In "Ham: An Obsession with the Hindquarter", bestselling authors Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough take readers through the wide world of this versatile culinary staple. This globetrotting guide provides recipes, cultural history, anecdotes and info for ham in all its permutations - from Easter lunch to Iberian jamon to classic Southern-style preparations. The book covers ham in its four main categories: fresh, European dry-cured, American dry-cured and wet-cured. The authors share 100 recipes, including ones for Filipino twice-cooked pork, grilled and herbed butterflied ham and even a perfectly spiced (politically incorrect, but delicious) Moroccan spice rub for roasted fresh ham. The book is brimming with content, but Weinstein and Scarbrough anchor everything with their accessible, conversational style and hilarious personal anecdotes (for example, what happens when you bring jambon persille - 'Ham Jell-O' - to a swanky party? Or, how do two transplants from the big city to the countryside go about making their own prosciutto? The answer is not for the squeamish).The book is enlivened by discussions of the science of ham or, more importantly, the science of curing: the importance of the magnesium switch-out in cellular structure, the role of salt, lactic acids in cured meat, the debate about nitrates/nitrites. With 25 stunning photos by Marcus Nilsson, the book will be both juicy bedtime reading and a bespattered kitchen standby. The recipes are varied in both ethnicity and scope. Together they've written a very funny and delicious collection of recipes and stories celebrating their obsession. Panfried Ham from Peru, Lechon Asada from Cuba, braised Ham Cacciatore, Ham Tagine and Red-Cooked Ham and Chestnuts are just a few of the international dishes they feature. Country hams from the South feature largely in the book, as well as cured hams from Spain and Italy. Sidebars and written snapshots of producers and farmers flesh out this cookbook that is part travelogue and part cultural history, a fusion of art and workaday know-how, as well as a wry, entertaining, and enlightening look at one of the world's culinary obsessions.
Speed read people, decipher body language, detect lies, and understand human nature.Is it possible to analyze people without them saying a word? Yes, it is. Learn how to become a "mind reader" and forge deep connections.How to get inside people's heads without them knowing.Read People Like a Book isn't a normal book on body language of facial expressions. Yes, it includes all of those things, as well as new techniques on how to truly detect lies in your everyday life, but this book is more about understanding human psychology and nature.We are who we are because of our experiences and pasts, and this guides our habits and behaviors more than anything else. Parts of this book read like the most interesting and applicable psychology textbook you've ever read. Take a look inside yourself and others!Understand the subtle signals that you are sending out and increase your emotional intelligence.Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience.Learn the keys to influencing and persuading others.-What people's limbs can tell us about their emotions.-Why lie detecting isn't so reliable when ignoring context.-Diagnosing personality as a means to understanding motivation.-Deducing the most with the least amount of information.-Exactly the kinds of eye contact to use and avoidFind shortcuts to connect quickly and deeply with strangers.The art of reading and analyzing people is truly the art of understanding human nature. Consider it like a cheat code that will allow you to see through people's actions and words.Decode people's thoughts and intentions, and you can go in any direction you want with them.
It so happens that the right teacher can take the form of a book. Gray's Anatomy is one of those few titles that practically everybody has heard of, and with good reason - it is a scientific and artistic triumph. Not just a dry index of parts and names, Gray's lets the natural beauty and grace of the body's interconnected systems and structures shine forth from the page. Using sumptuous illustrations and clear, matter-of-fact descriptions, Dr. Gray unleashed a classic on the world more than 100 years ago. Its clarity and usefulness keep it in print today. Whether you want to understand yourself or others, knowledge of our physical parts and how they fit together is essential.Gray's Anatomy provides that information in a simple, timeless format that cleanly dissects a body of knowledge grown over centuries. This book will not only fill the needs of people in the medical profession, but will please artists and naturalists as well. It is part of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions series.Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library.
Language: Spanish, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 368, Publishers: PLAZA & JANES, Author: Isabel Allende, ISBN-13: 9788401035241, Date of issue: 2025
In his classic, provocative work, Dr. Carl Jung, one of the world's greatest psychiatrists, reveals how to embrace our own humanity and resist the pressures of an ever-changing world in this still-timely and fascinating work. Revised reissue.
