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«Si tuviera que salvar del fuego una sola de las novelas que he escrito, salvaría Conversación en La Catedral.» Mario Vargas Llosa «¿En qué momento se había jodido el Perú?» Zavalita y el zambo Ambrosio conversan en La Catedral. Estamos en Perú, durante el «ochenio» dictatorial del general Manuel A. Odría. Unas cuantas cervezas y un río de palabras en libertad para responder a la palabra amordazada por la dictadura. Conversación en La Catedral no es, sin embargo, una novela histórica. Sus personajes, las historias que éstos cuentan, conforman la descripción minuciosa de un envilecimiento colectivo, el repaso de todos los caminos que hacen desembocar a un pueblo entero en la frustración. Aparecida en 1969, Conversación en La Catedral es considerada unánimemente hoy, cuando celebramos el cincuenta aniversario de su publicación, una de las novelas más emblemáticas de la literatura contemporánea en español. De ella, Mario Vargas Llosa ha dicho: «Es con la que me quedaría si tuviera que elegir una sola entre las que he escrito». Esta edición incluye una nota introductoria del autor, en la que ofrece al lector su visión de la novela a través de los años, y una sección final, titulada «La novela del guardaespaldas», que recoge algunos documentos, procedentes del archivo de Vargas Llosa, imprescindibles para entender la apasionante aventura que supuso la creación de esta novela sin igual. Críticas: «Absolutamente vital en estos días de encierro y reflexión.» Boris Izaguirre, ABC ("30 libros para una cuarentena") «La única gran novela política que se ha escrito en castellano.» Carlos Fuentes «... La primera novela de nuestras patrias hispanoparlantes. Novela en el sentido en que lo son para mí La educación sentimental, Ana Karenina, The Bleak House o Las ilusiones perdidas. [...] no hay un solo momento vacío, ni una sola pausa, es compacta, total [...]. Es el libro más tremendamente serio y definitivo que se ha escrito en nuestras tierras [...]. La lucidez, el oficio, la monstruosa madurez que supone haberlo escrito me dan mareos.» Álvaro Mutis

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Teoría King Kong es uno de los grandes libros de referencia del feminismo y de la teoría de género, un incisivo ensayo en el que Despentes comparte su propia experiencia para hablarnos sin tapujos ni concesiones sobre la prostitución, la violación, la represión del deseo, la maternidad y la pornografía, y para contribuir al derrumbe de los cimientos patriarcales de la sociedad actual. «Escribo desde la fealdad, y para las feas, las viejas, las camioneras, las frígidas, las mal folladas, las infollables, todas las excluidas del gran mercado de la buena chica, pero también para los hombres que no tienen ganas de proteger, para los que querrían hacerlo pero no saben cómo, los que no son ambiciosos, ni competitivos, ni la tienen grande. Porque el ideal de la mujer blanca, seductora, que nos ponen delante de los ojos es posible incluso que no exista.» Críticas: «Despentes se ha convertido en una especie de heroína de culto, una santa patrona de las mujeres invisibles.» The New York Times «Pocas autoras nos sumergen como Virginie Despentes en el pantanal asfixiante en que se ha convertido nuestra época.» El País «Virginie Despentes es una de las escritoras francesas más incómodas.» Le Journal du Dimanche «Se atreve a atacar el estado actual del mundo, en constante evolución y difícil de comprender.» Radio Télévision Suisse Culture «Es un texto descarado, deslenguado, rabioso y punk escrito en el 2006 pero parece acabado ayer por la tarde.» Elena Hevia, El Periódico «Una de las feministas del momento, uno de los libros del momento.» Víctor González y Noel Ceballos, GQ

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¡La trilogía romántica que hace que salten chispas! El mundo de Ashley Bennet se ha vuelto completamente del revés. Ella, que por fin pensaba que había conseguido al chico perfecto… renunció a lo que tanto había deseado porque se enamoró sin haberlo planeado. Y ahora está sola. Y va a tener que descubrir quién es ella realmente. Tal vez, en los últimos años, olvidara que lo más importante siempre fue quererse a sí misma. Cameron Parker ha perdido esa seguridad que derrochaba a cada paso. Tiene que hacer frente a las consecuencias de sus actos, y asegurarse de que no hiere a nadie más por el camino… aunque quien acabe con el corazón roto sea él. ¿Lograrán Ash y Cam reconciliarse con ellos mismos para poder encontrarse de nuevo?

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Master the art of survival—your essential guide to thriving in the wild, no matter the challenge. “If you are serious about survival, this book is required reading.” ―Alan Kay, winner of Alone season 1 (History Channel) and coauthor of Decline and Decay: Strategies for Surviving the Coming Unpleasantness Are you ready to take your survival skills to the next level? Gray Bearded Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Wild is the ultimate wilderness survival guide for anyone passionate about sports and outdoors, bushcraft essentials, and wilderness living. Joshua Enyart, a renowned survivalist, shares practical advice and proven techniques for surviving in the wild, whether you’re facing a weekend camping trip or an unexpected emergency. From survival first aid and bushcraft essentials to advanced wilderness tips, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about survivalism and thriving in the great outdoors. Learn how to read your environment, build shelters, find food and water, and navigate with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or a beginner eager to learn, this wilderness guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to face any situation. Inside, you’ll find: Step-by-step instructions on essential survival skills and bushcraft essentials. Expert advice on wilderness survival, including first aid, shelter, fire, and navigation. Practical wilderness tips for sports and outdoors enthusiasts. Real-world scenarios for surviving and thriving in the wild. If you’re inspired by books like Bushcraft 101, The Ultimate Survival Manual, or SAS Survival Handbook, you’ll love Gray Bearded Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Wild. This indispensable wilderness survival guide is perfect for anyone seeking to master survivalism, bushcraft, and the skills needed to live confidently and safely in the great outdoors.

