{"title":"Árabe e islámico","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLibros del Mundo Árabe e Islámico\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesde 2001, el \u003cstrong\u003emundo árabe e islámico\u003c\/strong\u003e es nuestra especialidad, y esta sección es su corazón. Reunimos \u003cstrong\u003elibros de literatura, historia, cultura, religión y pensamiento\u003c\/strong\u003e del mundo árabe e islámico: del clásico imprescindible al ensayo que explica el presente.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e¿Quieres acercarte a una de las grandes civilizaciones del mundo, o reencontrarte con tu lengua y tu cultura?\u003cbr\u003eAquí encontrarás \u003cstrong\u003enarrativa, poesía, ensayo y libros en árabe\u003c\/strong\u003e, escogidos por quienes llevan más de dos décadas dedicados a este fondo.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"9788487082542","title":"Tunisia: Women at the heart of the transition","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTunisia. Women at the heart of the transition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay analyzes the central role of civil society and, especially, of Tunisian women in the democratic transition that followed the fall of the Ben Ali dictatorship in 2011. Written by José Ramón Bernabeu Urbina, a direct witness to the events, the work offers a journey through the recent history of Tunisia, examining how the women's question and women's organizations became defining elements of the country's new collective identity. The book also addresses the role of international cooperation before, during, and after the revolts that marked the beginning of the Arab Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work delves into the complex reality of Tunisia after the popular uprising of 2011, which put an end to the dictatorship of Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and triggered the wave of revolts known as the Arab Spring. The author, with an eyewitness perspective, analyzes the revolutionary process and the subsequent democratic transition. The core of the analysis focuses on the role played by Tunisian civil society, with a particular emphasis on women and feminist organizations. The book explores how these social actors have been fundamental in defining the collective identity of the new Tunisia, facing crucial debates about the role of Islam, human rights, and secularism in the configuration of the State. 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Its main strength lies in the focus on civil society and women as protagonists of change, an angle that enriches the understanding of the Tunisian transition beyond political leadership. The author's direct experience provides a credibility and depth that distinguish it from other more distant analyses. It is, therefore, essential reading for those seeking a complete and nuanced view of the social and political processes that defined post-revolutionary Tunisia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIDEAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53404964225371,"sku":"9788487082542","price":16.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848708254.jpg?v=1781821250"},{"product_id":"9788481814521","title":"Eastern religions. National Museum of Anthropology","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEastern Religions. National Museum of Anthropology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a visual and documentary tour through the Eastern religions hall of the National Museum of Anthropology. Through its 71 pages, the reader will discover a carefully curated selection of objects that illustrate the three great spiritual traditions of Asia: Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. An essential volume for those wishing to understand the cultural and religious diversity of the Asian continent from a museological and anthropological perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents, in a structured manner, the collection exhibited in the hall dedicated to Eastern religions at the National Museum of Anthropology. The work is organized around the three major religious movements of Asia: Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. For each of them, representative pieces are shown and described, such as cult objects, ritual attire, devotional images, and symbolic elements. Accompanied by explanatory text, these pieces allow the reader to approach the foundations, practices, and material manifestations of each tradition, offering a panoramic and respectful vision of their spiritual and artistic wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of the three major religions of Asia: Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of museum objects as a material manifestation of faith and culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and anthropological contextualization of Eastern religious practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of the National Museum of Anthropology in disseminating Asian cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at visitors to the National Museum of Anthropology who wish to delve into the contents of its Eastern religions hall, as well as students and enthusiasts of anthropology, the history of religions, and Asian art. It is also of interest to educators and cultural mediators looking for didactic and visual material on the spiritual traditions of Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and documented guide to the most representative objects of the museum's Eastern religions collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible introduction to the foundations of Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to understand Asian religious diversity through its material and artistic expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference resource for preparing or complementing a visit to the museum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SANTOS MORO, FRANCISCO DE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. 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Through these documents, the reader gains access to the correspondence maintained by the kings and authorities of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Egypt with the monarchs of the Crown of Aragon between the 13th and 17th centuries. An exceptional testimony to the political, commercial, and cultural relations between the Islamic world and medieval and modern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is the catalog of the exhibition held at the Palace of the Viceroys in Barcelona, focusing on the Arab diplomatic correspondence preserved in Spanish historical archives. The letters, originally written in Arabic, were sent by sovereigns and high-ranking authorities from North African kingdoms (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya) and Egypt to the monarchs of the Crown of Aragon over the course of more than four centuries. The work not only reproduces and contextualizes these documents but also analyzes their historical significance and their value as a source for studying international relations and cultural exchange between both shores of the Mediterranean. Themes such as diplomacy, alliances, conflicts, trade, and the mutual perception between Christian and Islamic societies are explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArab diplomatic correspondence in Spanish historical archives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical and diplomatic relations between the Crown of Aragon and the kingdoms of North Africa and Egypt (13th–17th centuries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of international relations in the medieval and modern Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical documentation and Arabic paleography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and commercial exchange and alliances between the Islamic world and Christian Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, researchers, and university students specializing in the medieval and modern history of Spain and the Islamic world. It is also of great interest to archivists, paleographers, and experts in diplomatics. Furthermore, it is a valuable work for those interested in the history of international relations, the Mediterranean, and the Arab documentary legacy in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a unique selection of original diplomatic documents in Arabic, with their historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed understanding of the relations between the Crown of Aragon and the Islamic powers of North Africa and Egypt over more than four centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA specialized view of diplomacy, communication, and cultural exchange in the medieval and modern Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material for scholars of Arabic paleography and historical documentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn opportunity to learn about a documentary heritage little known to the general public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eData Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. 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The work stands out for its historical rigor and the relevance of the materials it presents, which originate from Spanish archives and are written in Arabic. Its primary interest lies in offering a direct window into diplomatic communication between the Christian and Islamic worlds during a key period in Mediterranean history. It is an essential publication for researchers and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of relations between Spain and North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. 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A reference work for understanding the material and artistic evolution of the Iberian Peninsula during the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book structures its content around the three major medieval collections of the National Archaeological Museum. The first section focuses on Paleochristian and Visigothic antiquities, analyzing objects that reflect the transition from the Roman world to the Early Middle Ages. The second part addresses the material legacy of al-Andalus, with pieces dating from the 8th to the 15th centuries, illustrating the cultural and artistic richness of the Islamic period. Finally, the section dedicated to Christian antiquities from the 8th to the 15th centuries explores the artistic production of the peninsular Christian kingdoms, showing their stylistic and technical evolution. Each chapter provides historical context for the pieces, facilitating an understanding of their original meaning and function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePaleochristian and Visigothic archaeology in the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial culture of al-Andalus (8th-15th centuries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eArt and liturgical objects of the medieval Christian kingdoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of craft and decorative techniques in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical contextualization of the National Archaeological Museum's collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is aimed at visitors to the National Archaeological Museum interested in gaining deeper knowledge of the medieval galleries, as well as students of History, Art History, and Archaeology. It is also useful for enthusiasts of medieval material culture who are looking for a concise and rigorous work to understand the exhibited heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOffers a structured and educational guided tour of the museum's medieval collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvides keys for interpreting the pieces within their historical and cultural context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFacilitates the identification of medieval artistic styles and production techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in understanding the chronological and thematic evolution of the peninsular Middle Ages through its objects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balmaseda, Luis; Zozaya, Juan; Franco, Mª Ángela\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area d\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PENDING COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 1991\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic and functional gallery guide, prepared by specialists from the museum itself, which concisely presents the essential knowledge about the medieval collections in an accessible way. Its thematic and chronological approach makes it a practical tool both for in-person visits and for study before or after. Recommended for those seeking a rigorous and well-organized introduction to peninsular medieval archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. 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Through the papers and debates compiled here, the reader gains access to an in-depth, multidisciplinary analysis of the evolution, carving techniques, decorative models, and cultural influences that defined these architectural elements between the 6th and 12th centuries. A reference volume for understanding the confluence of classical, Christian, and Islamic traditions in the Iberian Peninsula and Southern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents the contributions of an academic meeting focused on the study of Corinthian, Pre-Romanesque, and Islamic capitals, covering a broad chronological framework spanning from the 6th to the 12th century AD. Participating specialists analyze everything from the survival of classical models in Visigothic and Mozarabic architecture to the formal innovations introduced by Islamic art in al-Andalus. Issues such as the identification of workshops, the transmission routes of decorative motifs, the symbology of capitals in religious and palatine contexts, and the carving techniques employed in stone and marble are addressed. The result is a comparative vision that puts the artistic traditions of different territories and eras into dialogue, offering new interpretative keys regarding a key architectural element in the history of medieval art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eEvolution of the Corinthian capital from Late Antiquity to the Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eFormal and decorative analysis of Pre-Romanesque capitals (Visigothic, Asturian, Mozarabic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eInfluence of Islamic art on the production of capitals in al-Andalus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eCarving techniques, materials, and organization of medieval workshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTransmission of artistic models between the Eastern Mediterranean and the Iberian Peninsula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eSymbolism and function of capitals in liturgical and civil spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at art historians, archaeologists, architects, and university students specializing in medieval, Pre-Romanesque, and Islamic art. 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Likewise, it can be a valuable work for advanced enthusiasts of medieval art seeking rigorous and up-to-date analysis on a specific sculptural typology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess to research by top-tier international specialists gathered in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA comparative perspective that integrates classical, Pre-Romanesque, and Islamic traditions in the study of the capital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGraphic documentation and detailed analyses that facilitate the identification and dating of pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAn update on the state of the art regarding workshops, techniques, and routes of artistic influence in the Early Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eReference material for future research and fieldwork in archaeology and art history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Various Authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. 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Its multidisciplinary and chronologically broad approach allows for the study of the capital from complementary perspectives, making it a useful tool for both researchers and heritage professionals. Although its content is highly specialized, the work maintains a level of depth that satisfies the needs of an audience knowledgeable in the subject. It is, without a doubt, an essential title for specialized libraries and art documentation centers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. 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The work offers a unique visual window into the life, education, and spirituality in these centers, combining documentary value with an artistic and deeply human perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book presents a photographic journey through African madrasas, educational and religious institutions that play a central role in the transmission of Islamic knowledge and the formation of communities. The images capture both the physical spaces and the daily life of students and teachers, showing the discipline of learning, spiritual devotion, and social interaction in these environments. The work not only documents a cultural and religious heritage but also invites reflection on the diversity of educational practices and the richness of African traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQuranic education in Africa: structure, methods, and the social significance of madrasas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life in African Islamic schools, from study to communal living.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSpirituality and the transmission of the Islamic faith in African contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography as a tool for ethnographic documentation and artistic expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe cultural and intangible heritage of Muslim communities in Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is aimed at a wide audience, including those interested in documentary and artistic photography, students and professionals in anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies, as well as those wishing to learn more about the diversity of educational and religious traditions on the African continent. 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Publications Area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FONDO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 340 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands as a visual testimony of great value, both for the quality of Luis López \"Gabú's\" photographs and the relevance of the subject matter. The edition, promoted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport, guarantees a serious and well-documented treatment of the subject. For readers interested in visual anthropology, African Islamic culture, or auteur photography, this catalog is a highly recommended acquisition, offering a profound and respectful look at an educational and spiritual universe that is rarely approached with such sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE EDUCACIÓN, CULTURA Y DEPORTE. ÁREA D","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405023371611,"sku":"9788481813760","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181376.jpg?v=1781821685"},{"product_id":"9788481814262","title":"The Moriscos. 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Drawing on the documentary collections of the General Archive of Simancas, the work offers a detailed look at how this community, considered \"Spanish\" yet perceived as different, was forced into exile. It analyzes the social, political, and religious tensions that marked their presence in the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the consequences of their banishment. More than a simple catalog, the text proposes a reflection on otherness and the difficulty of integrating diverse identities within a context of imposed uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe expulsion of the Moriscos in 1609 and its historical context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoexistence and interreligious conflict in 16th and 17th-century Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity and the notion of the \"internal foreigner\" in the Hispanic monarchy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eForced exile as a social and demographic phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical documentation as a tool for understanding processes of exclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at historians, students of Modern History, researchers in the social sciences, and any reader interested in the history of Spain and the experiences of religious minorities. 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The reader will encounter a historical and sports drama of great intensity, which explores the limits of human dignity in the face of racial oppression. The play not only narrates the career of a boxing pioneer, but becomes a testament to resistance and a reflection on honor, identity, and the fight against injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe play focuses on the figure of Johann \"Rukeli\" Trollmann, a Sinti boxer who achieved fame in Weimar Republic Germany for his charisma and innovative boxing style, anticipating what would be popularized decades later by Muhammad Ali. In 1933, after winning the national light-heavyweight title, the German Boxing Federation, controlled by the Nazi regime, stripped him of the title citing \"inappropriate conduct,\" a pretext for his racial persecution. Aware of the injustice, Trollmann accepts a rigged rematch against the Aryan boxer Gustav Eder, a bout that becomes a farce orchestrated by the Reich. 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Its recognition with the Calderón de la Barca Award guarantees its literary quality and its ability to connect with contemporary audiences. The play successfully combines the tension of sports drama with the harshness of racial persecution, offering an intense and moving reading experience. 