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Andrews McMeel Publishing
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2024.
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English
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Journey into the wilderness of northwestern Europe between the sixth and tenth centuries, an oft forgotten time in a mystical and magical place where the terror of the wilderness was surpassed only by its potential for salvation. Wild: Tales from the Early Medieval World takes you on a journey out of the present and into the wilderness of another age. A collection of poems, tales, and deeply researched musings that explore the rich history of the...
2) Laponia
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Descubrir Laponia es abrazar extensiones salvajes y desiertas hasta donde alcanza la vista, tierras que pueden verse en Noruega, Suecia y Finlandia, pero cuyas fronteras siguen siendo misteriosas y donde reina la naturaleza. Aquí viven los sami, cuya herencia y tradiciones siguen muy vivas, que continúan luchando por defender y representar sus intereses en la sociedad actual.
Osos, glotones, renos, águilas, ballenas y salmones recorren los diversos...
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White Slavery in Barbary" is a captivating non-fiction book that sheds light on the dark and forgotten history of white slavery in Barbary. Contrary to popular belief, the pirates of North Africa did not discriminate based on race or ethnicity; instead, they targeted anyone who could be captured and sold into slavery for profit. The book delves into the 16th to 19th centuries, exploring how European sailors and coastal communities fell victim to these...
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In this book, George Huppert introduces the reader to a group of talented young men, some of them teenagers, who were the talk of the town in Renaissance Paris. They called themselves philosophes, they wrote poetry, they studied Greek and mathematics-and they entertained subversive notions concerning religion and politics. Classically trained, they wrote, nevertheless, in French, so as to reach the widest possible audience. These young radicals fostered...
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Get the Summary of Valentine Low's Courtiers in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. In Courtiers (2023), Valentine Low delves into the complex world of courtiers-the trusted advisers in the British royal family ' s inner circle. Low, a veteran royal reporter, e xamines both their influential roles and their political maneuvering. He highlights notable courtiers, the delicate balance they have to maintain between their...
6) Treinta y un documentos para pensar la reforma de cofradías del siglo XVIII en Nueva España y Sev
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Treinta y un documentos para pensar la reforma de cofradías del siglo XVIII en Nueva España y Sevilla es una compilación de fuentes que tiene la doble particularidad de reunir materiales provenientes de acervos tanto de México como de España, y de hacerlo con un objetivo muy concreto: argumentar a favor de una interpretación precisa sobre las reformas borbónicas. Una cierta tradición historiográfica ha insistido en ver esas reformas como...
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Desde su fundación con Carlomagno hasta su destrucción, un milenio más tarde, a manos de Napoleón, el Sacro Imperio Romano Germánico, una entidad vasta y en constante expansión, tan antigua como única, formó el corazón de Europa. Motor de invenciones e ideas, estuvo en el origen de muchos de los Estados modernos europeos, desde Alemania a la República Checa, y sus relaciones con Italia, Francia y Polonia dictaron el curso de incontables...
8) Montenegro
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Montenegro es un destino para amantes de la naturaleza y la buena vida, excursionistas, esquiadores y submarinistas, con cinco parques nacionales y un magnífico litoral de trescientos kilómetros. ¡Y es que el mar Adriático y las montañas se encuentran a un tiro de piedra! Su patrimonio arquitectónico es una mezcla de imperios: ilirio, austriaco, griego, romano, veneciano y turco. La arquitectura maciza de las casas y monasterios ortodoxos contrasta...
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Il passe des heures à regarder les nuages dans le ciel d'hiver, en espérant que Cassie soit quelque part là-haut.
La veille de son anniversaire, Cassie rentre chez elle dans un merveilleux bateau volant et jette l'ancre dans l'eucalyptus argenté de leur jardin. Elle invite Liam à monter à bord et les deux enfants partent naviguer sur la voie lactée.
Mais il y a beaucoup de leçons que Liam devra apprendre avant de rentrer chez lui.