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STEP ASIDE MURDLE BECAUSE GCHQ ARE BACK WITH EVEN MORE BRAIN-BENDING PUZZLES TO PUT YOUR WITS TO THE TEST Now a pocket-sized paperback, The GCHQ Puzzle Book II is the ideal present for armchair code-breakers and amateur cryptographers alike 'Fiendish, frustrating, annoying, fulfilling' Guardian ---- The spooks at GCHQ need your help again. Can you break these fiendish codes and prove you’re a master puzzler? The defence of the realm depends on GCHQ. And these fiendish puzzles and tests are how they test the best. Have you got what it takes in this second round of brain-bogglers? Inside you’ll find puzzles to develop: - Lateral thinking and ingenuity - Skills to spot patterns - Your ability to break ciphers - A mindset to tackle authentic entrance tests Keeping the country safe in secret since 1919, GCHQ is always on the look out for new recruits. Discover if you’ve got the kind of incredible, puzzle-solving mind to work there . . . ENJOY THESE TWO TEASERS Can you see how the following words are connected? Chuckle, Double, Euro, Pro, Stereo, Super, Tunnel - If Groundhog Day is 1, Bastille Day is 2, Valentine’s Day is 7, then Hallowe’en is? ---- ‘An explosion of a puzzle collection’ The Times Literary Supplement

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From New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble comes a thrilling historical novel about the inception of the Colony Club, the first women's club of its kind, set against the dazzling backdrop of Gilded Age New York. When young Gilded Age society matron Daisy Harriman is refused a room at the Waldorf because they don't cater to unaccompanied females, she takes matters into her own hands. She establishes the Colony Club, the first women's club in Manhattan, where visiting women can stay overnight and dine with their friends; where they can discuss new ideas, take on social issues, and make their voices heard. She hires the most sought-after architect in New York, Stanford White, to design the clubhouse. As "the best dressed actress on the Rialto" Elsie de Wolfe has an eye for décor, but her career is stagnating. So when White asks her to design the clubhouse interiors, she jumps at the chance and the opportunity to add a woman's touch. He promises to send her an assistant, a young woman he's hired as a draftsman. Raised in the Lower East Side tenements, Nora Bromely is determined to become an architect in spite of hostility and sabotage from her male colleagues. She is disappointed and angry when White "foists" her off on this new women's club project. But when White is murdered and the ensuing Trial of the Century discloses the architect's scandalous personal life, fearful backers begin to withdraw their support. It's questionable whether the club will survive long enough to open. Daisy, Elsie, and Nora have nothing in common but their determination to carry on. But to do so, they must overcome not only society's mores but their own prejudices about women, wealth, and each other. Together they strive to transform Daisy's dream of the Colony Club into a reality, a place that will nurture social justice and ensure the work of the women who earned the nickname "Mink Brigade" far into the future.

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The #1 New York Times bestselling author J. D. Robb spins an epic tale of loyalty, treachery, murder, and the long shadow of war… His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes… Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the Rossi case frustrating. She’s got an elderly victim who’d just arrived from Rome; a widow who knows nothing about why he’d left; an as-yet unidentifiable weapon; and zero results on facial recognition. But when she finds a connection to the Urban Wars of the 2020s, she thinks Summerset―fiercely loyal, if somewhat grouchy, major-domo and the man who’d rescued her husband from the Dublin streets―may know something from his stint as a medic in Europe back then. When Summerset learns of the crime, his shock and grief are clear―because, as he eventually reveals, he himself was one of The Twelve. It’s not a part of his past he likes to revisit. But now he must―not only to assist Eve’s investigation, but because a cryptic message from the killer has boasted that others of The Twelve have also died. Summerset is one of those who remain―and the murderous mission is yet to be fully accomplished…

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El libro de cabecera para todos aquellos que quieran entender cómo funciona su metabolismo y cómo ponerlo a trabajar a su favor. A todos nos gusta comer. Pero algo estamos haciendo mal, y cada día peor. Confundidos por la industria alimentaria, la publicidad, las fake news gastronómicas y los consejos nutricionales de familiares bienintencionados, con cada bocado tomamos decisiones nefastas que nos enferman, nos engordan y nos roban energía. ¿Cómo detener esta espiral? ¿A quién creer y a quién no? ¿Cómo cambiar de hábitos sin volvernos rígidos y aburridos? En este libro, el célebre doctor Carlos Jaramillo ofrece respuestas contundentes a esas preguntas y plantea que la clave para un peso óptimo y una salud plena está en el metabolismo. Entender qué es, cómo opera y qué podemos hacer para que funcione a nuestro favor es fundamental. Con humor, ciencia y sencillez, el doctor Jaramillo nos propone emprender nuestra propia sanación metabólica a partir de los mejores medicamentos: los alimentos. Si sabemos elegirlos, combinarlos, y entendemos cuándo deberíamos (o no) incluirlos en nuestra dieta habremos dado un enorme paso hacia una vida mejor.