A kitchen classic for over 35 years, and hailed by Time magazine as "a minor masterpiece" when it first appeared in 1984, On Food and Cooking is the bible which food lovers and professional chefs worldwide turn to for an understanding of where our foods come from, what exactly they're made of, and how cooking transforms them into something new and delicious.For its twentieth anniversary, Harold McGee prepared a new, fully revised and updated edition of On Food and Cooking. He has rewritten the text almost completely, expanded it by two-thirds, and commissioned more than 100 new illustrations. As compulsively readable and engaging as ever, the new On Food and Cooking provides countless eye-opening insights into food, its preparation, and its enjoyment.On Food and Cooking pioneered the translation of technical food science into cook-friendly kitchen science and helped birth the inventive culinary movement known as "molecular gastronomy." Though other books have been written about kitchen science, On Food and Cooking remains unmatched in the accuracy, clarity, and thoroughness of its explanations, and the intriguing way in which it blends science with the historical evolution of foods and cooking techniques.Among the major themes addressed throughout the new edition are:· Traditional and modern methods of food production and their influences on food quality· The great diversity of methods by which people in different places and times have prepared the same ingredients· Tips for selecting the best ingredients and preparing them successfully· The particular substances that give foods their flavors, and that give us pleasure· Our evolving knowledge of the health benefits and risks of foodsOn Food and Cooking is an invaluable and monumental compendium of basic information about ingredients, cooking methods, and the pleasures of eating. It will delight and fascinate anyone who has ever cooked, savored, or wondered about food.
_Willkommen in der zauberhaften Welt der Gute-Nacht-Geschichten! Hier erwartet dich ein ganz besonderes Abenteuer 365 Tage voller magischer Träume und fantastischer Geschichten.- 365 Gute-Nacht-Geschichten, Liedtexte und Gedichte für Kinder ab 3 Jahren- Abwechslungsreicher Lesestoff für jeden Tag im Jahr- Liebevolle Illustrationen und fantasievolle Erzählungen entführen Kinder ins Land der Träume Mit unseren 365 Gute-Nacht-Geschichten ab 3 Jahren kannst du jeden Tag eine neue spannende Geschichte, einen fröhlichen Liedtext oder ein beruhigendes Gedicht entdecken. Ob du nun von mutigen Rittern träumst, mit niedlichen Tieren durch den Wald streifst oder aufregende Abenteuer in fernen Welten erlebst bei uns ist für jeden Geschmack etwas dabei! Unsere liebevollen Illustrationen werden deine Fantasie beflügeln und dich in eine Welt voller Magie und Abenteuer entführen. Obwohl es sich um bekannte Märchen wie Die kleine Meerjungfrau oder Hänsel und Gretel handelt, haben wir auch neue, einzigartige Geschichten für dich vorbereitet, die deine Vorstellungskraft beflügeln werden.Mit diesen Gute-Nacht-Geschichten wird das Zubettgehen zu einem freudigen Ritual für dich und deine Lieben. Es ist die perfekte Gelegenheit, den Tag gemeinsam ausklingen zu lassen, zur Ruhe zu kommen und dabei noch viel Spaß zu haben. Lass dich von den warmen Worten und den zauberhaften Erzählungen verzaubern und tauche ein in eine Welt voller Träume und Fantasie.Also schnapp dir deine Kuscheltiere, kuschel dich gemütlich ein und lass dich von unseren 365 Gute-Nacht-Geschichten auf eine unvergessliche Reise in das Land der Träume begleiten. Jeden Tag erwartet dich eine neue Überraschung bereit, deine Nächte mit Freude und Fantasie zu füllen. Gute Nacht und süße Träume!