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11) Bulgaria
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Bulgaria es un destino turístico que, aunque muy frecuentado por los habitantes de la antigua Unión Soviética, sigue dejado de lado por los europeos occidentales. ¡Menudo error! Bulgaria ofrece desde paisajes magníficos hasta lugares y edificios declarados Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. Aquí descubrirá la riqueza de una historia marcada por las civilizaciones tracia y romana, y las ocupaciones bizantinas, otomanas y soviéticas....
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Go on a captivating journey through the heart of Barcelona. In this immersive and meticulously researched book, seasoned travel writer Peter Mills invites you to discover the enchanting city of Barcelona in all its multifaceted glory. As you traverse the diverse neighborhoods of Barcelona, immerse yourself in the local lifestyle and savor the distinct flavors of Catalan cuisine. Join the bustling markets, where an abundance of fresh produce, seafood,...
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Rodin Books
Pub. Date
2024.
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English
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The inside story of the unprecedented restructuring of Greece’s debt in 2012--the largest restructuring in history--and how the Eurozone was stabilized and Greece was saved from exit from the Euro and economic calamity. In the fall of 2009, the world economy was beginning to recover from the global financial crisis that had shaken global markets and had led to a sharp recession. At the same time, Europe was entering a new phase of economic stress....
14) Casa de Borja: Una fascinante guía sobre los Borja y sus enemistades con la familia Médicis, la d
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La historia de la Casa de Borja: ¡La infame familia del Renacimiento italiano!¿Conoce usted TODA la historia de la Casa de Borja, desde su ascenso desde la oscuridad hasta las más altas esferas de la sociedad europea? La familia dio dos papas y un santo, pero es más conocida por sus historias de asesinatos, libertinaje e incesto. ¿Qué es cierto y qué es simple calumnia? ¿Fueron los Borja peores que cualquier otra familia poderosa de la época?...
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What does it feel like to create a life on your terms? Where your health, relationships, finances and mindset are all supercharged with positive momentum and intent?
The 4 Pillars offers a template on how to shape your life towards fulfilment in these areas; where you learn to master your health, take control of your relationships, grow your finances and develop a clear and positive mindset.
The 4 Pillars is your roadmap to a better life.
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Get the Summary of William Lewis Manly's Death Valley in '49 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Death Valley in '49" is an autobiographical account by William Lewis Manly, detailing his experiences during the California Gold Rush. Born into a modest farming family, Manly's early life was characterized by hard work and self-reliance. In 1829, his family moved westward to Michigan, where they continued farming......
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Größtes Waldgebiet Mitteleuropas, ältester Nationalpark und einziger Urwald Deutschlands - das und noch viel mehr bietet der Bayerische Wald. Kommen Sie mit auf eine Entdeckungsreise von den Ausläufern im Norden über die Weltkulturerbestadt Regensburg sowie die Höhenzüge bis in die Dreiflüssestadt Passau im Süden! Wandeln Sie auf den Spuren von Adalbert Stifter und Friedrich Nietzsche, zwischen Baumwipfeln, um idyllische Seen oder durch die...
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On 9 April 1953 an attractive twenty-one-year-old woman went missing from her family home in Rome. Thirty-six hours later her body was found washed up on a neglected beach at Tor Vaianica. Some said it was suicide; others, a tragic accident. Darker murmurs blamed her death on a drug-fuelled orgy that had gone horribly wrong. The crime gripped the nation. And some were determined to find out the truth of what had happened: the mystery took them from...
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Get the Summary of James Donovan's A Terrible Glory in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "A Terrible Glory" by James Donovan recounts the events leading up to and including the Battle of the Little Bighorn, also known as Custer's Last Stand. The book delves into the complex interactions between the United States military and the Plains Indians, particularly the Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne, as the U.S. expanded westward....
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Get the Summary of William L. Shirer's The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Rise and Fall of Adolf Hitler" by William L. Shirer offers a detailed account of Hitler's life, from his early defiance against his father's career plans for him to his final days as the dictator of Nazi Germany. Shirer, an American journalist who witnessed Hitler's rise firsthand, draws upon Hitler's...
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