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DELUXE EDITION―a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges, a case stamp, and designed endpapers! A god stilled the hands of time for Anna in These Immortal Truths. Now, those stolen hours come due in These Godly Lies, the stunning and sweeping conclusion to the Peaches & Honey duology. “She assumed they had forever. She knows better now.” After spending eight centuries witnessing the world’s cruelty, Anna has finally found peace in the simple life she’s made for herself with Khiran, the shapeshifting god who gifted her with immortality. It is, she knows, too good to last. When her existence―and her stolen immortality―is discovered, Anna and Khiran must abandon the home they have built together if they hope to escape the wrath of the all-powerful god they call The First. But they can’t hide forever, and fighting means certain death―until they learn that they may not be the only immortals who wish to see The First fall. With everything at stake, only one thing is certain: Fear isn’t only for mortals. Fear is for them all.

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" Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you're smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away…because dragons don't bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother's daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She'll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. "

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Uno de los grandes fenómenos editoriales de la última década. Un long-seller publicado en 41 países que ha cautivado a la crítica y a 8 millones de lectores en todo el mundo. TRES MUJERES. TRES CONTINENTES. TRES DESTINOS ENTRELAZADOS. INDIA. En Badlapur, la intocable Smita sobrevive recogiendo los excrementos de una casta superior. Resignada a su condición, está decidida en cambio a que su hija no siga sus pasos, aunque para ello tenga que desafiar las normas establecidas. ITALIA. A Giulia le encanta trabajar en el taller familiar, el último de Palermo que confecciona pelucas con pelo auténtico. Cuando su padre sufre un accidente y Giulia descubre que el negocio se tambalea, lo afronta con valentía y determinación. CANADÁ. Sarah es una abogada de éxito en Montreal que lo ha sacrificado todo por su carrera. Un día, tras caer desmayada en el transcurso de un juicio, comprende que su vida ha dado un vuelco y que deberá escoger lo que de verdad le importa. Smita, Giulia y Sarah no se conocen, pero tienen en común el empuje y el tesón de las mujeres que rechazan lo que el destino les ha reservado y se rebelan contra las circunstancias que las oprimen. Como hilos invisibles, sus caminos se entrelazan, formando una trenza que simboliza la voluntad inquebrantable de vivir con esperanza e ilusión. UN ÉXITO INTERNACIONAL QUE NO HA DEJADO DE GANAR LECTORES DESDE SU PUBLICACIÓN La crítica ha dicho... «Los tres mechones que configuran la trenza y responden por Smita, Giulia y Sarah, tan distintos como el color de los cabellos y los tonos de las pieles, tienen en común tres formas de represión que la hacen universal. En esa variabilidad que nada varía, reside su cualidad más poderosa y dramática. Y aumentan el valor de la historia que se cuenta.» Robert Saladrigas, Cultura/s, La Vanguardia «Fácil de leer, absorbente, fresco, el libro encierra además un hermoso mensaje de carácter feminista. [...] La sencillez y la contención del lenguaje contribuyen a que La trenza sea una lectura no sólo muy ágil, sino también entretenida y estimulante.» Héctor Porto, La Voz de Galicia «Aquí se cuenta la vida de tres mujeres. No son nada épico, no hay aquí más aventura que la del día a día. Nada en sus vidas las une, excepto un entorno que, en distinta medida, las agrede, las limita, las ata. [...] Tres historias sencillas, comunes, que se leen de una sentada.» Elena Sierra, El Correo «Una novela repleta de coraje y esperanza, que aúna experiencias femeninas tan conmovedoras como dispares a través de esa materia natural que crece en nuestras cabezas, un atributo hondamente vinculado a la condición de mujer.» María Dueñas, Elle «Una narración vibrante y conmovedora, que despierta la atención del lector desde el principio hasta el final de la novela. Unos personajes que te llegan muy hondo, muy empáticos y tres historias paralelas hilvanadas con precisión y maestría. Una fábula contemporánea de tres mujeres valientes que luchan contra la injusticia y la calamidad.» Rosa Martí, Esquire

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Reading critically, and writing using critical techniques, are crucial skills you need to apply to your academic work. If you need to engage with published (or unpublished) literature such as essays, dissertations or theses, research papers or oral presentations, this proven guide helps you develop a reflective and advanced critical approach to your research and writing. New to this edition: Two new chapters on basic and advanced writing skills More advice on self-bias and perception Updates and additional examples throughout Updated online resources providing additional support. A Companion Website provides additional resources to help you apply the critical techniques you learn. From templates and checklists, access to SAGE journal articles and additional case studies, these free resources will make sure you successfully master advanced critical skills.