U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare contains incredibly detailed information and visuals provided by the U.S. Army. With this guide, you will be able to easily apply its material to understand and create initiators, igniter
First published in 1945, Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology contains the authorized, legal, edited, and original Library of Congress version of Joseph H. Pilates' and William J. Miller's first complete fitness writings. It details the exercises, poses, and instructions fundamental to the matwork developed by Joseph and Clara Pilates.Based on his concepts of a balanced body and mind, and drawn from the approach espoused by the early Greeks, these are the exercises that continue to sustain a worldwide revolution in fitness strategies and exercise techniques. Joseph Pilates has been nothing short of revolutionary in his impact on the world of fitness and exercise. Readers will learn and view the original 34 exercises that Pilates taught to his students, many of whom have become exercise gurus in their own right. These carefully designed exercises constitute the results of decades of scientific study and research into the variety of physical ills that upset the balance of body and mind.Practitioners of Pilates' forms and exercises in the 21st century continue to expand upon this earlier work by presenting a variety of creative new approaches involving circular movements, standing postures, and core strengthening exercises using props such as tubes, weights, poles, bands, magic circles, mini-balls, stability balls, foam rollers, and more.Now included in this Revised Edition are 18 additional pages of explanations of what has transpired since the original 1945 work, along with several photo/text sequences of the latest 21st-century enhancements in the Pilates world. There are new descriptive pages of text that first describe the fitness principles evolved from Pilates' original Contrology work. This is followed by detailed text describing 21st-century evolutionary developments that present the key dancers, choreographers, and leaders in the Pilates Studio and certifying organizations through the present. This section ends with a discussion of evolutionary props and apparatus developments, plus 21st-century sample exercises drawn from our larger new book, Pilates Evolution for the 21st Century. Following this section are three complete prop-based demonstration exercises that include both photographic sequences (four per exercise) and step-by-step instructions for 21st-century Pilates exercises using the magic circle, elastic resistance, and the small fitness mini-ball.
An anthology of 423 verses spoken by the Buddha, the Dhammapada serves as the perfect compendium of his teachings for study, reflection, and contemplation. This popular edition from the Buddhist Publication Society transmits the spirit and content as well
"If you haven't had the good fortune to be coached by a strong leader or product coach, this book can help fill that gap and set you on the path to success."- Marty CaganHow do you know that you are making a product or service that your customers want? How do you ensure that you are improving it over time? How do you guarantee that your team is creating value for your customers in a way that creates value for your business?In this book, you'll learn a structured and sustainable approach to continuous discovery that will help you answer each of these questions, giving you the confidence to act while also preparing you to be wrong. You'll learn to balance action with doubt so that you can get started without being blindsided by what you don't get right.If you want to discover products that customers love-that also deliver business results-this book is for you.
John J. Murphy has updated his landmark bestseller Technical Analysis of the Futures Markets, to include all of the financial markets.This outstanding reference has already taught thousands of traders the concepts of technical analysis and their application in the futures and stock markets. Covering the latest developments in computer technology, technical tools, and indicators, the second edition features new material on candlestick charting, intermarket relationships, stocks and stock rotation, plus state-of-the-art examples and figures. From how to read charts to understanding indicators and the crucial role technical analysis plays in investing, readers gain a thorough and accessible overview of the field of technical analysis, with a special emphasis on futures markets.Revised and expanded for the demands of today's financial world, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing market behavior.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 256, Publishers: Penguin Young Readers Group, Author: Stephanie Williams,Sas Milledge, ISBN-13: 9780593621189, Date of issue: 2025
Olivia Dunne, a minister's daughter who dreams of being an archaeologist, becomess an accomplice to a crime and is faced with betrayal, she confronts her own desires. Filled with memorable characters, Creel's novel is a powerful exploration of the nature of trust and love.
Turn water scarcity into water abundance Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1, 3rd Edition is the best-selling, award-winning guide on how to conceptualize, design, and implement life-enhancing water-, sun-, wind-, and shade-
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 64, Publishers: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd, Author: Jayne Wallace, ISBN-13: 9781800653733, Date of issue: 2024
This Pilates reformer stretching book/class is for anyone (not just men ) who are stiff in all the wrong places There is one stretch for each of the major muscles groups of the body. Each stretch has been deliberately selected for "any body" who can't tou
Método de espanol destinado a estudiantes jovenes y adultos que cubre el nivel B1 del MCER. - Nuevo apartado de Comunicacion y cultura en todas las unidades para trabajar las destrezas: hablar, escuchar, leer y escribir. - Al final de cada unidad hay una página de autoevaluacion. - Se han actualizado los contenidos y se ofrecen más ejercicios en todas las páginas (dos páginas más por unidad). - Se han incorporado ejercicios prácticos en el anexo de gramática. - Al final del libro hay un apéndice con los siguientes apartados: En parejas, Gramática, vocabulario y ejercicios prácticos, Tabla de verbos y Transcripciones de todas las audiciones. - En el CD audio hay nuevas grabaciones y más presencia de voces latinoamericanas.
