s improvisation and lack of novelistic skills evident. Only recommended for bookstores serving Cruz Varela fans.—Carlos Rodríguez Martorell, Corona, NY

Dubbed the “princess of Latin American literature” by Publishers Weekly after the success of her debut novel-turned-movie Como agua para chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate, Vintage Español, 2001), Esquivel returns with another work fit for the big screen. Her fourth and perhaps most ambitious novel yet reinvents one of Mexico’s most controversial female icons, La Malinche. She vivifies the tragic love story between Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés and this indigenous woman who served as his interpreter during the conquest of the Aztec Empire. Malinche was to Mexico what Benedict Arnold was to the States: a traitor. Even today, she is despised for revealing war secrets to secure the love of a white man. Esquivel (who includes an extensive bibliography of her research) envisions Malinche’s role to be far more complex. Raised by her grandmother and eventually sold into slavery, she mistook Cortés’s arrival to be the return of the feathered serpent god, Quetzalcóatl. Esquivel strives to paint Malinche as the chosen one, an otherworldly figure who strove to set her people free from the brutality of the Aztecs. At times her language is saccharine and stiffly over-dramatic, but some will say it fits her goal to provide a literary interpretation of Nahuatl’s codices and lyricism. This novel will satisfy lovers of Esquivel’s fantastical style of writing and old-fashioned storytelling. Recommended for all collections.—Victoria Zorzano, Madrid, Spain

American Book Award winner Limón is known for such highly readable and socially relevant novels as The Memories of Ana Calderón (Arte Público Pr., 1994) and In Search of Bernabé (Arte Público Pr., 1993). Originally published in English in 1996, this acclaimed novel recreates the history of Mexico’s Conquest as seen through the eyes of Huitzitzilín, an Aztec princess who becomes a slave and concubine. Hoping to convert Huitzitzilín, a Spanish priest hears her life story, which spans the final years of the Aztec Empire and the first decades of the Spanish rule. To the young priest, Huitzitzilín’s “confession” is filled with scandal—premarital sex, adultery, abortion—but it is also the first time he sees the Conquest through the eyes of the conquered. The plot is predictable at times—just as the history lesson becomes tedious, a sexual escapade adds spice to the plot—but overall, this engaging book serves as a provocative introduction to the human story of the Conquest. Colin’s translation flows well. Recommended for public libraries and bookstores.—Laura Barbas-Rhoden, Wofford Coll., Spartanburg, SC

Award-winning Puerto Rican writer López Nieves presents an original novel that is good to the last page. For over two centuries, hordes of people have visited the Bibliothèque Nacionale de Paris to see a bejeweled reliquary that contains Voltaire’s heart. So when the authenticity of the remains is suddenly put into question, the French president immediately issues orders to mobilize the country’s top scientists, diplomatic corps, and the military to settle the grave matter of national pride. Written in the form of e-mail exchanges, the novel follows Roland de Luziers, a professor of genetics at the Sorbonne, and historian Dr. Ysabeau de Vassy on an extraordinary journey to a remote Benedictine mission in the French countryside and across the ocean to Argentina, Mexico, and Puerto Rico to establish the validity of Voltaire’s remains. Following a battery of DNA tests conducted on living descendents of the great French thinker and several body exhumations, Roland and Ysabeau unearth surprising evidence that could rewrite history while damaging the government’s reputation and undermining France’s cultural legacy. A real page-turner, this epistolary narrative delivers a work of historical fiction through sharp dialog, an engaging plot, and effective character development. Strongly recommended for all public and academic libraries, and for bookstores.—Diana Kirby, Palm Beach Cty. Lib. System, FL