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The selection of texts, originally published in prestigious satirical magazines, allows one to appreciate the evolution of his humor and his ability to surprise the reader. It is a work of interest both to the general public looking for an enjoyable read and to specialists wishing to delve into the legacy of one of the great renovators of humor in Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GLYPHOS PUBLICACIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405082059099,"sku":"9788412669190","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841266919.jpg?v=1781822702"},{"product_id":"9788490348864","title":"Castellera Encyclopedia. The projection of castells. The other human towers","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastellera Encyclopedia. The projection of the castells. Other human towers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fifth volume of the Castellera Encyclopedia explores the global expansion of the casteller phenomenon, from its origins in a specific area of Catalonia to its presence in Catalan-speaking territories and its internationalization in countries like Chile, China, and various parts of Europe. The work also offers a complete compendium of other human tower traditions around the world, such as the muixerangues, Aragonese dances, and the falcons. The reader will also find sections dedicated to university teams (colles), casteller journalism, and the significance of the inclusion of the castells on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured in three clearly differentiated parts. The first focuses on the projection of the casteller phenomenon, analyzing how a practice initially limited to a very specific area of Catalonia has expanded throughout the Principality, other Catalan-speaking areas, and, finally, has become internationalized with the creation of teams in places as diverse as Chile, China, and various European countries. The second part offers an exhaustive overview of other manifestations of human towers around the world, including Valencian muixerangues, Aragonese dances, falcons, Italian human towers, Indian govinda, and Maghrebi acrobats. The volume is completed with sections dedicated to university teams, the evolution of casteller journalism, and the impact of the declaration of the castells as Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical expansion and internationalization of the casteller phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComparative study of human towers from different cultures (muixerangues, dances, falcons, govinda, etc.).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the role of university teams in the transmission of the tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of specialized journalism in the casteller world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and heritage significance of the UNESCO declaration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at castellers, popular culture scholars, anthropologists, sociologists, and anyone interested in human traditions and their global projection. It is also very useful for journalists and communicators who want to deepen their knowledge of the casteller phenomenon beyond the borders of Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and updated vision of the expansion of the castells worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique catalog of other human tower traditions, facilitating intercultural comparison.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and social context on the evolution of casteller journalism and the role of university teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the heritage and intangible value of the castells following their recognition by UNESCO.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: sense sense, autor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Encyclopedias and reference works, Popular culture, Sociology, Anthropology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Castellera Encyclopedia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 304\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1282 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential reference work for those who wish to understand the global dimension of the casteller world. Its comparative approach and the inclusion of other human tower traditions make it a valuable resource for both specialists and enthusiasts. The clear structure and rigorous treatment of each topic facilitate an informative and enriching reading experience, consolidating this volume as a significant contribution to the study of popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405090021723,"sku":"9788490348864","price":41.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034886.jpg?v=1781823052"},{"product_id":"9788490347645","title":"Arabian aroma","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArab Aroma\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArab Aroma is a work that invites you to discover the culture and history of the Arab world through one of its most authentic expressions: its cuisine. More than just a cookbook, this illustrated book offers a sensory journey full of historical accounts, culinary customs, and fascinating anecdotes. The reader will find everything from iconic dishes such as hummus, shawarma, or kebab, to everyday recipes like maqlouba, tabbouleh, or cucumber yogurt sauce, not to mention exquisite desserts. A work for anyone who wants to cook and, at the same time, understand the secrets of an ancient civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book combines two complementary dimensions. On one hand, it offers a cultural and historical contextualization of the Arab world, explaining how gastronomy reflects the traditions, beliefs, and social life of its societies. On the other, it presents a wide-ranging collection of recipes that spans from iconic dishes of Arab cuisine to simpler, everyday preparations. Each recipe is accompanied by information about its origin, key ingredients, and preparation techniques, allowing the reader not just to cook, but also to understand the context of each dish. The desserts, which are particularly highlighted, round off a complete gastronomic tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCulture and history of the Arab world through gastronomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Arab recipes: from iconic dishes to everyday preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCulinary customs and food rituals of Arab societies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients, techniques, and secrets of Arab cuisine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTypical desserts and sweets of the Arab tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for cooks of any level who want to explore Arab cuisine in depth, as well as for people interested in the culture, history, and traditions of the Arab world. It is also ideal for those looking for varied, healthy, and flavorful recipes, or for anyone who wishes to understand how gastronomy can be a gateway to another civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA broad knowledge of Arab culture through its dishes and culinary customs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and varied recipe collection that includes everything from international classics to everyday recipes and desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context and anecdotes that enrich the culinary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA practical guide to cooking authentic dishes with accessible ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jamal, Salah\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: ISLAMIC STUDIES, COOKING\/FOOD AND DRINK, ETC., GENERAL COOKING AND RECIPES, COOKING FOR ONE, BUDGET COOKING, QUICK AND EASY COOKING, HEALTHY AND WHOLE FOOD COOKING, VEGETARIAN COOKING, NATIONAL AND REGIONAL COOKING, PARTY COOKING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: OUT OF COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 256\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 776 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArab Aroma is a work that goes beyond the conventional cookbook. Its commitment to integrating cultural context and recipes makes it a valuable tool both for curious cooks and for readers interested in the Arab world. The selection of recipes is broad and representative, and the illustrated hardcover format gives it a polished presentation, suitable for both reference and as a gift. Although it does not include dimensions or nutritional information, its informative and practical approach makes it especially recommendable for those who want to cook with informed knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405095756123,"sku":"9788490347645","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034764.jpg?v=1781823309"},{"product_id":"9788490345351","title":"Kukurota The furry ones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKukurota The Hairy Ones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fascinating journey to discover the hairiest animals on the planet. This book invites young readers to travel the world to meet the creatures with the most surprising and curious hair. Through various games and activities, children will learn that animal hair is not just for keeping warm or swatting away flies, but that it hides many other fascinating functions. An educational and entertaining work, based on the TV3 program Kukurota, which combines knowledge and fun to stimulate children's curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book proposes a playful and educational exploration of the animal world, focusing on those species that have the most prominent and peculiar hair. As they progress, readers discover the different functions of hair in animals: from thermal protection to communication or camouflage. Each page includes diverse games that reinforce learning, such as riddles, mazes, or interactive questions. The work also reveals which are the shaggiest animals on the planet and why, inviting reflection on the diversity of global fauna. All this, with an accessible and visual approach, ideal for boys and girls who want to learn while having fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of hairy animals around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFunctions of hair: protection, communication, camouflage, and thermal regulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCuriosities about the hairiest and shaggiest species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLearning through games and interactive activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAwareness of fauna and its adaptation to the environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for young children, especially those who show an interest in animals and nature. It is also ideal for families and educators looking for an educational and enjoyable resource to foster scientific curiosity and active learning. Fans of the TV3 program Kukurota will find a perfect extension of its educational content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBasic scientific knowledge about fauna and the functions of animal hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDevelopment of observation and problem-solving skills through games\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePromotion of curiosity and interest in animal diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFun and participatory learning, ideal for educational entertainment at home or at school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnection to a well-known television program, which facilitates identification and engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Broquetas Solans, Cristina; Sañé i Pons, Jaume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Flora and fauna (children's\/young adult)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Kukurota\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 106 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKukurota The Hairy Ones is a well-constructed work for the child audience, which combines popular scientific rigor with an attractive playful proposal. Its connection to the TV3 program gives it added value in terms of trust and recognition. The focus on a specific topic (animal hair) allows for depth without losing interest, and the integrated games encourage active learning. Recommended for families and schools looking for quality, entertaining educational material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405104898395,"sku":"9788490345351","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034535.jpg?v=1781823649"},{"product_id":"9788490341780","title":"GR 92 South. Mediterranean Trail","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGR 92 South. The Mediterranean Trail\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guidebook offers a detailed tour of the southern section of the GR 92, the long-distance trail that follows the Catalan coast. The reader will find a precise description of the stages from Collserola to the Foia d'Ulldecona, passing through natural areas such as the Garraf Massif, the Costa Daurada, and the Ebro Delta. The work serves as a practical tool for planning and enjoying a hike, combining technical information with the landscape and historical value of the Mediterranean coastline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on the southern section of the GR 92, a long-distance trail that connects the Catalan coast from the Pyrenees to the Valencian Community. This guide specifically covers the section from Collserola to the Foia d'Ulldecona, crossing the Llobregat valley, the coast of the Garraf Massif, the coastal mountain range, the Camp de Tarragona, the Costa Daurada, the Ebro Delta, and the Serra de Montsià. The author describes the hiking itinerary, highlighting coastal landscapes, Mediterranean vegetation, and historical elements of the path, such as the ancient Via Augusta or the Camí de França. The guide offers practical information for each stage, allowing the reader to organize the trek independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLong-distance hiking: planning and executing stages of the GR 92 South.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal itineraries: description of routes following the Catalan Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNatural landscapes: Garraf Massif, Ebro Delta, Serra de Montsià, and Costa Daurada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and cultural heritage: traces of the Via Augusta, the Camí de França, and other historical paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eActive tourism and outdoor leisure: guidance for hiking trips in coastal environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is recommended for experienced hikers and trekkers who want to complete a long-distance trek along the Catalan coast. It is also useful for active tourism enthusiasts looking to explore natural areas like the Ebro Delta or the Garraf Massif on foot. The book is aimed at people who value detailed route information and wish to enjoy the Mediterranean landscape with a recreational and environmentally respectful approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed and structured tour by stages of the GR 92 southern section, facilitating the planning of the trek.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical information on coastal landscapes, flora, and historical elements of the path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tool to discover protected natural areas such as the Ebro Delta and the Garraf Massif from a hiker's perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for an autonomous and safe hiking experience, with data on distances and terrain characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA recreational and cultural approach that connects the trail with the historical heritage of the Mediterranean coast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Borrego Pérez, Juan Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Hiking and trekking, Travel and tourism guides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Senders de Catalunya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 192 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book offers a practical and well-structured guide for a significant section of the GR 92, one of the most iconic long-distance trails on the Catalan coast. The information is presented clearly, with an emphasis on landscape and historical aspects, providing added value for the hiker. Although the pocket format makes it manageable, the brevity of the work (108 pages) suggests that it focuses on essential data without delving into extensive details. It is a useful tool for anyone wanting to plan a trek through this area, especially if a practical and direct approach is sought.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405116367195,"sku":"9788490341780","price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034178.jpg?v=1781823780"},{"product_id":"9788497916738","title":"JOANA VIDAL, FOLKLORIST","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJOANA VIDAL, FOLKLORIST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the figure of Joana Vidal, a woman ahead of her time who, more than a century ago, traveled through villages collecting proverbs, songs, prayers, legends, and folk tales. Through family memories and documents preserved by her descendants, the author reconstructs the passionate work of a folklorist who worked under the tutelage of the master Rossend Serra i Pagès. A work that asserts the value of a unique ethnographic collection and the role of a woman in the preservation of Catalan popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoana Vidal, known in the family circle as \"l'àvia Juanita\" (Grandma Juanita), was a tireless collector of oral tradition. Armed with a notepad and pencil, she gathered a vast heritage of proverbs, songs, prayers, legends, and folk tales, which she faithfully delivered to her teacher, Rossend Serra i Pagès. For decades, this legacy remained within the family circle, without its importance being fully recognized. The author, Joana Vidal's grandson and a specialist in folklore and ethnology, revisits this material in light of evaluations by experts such as Carme Oriol and Josefina Roma. The result is a story that combines personal memory with academic rigor, making known the work of a folklorist who knew how to capture the essence of the popular culture of her time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCompilation of Catalan oral tradition: proverbs, songs, prayers, legends, and folk tales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the folklorist and her fieldwork in the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of women in the preservation of intangible cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between master and student in the field of folklore studies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily memory and the revaluation of an ethnographic legacy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in ethnography, folklore, and Catalan popular culture, as well as those who study the history of women and their contribution to knowledge. 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The combination of personal memory with an academic perspective gives it an accessible yet rigorous tone, ideal for those seeking a read that unites history, ethnography, and advocacy. It is, without a doubt, a reference title for those interested in popular culture and the role of women in its preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405130326363,"sku":"9788497916738","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791673.jpg?v=1781823927"},{"product_id":"9788497914819","title":"MOORS ON THE COAST","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMOORS ON THE COAST\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exciting adventure novel that rescues the historical memory of the Barbary pirates, the feared Muslim corsairs who ravaged the coasts of the Spanish Levant during the 17th century. Through the story of a young man forced to become a pirate, the reader is immersed in the harsh reality aboard these ships, where violence, boarding, and the slave trade were daily occurrences. A work that combines historical rigor with a fast-paced narrative, offering an authentic look at an era when a black flag on the horizon could mean death or slavery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work transports us to the 17th-century Mediterranean, a sea where the threat of Barbary pirates was constant. Far from Caribbean clichés, this novel focuses on the Muslim corsairs who, from their refuges in North Africa, carried out lightning raids against the coastal towns of the Spanish Levant. The story follows a young man forced to join these crews, offering a raw and realistic vision of life on board: the iron discipline, the violence of boarding, the lack of scruples, and the impunity offered by the vastness of the sea. The book not only narrates acts of looting, kidnapping, and death, but also describes the landscape of the time, with seaside villages that even today preserve old rusted cannons pointing at the horizon, silent witnesses to those times of fear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBarbary piracy in the 17th-century Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe slave trade and the kidnapping of coastal populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and violence aboard a corsair ship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical memory of the Spanish Levant coasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMaritime adventure and boarding as the core of the action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is recommended for readers interested in historical adventure fiction, especially those looking for pirate stories far from the Caribbean imagination and closer to the reality of the Mediterranean. It will also be attractive to those who wish to learn about a less-covered episode of Spanish history, such as the attacks by Muslim corsairs, and for lovers of plots featuring action, boarding, and marked historical realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic and documented historical perspective on piracy in the Mediterranean, a subject often overshadowed by stories of the Caribbean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into life aboard a 17th-century corsair ship, with its codes, violence, and harshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the past with the present by evoking the historical vestiges that still persist in coastal towns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn adventure story with a protagonist forced to sail in a world of violence and survival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: GOMARIZ TOCINO, DAVID\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 315 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMOORS ON THE COAST is a solid proposal for those seeking an adventure novel with a strong historical anchor. David Gomariz Tocino manages to transport the reader to an era and setting little explored in popular fiction, offering a stark and realistic vision of Mediterranean piracy. The work stands out for its ability to combine fast-paced action with a truthful historical context, making it an interesting read for both history buffs and fans of classic adventure narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405142581595,"sku":"9788497914819","price":12.