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Inteligencia emocional en la empresa de Daniel Goleman es un volumen de la colección «Imprescindibles» de Conecta, que reúne las ideas esenciales para el profesional y la empresa de hoy por los autores de referencia. --Edición en colaboración con Harvard Business Review-- ¿Qué distingue a los grandes líderes de los que son solo buenos? Según Daniel Goleman, no es el cociente intelectual o las aptitudes técnicas, sino la inteligencia emocional, cinco habilidades que permiten a los mejores líderes maximizar su rendimiento y el de sus seguidores: conciencia de uno mismo, autogestión , motivación, empatía y habilidad social. Y todos podemos mejorar esas aptitudes por medio de la persistencia, la práctica y las valoraciones de colegas o formadores. Muchos directivos suponen de forma equivocada que el estilo de liderazgo es consecuencia de la personalidad y no una elección estratégica. Hay seis estilos de liderazgo básicos y cada uno de ellos deriva de diferentes competencias de la inteligencia emocional. Cuantos más estilos domine un líder, mejor. Poder elegir entre los estilos autoritario, afiliativo, coercitivo, pionero, democrático y formativo cuando lo requieran las circunstancias genera el mejor clima en una organización y optimiza el negocio. Los «Imprescindibles» de Conecta, en colaboración con Harvard Business Review, permiten acceder a las grandes ideas de los autores de referencia que inspiran a directivos y profesionales. Este volumen reúne los textos «Liderazgo que da resultados» y «¿De qué está hecho un líder?» de Daniel Goleman, autor de Inteligencia emocional y El líder resonante crea más (Debolsillo, 2010), entre otras obras.

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The Professional Product Owner's Guide to Maximizing Value with Scrum "This book presents a method of communicating our desires, cogently, coherently, and with a minimum of fuss and bother." ―Ken Schwaber, Chairman & Founder, Scrum.org The role of the Product Owner is more crucial than ever. But it's about much more than mechanics: it's about taking accountability and refocusing on value as the primary objective of all you do. In The Professional Product Owner, two leading experts in successful Scrum product ownership show exactly how to do this. You'll learn how to identify where value can be found, measure it, and maximize it throughout your entire product lifecycle. Drawing on their combined 40+ years of experience in using agile and Scrum in product management, Don McGreal and Ralph Jocham guide you through all facets of envisioning, emerging, and maturing a product using the Scrum framework. McGreal and Jocham discuss strategy, showing how to connect Vision, Value, and Validation in ROI-focused agile product management. They lay out Scrum best-practices for managing complexity and continuously delivering value, and they define the concrete practices and tools you can use to manage Product Backlogs and release plans, all with the goal of making you a more successful Product Owner. Throughout, the authors share revealing personal experiences that illuminate obstacles to success and show how they can be overcome. Define success from the "outside in," using external customer-driven measurements to guide development and maximize value Bring empowerment and entrepreneurship to the Product Owner's role, and align everyone behind a shared business model Use Evidence-Based Management (EBMgt) to invest in the right places, make smarter decisions, and reduce risk Effectively apply Scrum's Product Owner role, artifacts, and events Populate and manage Product Backlogs, and use just-in-time specifications Plan and manage releases, improve transparency, and reduce technical debt Scale your product, not your Scrum Use Scrum to inject autonomy, mastery, and purpose into your product team's work Whatever your role in product management or agile development, this guide will help you deliver products that offer more value, more rapidly, and more often. Register your book for convenient access to downloads, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

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Awaken to Mindful Living Cottagecore Style “This book presents an easy entry point for readers interested in exploring mindfulness and the cottagecore lifestyle.” –Library Journal review Discover how to infuse the charm of cottagecore into your everyday life with The Cottage Fairy Companion. This book takes you to a simpler, more mindful existence, offering the beauty of slow living, rustic aesthetics, and a deep connection to nature. Romanticize our life. With The Cottage Fairy Companion as your guide, immerse yourself in the enchantment of everyday magic. Reimagine life through a cottagecore lens, whether you're a city-dweller or countryside resident, helping you build an intimate connection with nature and experience the joys of slow living. Embrace mindful restoration. Follow the inspiring journey of author Paola Merrill and unearth the profound wisdom that nature offers for personal growth and fulfillment. This guide illustrates how the practices of rustic living and mindful awareness can become the cornerstone of your daily life, transforming your world into a serene haven of simple, balanced living. Inside you'll discover: Practical strategies to integrate cottagecore aesthetics into your daily life, regardless of your dwelling An engaging narrative of Paola Merrill's transition from city bustle to countryside tranquility Mindfulness techniques rooted in the wisdom of nature Inspiration to embrace the magic in the everyday If you liked books like Escape Into Cottagecore, Cozy White Cottage, Simply Living Well, or The Little Book of Cottagecore, you’ll love The Cottage Fairy Companion.

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Sundae Monroe Banks was born into pain. After losing her father and being handed over to the streets by her own mother, she learned early: love is dangerous, and emotions are a weakness she can’t afford. While most girls her age are picking colleges and chasing dreams, Sundae’s out here chasing survival. Now nineteen, cold-blooded, and wise beyond her years, she stacks money, uses men, and keeps her heart locked behind walls nobody can break through. Trust is dead. Loyalty is strictly conditional. But when people she thought were solid start switching sides—and the past she tried to bury claws its way back—Sundae is forced to confront the one person she’s been running from… herself. Selfish is a raw, gritty urban fiction novel packed with betrayal, heartbreak, and survival. If you love street lit, hood love stories, and Black coming-of-age tales with real emotion and shocking twists, Selfish is a must-read. “Because love might heal… But sometimes, being selfish is the only way to survive.”

