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Luchas, traiciones, espías, batallas navales, corsarios ingleses se entrelazan en una narración de aventuras que lleva al lectora a recorrer la historia de España del Siglo XVIII. Diego Suarez de Espinola relatara la historia de su padre, el comandante del navio de 80 cañones, "Virgen de Cisneros" no solo desde su vision personal sino desde la perspectiva de una epoca de crisis y decadencia.A traves los acontecimientos que rodean la vida de Diego y Alvaro de Espinola, la obra retrata gestas, vivencias, batallas y luchas en las que España fue protagonista. El relato sirve tambien como homenaje de aquellos episodios y figuras que marcaron la historia de nuestro pais.Un abanico de personajes rodeara estas aventuras; Oficiales de marina, espias, soldados, asesinos, marinos, gobernadoresque daran vida a esta historia extraordinaria.El autor realiza un esfuerzo notable por describir las armas, la vida a bordo y los combates artilleros entre navios, sumergiendo al lector en la cotidianidad de la guerra naval de aquel tiempo. Ademas, permite descubrir los distintos lugares de la España virreinal, que se extendia desde las Filipinas hasta el Caribe.

Con una voz contenida, narrativa y profunda, Monse Arosemena explora los límites entre el ensayo, la memoria y la poesía.El cuerpo de una madre que espera, el cuerpo de una hija que llega con un cromosoma de mas. Entre ambos, un lenguaje nuevo. Cuerpo Down es la memoria de un diagnostico, pero tambien la bitacora de una transformacion: la de una mujer que aprende a mirar la diferencia sin miedo, a nombrar lo inesperado con amor y a reconciliarse con la fragilidad.Un texto escrito desde la herida y la lucidez. Un relato, a la vez intimo y clinico, se adentra en los pasillos del hospital, en las palabras que etiquetan y en los silencios que acompañan la aceptacion. Cada escena es un gesto de resistencia frente a la jerga medica que pretende definir lo que solo puede comprenderse desde la ternura.Con una voz contenida, narrativa y profunda, Monse Arosemena explora los limites entre el ensayo, la memoria y la poesia. En la tradicion de autoras como Annie Ernaux, Pearl S. Buck o Gabriela Wiener, esta obra convierte el testimonio personal en literatura y la maternidad en revelacion.

Luego de que los Estados Unidos aboliera la esclavitud, el racismo en ese país se caracterizó por su manifestación explícita, formal y segregacionista, llegando a ser legalizado e institucionalizado; sin embargo, tras la aprobacion de la Ley de Derechos Civiles, en 1964, se utilizaron nuevos mecanismos para mantener la dominacion social sobre la poblacion afroamericana: prejuicios, confinamiento en guetos, minimizacion de oportunidades laborales, precarizacion de sus condiciones de vida, criminalizacion, encarcelamiento masivo y brutalidad policial.Tras la llegada de Barack Obama a la Casa Blanca, en 2008, los prejuicios raciales se profundizaron entre los sectores conservadores blancos. Y durante la presidencia de Donald Trump, el racismo formo parte de su discurso y de sus practicas, ya que atizo las tensiones raciales, apoyo a grupos abiertamente supremacistas y justifico el uso excesivo de la fuerza policial contra los afrodescendientes. Estos hechos favorecieron los comportamientos racistas de la policia y le proporcionaron apoyo politico e impunidad judicial, que quedo en evidencia con el brutal asesinato de George Floyd, en 2020, a manos de la policia en la ciudad de Minneapolis. Esther Pineda G. es sociologa, Magister Scientiarum en Estudios de la Mujer, Doctora en Ciencias Sociales y Posdoctora en Ciencias Sociales egresada de la Universidad Central de Venezuela. Es investigadora en derechos de las mujeres y discriminacion racial. Y autora de los libros Machismo y vindicacion. La mujer en el pensamiento sociofilosofico (2017). Cultura femicida. El riesgo de ser mujer en America Latina (2019), Bellas para morir. Estereotipos de genero y violencia estetica contra la mujer (2020) y Morir por ser mujer. Femicidio y feminicidio en America Latina (2021), publicados por Prometeo Libros.