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791481.jpg?v=1781824040"},{"product_id":"9788490349229","title":"ACTS OF THE MARTYRS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eACTA MARTYRUM\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJordi Fontescà, heir to the memory of a singular archaeologist, travels to Israel to unravel one of his family's great enigmas. According to the evidence, his great-great-grandfather discovered an extraordinary object during excavations, but hid its existence due to a pact with his colleagues, each of a different creed. The agreement intended to protect an exceptional testimony about a legendary and syncretic figure: a soldier named Jordi, a tribune in the court of Diocletian, who shares places of worship between Muslims and Christians. A novel that blends historical mystery, faith, and ancestral secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel follows Jordi Fontescà, a man of the world and the great-great-grandson of a peculiar archaeologist, on his quest through Israel. His goal is to solve one of the mysteries that marked his ancestor's life: the discovery of a unique and extraordinary object during excavations. However, his great-great-grandfather sealed a pact of silence with his fellow excavators, each with a different religious sensibility, to prevent anyone from possessing or misrepresenting the testimony of a legendary and syncretic figure. This figure is that of a soldier named Jordi, a tribune at the court of Emperor Diocletian, whom Pope Gelasius I canonized just before declaring that the account of his martyrdom was apocryphal. The plot intertwines the current investigation with the ancient past, exploring the boundaries between faith, history, and myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and archaeological mystery: the search for a hidden object and the pact of silence between scholars of different religions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious syncretism: the figure of Saint George as an element shared between Christians and Muslims, with common places of worship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFaith and skepticism: the conflict between popular belief, ecclesiastical tradition, and historical truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily legacy: the influence of the past and the secrets passed down through generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for readers of historical fiction who enjoy archaeological mystery plots, especially those interested in the intersection between different cultures and religions. Also for anyone looking for a novel that combines adventure, investigation, and reflection on the value of historical testimonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intriguing plot that invites reflection on how history and religion can converge on the same legendary figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary journey through Israel and the ancient world, with archaeological details that enrich the narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn original vision of religious syncretism and the construction of myths around historical characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA novel awarded the 2019 Sebastià Juan Arbó Literary Prize, which guarantees its literary quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Vicenç Ambros i Besa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGenre: Historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eACTA MARTYRUM is a novel that stands out for its ability to weave a mystery plot around a figure as universal as Saint George, from a historical and syncretic perspective. The author, Vicenç Ambros i Besa, constructs an agile and well-documented narrative that maintains the reader's interest, combining archaeological investigation with the weight of family legacy. Its publication within the Notes de color collection by Cossetània Edicions, together with the recognition of the Sebastià Juan Arbó Prize, make it a recommended work for lovers of historical fiction who are looking for an intelligent and suggestive read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405147529563,"sku":"9788490349229","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034922.jpg?v=1781824080"},{"product_id":"9788497912174","title":"From the heart of Morocco","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Heart of Morocco\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel set in modern-day Morocco that explores the conflict between tradition and modernity through the eyes of Yazid, a young Moroccan heir to an Andalusian past. The author, Josep-Lluís González, weaves a moving story where the exoticism of harems, the weight of religious fundamentalism, the nightly prostitution of Marrakech, and the dream of emigrating toward an uncertain future all coexist. A work that reflects the complex reality of a society in transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel chronicles the adventures of Yazid, a Moroccan who, since before he was born, has been condemned to seek the mythical paradise of lush valleys and rivers of honey from which his Andalusian ancestors were expelled. Through his journey, the reader delves into a contradictory Morocco: the labyrinthine medinas with their damp alleyways, Koranic schools, forbidden caresses, souks where carpets that no one wants anymore are sold, shantytowns, and the orange-hued nights of Marrakech marked by prostitution. The story addresses themes such as religious fundamentalism, mandatory patriotism, drug trafficking, and the blue and green sea that symbolizes the hope of emigration for the youth. Everything converges in a plot that shows the weight of Maghrebian traditions and the future challenges of a society immersed in profound changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between tradition and modernity in contemporary Morocco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAndalusian legacy and the search for a lost paradise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious fundamentalism and social pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYouth emigration and dreams of a better future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMarginal realities: prostitution, drugs, and slums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary fiction set in the Arab world, especially those looking for stories that combine cultural exoticism with a critical and realistic look at the social challenges of modern Morocco. Also for those who enjoy travel and coming-of-age novels with a strong human and social component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced vision of current Moroccan society, far from clichés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that connects the Andalusian past with the contradictions of the present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on identity, inner exile, and the search for freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of the landscapes, smells, and sounds of Morocco through prose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: GONZALEZ, JOSEP-LLUIS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that stands out for its ability to portray the complexity of contemporary Morocco without falling into simplifications. The author balances narrative exoticism with a critical look at social and religious tensions. Recommended for those looking for a read that goes beyond the anecdotal and offers a reflection on identity and change in a country in transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405155361115,"sku":"9788497912174","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791217.jpg?v=1781824145"},{"product_id":"9788497916844","title":"LONELINESS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSOLEDAT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSoledat\u003c\/em\u003e is a biographical novel that pays tribute to an Andalusian woman who, in the midst of the post-Civil War period, emigrated to Catalonia in search of a decent future. Through her memories while bedridden in a hospital, the work unfolds a life marked by resilience, deep roots in an adoptive land, and kindness as a driving force of existence. Anselmo Aguadé constructs an emotional and human story that explores identity, displacement, and the strength of those who rebuild their lives far from home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel is set in the Spanish post-war period, when thousands of Andalusians emigrated to Catalonia fleeing misery. The protagonist, a young woman who left her homeland as a teenager, manages to put down deep roots in her new home, vowing never to be uprooted again. From a hospital bed, the narrator humbly recounts the key episodes of her life: the journey, the work, the difficulties, and the construction of a new world. The work is an intimate portrait of female resilience and the ability to find dignity and love in the midst of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEmigration and displacement in the Spanish post-war period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResilience and overcoming adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and belonging to an adoptive land.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKindness and humility as fundamental values.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and recollection as a way of rebuilding life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in historical fiction set in post-war Spain, especially regarding internal migration and its social consequences. 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Anselmo Aguadé achieves a moving and authentic portrait of post-war emigration, focused on the figure of a woman who builds her life through humility and strength. It is a recommended read for those who value personal stories as a window into collective memory, and for those interested in contemporary Catalan historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405157785947,"sku":"9788497916844","price":13.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791684.jpg?v=1781824242"},{"product_id":"9788497910224","title":"CIRCLES","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCERCLES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCERCLES is a collection of six narratives that explore intolerance as a common thread across different eras and geographical settings. Carme Meix i Fuster weaves stories ranging from the persecution of the Cathars to pogroms against Jews or the expulsion of the Moriscos, highlighting how the fear of difference generates violence. The book invites the reader to reflect on the difficulty of accepting the other as a source of personal enrichment, combining a historical perspective with a final narrative that delves into the everyday world of small tragedies and deep feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured into six independent stories that share a common thematic core: intolerance in its multiple manifestations. The first five narratives are set in historical contexts marked by religious persecution and ideological differences, such as the repression of the Cathars, attacks against the Jewish community, or the expulsion of the Moriscos. Through these episodes, the author analyzes how the irrational fear of the different can lead to violence and exclusion. The sixth narrative, however, sets itself apart by taking place in an everyday, contemporary environment, where tensions manifest through personal and generational conflicts, offering a more intimate and relatable vision of human emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious intolerance and its historical consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFear of difference as a driver of violence and exclusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeological and generational differences as a source of conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe difficulty of accepting the other as an opportunity for personal enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSmall daily tragedies and human feelings in extreme situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in short fiction that combines historical reflection and social analysis. It is especially suitable for those seeking stories with a critical backdrop on the human condition, as well as for those who enjoy stories that connect episodes from the past with universal problems such as intolerance and the fear of the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multifaceted look at intolerance across different eras and cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eShort narratives that facilitate an agile yet profound reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA contrast between historical violence and the intimacy of everyday relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to reflect on one's own capacity to accept diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: MEIX I FUSTER, CARME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: COSSETANIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: SHORT STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: NARRATIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 208\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 344 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCERCLES is a work that stands out for its ability to intertwine historical narrative with an ethical reflection on intolerance. Carme Meix i Fuster manages to maintain a balanced tone between social denunciation and literary sensitivity, offering stories that, despite their brevity, invite introspection. The contrast between the first five narratives, centered on episodes of persecution, and the last one, which is more everyday, provides a thematic richness that may interest both readers of historical stories and those who seek relatable and emotional literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405167321435,"sku":"9788497910224","price":12.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791022.jpg?v=1781824349"},{"product_id":"9788497912914","title":"The origin of the castells. Technical and historical analysis","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe origin of the 'castells'. Technical and historical analysis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fundamental work for all those passionate about the world of 'casteller' culture. This book addresses the centuries-old debate on the origin of the 'castells' (human towers) in a monographic and rigorous manner, offering a dual analysis: historical and technical. The author, Joan Bofarull, critically examines sixty historical reports of the 'ball de valencians' (dance of the Valencians) dating back to the 17th century and contrasts them with a technical comparison between 'castells', 'muixerangues', and 'moixigangues', providing new data and interpretations that convincingly resolve one of the great unknowns of Catalan popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is divided into two major lines of investigation to unravel the mystery of the origin of the 'castells'. On one hand, it conducts an exhaustive historical survey of the 'ball de valencians', from the 17th century to the birth of the 'castells' as we know them today. The author critically analyzes sixty documented reports, offering his own interpretations which often differ from theories established to date. On the other, the work develops a comparative technical analysis, describing and contrasting the structures and techniques of the 'castells' with the 'ball de valencians', the 'muixerangues' of the Valencian Country, the religious Catalan 'moixigangues', and even the acrobatic traditions of the Maghreb. This dual perspective allows the work to convincingly resolve a debate that has generated imaginative theories, often biased by localist passions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical origin and evolution of the 'castells' in Catalonia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of documentary sources on the 'ball de valencians' (17th-18th centuries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical comparison between 'castells', Valencian 'muixerangues', and Catalan 'moixigangues'.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluences and parallels with acrobatic traditions of the Maghreb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical research methodology applied to popular culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential for 'castellers' from all groups, scholars of Catalan popular culture, historians, and anthropologists interested in festive traditions. It will also be of great interest to any curious reader who has witnessed a 'castell' and wishes to understand its historical and technical roots with rigor and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and updated vision of the debate on the origin of the 'castells', based on data and new contributions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis that dismantles previous theories that were poorly founded or biased.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn unprecedented technical comparison that relates the 'castells' to other similar manifestations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to sixty historical reports analyzed with documentary rigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reference tool for a deep understanding of one of the most important symbols of Catalan culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: BOFARULL SOLE, JOAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: HISTORY, POPULAR CULTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: L'AIXECADOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: September 2007\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 435 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mandatory reference work for anyone wishing to delve into the roots of the 'casteller' phenomenon with seriousness. The author successfully combines a passion for tradition with a rigorous research method, offering a read that satisfies both the specialist and the educated enthusiast. Its dual approach, historical and technical, gives it unique value within the existing bibliography, making it an essential title for collections on popular culture and local history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405173711195,"sku":"9788497912914","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791291.jpg?v=1781824535"},{"product_id":"9788490349090","title":"History of the city of Tarragona","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the city of Tarragona\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rigorous and enjoyable journey through more than two thousand years of history in Tarragona, from its Roman origins to the present day. Antoni Jordà Fernàndez answers the big questions about the city's past: the creation of Tarraco, its decline, the Muslim presence, the medieval power of the cathedral, the importance of the port, its status as a provincial capital, the Civil War and the post-war period, and recent political decisions. A work of historical popularization that combines scientific rigor with an accessible narrative, designed for Tarragona locals as well as visitors and the curious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book addresses the historical evolution of Tarragona through key questions that have shaped its identity. It explains why Roman Tarraco was founded and how it lost its splendor, which is visible today in its archaeological remains. It analyzes the Muslim occupation, the rise of medieval ecclesiastical power, the role of the port in the local economy, and the reasons for its provincial capital status. It also examines municipal government in different eras, the events of the Civil War and the post-war period, and the most relevant decisions made by the City Council after the restoration of democracy. Beyond the monuments, the author delves into the intangible legacy of the city forged over more than two millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFounding and splendor of Roman Tarraco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDecline of the ancient city and medieval transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMuslim presence in Tarragona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePower of the cathedral and the archbishopric in the Middle Ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of the port as an economic engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvincial capital status and local government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCivil War, post-war period, and democratic transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical legacy beyond monumental heritage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at inhabitants of Tarragona interested in knowing the roots of their city, visitors who wish to understand the historical context of its monuments, students of local history, and any curious reader looking for a complete and informative vision of Tarragona's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA global and chronological vision of the history of Tarragona from the Roman era to the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear answers to fundamental historical questions that are rarely addressed together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn informative approach that combines academic rigor with language accessible to all types of readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical context that enriches visits to the city's archaeological remains and monuments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the political and social decisions that have shaped modern-day Tarragona.