¿Qué ha pasado con nuestras ciudades (y cómo podemos recuperarlas)?Cada vez más gente siente que su ciudad se ha vuelto un territorio hostil. Casas que no hay manera de habitar, precios que no es posible pagar, espacios que ya no se pueden compartir, incluso conversaciones que ya no somos capaces de mantener. Las ciudades estan dejando de ser comunidades de encuentro entre distintos para convertirse en productos. Las administraciones, obsesionadas por el exito internacional, diseñan estrategias y marcas para atraer turistas e inversores y se olvidan de mejorar el dia a dia de los vecinos, fomentar un desarrollo economico mas justo y facilitar una cultura accesible. La vida urbana se ve afectada, ademas, por el desdoblamiento de la realidad entre lo digital y lo fisico, la polarizacion, la soledad y el envejecimiento de la poblacion y la crisis medioambiental.Antes todo esto era ciudad es un analisis critico de los procesos que estan llevando nuestras urbes a avanzar por esta deriva. Pero es algo mas, quiza mucho mas: un libro inconformista, valiente y hasta rebelde que propone ideas y acciones capaces de transformar y mejorar los lugares que habitamos. En un momento en que el mundo parece inmerso en un temporal autoritario, nacionalista e individualista, este ensayo defiende la necesidad de luchar con firmeza y esperanza en defensa de esa forma de encontrarnos y relacionarnos que llamamos ciudad.

Fascinating and elegantly written, Master & Cartographer introduces a largely forgotten naval hero of Stuart England N.A.M. Rodger, author of The Safeguard of the Sea, The Command of the Ocean and The Price of VictoryThis is a book about maps and map-making, about power and class, and about war, seamanship and navigation. It is a study of wealth, patronage and money, in an England riven by religious disorder and toxic politics.Greenvile Collins (164394) was a naval warrant officer who caught the attention of a King. His seagoing career took him from Patagonia to the Arctic, into battles against Dutch men of war and Barbary corsairs, and to the slave markets and Silk Road ports of the Mediterranean. A scientific navigator, his professional drive drew him to Shetland, the Scilly Isles and all points in between, as he undertook the most ambitious hydrographic survey of the British coastline yet attempted.Then, even as he laboured to complete his monumental sea atlas, he was summoned yet again to the service of the Crown. The Glorious Revolution was a campaign of crisis for a deeply conflicted Royal Navy, and a crucial test of loyalty for Greenvile Collins and his fellow officers.Greenvile Collins emerges as a sympathetic hero, who served three kings while compiling invaluable charts and navigational data for his fellow sailors. Not since Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin novels have I enjoyed such rollicking armchair adventures at sea Dava Sobel, author of Longitude

Fresh, immediate, and full of vim Peter MarrenCarry this book with you. Watch, listen, observe, enjoy. Esther WoolfsonIn Wild Pavements, naturalist Amanda Tuke shares her delight in the overlooked and underappreciated wildlife in our UK cities, finds the people who care for it, takes groups out to enjoy it and explores what the current thinking in ecology and conservation means for the future of urban nature.Join Amanda as she explores London from the City out to the suburbs and visits Liverpool, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Sheffield, Aberdeen and other cities in the British Isles, exploring the diversity of our urban nature and the surprising places you can find it.From wild bees living on a canal bank and black redstarts nesting in Londons Oxford Street, to rare plants in pavement cracks and new fish life in trolley-filled urban rivers, her discoveries are there for anyone to enjoy. Noticing the wild world around you may just change the way you think about our cities for good.

Fruto de um incansável trabalho de jornalismo investigativo, este é o primeiro grande livro a expor a realidade catastrófica do comércio global de lixo — um negócio clandestino cuja finalidade é desp

«Lo cierto es que ningún paseo público en el mundo ofrecía perspectivas, silencios y seducciones panorámicas comparables a las perspectivas, los silencios y las seducciones ofrecidas, como una noveda

Este livro explora a complexidade da experiência humana na Antiguidade através do estudo da vida cotidiana no mundo antigo, um tema que tem ganhado grande destaque nas últimas décadas. Composto por u