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In a work of extraordinary narrative power, filled with brilliant personalities and vivid scenes of dramatic action, Robert K. Massie, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and Dreadnought, elevates to its proper historical importance the role of sea power in the winning of the Great War. The predominant image of this first world war is of mud and trenches, barbed wire, machine guns, poison gas, and slaughter. A generation of European manhood was massacred, and a wound was inflicted on European civilization that required the remainder of the twentieth century to heal. But with all its sacrifice, trench warfare did not win the war for one side or lose it for the other. Over the course of four years, the lines on the Western Front moved scarcely at all; attempts to break through led only to the lengthening of the already unbearably long casualty lists. For the true story of military upheaval, we must look to the sea. On the eve of the war in August 1914, Great Britain and Germany possessed the two greatest navies the world had ever seen. When war came, these two fleets of dreadnoughts—gigantic floating castles of steel able to hurl massive shells at an enemy miles away—were ready to test their terrible power against each other. Their struggles took place in the North Sea and the Pacific, at the Falkland Islands and the Dardanelles. They reached their climax when Germany, suffocated by an implacable naval blockade, decided to strike against the British ring of steel. The result was Jutland, a titanic clash of fifty-eight dreadnoughts, each the home of a thousand men. When the German High Seas Fleet retreated, the kaiser unleashed unrestricted U-boat warfare, which, in its indiscriminate violence, brought a reluctant America into the war. In this way, the German effort to “seize the trident” by defeating the British navy led to the fall of the German empire. Ultimately, the distinguishing feature of Castles of Steel is the author himself. The knowledge, understanding, and literary power Massie brings to this story are unparalleled. His portrayals of Winston Churchill, the British admirals Fisher, Jellicoe, and Beatty, and the Germans Scheer, Hipper, and Tirpitz are stunning in their veracity and artistry. Castles of Steel is about war at sea, leadership and command, courage, genius, and folly. All these elements are given magnificent scope by Robert K. Massie’s special and widely hailed literary mastery.

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Una auténtica biblia para los amantes y profesionales de la gastronomía de todo el mundo. Una guía completa que explica de dónde vienen los alimentos, cómo se transforman y cuál es el camino para convertirlos en algo nuevo. La cocina y los alimentos es un extraordinario compendio de información básica acerca de los ingredientes, las técnicas culinarias y los placeres del comer, que deleitará y fascinará a cualquiera que haya cocinado, saboreado la comida o disfrutado alguna vez de ella. Organizado a modo de diccionario, con numerosos cuadros explicativos, en sus páginas podemos hallar desde las distintas familias de alimentos hasta el mejor modo de prepararlos, la evolución de la gastronomía a lo largo de la historia o las reacciones físicas y químicas que sufren los alimentos cuando se cocinan. Con el prólogo de Andoni Adúriz, chef del restaurante Mugaritz (Guipúzcoa), elegido el décimo mejor restaurante del mundo en 2006, La cocina y los alimentos es una edición especial encuadernada en tela. Perfecta para regalar «Harold McGee se recrea en esta obra con verdadera pluma de enciclopedista, sesudo, minucioso, brillante. Es una de las obras fundamentales que esperábamos ver traducidas al castellano y estoy verdaderamente impaciente por tenerla cuanto antes, entre mis manos. Un clásico fundamental que todo civilizado gourmet ansiará colocar en su biblioteca.».- Andoni Aduriz, Restaurante Mugaritz ENGLISH DESCRIPTION An authentic bible for the lovers and professionals of world gastronomy. A complete guide that explains where food comes from, how it's transformed and what is the path to turn it into something new. On Food and Cooking is an extraordinary compendium of basic information about ingredients, culinary techniques, and the pleasure of eating that will delight and fascinate anyone who's ever cooked, savored, or enjoyed food. Organized as a dictionary, with numerous explanatory boxes, in its pages we can find everything from the different food families to the best method for preparing them, the evolution of gastronomy throughout history or the physical and chemical reactions that food goes through when cooked. With a prologue by Andoni Adúriz, chef of the restaurant Mugaritz (Guipúzcoa), chosen as the tenth best restaurant in the world in 2006, On Food and Cooking is a special cloth bound edition. Perfect for gift giving. "Harold McGee entertains in this book with a true encyclopedic pen, wise, thorough, brilliant. It's one of the fundamental works that we were hoping to see translated to castellan and I truly can't wait to get it, as soon as possible, in my hands. An essential classic that every civilized gourmet will be eager to have in his or her library." -Andoni Aduriz, Restaurante Mugaritz

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The hilarious and heartwarming autobiography from social media's favorite grandma and granddaughter Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you’ll already know my Nan, Norma. In this book, we want to open up about the personal events that have shaped our unbreakable bond – from the adventures we’ve been on to the great loves and losses we’ve experienced. We receive so many questions about Nan’s earliest memories, her childhood and her marriage to my granddad Michael, and it has been incredibly special to record these cherished stories together. Through the highs and the lows, Nan’s candid reflections on the world have ensured we’ve shared enough laughter for a lifetime. You can expect to find plenty of them here, including her hilarious thoughts on me (‘a tiresome little monkey’ ), my partner Jake (‘Somebody must be paying him’), dating (‘Can’t we get through a blurb without you bringing the tone down?’) self-care (‘Astral cream, you can’t beat it’) and more. We’ve written this for everyone who has found comfort in our videos. We hope it brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. With love, Jess and Norma xx