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Jordà Fernàndez, Antoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Local history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: El Tinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 554 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference work for understanding the complex historical trajectory of Tarragona. Antoni Jordà Fernàndez manages to synthesize more than two thousand years of events into a manageable volume, without sacrificing depth or rigor. Its structure based on specific questions facilitates reading and makes it a useful tool for both study and quick reference. Recommended for those looking for a complete local history that is well-documented and written with a popularizing aim.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405186163035,"sku":"9788490349090","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034909.jpg?v=1781824998"},{"product_id":"9788497912198","title":"The Pine of Centelles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Pine of Centelles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an in-depth investigation into the Festa del Pi (Pine Festival) of Centelles, unveiling its origins and hidden meanings. The author explores the ancestral roots of this ritual, connecting it with ancient Macedonian and Greek myths, as well as Celtic traditions. A work that goes beyond mere festive description to delve into the study of myth, ritual, and cultural experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work stems from the realization that, despite the Festa del Pi being celebrated, no one in Centelles knew its origin or its profound meaning. During a year and a half of research, the author traces the oldest roots of this ritual, dating back to the myths of Jason, the cult of Rhea and Cybele, and the god Attis. It explains how this mythical and ritualistic content was transmitted via Celtic channels until it reached our country. Additionally, it provides an overview of tree festivals in Europe and the world, describes the current celebration, analyzes the cult of Saint Coloma of Centelles, and compares the rite with lithic foundation traditions and initiatory ascension rituals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of myths and rites in popular tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAncestral origins of the Festa del Pi of Centelles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConnections between Greek mythology, Eastern cults, and Celtic traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eComparative study of tree festivals in Europe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInitiatory, ascension, and transition rituals in popular culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for readers interested in cultural anthropology, comparative mythology, the history of Catalan popular traditions, and studies on festive rituals. Also for those who seek to understand the deep meaning behind traditional celebrations beyond their playful aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous research into the origins of a local festival with millenary roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn analysis that connects classical myths with European popular traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound vision of the meaning of myth, ritual, and the festive experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding the transmission of symbols and rituals across cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PRUDENCI REGUANT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY, CHRISTIAN LIFE AND PRACTICE, ISLAMIC THEOLOGY, JUDAISM: THEOLOGY, THEOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY OF CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EL TINTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 88\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 218 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique work that transcends mere ethnographic record to delve into symbolic anthropology. Its interdisciplinary approach, which combines classical mythology, history of religions, and the study of popular traditions, makes it a valuable read for specialists and enthusiasts of Catalan popular culture and its connections to the ancient world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405187375451,"sku":"9788497912198","price":10.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791219.jpg?v=1781825049"},{"product_id":"9788497912273","title":"History of the city of Tarragona","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the city of Tarragona\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a complete and comprehensive journey through the long history of Tarragona, from its origins as Roman Tarraco to the challenges of the 21st century. The author, Antoni Jordà Fernández, answers the key questions that any citizen or visitor might ask about the past and present of the city: why it lost its Roman splendor, how it lived through the Middle Ages, or what happened during the Civil War. With an engaging yet rigorous style, the reading allows for an understanding of the major historical stages, the key figures, and the decisions that have shaped modern-day Tarragona, while highlighting its rich monumental and cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured as a chronological journey that unravels the city's fundamental episodes. It begins with the foundation of Tarraco, its importance as the capital of the Roman province, and its subsequent decline. It continues through the medieval period, the rise of ecclesiastical power, the construction of the cathedral, and the daily life of its inhabitants. The book also addresses the impact of major conflicts such as the Reapers' War, the War of the Spanish Succession, and the Napoleonic invasion, as well as the economic transformation linked to the port and the phylloxera crisis. Finally, it delves into the 20th century, analyzing the Civil War, the postwar period, the democratic restoration, and the urban and social evolution up to the present day, offering an overview that connects the past with the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe foundation and splendor of Roman Tarraco as a provincial capital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of the late antique city and the Muslim occupation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of the archbishopric and the cathedral during the Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDaily life, commerce, and crises (Black Death, phylloxera).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of major wars (Reapers', Succession, Napoleon, Civil War).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe modernization of the port and provincial capital status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe democratic transition and 21st-century urban development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended for residents of Tarragona who wish to know the history of their city in depth, visitors interested in cultural and monumental heritage, students of local history, and any curious reader who desires a rigorous and engaging work of historical popularization, without the need for prior specialized knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and orderly vision of over two thousand years of Tarragona's history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClear answers to fundamental historical questions that often remain unresolved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn informative approach that combines scientific rigor with accessible reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContext to better understand the monumental heritage and the current identity of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e JORD· FERN·NDEZ , ANTONI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e LOCAL HISTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e EL TINTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 554 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work in local historical popularization that achieves a balance between chronological exhaustiveness and clarity of exposition. The author successfully resolves the questions that anyone interested in Tarragona might ask, offering a synthesis that is useful for both the academic reader and the general public. Its didactic approach and structure by stages make it a valuable tool for contextualizing visits to monuments and understanding the city's evolution to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405189374299,"sku":"9788497912273","price":13.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849791227.jpg?v=1781825159"},{"product_id":"9788490343289","title":"THE ORCHIDS OF BERGUEDÀ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE ORCHIDS OF BERGUEDÀ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a complete and detailed guide to the orchids found in the Berguedà region, an area of Catalonia with an exceptionally rich flora. The authors, Marc Solà and Carles Navarro, present rigorous fieldwork documenting the most representative and unique species, including relevant discoveries such as the Ophrys speculum. The reader will find precise information on the identification, habitat, and distribution of these fascinating plants, making it an essential tool for botanists, naturalists, and orchid enthusiasts who wish to explore the biodiversity of this territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book was born from the chance finding of a specimen of Ophrys speculum, a rare orchid not previously documented in the region, in the town of Avià. This event motivated the authors to conduct an exhaustive study of the orchids of Berguedà, an area that stands out for its floristic variety. The work collects and describes the different species present, paying special attention to those most attractive and sought after for their rarity in the world of orchidology and botany. Through a scientific and informative approach, the book offers identification keys, information on the ecology of each species, and their geographical distribution within the region. It is a reference work that highlights the natural wealth of Berguedà and contributes to the knowledge of Catalan flora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentification and description of orchid species of Berguedà.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHabitat and ecology of orchids in a Mediterranean mountain environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeographical distribution and rarity of unique species such as the Ophrys speculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMethodology of fieldwork in botany and orchidology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFloristic catalog of the Berguedà region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for botanists, naturalists, biologists, and orchid enthusiasts looking for a specialized field guide on the orchids of a specific area of Catalonia. It is also of interest to hikers and nature lovers who want to deepen their knowledge of the flora of Berguedà and learn to identify its orchids. Finally, it is a valuable work for students and researchers in environmental sciences or biology working on the study of plant biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated and exhaustive catalog of the orchids of Berguedà, with rare and poorly documented species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical identification keys for use on field trips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed information on the habitat and ecology of each species, facilitating their location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation of a significant discovery for Catalan botany, such as the presence of the Ophrys speculum in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous reference tool that combines scientific precision with an informative and accessible approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: SOLÀ, MARC; NAVARRO, CARLES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: BOTANY AND PLANT SCIENCES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EL TINTER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 396 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis title represents a solid and specialized contribution to the knowledge of orchids in Berguedà. Its origin, motivated by a relevant finding, gives it added value as an authentic field work. The combination of scientific rigor and accessibility makes it suitable for both experts and advanced enthusiasts. It is a practical and well-documented guide that fills a gap in local botanical bibliography and will undoubtedly be a reference for all those interested in the flora of this Catalan region.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405189472603,"sku":"9788490343289","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034328.jpg?v=1781825163"},{"product_id":"9788496035683","title":"MEDITERRANEAN SALADS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMEDITERRANEAN SALADS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a comprehensive and exciting guide to the world of Mediterranean salads, demonstrating their versatility as appetizers, first courses, or main dishes. With nearly 300 recipes, the work spans from traditional specialties of Catalonia and the rest of Spain to creations from France, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Egypt, and Morocco. Beyond the recipes, it offers a detailed review of ingredients, their history, and nutritional value, as well as a chapter on sauces, basic preparations, and suggestions for appetizers and picnics. A culinary journey that unites dietetics and pleasure, with olive oil as the common thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work presents an extensive cookbook that classifies salads by their geographical origin and their main ingredients. It explores combinations ranging from the most classic, such as chickpeas with allioli, to more innovative ones, such as eggplants with chermoula sauce or pickled artichoke hearts. The book is not limited to raw vegetables; it includes warm salads, salads with meat or fish, and options adapted to every season of the year. Furthermore, it dedicates specific sections to fundamental sauces and dressings, the history and properties of typical Mediterranean basin ingredients, and ideas for toasts, cocas, and canapés, thus expanding the possibilities for use in any type of meal or celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean cuisine and its regional culinary traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSalad recipes for all occasions (appetizers, main courses, picnics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristic ingredients: vegetables, legumes, meats, fish, and seafood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSauces, dressings, and base preparations (vinaigrettes, allioli, chermoula, pickles).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNutritional value and history of Mediterranean products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSuggestions for appetizers and informal meals (toasts, cocas, canapés).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for amateur cooks and food lovers looking to expand their repertoire of light, tasty, and healthy recipes. It is ideal for those who wish to explore the diversity of Mediterranean cuisine beyond green salads, as well as for those interested in learning about the origin and properties of the ingredients used. It is also useful for people who host meals and need versatile ideas for appetizers, single-dish meals, or original starters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn extensive cookbook of nearly 300 salads, with proposals from different Mediterranean countries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKnowledge about the history and nutritional value of typical regional ingredients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques and recipes for sauces and base preparations to enhance the flavor of the dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdeas for transforming salads into complete meals and adapting them to any season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInspiration for creating varied menus, from appetizers to main courses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: THIBAUT I COMALADA, ELIANA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Eumo Editorial SAU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: General cooking and recipes, salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EL CULLEROT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 464\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1090 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for Mediterranean cuisine in Catalan, standing out for its breadth and rigor. The author combines a practical approach with solid knowledge of ingredients and culinary traditions. Its main value lies in the large number of original and well-documented recipes, which allow the reader to explore a very wide range of possibilities, from the simplest salads to more elaborate combinations. It is a useful book both for day-to-day life and for special occasions, and its structure facilitates consultation and experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EUMO EDITORIAL SAU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405194846555,"sku":"9788496035683","price":21.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849603568.jpg?v=1781825398"},{"product_id":"9788490344095","title":"Journey to the heart of Catalonia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJourney to the heart of Catalonia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide offers a unique tour through the geographical and historical center of Catalonia, focusing on the regions of Bages, Moianès, and the village of Collbató. This is the first Catalan territory to be recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark, and the book invites readers to discover both its exceptional geological heritage and the deep human footprint that inhabits it. Throughout its pages, the reader will explore everything from ancient rock formations to vestiges of the anti-Franco resistance, combining nature, history, and culture into a comprehensive travel experience. The work also includes practical information for visiting the main points of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is an invitation to explore the heart of Catalonia from two complementary perspectives: geological and historical. On one hand, it unveils the bowels of the earth, showing caves, faults, meanders, conglomerate and salt mountains, and dryland and irrigated landscapes formed over millions of years. On the other, it traces the human footprint from prehistory, with the Neanderthals, through the frontier between Muslims and Christians, to the era of textile colonies and the anti-Franco resistance. The guide does not just describe these places, but contextualizes them within the history and geography of the territory, offering a complete and enriching vision for the curious traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeology and landscape of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Bages, Moianès, and Collbató.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHuman history of central Catalonia, from the Neanderthals to the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHiking and routes through natural spaces of high geological and scenic value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and industrial heritage, including textile colonies and vestiges of the anti-Franco resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide is aimed at hikers, nature lovers, and travelers interested in cultural and local tourism. It is ideal for those who wish to get to know the interior of Catalonia in depth, combining hiking with historical and geological discovery. It is also very useful for amateur geologists and anyone looking for an enriching and well-documented travel experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn integrated vision of the natural and historical heritage of an area declared a UNESCO Global Geopark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical and detailed information to plan visits to the main points of interest in Bages, Moianès, and Collbató.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and geological context that enriches the traveler's experience, going beyond a simple description of routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique approach that connects the human footprint of \"short time\" with the geological formations of \"deep time.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PIÑERO SUBIRANA, JORDI; PUJOL FERRER, FER\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: LOCAL HISTORY, HIKING AND TREKKING\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: AZIMUT TURISME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 168\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 275 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guide stands out for its ability to combine scientific rigor and practical utility in a single volume. By focusing on a territory with the UNESCO seal of quality, it offers added value for the traveler interested in sustainable and quality tourism. The combination of geology and human history provides an enjoyable and profound reading experience, ideal for those seeking to understand the landscape beyond its superficial appearance. It is an excellent tool for discovering one of the most unique and lesser-known areas of inland Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405208052059,"sku":"9788490344095","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034409.jpg?v=1781825819"},{"product_id":"9788496035942","title":"THE LIGHTNING OF THE DAMNED","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLIGHTNING ON THE MALEIDA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work recovers a classic text of Catalan hiking, written by one of its most legendary figures: Father Jaume Oliveras. The book recounts the tragic ascent of Aneto peak on July 27, 1916, when a violent electrical storm caused the death of two members of the group at the Mahoma Pass. More than just a chronicle of the accident, the narrative offers a unique look at the epic nature and dangers of the mountains at the beginning of the 20th century, becoming an essential testimony for lovers of nature and the history of hiking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book focuses on Father Jaume Oliveras's firsthand account of the fateful excursion to Aneto peak in 1916. Oliveras, an accomplished hiker who summited the peak more than thirty times, describes in detail the expedition, the ascent, and the devastating moment when an electrical storm surprised the group at the dangerous Mahoma Pass. The accident, which cost the lives of Adolf Blass and the guide Josep Sayó, shocked the hiking world. The work not only narrates the event but also contextualizes the figure of Oliveras, his multiple ascents, and his fundamental role in the history of Catalan hiking as a promoter of routes and mountain shelters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Catalan hiking in the early 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNarrative of a tragedy in the high mountains (electrical storm on Aneto).