This new and improved edition of the Harry Potter Quidditch Collectible Set features a Golden Snitch (now removeable!), Bludgers, Quaffle, and all-new illustrated playbook. Perfect for fans of Quidditch and the Wizarding World! Specifications: Officially licensed replica of the Quidditch Trunk as seen in the Harry Potter films; includes 1 Quaffle (2-5/8 inches), 2 Bludgers (1-5/8 inches), and 1 removeable Golden Snitch (3/4 inch)Keepsake Trunk: Packaged in keepsake box modeled after the Quidditch trunk seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, complete with closing latchBook Included: A 24-page 5 x 7 inch playbook features information about Quidditch and full-color images from the movies (Note: book can be found underneath the tray housing the Quaffle and Bludgers)Perfect Present: This trunk is a perfect gift or self-purchase for Harry Potter fansOfficially Licensed: Authentic Harry Potter collectible
Ayn Rand here sets forth the moral principles of Objectivism, the philosophy that holds human life - the life proper to a rational being - as the standard of moral values and regards altruism as incompatible with man's nature, with the creative requirements of his survival, and with a free society.More than 1.3 million copies sold!
Una trilogía con tres de las novelas más icónicas de Isabel Allende que conforman una saga familiar de más de un siglo. Presentamos por primera vez en la colección Bestseller de Debolsillo una edición en un estuche especial de la trilogía conformada por La casa de los espíritus (1982), Hija de la fortuna (1999) y Retrato en Sepia (2000). Isabel Allende siempre ha defendido la unidad temática y dramática en estas tres novelas, que caracteriza en su conjunto como «una saga familiar que cubre casi ciento treinta años». En este estuche, disfrutaremos de una historia que retrata el destino de una familia a través de los vidas de tres mujeres fuertes y únicas. Eliza Sommers, su nieta Aurora del Valle y su descendiente Clara del Valle vivirán aventuras, reveses y romances trepidantes, mientras se convierten en testigos y artífices de los grandes cambios de sus tiempos.
Bridgman’s classic, essential guide: 1,000+ drawings and 22 expert lessons on mastering the human figure from every angleBridgman’s Complete Guide to Drawing from Life combines six well-known books by celebrated artist and lecturer George A. Bridgman, who taught figure and anatomy drawing at New York City's Art Students League.This fifth edition preserves Bridgman’s comprehensive, unequalled lessons and original sketches but repackages it with a new eye-catching cover that distinguishes it from the competition. In addition, the interior art has been cleaned and the design freshened in two-color. In its sleek new format, this authoritative volume is sure to continue as one of the premier figure-drawing publications of all time.
The acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning account of the first month of World War I is now in mass market paperback. "Fascinating . . . One of the finest works of history written."--"The New York Times."
The Ferengi are greedy and completely unscrupulous--the galaxy's ultimate entrepreneurs! Now they share The Rules of Acquisition that have been their guiding force for centuries--gems such as "once you have money, never give it back" and "never place friendship before profit"--in a collection compiled by the executive producer of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
A practical translation of the principles of attachment theory to non-monogamous relationships.Attachment theory has entered the mainstream, but most discussions focus on how we can cultivate secure monogamous relationships. What if, like many people, you're striving for secure, happy attachments with more than one partner?Polyamorous psychotherapist Jessica Fern breaks new ground by extending attachment theory into the realm of consensual non-monogamy. Using her nested model of attachment and trauma, she expands our understanding of how emotional experiences can influence our relationships. Then, she sets out six specific strategies to help you move toward secure attachments in your multiple relationships.Polysecure is both a trailblazing theoretical treatise and a practical guide. It provides non-monogamous people with a new set of tools to navigate the complexities of multiple loving relationships, and offers radical new concepts that are sure to influence the conversation about attachment theory.