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A New York Times bestseller! Presenting the classic tale of the Dark Knight from writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale for the first time in DC's upscale Absolute format! Collecting Batman: Dark Victory #0-13, this epic continues the story of The Long Halloween. It is early in Batman's crimefighting career, when James Gordon, Harvey Dent, and the vigilante himself were all just beginning their roles as Gotham's protectors. Once a town controlled by organized crime, Gotham City suddenly finds itself being run by lawless freaks, such as Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and the Joker. Witnessing his city's dark evolution, the Dark Knight completes his transformation into the city's greatest defender. He faces multiple threats, including the seeming return of a serial killer called Holiday. Batman's previous investigation of Holiday's killings revealed that more than one person was responsible for the murders. So the question remains: who is committing Holiday's crimes this time? And how many will die before Batman learns the truth?

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This high-quality collectible replica of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts trunk from the Harry Potter films includes a keepsake box, wand pen, interactive journal, enamel pin, Marauder’s Map and more! A perfect gift for fans of the Wizarding World. Kit includes: Specifications: This deluxe collectible includes a replica of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts trunk measuring 12 inches long by 6-3/4 inches wide by 3-3/4 inches high, complete with a journal, Harry’s wand-pen, a chocolate frog enamel pin, replicas of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts acceptance letter, train ticket on the Hogwarts Express, Marauder’s map, and ticket to a Quidditch match Authentic Replica: This trunk is a molded replica of Harry Potter’s trunk used for the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Keepsake Box: Full-color printed box modeled on the trunk seen in the Harry Potter films featuring two metal closing locks and handle, to transport anywhere Journal Included: Record your magical thoughts in a 128-page Hogwarts-themed journal, measuring 4-1/4 inches by 7 inches, complete with quotes, writing prompts, and photos throughout Perfect Present: This one-of-a kind, ultra-deluxe, Wizarding World kit is a perfect gift or self-purchase for the Potter fan or collector Officially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter Collectible

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Take a photographic journey through every country in the world with this beautiful paperback edition of our global bestseller that makes the perfect coffee table book. Discover a bounty of breathtaking images on every page; find fun little-known facts; and learn more about the lives and landscapes of those we share our fascinating planet with. Sail on slow boats through the backwaters of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam; seek out Italy's finest pizza in the cobbled lanes of Naples; spy whale sharks in Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef - and that's just for starters. Expert insider knowledge accompanies every country featured in this definitive guide and provides the best time of year to visit as well as must-see and do experiences recommended by Lonely Planet writers. There's even suggestions on the best books to read, music to listen to, and food to eat, so that readers can get further under the skin of the world we live in. Inside The Travel Book: Features 200 countries, 680 images, and one complete picture of our fascinating planet Handy locator maps accompany every destination Includes best time to visit, top things to see and do, fun random facts, news-worthy moments to celebrate, and one word that best represents the country's culture Offers insightful recommendations on books to read, music to listen to, film and TV to watch, food to eat, and drinks to try, so that readers can develop a deeper understanding of each country's identity Stunning cover and internal artwork by Taiwanese illustrator, Whooli Chen Bring every corner of the world to life with this ultimate profile of our planet. Find incredible photography, insider knowledge, and exquisite depictions of cultures and communities across the nations in this remarkable book, which makes an impressive gift for seasoned travellers and armchair adventurers alike. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly, the Lincoln Lawyer is back with a case against an AI company whose product may have been responsible for the murder of a young girl. Following his “resurrection walk” and need for a new direction, Mickey Haller turns to public interest litigation, filing a civil lawsuit against an artificial intelligence company whose chatbot told a sixteen-year-old boy that it was okay for him to kill his ex-girlfriend for her disloyalty. Representing the victim’s family, Mickey’s case explores the mostly unregulated and exploding AI business and the lack of training guardrails. Along the way he joins up with a journalist named Jack McEvoy, who wants to be a fly on the wall during the trial in order to write a book about it. But Mickey puts him to work going through the mountain of printed discovery materials in the case. McEvoy’s digging ultimate delivers the key witness, a whistleblower who has been too afraid to speak up. The case is fraught with danger because billions are at stake. It is said that machines became smarter than humans on the day in 1997 that IBM’s Deep Blue defeated chess master Garry Kasparov with a gambit called “the knight’s sacrifice.” Haller will take a similar gambit in court to defeat the mega forces of the AI industry lined up against him and his clients.

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In a house full of sadness and secrets, can young, orphaned Mary find happiness?Mary Lennox, a spoiled, ill-tempered, and unhealthy child, comes to live with her reclusive uncle in Misselthwaite Manor on England’s Yorkshire moors after the death of her parents. There she meets a hearty housekeeper and her spirited brother, a dour gardener, a cheerful robin, and her wilful, hysterical, and sickly cousin, Master Colin, whose wails she hears echoing through the house at night.With the help of the robin, Mary finds the door to a secret garden, neglected and hidden for years. When she decides to restore the garden in secret, the story becomes a charming journey into the places of the heart, where faith restores health, flowers refresh the spirit, and the magic of the garden, coming to life anew, brings health to Colin and happiness to Mary.