Padura, one of Cuba’s best-known writers, resuscitates the private eye of his acclaimed quartet of detective novels, Mario Conde. Now a trader of used books, Conde finds a newspaper clipping in an old manuscript that leads him to investigate the disappearance of Violeta del Río, a singer of “boleros” who abandoned her career just as it was taking off. Padura, who has called this latest work a “false” detective novel with a strong dose of social criticism, uses the structure and urban background of the hardboiled detective genre as excuses to comment on the misery, poverty, frustration, and crime that pervade Cuba. He evokes, with nostalgia, the Golden Age in the ’50s when Havana glowed with its casinos and cabarets and their legendary musical revues. Padura also delves into the world of rare books by detailing the colorful hand engravings of first editions by Jorge Luis Borges, José María Heredia, Bartolomé de Las Casas, and others. But if La neblina depicts the difficult quotidian existence of Cubans, readers can also envision hope in Conde’s values of friendship and justice. Recommended for academic and public libraries, and for bookstores serving Conde fans.—Liliana Wendorff, The Univ. of North Carolina, Pembroke

This first volume of collected works by Poniatowska, one of Mexico’s most revered contemporary writers, gathers four of her short story collections: Lilus Kikus (1954), Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela (Dear Diego, Quiela Embraces You, 1978), De noche vienes (You Come at Night, 1985), and Tlapalería (2003). Many libraries may already own editions of these works, but a new 12-page autobiographical prolog by the author makes this bound edition worthwhile. In it, Poniatowska remembers her childhood in Paris and her first achievements as a journalist. FCE will soon publish two volumes dedicated to Poniatowska’s novels and another one to her chronicles. Public libraries that don’t already own the individual works included should consider getting this hardbound volume. Also recommended for academic libraries.—Anne C. Barnhart, Davidson Lib., Univ. of California, Santa Barbara

Short stories by more than 60 Spanish-speaking authors make up this tribute to American author Raymond Carver (1938–88). Though they vary in style and theme, the stories imitate Carver’s simple structures and open endings to construct a “Carverian” vision of the Hispanic world. Clara Obligado’s “Ventanas” (“Windows”) tells how tenants in an apartment building must deal with a neighbor’s escalating alcoholism. In only a few pages, the Argentine writer gives her characters an unusual depth. Samperio’s story is an amazingly well-written account of a couple trying to rebuild a marriage on promises. The marriage seems to be broken when the wife apparently discovers her husband is cheating again, but Samperio has a delicious way of turning the story around. In Pedro Angel Palou’s “El origen” (“The Origin”) a married man struggles to find bits of happiness in his broken relationship with his wife. In addition to the short stories, this book includes never-before-published fragments of Carver’s fiction, a couple of essays about his work, and two poems that pay tribute to his career. Recommended for libraries and bookstores.—María E. Cruz, “Críticas”

Presented in the simple, black-on-white illustrative style of Satrapi’s earlier works, Persépolis and Bordados (Embroideries), this new graphic novel shows great expression with a proper balance of text and drawings. Although the plot is less than uplifting, readers will identify with the protagonist. Nasser Ali, a middle-aged Iranian musician, is horror-stricken when his wife snaps his tar (a four-stringed instrument) into pieces. Nasser finds no reason to live after his prized possession is so cruelly destroyed, and chooses to end his life by locking himself in the bedroom. As he lies in bed, he remembers numerous scenes and periods of his life, which Satrapi presents through revealing illustrations. The failure of his four children to express concern over his grim choice depresses him further. Only his brother tries to cheer him up by inviting him to a movie, but Nasser refuses the invitation. The Spanish translation from the original French is well done and quite engaging. Librarians should note that besides including one graphic scene of Nasser’s daydreaming, the book primarily deals with the theme of suicide. Recommended for bookstores and libraries.—Paul M. Kienlen, Northside ISD Bilingual/ESL Dept., San Antonio, TX

Casademunt, a nutritionist specializing in sports and alternative medicine, helps parents keep their children healthy. The book begins with an overview of obesity and its health risks, the food pyramid, and the concepts of body mass index and glycemic index. Casademunt then asks readers to examine their eating habits, noting the negative effects of junk food and excessive time in front of the television. She stresses the importance of enough sleep, eating appropriately for one’s age, and exercising, and notes that food should never be used for reward or consolation. Sample meal plans and a series of appendices featuring recipes, information about the Mediterranean diet, common nutrition myths, government efforts to educate the public about obesity, and ear acupuncture for weight control conclude the volume. Casademunt’s Castilian Spanish is easy to follow. The bibliography contains one work in English and one in German, but the rest are in Spanish. Considering the strong association between diabetes and juvenile obesity, and the high risk Latinos face for both conditions, this is an important addition to public and consumer health library collections.—Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., CA