Escribí este libro para introducir al lector en una sociedad que no ignoraba el matrimonio entre primos cruzados y que lo practicó en muchas ocasiones, pero que en un momento determinado la Iglesia la invito a interrogarse acerca de semejante costumbre, y la convencio para que la abandonara. Llame memoria de los feudales a los ecos que desperto en la conciencia de los individuos el efecto de ese grave y decisivo cambio en las practicas familiares. Los testimonios sobre las actitudes subjetivas que acompañan a ese acontecimiento de la historia de Europa son tan excepcionales, que conviene resaltar su valor antes de que formen parte de un gabinete de curiosidades. Organice el libro como un triptico, un relato en tres etapas, con un objetivo comun: desvelar el perfil de unos hombres ante el desafio que supone saber que estan a punto de perder su mundo vital, una sensacion poco grata, que se ha producido numerosas veces en la historia. Primero me interese por la formalizacion de la memoria de los feudales en segundo lugar analice el desafio de no olvidar al que toda sociedad llega en algun momento y, por ultimo, en tercer lugar, indague las maneras de concebir una representacion cortes para la memoria de los feudales. En el mundo de los feudales, que se recupera a traves de la memoria de sus protagonistas, cada palabra o cada gesto constituyen un reclamo a la legitimidad de un orden social. El bienestar o malestar cobran matices propios: un modo de sentir que incide en cada uno de los episodios de la historia de aquel tiempo. (Jose Enrique Ruiz-Domenec)Convencidos de que una formacion social se construye sobre un doble armazon, sobre el fundamento material de las relaciones de produccion y sobre las superestructuras ideales que constituyen los sistemas de valores y las representaciones mentales, los historiadores suelen reconocer hoy el papel fundamental que desempeña la memoria en los complejos mecanismos por los cuales se reproducen las relaciones de una sociedad. Tales referencias a los acontecimientos, a las figuras ejemplares del pasado, que intentamos fechar con precision o bien remitimos a los confines del mito, aseguran a los ojos de los dominantes la justificacion, la legitimacion del poder que ejercen, mientras otros alimentan entre los dominados el sueño de su liberacion. Con toda evidencia no se podria comprender el funcionamiento de una sociedad sin examinar atentamente el modo en que ciertos recuerdos son meticulosamente conservados, otros relegados al olvido, y todos remodelados sin cesar. Y justamente porque estan persuadidos de la necesidad de tal examen, los historiadores se inclinan a no tratar las fuentes como hicieran sus predecesores sino a preocuparse en primer lugar del testimonio que estas contienen acerca de las variaciones de la memoria colectiva.Jose Enrique Ruiz-Domenec emprende asi la tarea de releer ciertos textos y su relectura es particularmente novedosa, pues posee sobre la mayoria de los medievalistas, la ventaja de haber recibido una formacion de filosofo, y en las mejores escuelas. Esto hace que observe la sociedad feudal desde un punto de vista algo insolito; considerandola bajo un angulo inhabitual percibiendo asi fenomenos que escapan generalmente a la observacion corriente, reclama nuestra atencion sobre ellos. Por eso, todo lo que el publica conduce a reflexiones, a discusiones fecundas. Es justamente el caso de este libro...

Tras la derrota de Japón en la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la humanidad trataba de restañar las heridas dejadas por seis años de cruenta lucha. Mientras, en tierras brasileñas había quienes estaban convencidos de que la guerra habia acabado pero con la victoria final del Imperio japones. Por dificil que resulte de creer, una parte de los inmigrantes nipones en Brasil no tenia dudas de que su pais habia vencido a los Aliados.Esta insolita situacion podria haber sido una mera anecdota si no fuera porque surgio una secta fanatica que comenzo a amenazar y asesinar a sus compatriotas mas sensatos, los que aceptaban la realidad de la derrota. El terror se extenderia por toda la colonia nipona, que quedaria asi dramaticamente fracturada.