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of Father Jaume Oliveras as a mountaineering pioneer and legend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe human relationship with nature and the risks of the mountains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory of an accident that marked an era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at enthusiasts of hiking, mountaineering, and the history of mountain sports, especially those interested in the Catalan Pyrenees. It will also be of great value to readers looking for survival stories, true historical chronicles, or firsthand testimonies about legendary figures of mountaineering. It is an essential read for those who wish to know the roots and milestones of hiking in Catalonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a classic and foundational text of Catalan hiking, recovered for the modern reader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct and moving testimony of one of the most remembered tragedies in mountain history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDeep knowledge of the figure of Father Jaume Oliveras, a pioneer and reference point for mountaineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the dangers and the epic nature of mountain expeditions in an era without today's technical means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: OLIVERAS, JAUME\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: EXPEDITIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ALTRES NATURA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 96\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 147 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an edition of great historical and sentimental value for Catalan hiking. The work transcends the mere account of an accident to become a document that captures the spirit of an era and the passion of one of its most charismatic characters. Its pocket format and concise length make it accessible, while its content makes it a collector's item for those interested in mountain history and the pioneering figures who forged its legend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405225845083,"sku":"9788496035942","price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849603594.jpg?v=1781826260"},{"product_id":"9788413564623","title":"102 ILLUSTRATED SAYINGS FOR EVERYONE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e102 ILLUSTRATED SAYINGS FOR EVERYONE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn illustrated tour of over a hundred proverbs and expressions typical of the Catalan language. This book reveals the origin and meaning of set phrases such as \"afluixar la mosca\" (to loosen the fly\/pay up) or \"cremar-se les celles\" (to burn one's eyebrows\/study hard), offering the reader a clear and curious explanation for each one. Each saying is accompanied by a fun illustration that facilitates comprehension and memorization. A visual and accessible work for all audiences looking to get to know and naturally use the phraseological richness of Catalan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work explores the literal meaning and historical origin of 102 popular Catalan sayings. For each expression, the authors offer a detailed explanation that unveils how it arose and why it is used in the current context. For example, it explains that \"afluixar la mosca\" comes from some Barcelona coins with ornaments that resembled a swarm of flies, and that \"cremar-se les celles\" refers to the habit of reading at night by the light of candles or oil lamps. Each saying is accompanied by an illustration that playfully anticipates the expression or a part of its meaning, making the content more accessible and memorable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin and evolution of Catalan proverbs and set phrases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLiteral and figurative meaning of popular expressions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistory and popular culture of the Catalan language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIllustration as a tool for linguistic comprehension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended for anyone interested in the Catalan language, from native speakers who want to deepen their knowledge to students or learners looking to better understand everyday expressions. 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The success of the illustrations and the clarity of the explanations make this book a useful tool both for those who want to learn and for those who wish to enjoy the richness of Catalan phraseology. Especially recommended for readers seeking accessible and well-illustrated cultural content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405237641563,"sku":"9788413564623","price":21.32,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356462.jpg?v=1781826454"},{"product_id":"9788490344705","title":"The book","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a fun and endearing journey through the popular speech of the Terres de l'Ebre region. Born from the collaboration of over 7,000 people in the \"Paraules Ebrenques\" Facebook group, the work compiles the most authentic expressions, sayings, and words from the region. Through a humorous story starring Juaquinet lo Prim, Paquita la Garrons, and Mª Cinta La Cabra, the reader will discover the wit and richness of a dialect that defines the identity of southern Catalonia, all accompanied by illustrations created by students from local art schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Lo llibre\" is the result of a collective project that began on social media with the goal of preserving and spreading the characteristic speech of the Terres de l'Ebre. The work is not limited to a simple dictionary of expressions, but integrates them into an enjoyable and fun narrative. Through the adventures of its unique characters, the reader will encounter picturesque phrases such as \"oco baix,\" \"aquí cauran rodes de molí sense foradar,\" or \"això és més difícil que obrir el cul i agafar mosques.\" The book combines humor, oral tradition, and pride in a unique way of speaking, offering an experience that is both entertainment and a cultural document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLexicon and expressions of the Terres de l'Ebre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePopular and dialectal humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of linguistic and cultural identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOral tradition and popular sayings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollective creation and community participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at anyone interested in popular culture, humor based on slang and dialects, and the linguistic richness of the regions. It is especially recommended for those born in or residing in the Terres de l'Ebre who want to reconnect with their most genuine speech, as well as for curious outsiders who wish to learn about one of the most authentic hallmarks of the territory. It will also be attractive to enthusiasts of philology, sociolinguistics, and oral traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique repertoire of typical Ebrenc expressions and words, compiled collaboratively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn enjoyable and humorous reading experience that integrates the lexicon into an entertaining narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA living testament to the cultural and linguistic identity of the Terres de l'Ebre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn illustrated work that combines oral tradition with local artistic talent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: PARAULES EBRENQUES, GRUP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POPULAR CULTURE, HUMOR BASED ON SLANG AND DIALECTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ALTRES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 292 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique work that transcends a mere collection of words to become a cultural artifact of great value to the Ebrenc community. Its humorous and narrative approach makes it accessible and entertaining, avoiding the academic tone of a conventional dictionary. For the reader interested in the linguistic diversity of Spanish and popular expressions, \"Lo llibre\" offers an authentic and fun window into one of the richest and most personal dialects in the Spanish-speaking world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405262446939,"sku":"9788490344705","price":13.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034470.jpg?v=1781826605"},{"product_id":"9788496611535","title":"TO SPREAD MEANING AND HOPE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTo Spread Meaning and Hope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a context marked by individualism and a crisis of grand convictions, this pocket-sized work presents itself as a defense of meaning and hope as fundamental pillars of human existence. Luis Narvarte Fernández offers a profound reflection that connects Christian theology with interreligious dialogue, also addressing perspectives from Judaism and Islam. An essential book for those seeking solid answers in the face of the fragmentation of contemporary thought and who wish to reaffirm the value of community and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts from the diagnosis of modernity as an era characterized by the crisis of grand convictions and the assertion of individualism and private interests. Faced with this landscape, the author defends the need to recover a shared sense of life and a hope that transcends what is merely individual. Through a perspective that integrates Christian theology with elements of Judaism and Islamic theology, the work proposes a path of dialogue and reflection to overcome contemporary spiritual emptiness. It is an invitation to build a fuller existence, rooted in community values and the search for a horizon of common meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe crisis of convictions in modernity and its effects on society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIndividualism and the fragmentation of the sense of community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHope as an existential and theological response to contemporary emptiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInterreligious dialogue between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam from a theological perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe defense of a humanism founded on transcendence and collective commitment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in Christian theology, spirituality, and interreligious dialogue, as well as those seeking a serious reflection on the meaning of life in a context of a crisis of values. It is also highly useful for students of theology, philosophy, or religious studies, and for anyone who wishes to delve into a hopeful and communal vision of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA current and necessary reflection on the crisis of meaning in modern society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTheological keys to understanding and overcoming individualism from a Christian and interreligious perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach that integrates the dialogue between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam as a source of hope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to reaffirm the value of community and transcendence in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA brief and accessible text, ideal for reflective reading and spiritual accompaniment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Luis Narvarte Fernández\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Fundación Emmanuel Mounier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Christian theology, Christian life and practice, Islamic theology, Judaism: theology, theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Sinergia Red Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2009\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 137\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 135 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a concise yet intellectually dense work that clearly addresses one of the great challenges of our time: the loss of meaning and the need to recover a shared hope. Its interreligious approach and its defense of community against individualism make it an especially relevant read for those seeking theological thought committed to contemporary reality. A book that invites reflection and dialogue, ideal for readers who value depth in a brief format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION EMMANUEL MOUNIER","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405432152411,"sku":"9788496611535","price":7.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849661153.jpg?v=1781827038"},{"product_id":"9788494310836","title":"Micheliad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMicheliad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ruthless dystopian satire on war turned into mass spectacle. In an endless conflict between the West and Islamic fundamentalism, a media corporation broadcasts battles live to maintain a global audience. The secret weapon to win the war and boost ratings is Michelin, a group of mutants sent to the front. Antoni Munné-Jordà constructs an action and science fiction novel that dissects information manipulation, violence as entertainment, and dehumanization in a world where reality and the show merge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corporation and the media have transformed war into a grand global spectacle. The Western coalition fights against Islamic fundamentalists in a conflict that has dragged on for over a century, causing millions of deaths. But this time they have a secret weapon: Michelin and his small group of mutants. They have been sent to the front with a dual objective: to win the war and, at the same time, increase ratings for the live broadcasts. The novel explores how the logic of spectacle and the media business corrupt even the very essence of combat, turning violence into a consumer product for viewers around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWar as a media spectacle and the manipulation of information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDehumanization in a perpetual military conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of the entertainment industry and its role in consumer society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScience fiction as a tool for political and social satire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe power of corporations and the control of global narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of dystopian science fiction and social criticism, especially those interested in works that combine action, combat, and poignant reflection on the role of media and contemporary warfare. It is also recommended for those who enjoy adventure novels with a satirical tone and a cynical view of modern society, as well as fans of speculative fiction that addresses political and ethical issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and original vision of the relationship between war, media power, and mass entertainment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fast-paced action plot that does not sacrifice intellectual depth and satire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the dehumanization and trivialization of violence in a context of perpetual conflict.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work of science fiction that connects with current issues such as information manipulation and corporate power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Munné-Jordà, Antoni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Males Herbes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: Adventure, War and combat fiction, Science fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Distorsions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 319\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 400 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicheliad is a novel that skillfully combines war action and science fiction with a biting satire of our times. Antoni Munné-Jordà builds a dystopian universe where war is just another product of the entertainment industry, doing so with an agile narrative style and a critical vision that invites reflection. Although its adventure plot can attract a wide audience, its main value lies in its satirical dimension, offering an uncomfortable and necessary look at the power of the media and the trivialization of violence. A recommended work for those looking for an entertaining read with substance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL MALES HERBES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405540155739,"sku":"9788494310836","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849431083.jpg?v=1781827886"},{"product_id":"9788417611743","title":"THE WOMAN WITHOUT A VEIL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE UNVEILED WOMAN\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYasmine Mohammed, born in Canada but raised in a fundamentalist Islamic environment, offers a brave and lucid testimony of her life experience. This book is a denunciation of the oppression exerted by familial, religious, and cultural forces, and a critique of the polarized discourses surrounding Islam after 9\/11. The author, now a human rights activist, shares her truth to give a voice to those suffering from similar situations, offering a unique perspective by situating herself between two worlds: the Western and the Muslim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work narrates the personal story of Yasmine Mohammed, a woman who never felt integrated into the Western society where she was born nor the Islamic fundamentalism in which she was raised. Through her account, the author exposes how power structures—familial, governmental, religious, and cultural—attempted to control her life and freedom. The book addresses the internal conflict of living between two opposing realities and the struggle to find one's own voice. Mohammed questions both the vision that idealizes Islam as a religion of peace and the one that demonizes it, offering an honest and uncompromising analysis of her experience. The work is not only a personal testimony but also a reflection on the oppression suffered by many women and individuals in similar contexts around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of Islamic fundamentalism and its impact on women's lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the polarization of discourse regarding Islam after 9\/11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe struggle for individual freedom against familial and cultural oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe identity conflict between two worlds: the West and radical Islamism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe defense of human rights and the denunciation of abuses of power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in real testimonies about oppression in religious and cultural contexts, as well as those seeking to understand the complexities of the Muslim world from a critical and personal perspective. It is also essential reading for people working in human rights, gender studies, or intercultural relations, and for any reader who wishes to know a courageous voice that challenges dominant discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA personal and honest testimony that dismantles myths and stereotypes about Islam and fundamentalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective from someone who has lived on both sides of the cultural and religious divide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear denunciation of the power structures that oppress women and individuals in Muslim communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on freedom, identity, and resistance in the face of oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA tool for better understanding the challenges faced by those living between two worlds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yasmine Mohammed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edicions Saldonar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Islam, society and culture: general\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fora de col·lecció\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 485 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Unveiled Woman is a work of great relevance for its ability to build bridges between seemingly irreconcilable realities. Yasmine Mohammed's testimony is not only moving due to its rawness, but it is indispensable for understanding the dynamics of oppression that persist in certain environments. Her balanced analysis and her critique of both extremes of the discourse on Islam make it a valuable read for those seeking an informed and human perspective on a complex and often misunderstood topic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONS SALDONAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405558407515,"sku":"9788417611743","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841761174.jpg?v=1781828474"},{"product_id":"9788417611972","title":"NO PROSE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNO PROSA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work reclaims the most transgressive and unknown facet of Joan Fuster: that of the surrealist, ironic, and scathing poet. Far from the canonical essayist, the reader will discover a selection of poems that explore humor, provocation, and social criticism through avant-garde poetic language. It includes fundamental pieces such as \"Quasi-oda al Mediterrani\" and \"Elegia a Rabelais,\" accompanied by an introductory study that contextualizes