In time for the 500 anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s death, self-taught archaeologist Childress offers a behind-the-scenes look at the discovery of America that is full of religious and political conspiracies à la Da Vinci Code. In short, informal chapters, the book investigates the linkages between the lost Templar fleet and the Caribbean pirates, and traces the beginning of Freemasonry in the Americas. Readers will learn about the Knights Templar, from their founding to their disbanding in 1307. Childress describes how they may have transported the Holy Grail in one of their vessels and played an important role in the American Revolution. The title of this translation is misleading, as Columbus is the focus of only one chapter. More than a serious history of the explorer, this is an unorthodox look at the encounter between the Old and New Worlds—the book doesn’t even include a bibliography nor credits for the photographs and diagrams. Still, non-academic readers interested in conspiracy theories and Da Vinci Code-style mysteries will surely be entertained. Recommended for bookstores seeking esoteric or speculative history.—Marie St. Pierre, Casper, WY

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Líneas conectadas: Nueva poesía de los Estados Unidos. (Connecting Lines: New Poetry from the United States)
Lindner, April, ed.
tr. by various. U.S: Sarabande Books. 2006. 352p. ISBN 1-932511-21-0. pap. $16.95;/n/ISBN 1-932511-22-9. $24. POETRY

The result of a commendable three-year partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts, the U.S. embassy in Mexico, and the Universidad Autónoma de México, these two poetry anthologies aim at promoting wider access to Mexican and U.S. writers in both countries. Together, the books gather 50 contemporary poets, all born on or after 1945, whose work represents the diverse poetic, cultural, and geographic riches of Mexico and the States. Though the cut-off date excludes such names as Billy Collins and Robert Pinsky from Líneas conectadas, the selection still presents a wonderful sampling of well-known and diverse poets like Yusef Komunyakaa, Julia Alvarez, Mark Doty, and Mary Jo Salter. The Mexican volume features several winners of the prestigious Premio Nacional de Poesía Aguascalientes, a few of whom have been translated and published in the States. However, these greats of the post-Octavio Paz generation remain unknown to most U.S. readers, so a rather lengthy and academic introduction places these poets in context. Bilingual with the exception of the contributor biographies, both volumes offer facing translations of one to three poems per poet (including fragments). The mostly faithful translations are uneven due to the number of translators involved. Some, like Steve Burt, take too many liberties, adding words and changing line breaks. The poems vary in style from narrative to lyrical to experimental, surrealist, and humorous, and their themes range from history (e.g., the Vietnam War and the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre) to geography to love and death. Both volumes hold something for every poetry lover and student. Enthusiastically recommended together for all libraries and bookstores.—Salwa Jabado, New York City

This lavish festschrift celebrates one of the most notable teams in Mexican professional baseball. The Tigres have won nine league championships in their 51 years; this book pays tribute to the colorful players and coaches who have shaped the team’s history, and, above all, to owner and industrialist Alejo Peralta. Peralta’s innovations include a training academy in Mexico that has helped launch ballplayers to the Major Leagues. Though he died in 1997, most of the book’s chronological narrative is written in first person as if from Peralta’s perch in baseball heaven. Spiced with anecdotes from team members and associates, the book’s outstanding feature is its hundreds of photographs. Rivero Beneitez deftly mixes archival shots with recent portraits of Tigres. Mock baseball cards for the 60-some profiled players are part of the vibrant page design. Handsome as the book is, it’s not likely to interest many beyond Tigres partisans and serious baseball historians; its usefulness is limited by the selective, somewhat random presentation of statistics. In 2004, Rivero Beneitez compiled a more general history of Mexican pro baseball, 100 años sobre el diamante (Fundación Alejo Peralta). Recommended for sports libraries and personal collections.—Bruce Jensen, Aichi, Japan