A Drama in Mexico is a vivid and engaging short work by Charles Dickens that combines travel writing with historical reflection. Based on Dickenss experiences and observations during his journey to North America, the piece offers a sharply written account of a real-life political execution he witnessed while in Mexico.Through powerful narrative detail, Dickens recounts the tense atmosphere surrounding the public execution of a political figure, capturing the emotional weight of the moment and the reactions of the crowd. Rather than focusing solely on the event itself, the story reflects Dickenss deep concern with justice, authority, and the human cost of political conflict.The work stands out for its immediacy and moral seriousness. Dickens uses the event as a lens through which to examine themes of power, violence, and public spectacle, questioning the effectiveness and humanity of capital punishment. His prose is direct and compelling, blending journalistic observation with emotional insight.A Drama in Mexico is a striking example of Dickenss ability to transform real-world experiences into meaningful commentary. Short yet impactful, the piece offers readers a rare glimpse into Dickens as an eyewitness to history and serves as a thought-provoking reflection on justice, punishment, and human dignity.

A experiência na formação de professores de Geografia na Universidade Estadual de Goiás (UEG) num período de duas décadas, oportunizou aos autores desta obra conhecer o perfil dos graduandos, os prob

Uma Breve Contextualização da História do Pensamento Geográfico oferece um percurso analítico sobre a constituição e a transformação da Geografia enquanto campo científico, desde suas origens na Anti

Esta obra examina los factores que determinan la capacidad de los territorios para atraer y retener las actividades económicas del turismo, tomando como caso de estudio el estado de Tabasco, México. A partir de una investigacion cuantitativa aplicada a 450 actores del sector turistico administradores de hoteles, restaurantes, transporte turistico, servidores publicos y lideres comunitarios se construye y valida un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales (SEM) que integra variables como recursos turisticos, infraestructura, accesibilidad, politicas publicas y comunidad. Los resultados demuestran que el desarrollo turistico depende de la interaccion equilibrada entre estos factores, moderados por los stakeholders, y resaltan la necesidad de una planificacion integral y participativa. Este libro constituye una referencia academica y practica para investigadores, planificadores y responsables de politicas publicas interesados en el desarrollo territorial y sostenible del turismo.

The Story of Malta charts the islands long arc: from megalithic sanctuaries and Phoenician traders through Roman, Arab, and Norman dominion, to the Knights of St. John, the 1565 siege, and British rule, attending to Vallettas fortifications, harbors, and civic life. Ballous lucid, pictorial prose fuses itinerary with archive, placing Malta within nineteenth-century popular history while engaging debates on language, architecture, and ritual at a crossroads of Mediterranean exchange. Maturin M. Ballou, Boston editor, journalist, and seasoned globe-trotter, brought a reporters eye to this study. A founder and early editor of the Boston Globe and author of influential travel books on Cuba, Mexico, Scandinavia, and Alaska, he combined on-site observation with careful reading of chronicles and state papers. Malta, visited on his Mediterranean circuits, embodied his thesis that strategic geography molds institutions and everyday life. Scholars and curious travelers alike will value this concise, gracefully narrated synthesis of Maltese history. It rewards readers of Mediterranean and imperial studies, naval history, and urban heritage, and offers an informed companion to walking Valletta or Mdina. For those who prize narrative clarity anchored in trustworthy sources, The Story of Malta remains a lively, durable guide.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

A história do mundo é marcada por impérios, revoluções, guerras e descobertas que transformaram a humanidade. Neste livro, você encontra uma visão geral dos principais acontecimentos que moldaram o p

A história da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (FEB) na Segunda Guerra Mundial é um capítulo singular e profundamente significativo da trajetória do Brasil no século XX. Conhecida pelo emblemático lema "A Cobra Fumou", a participaço brasileira no conflito no foi apenas um episodio militar, mas uma experiencia historica marcada por coragem, sacrificio e compromisso com a liberdade em um dos momentos mais sombrios da humanidade.

Este livro põe luz sobre os municípios e cidades brasileiros de pequeno porte populacional, em especial aqueles de até vinte mil habitantes. Historicamente, estes municípios e cidades têm sido preter

La obra es un debate sobre el uso de los conceptos de región, territorio, lugar y paisaje, a través de estudios de caso. Desde la antropología y la historia se ponen a prueba dichos conceptos y las herramientas metodologicas que proporcionan, asimismoLos resultados muestran la articulacion entre la teoria y los datos empiricos. La comparacion de diversas regiones, territorios, lugares y paisajes, compilados en este libro, nos permite comprender como los sujetos construyen, defienden y otorgan significado al espacio vivido, en los estados de Jalisco, Queretaro y San Luis Potosi, en contextos rurales y urbanos.