UNA NOVELA TOTAL SOBRE LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPAÑOLA EN CLAVE DE REALISMO MÁGICOHe aquí la historia de la descomposición total de una familia, de la deshumanización de un pueblo, de la desintegración de un territorio y de una península de casas vacías.La historia de un soldado que se raja la piel para dejar salir la ceniza acumulada, de un poeta que cose la sombra de una niña tras un bombardeo, y de un maestro que enseña a sus alumnos a hacerse los muertos; de un general que duerme junto a la mano cortada de una santa, de un niño ciego que recupera la vista durante un apagón, y de una campesina que pinta de negro todos los árboles de su huerto; de un fotógrafo extranjero que pisa una mina cerca de Brunete y no levanta el pie en cuarenta años, de un gernikarra que conduce hasta el centro de París una camioneta con los restos humeantes de un ataque aéreo, y de un perro herido cuya sangre teñirá la última franja de una bandera abandonada en Badajoz.He aquí pues la historia total de la Guerra Civil española y de una Iberia agonizante donde lo fantástico apuntala la crudeza de lo real; donde los anónimos miembros de un extenso clan de olivareros de Jándula cruzan sus destinos con los de Alberti, Lorca y Unamuno; Rodoreda, Zambrano y Kent; Hemingway, Orwell y Bernanos; Picasso y Mallo; Azaña y Foxá; donde lo épico y lo costumbrista se entrelazan para tejer un portentoso tapiz, poético y grotesco, bello y delirante.«Con una prosa imprevista, tan original como desacomplejada, David Uclés es un auténtico soplo de aire fresco en las letras españolas».Pablo Martín Sánchez
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 400, Publishers: Quality Chess, Author: Axel Smith, ISBN-13: 9781784831233, Date of issue: 2024
Drawing on her thirty years' experience practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine, teen health expert Dr. Meg Meeker explains why an active father figure is maybe the single most important factor in a young woman's development. In this invaluable guide, Meeker shows how a father can be both..
This is the season to get ready to ascend from darkness, reaching for your hopes and dreams as you step out of winter and into the light.Marking the midway point the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox, Imbolc is associated with patience, hope, transitions, and beginning the ascent back to the light after the darkness of the winter months. It is the perfect season to represent the self. It's a time when the harshness of a spiritually dark cycle may bring up feelings of vulnerability or confusion about your next steps, or when you need some encouragement to keep going. This sabbat is also the most suited for solitary spiritual work, where you turn inward and focus on your own hopes and dreams.This is beautifully designed book and card deck set designed to evoke the spirit of Imbolc. Each of the 44 cards in this oracle is a seed of spiritual guidance - inspired by ancient Imbolc traditions - to find answers to your most profound questions. The messages give the user a glimpse of the card's inner meaning, making this oracle an excellent way for beginners to developing their own intuitive reading skills. These cards align with your energy, helping you to unlock your inner wisdom with the help of powerful spiritual forces. Along with thoughtful meanings are powerful word spells, to invoke the energy of each card and to send your intentions of spiritual well-being out into the universe.This deck is created by the best-selling team of Lorriane Anderson and Juliet Diaz, who also created Seasons of the Witch: Samhain Oracle and Seasons of the Witch: Yule Oracle. Lorriane Andersonis a tarot reader, astrologer, spiritual teacher, writer, and soul-based entrepreneur. Her work focuses heavily on sacred and intentional living as well as using spiritual practices as a pathway for profound healing, growth, and transformation. She is heavily influenced by her diverse lineage, bringing together healing practices from her ancestors in a practical, updated way.Lorriane owns and operates Spirit Element, a soul-based apothecary - Made with Stardust - which provides private label development and supplies for spiritual-based businesses; and The Practice of Self, a school for magic. Her published works includeSeasons of the Witch: Samhain Oracle, Affirmations: Words of Inner Wisdom,and The Witch's Apothecary.Juliet Diazis an Indigenous Taino Cubana from a long line of curanderos (healers) and brujas on both sides of her parents' lineages. A bohuiti (healer) of her tribe, Higuayagua. Signs