his work within contemporary European creation. An essential volume for understanding the author's literary complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe anthology \u003ci\u003eNo prosa\u003c\/i\u003e brings together the most surreal and provocative poetic production of Joan Fuster, that which remained unpublished or scattered for years. The volume, edited by Josep Ballester, presents compositions where the author abandons pure poetry to enter a lyrical territory marked by irony, satire, and a profound critical sense. Iconic texts such as \"Quasi-oda al Mediterrani\" and \"Homenatge a Bernat i Baldoví,\" taken from \u003ci\u003eTerra en la boca\u003c\/i\u003e, are included, as well as the \"Elegia a Rabelais\" from his \u003ci\u003eDiari\u003c\/i\u003e and a rhymed verse letter addressed to Albert Manent. Taken together, the work reveals how Fuster used poetry as a weapon against the denial of the world, the flesh, laughter, and reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurrealist and avant-garde poetry in Catalan literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIrony and satire as tools for social and existential criticism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReclaiming humor and provocation in poetic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContextualization of Fuster's work in 20th-century European poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRecovery of the author's unpublished and scattered texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in avant-garde poetry and surrealism, as well as scholars of Joan Fuster's work who wish to explore his most unknown side. It will also be of great interest to those looking for critical, ironic poetry that strays from lyrical conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to a selection of surrealist and ironic poems by Fuster, many of them unpublished for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn exhaustive introductory study that places the author's work in the context of contemporary European poetry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA more complete and nuanced vision of Joan Fuster, beyond his facet as an essayist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of discovering poetry that combines intellectual rigor with provocation and humor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e FUSTER, JOAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e EDICIONS SALDONAR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poetry, Poetry by individual poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e POEMES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 217 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo prosa\u003c\/i\u003e is an anthology that fulfills the dual objective of recovering and reclaiming the most irreverent poetry of Joan Fuster. The selection, curated by Josep Ballester, offers a representative sample of an author who knew how to combine formal rigor with a desire for provocation. The introductory study provides the necessary context to appreciate the uniqueness of these texts within 20th-century Catalan literature. A work that will interest both specialists and readers curious to discover lucid, critical, and often surprising poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONS SALDONAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405561946459,"sku":"9788417611972","price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841761197.jpg?v=1781828532"},{"product_id":"9788412028393","title":"Assault on Oz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAssault on Oz\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together fifteen works of fiction that explore the diversity and power of the new Spanish queer narrative. Prefaced by journalist and activist Rubén Serrano, the work offers a representative sample of the most innovative voices in current LGTBI literature. Readers will discover stories that transit between the real and the imaginary, written by authors who, in many cases, make the leap from the poetic to the narrative genre, offering a fresh and plural perspective on identity and desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssault on Oz is a collective volume that gathers fifteen works of fiction, all written from a queer perspective and with a contemporary approach. The anthology, prefaced by journalist and activist Rubén Serrano, seeks to reflect the diversity of viewpoints within current Spanish LGTBI literature. The texts move through different narrative registers, from the fantastic to the everyday, and are signed by a roster of authors that includes both established narrators and poets exploring the short story genre for the first time. Among the participants are Aixa de la Cruz, Elizabeth Duval, Alana Portero, and Sara Torres, among others. Each story proposes a unique approach to themes such as identity, desire, memory, or sexual dissidence, offering a mosaic of experiences that challenge traditional narrative conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity of LGTBI identities and experiences in contemporary Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExploration of sexual and gender dissidence through literary fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eQueer narrative as a tool for representation and visibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNew voices in Spanish literature, with a special presence of poets debuting in short stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFusion of narrative registers: from the realistic to the fantastic and the symbolic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary LGTBI and queer literature, as well as those looking to discover new narrative voices within the Spanish literary landscape. It will also be of interest to those who appreciate short story anthologies as a way to explore multiple styles and approaches in a single volume. It is a reading especially recommended for those who value diversity of perspectives and formal experimentation in short fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA current and plural overview of the Spanish queer narrative through fifteen unpublished stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the work of recognized authors, as well as promising new literary figures coming from the poetic sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA fresh and diverse vision of identity, desire, and sexual dissidence, far from stereotypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to explore different narrative styles and literary registers in a single volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Various authors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Dos Bigotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: DOS BIGOTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: October 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 300\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 435 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssault on Oz presents itself as a necessary anthology to understand the evolution of queer narrative in Spain. The selection of authors combines consolidated names with new voices, offering a balance between literary quality and thematic freshness. The fact that several of the participants come from the poetic field brings a special sensitivity to the stories, which move with ease between the lyrical and the narrative. It is a work that fulfills its purpose of making visible the diversity of views within the LGTBI collective, without renouncing literary ambition. A recommended title both for those who follow queer literature and for those who want to approach it for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405658841435,"sku":"9788412028393","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841202839.jpg?v=1781829352"},{"product_id":"9788412636116","title":"SHERRY","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJEREZ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA literary and visual journey into the essence of Jerez de la Frontera, the city in Cádiz that transcends the clichés of wine, flamenco, and horses. Writer María José Solano and artist Miki Leal propose a deep exploration of its historic neighborhoods, its monumental legacy, and the footprint left by the great romantic travelers of the 18th and 19th centuries. This book invites the reader to discover the hidden memory of its streets, the cathedral-like silence of its wineries, and the unique personality of a city that is, above all, a promise of conversation and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerez is much more than its famous cultural triad. María José Solano and Miki Leal trace a personal route through the largest city in the province of Cádiz, unveiling a rich history that ranges from its ancient mosques to the bell towers and belfries of its churches. The book travels through the old neighborhoods, each with its own identity, and ventures into the landscape of vineyards surrounding the urban core, where old vines take root. The wineries are presented as spaces of silence and darkness, almost cathedral-like, which keep in their barrels the promise of conversation and happiness. It is a tribute to the literary trail left by the romantic travelers who arrived in Jerez during the 18th and 19th centuries, and a contemporary look that synthesizes the tradition of flamenco, the equestrian universe, and wine culture with the daily life of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe local history of Jerez de la Frontera, from its Andalusian past to its splendor as a bourgeois city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature and the perspective of the romantic travelers who discovered the city in the 18th and 19th centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe wine culture of Jerez, explored through the landscape of vineyards, the wineries, and the ritual of the barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFlamenco as an artistic and social expression deeply rooted in the identity of Jerez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMonumental and urban architecture, with its historic neighborhoods, churches, bell towers, and belfries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at travelers looking for a cultural experience beyond conventional tourist circuits, lovers of travel literature with artistic sensitivity, and readers interested in the local history of Andalusia. It is also especially attractive to those who wish to understand the complexity of Jerez as a literary and monumental city, and to those who appreciate narratives that combine essays, travel chronicles, and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and nuanced vision of Jerez, far from superficial clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe unique perspective of a writer and a visual artist, which fuses text and image for an enriching reading experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe rediscovery of the footprint of the romantic travelers and their influence on the perception of the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA literary guide to explore the neighborhoods, wineries, and vineyard landscapes with a new perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to immerse yourself in the atmosphere, silences, and conversations that define the personality of Jerez.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: LEAL, MIKI; SOLANO, MARIA JOSE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: TINTA BLANCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA LOCAL HISTORY, PHRASEBOOKS FOR TRAVELERS, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: TRAVESIAS COLLECTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 250 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerez presents itself as an original proposal within travel literature by combining the literary gaze of María José Solano with the visual sensitivity of artist Miki Leal. The work succeeds in transcending the iconic image of the city to offer a more intimate and documented portrait, supported by the tradition of romantic travelers. Its focus on local history and urban architecture, combined with the exploration of key cultural elements (wine, flamenco, horses), makes it a recommended read for those seeking a more complete and personal understanding of Jerez de la Frontera.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TINTA BLANCA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405685252443,"sku":"9788412636116","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841263611.jpg?v=1781829948"},{"product_id":"9781912097203","title":"INTEGRAL CRUSADE 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCRUSADE OMNIBUS 2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second omnibus volume of the \"Crusade\" series transports the reader to the sands of the Orient during the legendary Middle Ages, where holy war pits Christians against Muslims. The work delves into the conflict between crusaders and jihadists, but introduces an extraordinary twist: the possibility that gods and demons are intervening directly to arbitrate the contest. With stunning visual storytelling and an approach that blends historical rigor with epic fantasy, this hardcover edition collects the key installments of the saga, offering a complete experience for fans of adventure comics and historical graphic novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story is set against the backdrop of the Crusades, where the blood shed for control of the Holy Sepulchre marks the fate of two civilizations. On one side, Christians undertaking a crusade to reclaim the Holy Land; on the other, Muslims answering the call to Jihad. However, the plot transcends human conflict by suggesting that divine and demonic forces have decided to take sides, turning the war into a battlefield between the sacred and the profane. The book explores the motivations, horrors, and paradoxes of holy war, questioning whether the clash is truly earthly or if it responds to a supernatural design. Through complex characters and desert settings, the work combines action, reflection, and a touch of mystery that keeps the reader on edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe conflict between Crusades and Jihad as a historical and spiritual phenomenon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDivine and demonic intervention in human affairs during the holy war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe duality between faith and violence in the legendary Middle Ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe representation of East and West in the context of the Crusades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSacrifice, redemption, and the search for meaning amidst the chaos of war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at adult readers interested in graphic novels that approach medieval history with an epic and fantastic focus. It is ideal for fans of adventure comics looking for complex plots with historical backgrounds, as well as followers of works that mix religion, mythology, and war conflict. It is also attractive to those who appreciate quality omnibus editions, with hardcover binding and a considerable weight that denotes substantial content. 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Jean Dufaux and Philippe Xavier offer a powerful visual narrative and a script that invites reflection on the boundaries between the human and the divine in times of war. Although its approach may be dense for casual readers, fans of adventure comics and historical graphic novels will find this volume a solid and well-executed offering. The hardcover edition and the omnibus format add value as a collector's item, ideal for specialized libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405701767515,"sku":"9781912097203","price":40.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978191209720.jpg?v=1781830507"},{"product_id":"9781908007285","title":"RAMIRO INTEGRATE 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRAMIRO INTEGRAL 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work compiles the first albums of the iconic historical comic series \"Ramiro,\" created by the author Vance. Set in the 12th century, the narrative follows the exploits of a Castilian knight in his struggle against the Muslims who occupied a large part of the Iberian Peninsula. Through his adventures, mysteries regarding the protagonist's origins are unveiled, making him the center of the intrigues of the powerful kings of León and Castile. An essential read for lovers of historical graphic novels and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Ramiro\" series was born from the desire of its author, Vance, to create a comic set in Spain, his adopted country since the seventies. The plot is set in the 12th century and follows the wanderings of a Castilian knight who confronts the Muslims on the Iberian Peninsula. As the story progresses, the secrets surrounding the protagonist's origins are gradually revealed, turning him into the target of the intrigues of the powerful kings of León and Castile. This first integral volume brings together the nine albums published to date, offering a complete vision of the character's initial adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and adventure graphic novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Reconquista and the conflict between Christians and Muslims in medieval Spain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePolitical intrigues and mysteries surrounding the protagonist's origins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe figure of the Castilian knight in the 12th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is recommended for readers interested in historical and adventure comics, especially those who enjoy plots set in the Spanish Middle Ages. 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The work combines a rigorous historical setting with a plot of adventure and mystery, making it attractive both to fans of the genre and to new readers. 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The reader will find a visually striking story that explores identity, art, and human resilience in the face of adversity, offering a profound reflection on the value of cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when Alou, a young honey gatherer, witnesses the destruction of a sacred baobab tree by a group of jihadists. Among the remains of the tree, he finds a nearly intact statuette representing a pregnant woman. Following his father's advice, Alou takes the piece to the Hogon, the wise man of his village in the Dogon region. The elder identifies the figure as the \"Red Maternity,\" a work by the legendary master of Tintam, whose first creation is already in the Louvre Museum. Convinced of the need to protect this valuable cultural heritage, Alou embarks on a dangerous journey to Paris, facing the challenges of immigration and those who wish to appropriate the statuette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eImmigration and the African diaspora: the protagonist's journey as a metaphor for the search for a better future.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural heritage and African art: the symbolic and material value of traditional works of art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConflict between tradition and modernity: the tension between ancestral beliefs and contemporary threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance and survival: the struggle to preserve identity in the face of violence and oppression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is aimed at readers interested in graphic novels that address social and cultural themes in depth. It is especially recommended for those who enjoy stories of initiatory journeys, tales based on African realities, and narratives that combine adventure with reflection on art and identity. It will also be attractive to fans of documentary comics and true non-fiction stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA visual and narrative immersion into Dogon culture and traditional Malian art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA human and intimate perspective on the motivations and difficulties of immigrants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the value of cultural heritage and its protection against destruction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn adventure story with a strong emotional and symbolic component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA graphic testimony of high artistic quality, with detailed and expressive drawing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Christian Lax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ponent Mon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Graphic novels, Graphic novels: true stories and non-fiction, Comics and graphic novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Del Este\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2019\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1000 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlou's Mission stands out for its ability to merge an adventure narrative with a deep cultural and social weight. Christian Lax manages to convey the beauty and fragility of African heritage through meticulous drawing and a story that moves with rhythm and emotion. It is a work that invites reflection without losing narrative interest, ideal for readers seeking an enriching experience in comics that is committed to contemporary reality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405703405915,"sku":"9788417318437","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841731843.jpg?v=1781830571"},{"product_id":"9788494811302","title":"Love, Hate and Other Filters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLove, Hate \u0026amp; Other Filters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young adult novel that explores the conflict between personal identity and family expectations, set against a reality marked by Islamophobia. Maya Aziz, a Muslim teenager of Indian-American descent, dreams of studying film in New York, but must contend with the plans her parents have for her. Her world crumbles when a terrorist attack, carried out by someone who shares her last name, triggers a wave of hatred and suspicion toward her community. The work offers an intimate and moving look at love, fear, and resilience in times of crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaya Aziz lives trapped between two worlds: that of her family, who expects her to follow the traditional path of a good Indian daughter, and her own, where she longs to pursue her passion for filmmaking at New York University. As she navigates this dilemma, a terrorist attack in the heart of the United States, committed by a man who coincidentally bears her same last name, changes everything. Suddenly, Maya and her family become objects of suspicion and hostility. The novel follows her struggle to maintain her identity, her faith, and her dreams in an environment that suddenly views them as a threat, exploring how hatred and fear can transform a community and how love can be a filter to overcome it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity and generational conflict between tradition and personal aspirations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIslamophobia and its consequences on the daily lives of Muslim communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of terrorism on social and family relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYoung love as a refuge and a driving force for change in the face of adversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResilience and the search for one's own voice in a context of discrimination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor young adult and adult readers interested in contemporary novels that address relevant social issues such as discrimination, identity, and cultural clashes. Especially suitable for those seeking stories of personal growth with a strong emotional and romantic component, as well as those who wish to understand the experiences of Muslim communities in the West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and timely perspective on Islamophobia and its effects on the lives of young Muslims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA realistic portrait of the dilemma between family expectations and personal dreams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA love story that develops in a context of crisis and prejudice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on resilience and the ability to maintain hope in the face of hatred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Ahmed, Samira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Del Nuevo Extremo, S.L.