Biography & Memoirs
Brand: Almuzara
EAN: 9788419387912
Frederick's Fiancés
Journalist Pablo-Ignacio de Dalmases presents a bold investigation that redefines Lorca’s iconic image. This essay explores Lorca's gay identity, revealing a new aspect of his life and the ideological shifts of his lovers—most of whom, unlike Lorca, aligned with Francoism. "Federico's Boyfriends" of..
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Brand: Obelisco
EAN: 9788411721721
Wizard. The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the fo..
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Brand: Obelisco
EAN: 9788491114697
The Meaning of Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene is one of the most influential symbols in the history of Christianity—yet, if you look in the Bible, you’ll find only a handful of verses that speak of her. How did she become such a compelling saint? Cynthia Bourgeault examines the Bible and newly discovered texts to see what’s there..
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Brand: Errata naturae
EAN: 9788417800970
Memorial Drive. A Daughter’s Memoir
At nineteen, Natasha Trethewey felt her world crumble when her stepfather killed her mother with two bullets. With penetrating acuity and a passionate voice, Trethewey, a Pulitzer Prize winner in poetry, delves in this dazzling work—her first in prose—into the unfathomable experience of loss and rec..
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Brand: Almuzara
EAN: 9788410525009
Hunting memories of a master g
José Luis Varona, a master gunsmith, takes us into his world of responsible hunting, nature, and respect for the environment. Through his narrative, he immerses us in the majesty of the Spanish mountains, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem conservation and respect for animal life. This book por..
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Brand: Obelisco
EAN: 9788491119128
My Inventions
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a prophet of the electronic age. His research laid much of the foundations of modern electrical and communication systems, and impressive achievements include the development of the AC electrical system, radio, Tesla coil transformer, cordless transmission and fluorescen..
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Brand: Almuzara
EAN: 9788419387561
Pablo Picasso. Book of Conversations
50 years after his death, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) continues to be a benchmark, a synonym for Art. Eugenio d'Ors ended his essay on Goya with these words: "Any matter seems clear, until the day it is given a little study." This is probably what happens here when we delve into these pages to hear th..
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Brand: Anagrama
EAN: 9788433908001
American Plan
This very personal cartography includes disconcerting characters and enigmatic writers; the filmmaker Lucrecia Martel; Onetti's last wife; the singer-songwriter Facundo Cabral; the Argentinean editor Daniel Divinsky... the author proposes in each portrait a total immersion in the universe of a creat..
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Brand: Almuzara
EAN: 9788411319270
Saint Ignatius of Loyola
A history review always ends up throwing up a handful of proper names that have influenced its own course, that of St. Ignatius of Loyola is undoubtedly one of them. We owe the founding of the Society of Jesus to him, whose intellectual and formative mission has been strongly promoted since its appr..
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Brand: Almuzara
EAN: 9788417229733
Seneca
A moral, historical and political analysis of Seneca, beginning with his family origins in Cordoba and making his thought public through his treatises. An essential book for those who want to know how a man who was born in the most remote lands of the Empire became the most important intellectual in..
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Brand: Duomo
EAN: 9788419521712
The Happiness of Running Uphill
Mark's life is like one big sunny plain. A well-paying stockbroker job, a beautiful London home, a placid and long-lasting relationship with Susan, and the prospect of a career downhill. His is a perfectly planned life. He doesn't remember a single uphill step, not even when he started walking. But ..
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Brand: Errata naturae
EAN: 9788416544950
A Sand County Almanac
Aldo Leopold is one of the mythical figures of contemporary environmentalism. From that time when he was very young, a wolf died in his arms - and he understood that the disappearance of the wild will bring the end of our world - until the moment of his death while trying to put out a forest fire, L..
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