of her natural gifts - cosmic channeling, seer, plant whispering, energy reading, and communication with spirits and other realms - shined through at the age of three. She believes magic lives within us all and feels passionately about inspiring others to step into their truth. Juliet has devoted her life to helping others weave light, medicine, and magic into their lives, helping thousands of people come back to self. She's the creator of Sagrada Collective, an online virtual sanctuary, and co-founder of The Soul Book Masterclass where she helps people find their soul's voice and turn it into a book. She has a Master's of Science in Herbal Medicine and countless certifications in an array of healing modalities. Featured in major publications likeNational Geographic,The Atlantic,WiredandSpirit and Destiny UK, she is the published author of the bestselling book in its genre,Witchery: Embrace the Witch Within.Tijana Lukovicis an illustrator based in a small medieval city of Ghent in Belgium. Tijana's paintings and illustrations are inspired by magical and in some cases even metaphysical realm, they contain traces of folklore, fairy tale, mythology, and love for nature. In her work she tries to share her observations of the ever-cha
Even among the most elite performers, certain athletes stand out as a cut above the rest, able to outperform in clutch, game-deciding moments. These athletes prove that raw athletic ability doesn't necessarily translate to a superior on-field experienceits the mental game that matters most.Sports participation - from the recreational to the collegiate Division I level - is at an all-time high. While the caliber of their games may differ, athletes at every level have one thing in common: the desire to excel. In "The Champion's Mind," sports psychologist Jim Afremow, PhD, offers the same advice he uses with Olympians, Heisman Trophy winners, and professional athletes, including:How to get in a "zone," thrive on a team, and stay humbleHow to progress within a sport and sustain long-term excellenceCustomizable pre-performance routines to hit full power when the gun goes off or the puck is dropped"The Champion's Mind" distills actionable advice into clear and concise steps for athletes looking to develop confidence, concentration, and mental preparedness - the edge that sets champions apart.
Speakout is a comprehensive English course that helps adult learners gain confidence in all skills areas using authentic materials from the BBC. With its wide range of support material, it meets the diverse needs of learners in a variety of teaching situations and helps bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.
"Da fehlen mir die Worte" ist ein Übungsbuch für fortgeschrittene Lerner des Deutschen als Fremdsprache (Sprachniveau B1 bis C2), die ihren Wortschatz effektiv erweitern und vertiefen wollen. Das Buch basiert auf der Methode "Wortschatzlernen mit Struktur", mit der Lernende anhand verschiedener Regeln und Strukturen des deutschen Wortschatzes ihren Auf- und Ausbauwortschatz zielgerichtet erweitern können."Da fehlen mir die Worte" enthält ausführliche, leicht verständliche Erklärungen und alle Lösungen der Übungen sowie im Anhang Kopiervorlagen für die individuelle Arbeit.
Il volume "The World of Tim Burton” accompagna la grande esposizione - la prima, in Italia - che il Museo Nazionale del Cinema dedica a Tim Burton (1958). Una grande mostra immersiva, il viaggio esclusivo nella mente di un genio creativo: l’esplorazione della produzione artistica, dello stile inimitabile e della prospettiva specifica del regista. Suddivisa in nove sezioni tematiche, presenta oltre 500 opere d’arte originali, alcune mai esposte prima, dagli esordi fino ai progetti più recenti: schizzi, dipinti, disegni, fotografie, filmati, concept art, storyboard, costumi, opere in movimento, maquette, pupazzi e installazioni scultoree a grandezza naturale. Un’ambientazione suggestiva conduce il pubblico a immergersi nello straordinario universo creativo del regista. Il volume ripercorre l’evoluzione della singolare immaginazione visiva di un artista postmoderno multidimensionale, in una sorta di autobiografia raccontata attraverso il suo processo creativo senza limiti. La visione autoriale trascende i mezzi e i formati, rendendo chiaro come idee, temi e persino alcune immagini specifiche dell’arte di Tim Burton si ritrovino nei suoi film più iconici che oggi associamo allo sfarzoso spettacolo cinematografico. Testi di: Tim Burton, Jenny He, Domenico De Gaetano, Stefano Bessoni, Giona A. Nazzaro, Luca Beatrice.