What can we learn from our landscape?How can Geomythography help us understand our cultural heritage?What is Geomythography?Geomythography: The interpretation of prehistoric and later societies at specific locales through a combination of oral tradition, place-names, landscape analysis and archaeology. The process is a means of finding new perspectives and interpretations to further the understanding of early and extant cultures and the continuities between them.In this book, Stuart McHardy unveils the intricate ties between Scotlands landscapes and the rich tapestry of its pre-Christian and later traditions. Geomythography is a vital lens through which to understand the enduring relationship between the land and its people.He invites you to discover how communities have thrived within the land of Scotland, fostering a deep-rooted cultural connection. He argues that respect for our ancestors and the knowledge they imparted shape not only individual identity but also communal responsibility towards future generations. This book is an essential read for history enthusiasts, folklore lovers and anyone interested in finding out more about Scotlands Geomythography.Connect to the past and Scotlands natural environment in this captivating exploration of cultural continuity.

Este livro reúne textos decorrentes das atividades do 3º Seminário sobre Planejamento Urbano e Regional e Arquitetura e Urbanismo, S[PLURAU], realizado on-line entre 17 e 20 de junho de 2024. O Seminario nasceu do desejo de problematizar as tendencias estruturais que marcam o seculo 21 a crise ambiental, as desigualdades sociais, o avanço tecnocientifico e a banalizaço cultural e, ao mesmo tempo, de convidar a imaginaço politica e a construço de alternativas para o planejamento territorial. Essa perspectiva, que reconhece a urgencia de repensar os fundamentos eticos e epistemologicos do planejamento,orientou a formulaço dos eixos reflexivos e das mesas tematicas do encontro. Nessa mesma direço, a estrutura do livro reflete a dinamica do evento. Cabe registrar que as Partes 9 e 10 incluem, respectivamente,as discusses havidas nas rodas de conversa e nas sesses de trabalho do Seminario, mantendo o vinculo entre o formato dos encontros e a organizaço da presente publicaço.

When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, it unleashed one of the most devastating natural disasters ever recordedobliterating cities, reshaping landscapes, and preserving a moment of Roman life with haunting clarity. Buried in Ash and Fire delivers an educational, accessible journey into the eruption that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum, unraveling the science, history, and human stories behind the catastrophe.Ideal for general readers seeking clear, compelling insight, this narrative blends archaeological discoveries with modern volcanology to reconstruct the event hour by hour. Learn how pyroclastic surges formed, why residents were caught off guard, and how the unique conditions of the eruption created the extraordinary preservation we study today.From the routines of daily Roman life suddenly interrupted to the long-term environmental and cultural consequences of the disaster, each chapter offers an immersive yet easy-to-understand exploration of one of historys most iconic survival-and-disaster events. Step into the ash-covered streets and uncover the tragedy, resilience, and scientific revelations left behind by a volcano that changed the ancient world forever.

On the morning of November 1, 1755, Lisbon was shaken to its corefirst by one of the most powerful earthquakes in European history, then by a devastating tsunami, and finally by fires that raged through the shattered city. City of Falling Shadows transports beginners into the heart of this extraordinary disaster, offering an accessible yet emotionally rich journey through one of the defining catastrophes of the Enlightenment era.Rather than focusing solely on destruction, this inspirational narrative highlights the resilience, courage, and determination that carried Portugal through unimaginable loss. Readers will discover how ordinary citizens, leaders, and thinkers rebuilt not only a city but a national identityintroducing groundbreaking urban planning, disaster response strategies, and philosophical debates that shaped modern Europe.Through vivid storytelling supported by historical accounts, this book reveals how the quakes aftermath ignited new scientific inquiry, challenged long-held beliefs, and inspired sweeping reforms. Step into the streets where tragedy met transformation and uncover how Lisbons darkest day became a catalyst for renewal, reinvention, and enduring human strength.

Compreendendo todos os continentes, da Pré-História ao início do século XXI, Uma breve história do mundo em 50 lugares apresenta uma nova perspectiva sobre a evolução do nosso planeta ao destacar cin