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, CHILDREN'S AND YOUNG ADULT FICTION AND TRUE STORIES, ROMANTIC AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS STORIES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FICTION - YOUNG ADULT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: February 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 570 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA necessary and moving novel that combines adolescent drama with incisive social criticism. The author manages to balance the tension of a complex political and social context with an intimate story of personal growth and love. Ideal for readers looking for young adult fiction with depth and current relevance, capable of generating empathy and reflection on topics such as identity, racism, and the strength of family bonds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL DEL NUEVO EXTREMO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405717299547,"sku":"9788494811302","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849481130.jpg?v=1781830849"},{"product_id":"9791387834593","title":"RICARD, A PECULIAR CHAMELEON","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRICARD, A PECULIAR CHAMELEON\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book in Catalan that addresses the search for identity and personal acceptance with tenderness and humor. Through the story of Ricard, a chameleon who does not change color, young readers will discover that true happiness does not lie in being the same as others, but in valuing one's own uniqueness. An ideal work for addressing self-esteem and diversity from early childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRicard is not an ordinary chameleon. While his peers change their skin to camouflage themselves, he always remains white. This difference causes him great anxiety, as he wants to fit in and be accepted by the other chameleons. Determined to change his appearance, he undertakes a series of desperate attempts: he paints his scales, wears himself out catching flies, and tries all sorts of strategies to achieve the longed-for transformation. However, none of his efforts yield the expected result. Throughout this fun and emotional adventure, Ricard will face a fundamental question: is it really necessary to please others to be happy? The answer will lead him to a discovery far more valuable than any color change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAcceptance of one's own identity and differences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-esteem and self-knowledge in childhood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial pressure and the desire to belong to a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDiversity and respect for individual characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at children aged 3 and up, especially those who are beginning to become aware of their own identity and their differences from others. 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Ricard's story connects with the reader through empathy, offering a resolution that celebrates difference without falling into forced morals. Its manageable format, the text in Catalan, and the focus on self-esteem make it a recommended option for both family libraries and educational projects focused on diversity and emotional development.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUBEOCHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405734994267,"sku":"9791387834593","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979138783459.jpg?v=1781831195"},{"product_id":"9788419253972","title":"LITUS, SUPER M","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLITUS, SUPER M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLitus wants to become a superhero and gets an incredible costume. He decides his name will be Super M, in honor of flies, which fascinate him. But can he be a superhero if he wears glasses? And what will his superpower be? Litus is very clear: he wants to be invisible! This picture book explores with humor and tenderness the doubts and imagination of a child who discovers that true superpower lies in creativity and self-acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLitus, a boy full of imagination, decides he wants to be a superhero. After getting a costume he loves, he chooses the name Super M, inspired by his passion for flies. However, he faces a question that worries him: can he be a superhero if he wears glasses? From this doubt, Litus embarks on a mental adventure to define what his superpower will be. His wish is clear: he wants to be invisible. 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The story, narrated with a fast-paced rhythm and relatable language, makes young readers feel identified with Litus's doubts. Its strong point lies in how it transforms a common concern (wearing glasses) into the origin of a desired superpower, thus promoting a positive view of oneself. It is a recommended read for working on the acceptance of differences and the value of imagination in early childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NUBEOCHO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405792305499,"sku":"9788419253972","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841925397.jpg?v=1781831657"},{"product_id":"9788412747584","title":"SECRET NATION","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSecret Nation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor decades, it was assumed that the 1915 Armenian genocide had completely erased the presence of this people in eastern Turkey. 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The work explores how these individuals and their descendants secretly maintained vestiges of their cultural and religious heritage while integrating into Turkish society. It is a profound study on memory, trauma, and the struggle to preserve an identity under extreme conditions of repression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Armenian genocide and its demographic and cultural consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival through forced assimilation and the concealment of identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the intergenerational transmission of trauma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and religious identity in contexts of repression and denialism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSilent resistance and the preservation of Armenian heritage in Turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the history of the Middle East, studies on genocide and ethnic cleansing, and the dynamics of identity in contexts of oppression. It is also a fundamental work for those seeking to understand the complexities of the Armenian past and the open wounds in the region, as well as for academics, historians, and anyone interested in testimonies of cultural resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous research that challenges the official narrative regarding the disappearance of the Armenian presence in eastern Turkey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTestimonies and documentation that reveal a historical reality silenced for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective on survival, assimilation, and the struggle for identity under extreme conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn in-depth analysis of the long-term consequences of a genocide, beyond the loss of life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Avedis Hadjian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: History of the Middle East, Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Fuera de Si. Contemporáneos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEdition date: October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 824\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2175 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands as an essential contribution to the historiography of the Armenian genocide. Its value lies in its ability to bring visibility to a complex and poorly documented reality: the existence of a community that survived annihilation through assimilation. For the reader interested in the history of the Middle East and the processes of memory and forgetting, \"Secret Nation\" offers a rigorous, moving, and necessary account that invites reflection on the scars of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405825794395,"sku":"9788412747584","price":41.61,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841274758.jpg?v=1781832588"},{"product_id":"9791399142549","title":"LETTERS FROM ISTANBUL","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLetters from Istanbul\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1716, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, wife of the British ambassador to Constantinople, defies the prejudices of her time to write one of the most lucid chronicles of the Ottoman world. Dressed in Turkish fashion and with a gaze free from stereotypes, she gains access to spaces forbidden to European men: baths, harems, and female intimacy. Her letters speak of medicine, customs, pleasure, and power, and introduce the smallpox vaccine to Europe. This edition recovers a fundamental testimony that challenges inherited narratives about the Orient and the status of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLady Mary Wortley Montagu arrives in Constantinople in 1716, accompanying her husband, the British ambassador to the Sublime Porte. From there, she writes a series of letters that debunk the distorted image Europe had constructed of the Ottoman Empire. The author describes the bazaars, mosques, street life, and court ceremonies with subtle humor and critical acuity, while also penetrating spaces prohibited to male travelers: public baths and harems, where she observes the lives of Ottoman women with an exceptional freedom of judgment for her time. Beyond being a travelogue, these letters document her role in introducing the smallpox vaccine to the West, a practice she learned during her stay. The work not only portrays Constantinople but also offers a comparative look between cultures that fueled the orientalist imaginary and still retains its capacity to challenge stereotypes today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCross-cultural encounters: the perspective of an enlightened woman on the 18th-century Ottoman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe female condition: the lives of Ottoman women in spaces such as baths and harems, observed without prejudice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedicine and science: the introduction of the smallpox vaccine to Europe based on direct observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritique of orientalism: dismantling European stereotypes about the Orient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpistolary and travel literature: the letter as a literary genre and historical document\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for readers interested in classic travel literature, the history of the Ottoman Empire, and relations between the East and the West. It will also be of great value to those seeking 18th-century female testimonies that challenge gender roles and cultural stereotypes. It is an essential work for history of medicine enthusiasts and anyone wishing to understand the origins of the orientalist imaginary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique testimony from a woman who defies the conventions of her era and offers an alternative vision of the Ottoman world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical keys to the introduction of the smallpox vaccine in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vibrant, humorous chronicle that dismantles stereotypes about the Orient and the female condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA comparative look at cultures that remains relevant for understanding current prejudices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wortley Montagu, Lady Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diaries, letters and travelogues, Classic travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meridianos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 552 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of \"Letters from Istanbul\" recovers a fundamental text for understanding how an 18th-century woman managed to transcend the limitations of her time to offer a critical and nuanced vision of the Ottoman world. The work stands out for its lucidity, subtle humor, and ability to challenge inherited narratives about the Orient. It is particularly relevant for readers interested in travel literature, women's history, and postcolonial studies. The carefully crafted paperback edition by La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones makes it accessible to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405826122075,"sku":"9791399142549","price":22.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979139914254.jpg?v=1781832603"},{"product_id":"9788417594930","title":"SOUTH OF TANGIER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSouth of Tangier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book collects the impressions of a traveler who, in the early eighties, crosses the Strait of Gibraltar for the first time. Through travel notes, articles, and reflections, Gonzalo Fernández Parrilla builds a personal and profound portrait of Morocco. Far from stereotypical images, the reader will discover a country of contrasts, from the majesty of the desert to the blue of Chefchaouen, passing through the medina of Fez and the great mosque of Casablanca. A work that invites an initiatory journey, revealing the history, customs, and literature of a fascinating nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth of Tangier is not a historical treatise, but a mosaic of stories suggested by a different kind of journey through Morocco. The author shares his experiences and observations, weaving a narrative that combines the description of landscapes and cities with the analysis of Moroccan society and culture. Through its pages, the complex relationships between Spain and Morocco are explored, unusual episodes of a shared past are unveiled, and reflections are made on the reactions, often contradictory, that the encounter with the unknown provokes. It is an invitation to look beyond stereotypes, to let oneself be carried away by wonder, and to understand the essence of a country that, according to the author, is still yet to be discovered in all its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe initiatory journey as an experience of personal transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe exploration of Moroccan identity beyond tourist clichés.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe historical and cultural relationship between Spain and Morocco.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe geographical and human diversity of the country: from the desert to the medinas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel literature as a genre of reflection and discovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at curious travelers who are looking for a reading experience deeper than a simple tourist guide. It is ideal for those who wish to understand the complexity of Morocco, its history, and its people, through the personal and scholarly lens of an author who knows the country in depth. It will also be of great interest to lovers of travel literature, narrative non-fiction, and those interested in intercultural relations between Spain and the Arab world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn authentic and unfiltered vision of Morocco, far from the usual stereotypes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines personal observation with historical and cultural knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn invitation to reflect on the impact of travel on one's own perception of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe possibility of discovering the literary and social richness of a fascinating country through the pen of a specialist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Fernández Parrilla, Gonzalo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Linea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Cuadernos de Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 237 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth of Tangier presents itself as a work that transcends a mere travelogue to become a personal essay of great sensitivity. Gonzalo Fernández Parrilla's proposal, far from conventional guides, offers a lucid and well-documented look that will enrich the experience of any reader interested in Morocco. His narrative style, which interweaves history, culture, and life experiences, makes it a highly recommended read for those seeking a more substantial and less superficial approach to this neighboring country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405827105115,"sku":"9788417594930","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759493.jpg?v=1781832648"},{"product_id":"9788417594657","title":"Trip to Jerusalem","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJourney to Jerusalem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this classic of travel literature, Pierre Loti transports us to the Jerusalem of the late 19th century, a city that was as much a myth as it was a real destination. Through masterful prose, the author narrates his trek across the desert and his encounter with a bustling metropolis, where pilgrims of all faiths coexisted in a sacred space. This book offers a unique glimpse into an era when the medieval past and the dawn of modern tourism collided on the streets of an ancient city, before the conflicts that would define the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierre Loti, a French writer and traveler, embarks on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem at a time when the city still retained an aura of mystery, yet was already beginning to be invaded by organized tourism. The account describes his long journey through the desert, passing through Gaza, Hebron, Bethlehem, Jericho, and Bethany, in preparation for his arrival in the holy city. Once there, Loti observes with wonder and a certain irritation the mix of devotion and spectacle: Coptic, Orthodox, Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim pilgrims fill the streets, while the carriages of the Thomas Cook agency herald the end of an era. The work captures the tension between ancestral spirituality and burgeoning modernity, portraying a Jerusalem that had not yet experienced the political rifts that would follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel as a spiritual and cultural experience in the 19th-century Middle East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReligious diversity in Jerusalem: coexistence and tension among Christians, Jews, and Muslims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe clash between tradition and modernity, represented by the arrival of mass tourism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Western perception of the Holy Land and its transformation into a tourist destination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNostalgia for a lost past and a critique of the commercialization of the sacred.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in classic travel literature, the history of the Middle East, and Christianity from a cultural perspective. It will also appeal to those seeking reflection on the impact of tourism on sacred sites and to fans of the descriptive, evocative prose of authors like Loti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique vision of Jerusalem before the major conflicts of the 20th century, documented with ethnographic detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn early, lucid critique of the effects of mass tourism on the authenticity of sacred places.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of the diversity of rites, languages, and cultures that coexisted in the city.