Harry Potter se ha quedado huérfano y vive en casa de sus abominables tíos y del insoportable primo Dudley. Harry se siente muy triste y solo, hasta que un buen día recibe una carta que cambiará su vida para siempre. En ella le comunican que ha sido aceptado como alumno en el colegio interno Hogwarts de magia y hechicería. A partir de ese momento, la suerte de Harry da un vuelco espectacular. En esa escuela tan especial aprenderá encantamientos, trucos fabulosos y tácticas de defensa contra las malas artes. Se convertirá en el campeón escolar de quidditch, especie de fútbol aéreo que se juega montado sobre escobas, y se hará un puñado de buenos amigos... aunque también algunos temibles enemigos. Pero sobre todo, conocerá los secretos que le permitirán cumplir con su destino. Pues, aunque no lo parezca a primera vista, Harry no es un chico común y corriente. ¡Es un verdadero mago!
Con motivo de los 50 ańos de la aparición de la novela Pedro Páramo, del escritor mexicano Juan Rulfo (1917-1986), la Fundación que lleva su nombre ha concedido a la editorial RM Verlag los derechos editoriales para la publicación de la versión original de este clásico de la literatura latinoamericana. Desde su primera aparición en 1955 se han prodigado diversas ediciones y más de 50 traducciones, pero la presente versión es la única avalada por la Fundación Juan Rulfo, garante de la fidelidad e integridad de la obra.Desde su aparición, Pedro Páramo provocó una convulsión en el panorama literario de la época. En sus aspectos formales, la novela desorientó a los lectores acostumbrados a la unidad de estilo, espacio y tiempo de la novela decimonónica. Pedro Páramo, por el contrario, ofrecía una aparente falta de unidad del texto, una composición desordenada, la ausencia de un argumento central, la aparición de continuas elipsis y la aparición de unos personajes en ocasiones fantasmagóricos.En cuanto a su contenido, Pedro Páramo logró retratar de manera lúcida y penetrante el espíritu y la idiosincrasia del pueblo mexicano. Las principales fuentes de Rulfo para componer esta obra fueron, sin duda alguna, su formación como lector, su interés por la historia, la antropología y el estudio de las culturas y las gentes de México. Siempre dedicó gran parte de sus lecturas a este ámbito, asistió como oyente a la Universidad y dedicó gran parte de su juventud a recorrer los rincones más interesantes de su país.
When orphan Maria arrives at Moonacre Manor, she feels like she's come home. Her new guardian is kind, like an old friend. However, beneath the beauty and comfort lies a tragedy. Maria is determined to find out about it, change it, and give her own life story a happy ending.
This stunning special edition features a ribbon bookmark, holographic foil, designed endpapers, a printed edge design, and a naked hardcase.New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score brings you a grumpy/sunshine romance guaranteed to knock you out. Welcome to Knockemout, Virginia, the small town with the best coffee, the best whiskey and the hottest bad boy heroes you've ever laid hands-I mean eyes-on.Knox Morgan doesn't tolerate drama, especially in the form of a stranded runaway bride.Naomi Witt is on the run. Not just from her fiancé and a church full of well-wishers, but from her entire life. Although if you ask her, Naomi's riding to the rescue of her estranged hot mess of a twin, Tina, to Knockemout, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way...with fists and beer. Usually in that order.Too bad for Naomi, her evil twin hasn't changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves behind something unexpected: the niece Naomi didn't know she had. Now she's a guardian to an eleven-year-old-going-on-thirty with no car, no money, and no plan.There's a reason this bearded, bad-boy barber doesn't get involved with high-maintenance women, especially not Type-A romantic ones. But since Naomi's life imploded right in front of him, the least Knox can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble, he can leave her alone and get back to his quiet, solitary life.At least, that's the plan.