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Connecting Lines: New Poetry from Mexico.
Cortés Bargalló, Luis & Forrest Gander, eds.
tr. by various. U.S: Sarabande Books. 2006. 336p. ISBN 1-932511-19-9. pap. $16.95; ISBN 1-932511-20-2. $24. POETRY

Los Angeles Times reporter Nazario won a Pulitzer Prize and many other accolades for the series of articles that inspired this compelling book about a 17-year-old’s harrowing journey into the States. Soon to be turned into an HBO series, the book viscerally conveys the experience of illegal immigration from Central America, particularly by children who cross the U.S. border on their own. Economic hardships force single mothers to seek work in the States as illegal immigrants, leaving their children with relatives and sending money when possible. But like Enrique, these children often become bereft and take off alone to find their mothers. Nazario constructs Enrique’s sad and difficult life in Honduras, his eight failed attempts at crossing the border, and a final successful journey into the States. She then chronicles Enrique’s painful reunion with his mother after a 12-year separation, and provides interviews with his girlfriend and other relatives. Readers will empathize with the children who face the dangers of illegal immigration in hopes of finding their mothers—many are preyed upon by gangsters and corrupt government officials, others are mutilated by the journey, and some go crazy. Strongly recommended for public and university libraries, and for bookstores. Stay tuned for an interview with Nazario in the March issue of Críticas.—Sonia Merubia, Univ. of Texas, Austin

The Real Academia Española (RAE) rightly describes its latest work as “More than a dictionary.” Besides providing definitions for more than 40,000 words, this work also features an appendix that covers numbers, verb conjugations, and spelling. The definitions contain a regional use feature that signals when a term is used exclusively in South America or Spain and specifies usage differences by region [RAE’s Diccionario panhispánico de dudas (Pan-Hispanic Dictionary of Doubts) also takes into account regional differences but with the goal of defining a standard usage of the Spanish language]. The editors did not shy away from defining slang or curse words, though it would be impossible to detail all possible regional nuances. A blue font distinguishes the term from the definition and is also used to highlight synonyms and sample sentences. The verb conjugation charts in the appendix cover 12 modes and provide examples for general and specific conjugations for more than 60 verbs. The spelling appendix is similarly useful, featuring explanations of the use of uppercase, accent marks, punctuation, and abbreviations. A less theoretical version would be more appropriate for public libraries, and this work may be too advanced for students under 12, but this is strongly recommended for high school and academic libraries.—Sarah Hoeffel, Selby Lib., Sarasota, FL

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Mexican comedians Carlos Villagrán and Ramón Valdés (1929–88) got their start on El chavo del ocho, an immensely popular TV show that’s still seen in reruns throughout Latin America. Villagrán, who played Kiko, a boy with inflatable cheeks and a tall, wiry frame stuffed into a childish sailor suit, split from the program, triggering an ugly copyright battle with the show’s creator that led to the series represented in this collection. Here, Kiko works as a delivery boy for Don Ramón, a cranky grocery store owner played by Valdés. The half-hour episodes, four of them per volume, contrast Kiko’s unstable and goofy character to Don Ramon’s stern behavior as an autocratic boss. Although not so popular and well scripted as El chavo del ocho, this is all good G-rated fun. Recommended for public libraries and retailers carrying TV programs.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Woodhaven Entertainment's website)

At the police station after Ana witnesses a brutal murder and the assassin inexplicably lets her go, Ana refuses to offer details that could help in the capture of an infamous hitman, known as Gold Fingers and linked to a series of murders of local mafia figures. The weak plot that follows brings together Ana and Gold Fingers in an odd love story full of car chases, shooting scenes, and the couple’s repeated attempts to escape the police and Gold Fingers’ boss. Despite its basic formula and low-budget production, this type of film is popular among Mexican audiences, mainly because its actors are usually well-known telenovela stars. Recommended for bookstores and public libraries serving a Mexican clientele.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Intermedia Video's website)