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Grow your faith and creatively express yourself as you journal and draw in the margins of this spiral-bound Bible. The NIV Illustrating Bible helps you interact with Scripture by giving you room to journal your thoughts, reflections, and insights right alongside the Bible verses that inspired them. The large size and spiral-bound format allow the Bible to lay completely flat, giving you the ideal surface for writing and drawing. It’s the perfect way to engage with God’s Word and deepen your faith as you write down the things that are shaping your spiritual journey, including: Devotional notes Journal entries Prayer requests Bible study notes Reminders of God’s faithfulness Your favorite Bible verses Doodles, art, and more The NIV Illustrating Bible features: Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV) A metallic copper spiral binding allows the Bible to lay perfectly flat for your artistic needs. Wide, 3.75” margins offer ample room to journal, draw, or take notes. Thicker, 80 GSM paper prevents bleed-through, preserving your journal entries on every page. Single-column layout Large square format measures 9.25” x 9.25” Type size: 8 Experience fresh faith and open your heart to God in a whole new way as you journal and draw your way through Scripture with the NIV Illustrating Bible.

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• - Our beloved Illustrating Bible - now in the NIV translation!

• - Features 75% thicker pages to reduce bleed-through and 3 3/4 inch margins to give you ample space for journaling and creativity

• - Specifically designed with the Bible journaler in mind!

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Now available in a stunning hardcover Deluxe Collector’s Edition, Shift, the second book in the New York Times bestselling Silo trilogy, featuring fully illustrated endpapers, sprayed edges, and a poster on the inside of the jacket with a topographical map of the silos. Plus an original short story from Hugh Howey set in the Silo universe! SEASON 2 OF THE ACCLAIMED SILO SERIES — BASED ON BOOK 1, WOOL —NOW ON APPLE TV+ In 2007, the Center for Automation in Nanobiotech (CAN) outlined the hardware and software platforms that would one day allow robots smaller than human cells to make medical diagnoses, conduct repairs, and even self-propagate. The technology has an almost limitless capacity for good—but in the wrong hands, it could have an equally boundless capacity for evil. In the same year, the CBS network re-aired a program about the effects of propranolol on sufferers of extreme trauma. A simple pill, it had been discovered, could wipe out the memory of any traumatic event. At almost the same moment in humanity’s broad history, mankind discovered the means for bringing about its utter downfall, and the ability to forget it ever happened. With this godlike power at their fingertips, can humanity be trusted to create a new—and better—world? Or is it doomed to bring about its own destruction? THE STORY CONTINUES IN: DUST

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This deluxe collector's edition of Holly Black’s New York Times bestseller The Wicked King features a gorgeous velvet cover, a slipcase, a ribbon bookmark, illustrated endpapers, bonus content (an alternate Chapter 1) and more! You must be strong enough to strike and strike and strike again without tiring. The first lesson is to make yourself strong. After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished. When it becomes all too clear that someone close to Jude means to betray her, threatening her own life and the lives of everyone she loves, Jude must uncover the traitor and fight her own complicated feelings for Cardan to maintain control as a mortal in a Faerie world.

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GENKI: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese is a study resource for people who are starting to learn Japanese. It is designed to comprehensively build communication competencies across all four skill areas--listening, speaking, reading, and writing. GENKI consists of 23 lessons, divided into two volumes of textbooks and workbooks. Vol. 1 contains Lessons 1-12, and Vol. 2 covers Lessons 13-23. The audio material of the textbooks and workbooks can be downloaded and played on mobile devices by using an app called OTO Navi.

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Ray Bradbury’s classic novel of resistance, Fahrenheit 451, is available for the first time in a deluxe hardcover edition featuring: Striking slipcase with foil Sprayed edges Ribbon marker Designed endpapers In the dystopian America of Fahrenheit 451, knowledge is the enemy, and mass censorship reigns. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities—the printed book—along with the houses in which they are hidden. It is not until he meets his eccentric neighbor, Clarisse, that he begins to question everything he has ever known. Published over seventy years ago, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel stands as the most enduring critique of censorship. Today, its message is more relevant than ever before.

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The fourth epic installment of Dennis E. Taylor’s Bobiverse series plunges a fractured fleet of sentient clones into a high-stakes quest to solve a century-old mystery, unearth a reality-shaking discovery, and battle existential chaos. The Bobiverse is on the brink of chaos as civil war brews, and the fate of one of their own hangs in the balance. More than a century ago, Bender embarked on a daring mission to the stars and vanished without a trace. Despite relentless efforts to track him down, his disappearance remains an unsolved mystery. Now, Bob is rallying his allies to uncover the truth of what happened to Bender, no matter the risks. But this isn’t just a search for one lost Bob; it’s a mission that could redefine the future of the Bobiverse altogether. Generations of replication have fractured the once-unified Bobs into a dizzying array of personalities, with some so far removed they might as well be strangers. While a few support Bob’s quest, others see an opportunity to push their own agendas. And as tensions rise, internal conflicts threaten to spill over, putting Bob’s mission and the stability of the Bobiverse in jeopardy. Undeterred, Bob follows the elusive trail left behind by Bender, only to uncover an enigma beyond anyone’s wildest imagination. What they find out there could either be their salvation or the greatest danger they’ve ever faced. This thrilling, groundbreaking installment of Dennis E. Taylor’s Bobiverse saga explores loyalty, identity, and survival colliding on an epic scale.