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that combines the adventure of travel with the author's personal introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA historical testimony of the Ottoman administration in Palestine and the daily life of its inhabitants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loti, Pierre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Línea del Horizonte Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHRISTIANITY, TRAVEL LITERATURE, CLASSIC TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e CUADERNOS DE HORIZONTE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 269 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJourney to Jerusalem is a work that combines the rigor of historical testimony with the literary sensitivity of one of the great travelers of the 19th century. Its value lies in offering an almost anthropological photograph of a city in transformation, capturing the essence of a place that, even then, was beginning to lose its mythical character to the advance of tourism. For the modern reader, it is an opportunity to understand the roots of many of the cultural and religious conflicts that persist in the region, as well as to enjoy prose rich in nuances and observations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405827203419,"sku":"9788417594657","price":15.12,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841759465.jpg?v=1781832656"},{"product_id":"9788415958840","title":"Diaries of a Passionate Nomad","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiaries of a Passionate Nomad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume collects the intimate diaries that Isabelle Eberhardt wrote between 1900 and 1904, the final years of her short and intense life in the Algerian desert. Far from being a text prepared for publication, these pages offer a truthful and spontaneous testimony of her complex personality: passionate, rebellious, and deeply sensitive. Under the male identity of Mahmoud Essadi, the author immerses herself in Arab culture, embraces the Berber cause, is initiated into Sufism, and lives an absolute love for Slimane Ehnni. The reader will find a unique document that blurs the boundaries between life and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsabelle Eberhardt, a young European woman who defied all the conventions of her time, decided to live as a man in North Africa. Her diaries chronicle her transformation into Mahmoud Essadi and her pilgrimage through the Algerian desert. Through her entries, the reader witnesses her fascination with Sufi spirituality, her political commitment to the Arab Cause, and her stormy relationship with the soldier Slimane Ehnni, whom she married in 1901. The work is not a typical travelogue, but a psychological portrait of a woman who turned her own existence into a novel of adventure, rebellion, and the search for absolute freedom. The narrative, written without filters or literary pretenses, captures the romantic exaltation that permeates each of her experiences in the desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and transformation: the transition of Isabelle Eberhardt to her male alter ego Mahmoud Essadi as an act of liberation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSufi spirituality: the author's mystical initiation and her search for transcendence in Islam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColonialism and political commitment: her passionate defense of the Arab Cause against French rule in Algeria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLove and displacement: the relationship with Slimane Ehnni as the emotional axis of a nomadic life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe desert as a space of freedom: the Algerian geography as the stage for an existence without social ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a strong autobiographical and existential component. It is also for those seeking accounts of women who challenged the norms of their time, as well as for scholars of Maghrebi culture, Sufism, and the history of colonialism in North Africa. It is especially recommended for those who value sincere personal testimony over tourist chronicles or conventional adventure stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct, unsweetened testimony of a fascinating historical figure, whose life has inspired films, novels, and an opera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into Sufi spirituality and Berber culture from the perspective of an outsider turned insider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on gender identity and individual freedom in a 19th-century colonial context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to access a literary document that blurs the lines between autobiography, personal diary, and coming-of-age novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA vivid portrait of the Algerian desert as a space for personal and mystical transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Eberhardt, Isabelle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Línea del Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: DIARIES, LETTERS AND LOGBOOKS, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: LITERARY TRAVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 224\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 428 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition of Isabelle Eberhardt's diaries constitutes an exceptional opportunity to enter the mind of one of the most unique figures in travel literature. The spontaneity of the text, not intended for publication, grants an authenticity difficult to find in other accounts of the period. For the contemporary reader, the work offers not only a historical and ethnographic document of value, but also a relevant reflection on identity, gender, and the search for freedom. It is essential reading for those looking for a genuine and radically free voice in the tradition of nomadic literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405829595483,"sku":"9788415958840","price":20.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841595884.jpg?v=1781832693"},{"product_id":"9788415958925","title":"Wounds of the Wind","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWounds of the Wind\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intimate and revealing journey to the heart of Armenia, a country with four thousand years of history that survives between myth and reality. Journalist Virginia Mendoza traverses its landscapes and enters the homes of its people to collect the voices of the last survivors of the genocide, of communities such as the Yazidis or the Molokans, and of those who are rebuilding the country today with love and resilience. This book offers a human and intimate look at an ancient culture that, despite wars, invasions, and disasters, keeps its identity alive in the diaspora. A work that combines journalistic reporting, travel literature, and an emotional portrait of a people who refuse to disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArmenia is described as the eternal Noah's Ark, a country that has safeguarded its ancient culture from human storms. Throughout its pages, the author explores a history marked by Persians, Arabs, Mongols, Turks, and Russians who have attempted to take the helm. Today, Armenia maintains more than double its population in the diaspora, and being Armenian means being a survivor: wars, invasions, earthquakes, massacres, and a genocide that took a million and a half lives. The book collects impossible but true stories, presenting characters who build up the country with love and humor. The author enters their homes, shares a table with survivors of the genocide, visits the Yazidis who worship Melek Taus, the Peacock Angel, and the milk-drinking Molokan Christians, offering a vivid portrait of a nation that acts as a hinge between East and West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and resilience of the Armenian people after centuries of invasions and a devastating genocide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural identity and diaspora: how Armenian culture is kept alive outside its borders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncounters with religious and ethnic minorities such as the Yazidis and the Molokans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and testimonies of the last survivors of the Armenian genocide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and discovery of a country that serves as a hinge between East and West, with a four-thousand-year history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a human and journalistic approach, as well as those seeking to understand the history and culture of Armenia from an intimate and emotional perspective. It is also ideal for those who value reportage that gives a voice to minority communities and survivors of historical tragedies, and for anyone who wishes to know the reality of a country that has known how to resist and rebuild itself throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and personal vision of Armenia, far from tourist clichés, based on real encounters with its people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect testimonies from the last survivors of the Armenian genocide, which provide a living historical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA portrait of little-known communities, such as the Yazidis and the Molokans, which enrich the understanding of the country's cultural diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on resilience and the capacity of a people to maintain their identity in the face of adversity and the diaspora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mendoza Benavente, Virginia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Línea del Horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Reportage and collection of journalistic articles, stories, travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Fuera de Si Contemporaneos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: November 2018\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 528 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWounds of the Wind is a literary report that manages to combine journalistic rigor with sensitive and immersive prose. The work stands out for its ability to bring the reader closer to a complex and often unknown reality through personal stories that humanize the grand historical narrative of Armenia. It is a recommended read for those seeking to understand the depth of a country marked by suffering and resistance, and which finds a way to be reborn in its people and its traditions. The author manages to convey the love and humor with which Armenians face their destiny, making this book an enriching and moving experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405830119771,"sku":"9788415958925","price":19.81,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841595892.jpg?v=1781832718"},{"product_id":"9788415958741","title":"Women's time","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Time of Women\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work gathers three decades of chronicles, interviews, and articles by journalist María Ángeles Espinosa, offering a lucid and profound portrait of the reality of women in the complex Islamic and Arab world. Through a selection of her reports, the reader gains access to the changes, conflicts, and hopes of the female population in a region subject to continuous progress and setbacks. The book documents religious and cultural impositions, legislative changes, and the slow progress that has failed to mitigate a situation of extreme inequality, revealing both the achievements made and the many goals yet to be met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is a compilation of Ángeles Espinosa’s journalistic work over thirty years of covering the Middle East and the Arab world. Throughout its pages, the author reports on the evolution of the situation of women in countries such as Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, or Saudi Arabia, among others. The work addresses how women have lived under theocratic regimes, wars, revolutions, and processes of social change. Themes such as the imposition of dress codes, access to education and work, institutionalized gender-based violence, the fight for basic civil rights, and everyday resistance are explored. Each chronicle places the reader in a specific historical moment, showing the complexity of a region where women's rights are often the first indicator of political and social fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe condition of women in the contemporary Islamic and Arab world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of religious and cultural impositions on women's lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLegislative and political changes in relation to women's rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResistance, struggle, and female survival strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of journalism as a witness to social and gender reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the sociopolitical reality of the Middle East and the Islamic world, especially from a gender perspective. It is a work of great value for students and professionals in journalism, history, anthropology, Islamic philosophy, and gender studies. It is also of interest to anyone who wishes to understand, through testimonies and rigorous analysis, the complex situation of women in a region marked by deep contradictions and dizzying changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic and documented vision of the evolution of women's rights in the Arab world over three decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFirst-hand journalistic testimony based on direct observation and interviews with both anonymous and prominent figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and political context to understand the advances and setbacks in the fight for equality in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn informed perspective that avoids simplifications and offers nuances regarding a complex reality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: María Ángeles Espinosa Azofra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La línea del horizonte\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: LITERARY ESSAYS, REPORTS AND COLLECTION OF JOURNALISTIC ARTICLES, HISTORY, ISLAMIC AND ARAB PHILOSOPHY, GENDER STUDIES: WOMEN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FUERA DE SI CONTEMPORANEOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 320\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 550 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those seeking a rigorous and well-documented analysis of the situation of women in the Islamic world. The author, with a consolidated career as a correspondent, offers a narrative that combines journalistic rigor with the necessary sensitivity to address such a complex reality. The value of the book lies in its ability to show, through journalistic chronicles, both the achievements and the persistent inequalities, offering the reader the keys to understanding one of the most pressing issues of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405831201115,"sku":"9788415958741","price":20.86,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841595874.jpg?v=1781832723"},{"product_id":"9788415958161","title":"The elephant's tusk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Elephant's Horn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Elephant's Horn\u003c\/i\u003e, journalist and traveler Paco Nadal embarks on a solo journey through one of the most conflict-ridden and unknown regions on the planet. This book is a travelogue that combines a chronicle of a complex geopolitical reality with a deep inner search. The reader will accompany the author along an itinerary marked by tension, melancholy, and wonder, discovering the contrasts of a land divided between the Arab-Muslim north and the Nilotic and Christian south, whose conflict has led to the creation of two independent states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work narrates Paco Nadal's real-life experience as he enters an area of the world that few travelers dare to step into. Through a solo trip, the author immerses himself in a region marked by decades of war, coups, and ethnic tensions. The story unfolds across a territory where two worlds collide: the north, of Arab and Muslim influence, and the south, with Nilotic, animist, and Christian roots. This historical and cultural fracture, which has led to the partition of the territory into two countries, serves as a backdrop for a personal experience charged with emotion. The book not only describes the landscapes and the people, but also explores the solitude, risk, and introspection that come with a trip of this nature, offering a raw and sincere look at a place in permanent conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInner journey and self-discovery through extreme adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGeopolitical conflict and ethnic-religious division in the Horn of Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTravel chronicle in high-tension and high-risk zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEncounter with Nilotic, animist, and Christian cultures versus Arab-Muslim influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMelancholy and emotion in the exploration of territories devastated by war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in travel literature with a realistic and uncompromising approach, especially those looking for chronicles of destinations off the conventional tourist circuit. It is also recommended for those who enjoy stories that combine adventure with personal reflection and sociopolitical analysis. Likewise, it will be attractive to anyone curious about understanding the complexity of a region like the Horn of Africa through the eyes of an experienced traveler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique, first-person perspective on a geopolitically complex region that is poorly documented in Spanish-language travel literature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative experience that fuses the risk of extreme travel with deep personal introspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA direct testimony of the human consequences of ethnic conflicts and territorial division in Africa.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe opportunity to learn about, from a distance, cultural and social realities far from the Western imagination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites reflection on the meaning of travel as a tool for self-knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Nadal, Paco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: La Línea del Horizonte, Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY FICTION, TRAVEL LITERATURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: FUERA DE SI CONTEMPORANEOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 221\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 425 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant's Horn\u003c\/i\u003e is a solid proposal within the travel literature genre, distinguished by its honesty and its ability to convey the tension of a hostile environment without falling into sensationalism. Paco Nadal manages to balance journalistic chronicling with personal reflection, offering a text that is as gripping for its geopolitical content as it is for its emotional weight. For the reader interested in real travel, far from mass tourism and with a human and political background, this book is a valuable and revealing read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA LINEA DEL HORIZONTE EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405831430491,"sku":"9788415958161","price":17.21,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841595816.jpg?v=1781832729"},{"product_id":"9788412575545","title":"THE FIRST OYSTER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE FIRST OYSTER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book that combines a tender story of overcoming obstacles with an introductory look at the natural world. Through the journey of a fearful oyster that learns to open up to the world, young readers will discover how a small event can change a life forever. A work that invites reflection on fear, change, and the beauty of the unexpected, perfect for sparking curiosity about the real-life stories of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story introduces us to an oyster that, out of fear, lives locked inside its own shell, distant from everything happening around it. Its life passes in the darkness and safety of its shell, until one day a grain of sand slips inside. This small and unexpected event triggers a profound transformation, not only in the oyster but also in the grain of sand itself. Together, they discover that what initially seemed like an annoyance can become something extraordinary. The book sensitively narrates how the fear of the unknown can be overcome and how experiences that make us uncomfortable can lead to something beautiful and valuable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOvercoming fear and shyness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of opening up to new experiences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal transformation through the unexpected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and the relationship between two different beings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to natural history and the process of pearl formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at children aged 4 and up who enjoy moving stories with a deep message. It is ideal for young readers who are starting to take an interest in the world around them but are not yet ready for a purely informative book. 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Its approach is particularly well-suited for readers who need a story to hook them before delving into facts or explanations. The work offers a complete reading experience, where illustration and text complement each other to convey a message of personal growth. It is a title that invites rereading and family conversation, becoming a valuable resource for addressing topics such as fear and adapting to change from a gentle and poetic perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BABULINKA LIBROS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405831528795,"sku":"9788412575545","price":20.04,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841257554.jpg?v=1781832737"}],"url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/collections\/arabe-e-islamico.oembed?page=3","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}