Parting from the premise that parents’ choices can define their children’s personalities, this low-budget film delves into the complex world of Los Angeles gangs. When Andrés, a wealthy Latino, leaves Carmen after a brief affair, she swears to make his life miserable. Several years later, her daughter falsely accuses Andrés’s son, Albertito, of sexual abuse. Because his father initially believes the allegations, Albertito runs away and joins a neighborhood gang. When a turn of events eventually brings Albertito back to his family, the film explores the difficulties repented gang members face when they abandon the criminal life. Although several unexpected events will keep some viewers hooked, the melodramatic performances, reminiscent of Latin American soap operas, and an obvious religious undertone may turn others off. Still, this film is recommended for public libraries and bookstores in the California area.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA

A classic of Mexican cinema by reputable director Fernando de Fuentes, this powerful tale of Mexican hero Pancho Villa takes viewers to the chaos of the Mexican Revolution. The b&w film explores the rise of Villa as a true popular hero as it follows the adventures of six young men who leave their homes to join his army. Interestingly, the plot focuses more on the loyal soldiers than on Villa the man. Although some of the war scenes are lengthy and repetitive, this film deserves attention for its portrayal of those who fought for the cause of the revolution and for its important place as a classic of Mexican cinema. The DVD includes an alternative ending that depicts Villa’s brutal behavior as he tests his followers’ allegiance. Highly recommended for collections on Latin American films.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Facets' website)

Cuban director Juan Padrón is best known as the creator of communist cartoon hero Elpidio Valdés, Cuba’s most popular animated character. Vampiros en La Habana, also a political cartoon, has become a sort of international cult film. Prof. Von Dracula, a vampire living in Havana in the ’30s, discovers a formula that allows vampires to endure daylight. When the news spreads that he intends to make his invention available for free, U.S. and European vampires decide to steal the formula. Von Dracula’s nephew, Pepe, an activist against President Gerardo Machado, is left to stop them. Although the animated effects look dated, the cartoons are an effective medium to comment on Cuban politics. In spite of the original lukewarm reception in Cuba, the film has gained a large following throughout Latin America. Padrón released a sequel, Más vampiros en La Habana (More Vampires in Havana), in 2003. Highly recommended for libraries interested in Cuban revolutionary films.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Vanguard Cinema's website)

In 1974, Canadian-Australian director Michael Rubbo traveled to Cuba with former Newfoundland premier Joey Smallwood and Canadian magnate Geoff Stirling with the intention of interviewing Fidel Castro. In spite of Smallwood’s claims that he had set an appointment with the Cuban leader, the interview never took place. In its place Rubbo filmed a series of discussions between Smallwood, a socialist, and Stirling, a capitalist, and interviews with university students and workers about socialism, free enterprise, Cuba, and many other subjects. In spite of his notable absence, Castro and his politics are always central. This DVD includes two new tracks: a 2002 interview with Stirling and a self-recorded segment of Rubbo answering pre-arranged questions. Claiming that his film works without the interview to Castro, Rubbo goes on to provide an informal analysis of contemporary documentary techniques. Punctuated with wonderful Cuban music, this is recommended for Cuban studies collections.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Facets' website)

Argentine director Adrián Caetano (A Red Bear, 2003) follows the plight of Freddy, an illegal immigrant from Bolivia who lands a job at a café on the outskirts of Buenos Aires at a time when Argentina is crumbling under the weight of vast unemployment, bankruptcy, and a dramatically shrinking economy. Shot on videotape, documentary style, Bolivia features a cast of non-professional actors playing a group of characters that meets in the humble neighborhood café to share the impact of the economic crisis. They are verbally aggressive to Freddy who represents an increasingly large population of illegal foreign workers in the city. Despite their hatred and a meager salary, Freddy appreciates the job, as conditions in Bolivia are worse. The film comments on the xenophobia, homophobia, and sexism prevalent in Argentine society. A multiple prize winner in French, Spanish, Dutch, and British film festivals, including the Young Critics’ Award at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival, Bolivia is highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (New Yorker Films's website)