A line of pain runs through generations of families until one generation stops to question the ancestral forces behind the door. In Life & Fable Guislaine Vincent explores archetypal patterns in the ancestral background of her familys storytelling, peeling away the layers to discover a self in myth and fable. As the narrative unfolds, its the implacable presence of childhood that recurs, not only in events, but in how events reveal the self. Mektoub, my father would say: it is written. From a great grandfather found in the deserts of Syria and named after the monastery that takes him in to the pain of losing a child; from a childhood of 14 schools across multiple countries to training as a Jungian Psychoanalyst, this is a life story that asks deep questions about who we are and how we peel back reality to find the truth in fables. A story of resilience and the epiphany of how powerful it is to have a name.

Uma história real e impactante sobre amor, esperança e resiliênciaDois sobreviventes do Holocausto se apaixonaram em Auschwitz, vivendo os piores anos de suas vidas em busca de momentos de alívio e a

The most damaging crimes dont happen in dark alleysthey happen in boardrooms and corner offices. This revealing examination explores the mechanisms, motivations, and methods behind white collar crime and corporate fraud that cost billions annually.Youll discover how executives manipulate financial statements and earnings reports, the psychology that allows otherwise ethical people to rationalize fraud, common embezzlement schemes and how theyre concealed, the warning signs that forensic accountants look for, how Ponzi schemes and investment frauds operate at scale, and the gaps in corporate governance that enable misconduct.Through analysis of landmark casesfrom Enron and WorldCom to recent cryptocurrency frauds and insider trading scandalsthis book reveals patterns that repeat across industries and decades. Youll understand how fraudsters exploit trust, complexity, and regulatory weaknesses, and why detection often comes too late.This isnt sensationalized crime dramaits a clear-eyed look at systematic deception in corporate America. Youll learn how fraud detection teams work, what red flags indicate potential misconduct, and why prevention requires understanding the criminal mindset within legitimate business structures.For finance professionals seeking fraud awareness, compliance officers and auditors, business students studying corporate ethics, investors protecting their interests, and anyone who wants to understand how white collar crime operates in plain sight.

Long before stock markets and multinational corporations, medieval merchants built a global web of trade that changed the course of history. The Silk and the Silver reveals the untold stories of the daring traders, bankers, and sea captains who connected continents and cultures during the Middle Ages. From the spice routes of Venice and the fairs of Champagne to the silk markets of Constantinople and the ports of the Hanseatic League, this book explores their ingenuity, rivalry, and courage. Blending historical research with vivid storytelling, it uncovers how these early entrepreneurs laid the groundwork for capitalism, finance, and international exchange as we know them today.

For centuries, women have led armies, defended kingdoms, and fought for freedombut history often buried their names beneath those of kings and conquerors. Blades and Crowns uncovers the extraordinary lives of women warriors from across the ages: queens who commanded legions, rebels who defied empires, and soldiers who disguised themselves for the right to fight. Spanning cultures and continents, these stories blend meticulous research with vivid storytelling to reveal how bravery knows no gender. From Boudica and Tomoe Gozen to the female resistance fighters of the 20th century, this book celebrates courage in its purest form and redefines what it means to be a warrior.

Long before oil or gold, it was spices that drove exploration, conquest, and commerce. Empires of Flavor traces the thrilling journey of pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and saffron across centuries of human ambitionfrom the spice forests of Indonesia and the markets of India to the silk roads of Arabia and the trading posts of Europe. This book reveals how the quest for taste and profit built empires, launched voyages of discovery, and transformed cultures. Richly detailed and vividly written, it uncovers how humble ingredients became powerful currencies of control, shaping todays global economy and culinary landscape.

Piracy was never only a mans world. Storms and Crowns unveils the real lives of the Pirate Queensfierce, cunning, and commanding women who ruled the oceans with intelligence and fire. From Anne Bonny and Mary Read in the Caribbean to Ching Shih, the Chinese pirate who led an armada that rivaled nations, these warriors of the waves defied not only kings and navies but history itself. This book brings their stories to life with riveting detail, separating truth from legend and uncovering how they navigated power, loyalty, and survival in a ruthless age. Equal parts adventure and empowerment, it reclaims the legacy of women who conquered the seasand history forgot.