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MP3 CD Format While an innocent man sits behind bars, a serial killer with a gruesome signature has started killing again. And only Anjelica Henley can stop him. After twenty-five years behind bars, Andrew Kenan has just been exonerated. Newly discovered DNA evidence proves that he was not the cold-blooded serial killer the world thought he was, the one who sewed his victims' eyes shut before burying them alive. Before Kenan can taste freedom, however, he is found dead in his prison cell. And Inspector Anjelica Henley, who worked the original investigation, is left in shock. Henley never thought she'd have to revisit one of the most horrifying cases of her career. But now, after evading justice for twenty-five years, the true killer is back, and so is their gruesome signature. Can Henley stop them once and for all? Or has the Serial Crimes Unit finally met its match? Drawing on her experiences as a criminal attorney, and exploring themes of race, class and justice, Nadine Matheson's newest entry in the Anjelica Henley series is her darkest, most adrenaline-fueled mystery yet.

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A contemporary and accessible foundation of color theory and advanced techniques for the oil painter at every skill level "In The Oil Painter's Color Handbook, Todd Casey presents priceless information that every art school should teach and every art student should learn. The book breaks down the subject of color into useful pieces of knowledge that painters can put into practice. He analyzes color in terms of light, value, pigment, mixing strategies, palette arrangements, and painting techniques. Each topic is clearly and succinctly explained in the text, illustrated with captions, charts, diagrams, and finished paintings. By the end of the book, the reader will have a clear understanding of how realist painters and illustrators have used color through history." - James Gurney, artist and author “This is the most impressive and complete book on color ever produced. It covers a wide range of color concepts, including some I'd never seen before. It digs deeply into color harmony, techniques, and has powerful examples to demonstrate every concept.” - Eric Rhoads, Publisher, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine From Todd M. Casey, acclaimed artist and expert teacher, The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook: A Contemporary Guide to color Mixing, Pigments, Palettes, and Harmony provides everything the oil painter needs to understand all aspects of color and empowers the reader to paint with confidence. As Casey notes, every artist and artist-in-training must learn how to “master the main concepts of picture-making: drawing, light, shadow, value, form, composition, and color.” A follow-up to the bestselling The Art of Still Life: A Contemporary Guide to Classical Techniques, Composition, and Painting in Oil (Monacelli, 2020), The Oil Painter’s Color Handbook begins with an in-depth look at the use of color throughout art history. Casey then breaks down the process of understanding color into easily digestible lessons―each clearly explained and richly illustrated with both historic and contemporary paintings―so that the reader can learn progressively and layer more complex ideas as each skill is achieved. Through clear instruction, step-by-step demonstrations, and challenging exercises, readers will learn to apply these techniques and concepts to their own painting. Once educated with this fundamental knowledge, as an artist, one can begin to find the balance between the science and emotional intuition in creating art. This informative and visually dynamic book will be accessible and appealing to artists, art students, and art instructors, to serious amateurs and hobbyists.

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Collecting Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All Its Worth, this gorgeous box-set contains everything the art student needs to perfect drawing the human body, guided by master illustrator Andrew Loomis. Revered among artists - including the great Norman Rockwell and comics superstar Alex Ross - for his mastery of figure drawing and clean, realist style, Loomis's hugely influential art instruction books have never been bettered. Hailed by the American Academy of Art as "one of the most brilliant contributions that figure drawing has ever received" Loomis's books are packed with beautiful examples to help you master anatomy and capture the human form at any age, in movement and at rest. For the first time, this attractive box set collects two of Loomis' most popular works to create the ultimate guide to drawing the human body. Containing Drawing the Head and Hands and Figure Drawing for All It's Worth, this set is perfect for students, amateur artists, and professionals alike.

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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FULL COLOR! TODD McFARLANE unleashed his signature creation, SPAWN, in 1992. In doing so, he created the most successful independent comic book in history. Add in collaborations with industry giants ALAN MOORE, FRANK MILLER, TONY DANIEL, and GRANT MORRISON, and SPAWN’s future as a legend was sealed. Collected now in full color, McFARLANE’s hyper-detailed artwork comes to life like never before. Relive all the excitement of everyone’s favorite anti-hero with this new collection. Collects SPAWN #1-50

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When first published to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Saturday Night Live, Live From New York was immediately proclaimed the best book ever produced on the landmark and legendary late-night show. In their own words, unfiltered and uncensored, a dazzling galaxy of trail-blazing talents recalled three turbulent decades of on-camera antics and off-camera escapades. Now a fourth decade has passed—and bestselling authors James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have returned to Studio 8H. They raucously and revealingly take the SNL story up to the present, adding a constellation of iconic new stars, surprises, and controversies.

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