Infatuated with his gorgeous, sexually inhibited neighbor Merche, 15-year-old Cosme devises a plan to seduce her that Merche, who is married and twice Cosme’s age, rejects. But the teenager eventually comes up with a plan that seems to work. Although the film treats a rarely explored subject—children falling in love with adults and their taking charge in seduction—most of the action remains rather predictable. At the end, Cosme appears as a spoiled brat and the whole experience is excused as yet another fantasy of a sexually active teenage boy. Recommended only as a secondary holding for collections of contemporary Spanish film.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Venevision's website)

Commissioned by the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1995 to accompany their extensive exhibit of the same name, this program features the work of Brazil’s Tarsila do Amaral, Mexico’s María Izquierdo and Frida Kahlo, Colombia’s Fanny Sanín, Chile’s Soledad Salamé, Venezuela’s Elba Damast, and Cuba’s María Campos Pons. The appearing artists speak in English about their work and about issues relating to art production in Latin America. Organized by country, the documentary dwells on the impact of such key artistic movements as Surrealism and Mexican Muralism. In two of the most interesting segments Sanín speaks about Latin American women artists living in the States, and Campos Pons describes the influence of oral Afro-Cuban traditions on her work. Useful as an introduction to Latin American art, teachers may also use this to introduce students to contemporary Latin American women artists who are not well known in the United States. Recommended for collections of 20th-century Latin American art in public and academic libraries.—Rafael Ocasio, Agnes Scott Coll., Decatur, GA (Films for the Humanities & Sciences's website)

Clowes, best known for his comic book-turned-movie Ghost World, published this eerily funny and disgusting epic in 1998 and became a household name in comics circles. After spotting his ex-wife in a surrealist porn flick, the main character tracks her down to find out why she left him. The wildly fantastic journey that follows features shady cops, a girl who may be part fish, feminist cultists, and a landscape that several critics have favorably compared to the works of David Lynch, Fellini, and Luis Buñuel.

Australian author O’Neill imagines Scheherazade’s life 20 years after her mesmerizing storytelling saved her from being killed by her husband, the king of Astrifan, in One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. In a visit to Baghdad, Scheherazade is mysteriously kidnapped. Fascinated by her beauty and charm, Baghdad’s caliph takes on solving the puzzle, in what becomes a seductive and thrilling journey to the golden years of a mythic Baghdad.

Though not as complete as Phaidon’s The Art Book, which is now available in Spanish from Océano, Arte is filled with scores of full-color reproductions, comprehensive overviews highlighting Western art movements—as well as those from the Far East, South America, Australia, and Africa—a comprehensive glossary of terms, timelines, and more.

Psychotherapist Murray analyzes the different kinds of abusive relationships a woman might be involved in and offers strategies to identify and change them. In a friendly tone, Murray describes the immediate and long-term damage that results from abusive relationships and calls for women to be happier by transforming how they relate to others.

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Qué hacer cuando el marketing se transforma en un campo de minas.
(When Marketing Becomes a Minefield, What Will You Do?)
tr. by Carlos Martínez Rueda. Spain/U.S.: Urano. 2005. 187p. ISBN 84-95787-72-5. pap. $13.95. BUSINESS

Qué hacer cuando el mejor empleado da problemas.
(When Good People Behave Badly, What Will You Do?)
tr. by Federico Villegas. Spain/U.S.: Urano. 2005. 171p. ISBN 84-95787-71-7. pap. $13.95. BUSINESS

Articles from the prestigious Harvard Business Review compose this series aimed at managers of all kinds of businesses. The texts have been grouped into three topics: change, marketing, and human resources. The books blend case studies with a discussion of the situation at hand and possible solutions given by experts. Together they constitute a helpful guide to solving problems in the workplace and becoming effective decision-makers.

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Qué hacer cuando el cambio no da resultados.
(When Change Comes Undone, What Will You Do?)
Various.
tr. by María Isabel Merino. Spain/U.S.: Urano. 2005. 175p. ISBN 84-95787-70-9. pap. $13.95. BUSINESS

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Qué hacer cuando el cambio no da resultados.
(When Change Comes Undone, What Will You Do?)
Various.
tr. by María Isabel Merino. Spain/U.S.: Urano. 2005. 175p. ISBN 84-95787-70-9. pap. $13.95. BUSINESS