What happened to the civilizations that once ruled the worldand why did they disappear? Vanished Worlds takes readers on a thrilling journey through historys greatest enigmas, from Atlantis and the Indus Valley to the Maya and the Ancestral Puebloans. Blending cutting-edge archaeological discoveries with historical analysis, this book reveals the real reasons these societies rose to greatness and collapsed into silence. Were they undone by nature, war, or something deeper within human ambition? Through gripping narratives and vivid reconstructions, Vanished Worlds uncovers the lessons these fallen empires hold for our modern agereminding us that even historys giants can fade into dust.

Em seu quinto livro de memórias, Maya Angelou nos conta do período em que viveu em Gana, nos anos 1960, época em que muitos afro-americanos buscavam na África uma reconexão com suas raízes. Maya tem

Jugador profesional en equipos como Atlante y Atlético Español, RaúlOrvañanos es un cronista imprescindible de las transmisiones de futbol en la historia de la televisión mexicana.En Mi vida es el futbol narra su enorme aficion desde que era un niño hasta convertirse en portero profesional, y sus encuentros con leyendas del balompie como El Rey Pele, "La Tota" Carbajal, Maradona, "Nacho" Trelles o Hugo Sanchez.El autor comparte sus vivencias en una docena de Mundiales, donde ha participado como analista en programas deporti vos que hicieron epoca; asi como su opinion sobre los mejores futbolistas que ha visto jugar o cuyas hazañas ha narrado a lo largo de los años, tales como Cruyff,Beckenbauer, Zidane, Cristiano Ronaldo y Messi.A Orvañanos no le tiembla la mano para hablar de la realidad del futbol mexicano, del que cuestiona sus vicios; los torpes manejos de ciertos federativos y la mezquindad de los dueños de equipos. Ademas, repasa el despegue del futbol femenil y critica algunas de las decisiones de la FIFA.Este libro es uno de los testimonios mas valiosos para comprender la magia del juego; su esencia, sus luces y sombras; sus heroes y batallas contado con la caracteristica amenidad y sencillez de un apasionado del microfono. En suma, una lectura imprescindible, no solo para los amantes del futbol.

European history isnt boringits been taught badly. This guide resurrects the past through the dramatic narratives, fascinating personalities, and pivotal moments that actually make you want to keep reading, proving history is more compelling than most fiction when told through human stories rather than textbook summaries.Experience history through narrative: ambitious rulers making catastrophic miscalculations, religious reformers accidentally igniting wars, artists revolutionizing how humanity sees itself, scientists challenging everything their societies believed, revolutionaries changing systems then becoming what they fought, ordinary people surviving extraordinary upheavals, and chance moments redirecting entire civilizations. Learn how personal ambitions, love affairs, feuds, and miscommunications shaped borders, sparked wars, toppled empires, and created the Europe we know today.Understand major eras through their most revealing stories: Roman expansion through ambitious generals and political intrigue, medieval power through church-crown conflicts, Renaissance transformation through competing city-states, Reformation through individual conscience versus institutional power, Enlightenment through radical ideas threatening establishments, nationalist movements through cultural awakening, industrial revolution through human cost and innovation, world wars through decisions that seemed reasonable at the time, and Cold War through ideological battle. From forgotten turning points to famous events revealed with nuance, youll gain historical understanding that sticks because its built on stories that matter.

How do charismatic leaders convince intelligent people to abandon families, surrender finances, and commit unspeakable acts? This revealing examination exposes the psychological manipulation and systematic control that define destructive cults.Youll discover the specific recruitment tactics that target vulnerable individuals, how leaders establish absolute authority through isolation and dependency, the thought reform techniques that break down critical thinking, why smart, educated people fall victim to manipulation, the escalation patterns from benign community to dangerous extremism, and the psychological trauma that makes leaving nearly impossible even when abuse becomes obvious.Through analysis of notorious casesfrom Jonestown and Heavens Gate to NXIVM and modern online radicalizationthis book reveals the common patterns across different ideologies and time periods. Youll understand how cult leaders exploit basic human needs for belonging, purpose, and certainty, transforming those desires into weapons of control.This isnt sensationalized storytellingits a clear examination of coercive persuasion techniques drawn from psychology research and survivor accounts. Youll learn the warning signs of cultic groups, why families struggle to rescue loved ones caught in manipulation, and how recovery from cult involvement requires understanding the depth of psychological conditioning.For those concerned about loved ones in high-control groups, mental health professionals working with former cult members, educators teaching critical thinking and manipulation awareness, and anyone seeking to understand how mass manipulation operates in plain sight.

Some crimes dont just shock the publicthey reshape the entire justice system. This compelling examination explores the historic criminal cases that revealed critical weaknesses in law enforcement, forensic science, and legal procedure, forcing reforms that changed how we pursue justice.Youll discover how wrongful convictions exposed the dangers of eyewitness testimony and unreliable forensics, which murder investigations pioneered fingerprinting and DNA evidence, the cases that established Miranda rights and due process protections, how serial crimes revealed gaps in multi-jurisdiction coordination, the trials that transformed courtroom procedure and evidence standards, and why certain acquittals or convictions sparked public outrage that demanded systemic change.Through detailed narratives of cases like the Lindbergh kidnapping, the Sam Sheppard trial, and the Central Park Five, youll see how each tragedy or miscarriage of justice led to specific legal innovations. These arent just crime storiestheyre the painful lessons that built modern criminal justice systems.Youll understand how forensic science evolved through spectacular failures, why certain constitutional protections exist because specific individuals were denied them, and how media coverage of sensational cases has always influenced legal reform. Each case reveals both human drama and institutional evolution.For true crime enthusiasts who want deeper context, criminal justice students studying legal history, law professionals understanding precedent origins, and anyone curious about how todays justice system learned from yesterdays failures.

Behind the romanticized portrayals lies a darker reality. This comprehensive examination reveals the actual operations, strategies, and evolution of organized crime syndicates that built billion-dollar criminal empires through violence, corruption, and sophisticated business methods.Youll explore how the Italian Mafia rose from Sicilian origins to American power, the internal codes, hierarchies, and brutal enforcement that maintained control, how criminal enterprises infiltrated legitimate businesses and politics, the economics of illegal industries from bootlegging to drug trafficking, turf wars and power struggles that left bodies in the streets, and how law enforcement eventually dismantled major crime families through RICO prosecutions and informants.Drawing from court records, FBI investigations, and firsthand testimony, this book strips away the myth to show organized crime as it actually operatednot noble outlaws but calculating criminals who destroyed communities while enriching themselves. Youll understand the business logic behind territorial control, the psychology of omerta and loyalty enforcement, and why these organizations proved so resilient despite relentless prosecution.From the Five Families of New York to the Chicago Outfit, from Prohibition-era bootleggers to modern international cartels, this history traces how organized crime adapted to changing times while maintaining core principles of power through fear, profit through monopoly, and survival through corruption.For true crime readers seeking factual accounts over fiction, criminology students studying organized criminal enterprises, and anyone fascinated by how shadow economies operate parallel to legitimate society.

What drives someone to commit violent crimes? How do investigators develop psychological profiles that help solve cases? This comprehensive guide reveals the science and methodology behind criminal psychology and behavioral profiling.Youll explore how profilers analyze crime scenes for behavioral evidence, the psychological typologies of different offender categories, how childhood trauma and environmental factors shape criminal behavior, the distinction between organized and disorganized offenders, interview and interrogation techniques used by professionals, and the limitations and ethical considerations of psychological profiling.Drawing from real cases, established psychological research, and proven investigative methods, this book demystifies the profiling process. Youll understand how professionals move from physical evidence to behavioral insights, how they distinguish patterns from coincidence, and why some profiles lead to breakthroughs while others mislead investigations.From serial offenders and psychopathy to arson investigation and threat assessment, this guide covers the major areas where criminal psychology intersects with law enforcement. Youll learn the difference between Hollywood portrayals and actual profiling work, gaining realistic insight into how behavioral analysis contributes to criminal investigations.For criminology students, aspiring forensic psychologists, law enforcement professionals seeking deeper psychological understanding, and true crime enthusiasts who want to understand the science behind the stories.