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Marvel at the mysterious organisms of the forest floor revealed in breathtaking macrophotography The beauty of the forest goes far beyond trees and wildlife If you look closely even closer the world beneath your feet holds tiny ecosystems that play a vital role in nature To see them in all their glory Tiny Nature harnesses the power of macrophotography The term macro means large but in photography it refers to creating large reproductions of small subjects It is the art of taking extreme close up photos where the size of the subject on the camera sensor is life size or greater With this lens take a closer look to see the wonders you ve been missing Tiny Nature is a stunning display of the beauty and complexity of the natural world More than just a photography book every incredible photo offers insightful narratives that delve into the ecological significance of these miniature landscapes With a keen eye for detail and an artistic vision talented macrophotographer Jamie Rosencrans showcases a captivating collection of photographs along with guidance to gain a deeper appreciation for the forest floor Unveil a mesmerizing microcosm teeming with life including Enigmatic slime molds straddling the boundary between the world of fungi and animals through

Un dia qualsevol, mentre la nena jugava a la caseta de l'arbre, va rebre una visita molt especial: un unicorn! L'havia d'ajudar a trobar una casa on hi estigués de primera: potser a la botiga d'animals, o a la granja? Un llibre amb 5 sorpreses per obrir i ajudar a buscar la millor casa per a l'unicorn.

Tigrea zorioneko umea da: munstro bat dauka ohe azpian bizitzen. Gauero, Tigrea eta Munstroa jolasean aritzen dira argiak itzaltzeko ordua arte. Jakina, Munstroa ez da sekula Tigrea ikaratzen ahalegindu, lagunek ez baitute halakorik egiten. Baina Munstroak norbait ikaratzeko premia du... munstro bat baita, azken finean. Beraz, Tigrea lo dagoen bitartean, Munstroak haren amesgaizto guztiak uxatzen ditu. Bere lagunari esker, Tigreak amets goxoak besterik ez ditu. Baina ilunpean zain hortxe badago amesgaizto hain handi eta gaizto bat, non Munstroa ez baita gai harekin bakarrik borrokatzeko. Elkarlanean eta kemen handiz bakarrik lortuko dute biek amesgaizto hori uxatzea.Irakurle gazteentzako nobela grafiko xarmagarri honetan, Emily Tetri komikigileak frogatzen du bi lagun min ustekabekoenak ere talde garaiezin batean elkar daitezkeela, baita munstrorik beldurgarrienaren aurka ere.

Es probable que la Segunda Guerra Mundial sea el conflicto más estudiado de la historia de la humanidad. Sin embargo, la gran mayoría de las obras ofrecen de ella una interpretación sorprendentemente unidimensional. La presentan como una guerra buena, una cruzada contra el fascismo y una batalla del mundo libre y democratico contra quienes querian acabar con el: una parabola de los males del totalitarismo y el triunfo del orden democratico liderado por los Estados Unidos. Este libro intenta retirar las capas de mitologia que cubren la Segunda Guerra Mundial y poner en cuestion las interpretaciones predominantes de la contienda. Rompe con las explicaciones estandares de la guerra y argumenta que las dimensiones centrales del conflicto fueron la raza y el imperio. Aborda la Segunda Guerra Mundial como un enfrentamiento profundamente enraizado en el contexto mas amplio de la historia mundial. Y de esta forma intenta excavar los cimientos coloniales de la guerra y trazar sus secuelas imperiales. Por ello, geograficamente, el libro se aleja de las playas de Normandia para hacer mayor hincapie en los teatros de operaciones mas sangrientos de Europa del Este y Asia oriental. En definitiva, Tierra quemada sostiene que el legado de la guerra no fue tanto la destruccion del fascismo, el racismo y el imperialismo, sino la creacion de un orden de posguerra en el que Estados neoimperiales muy militarizados se prepararon para la guerra perpetua y la perspectiva de la aniquilacion nuclear. Nuestra amnesia colectiva respecto de los origenes coloniales de la guerra y sus consecuencias imperiales ha despojado al conflicto de su significado y lo ha convertido en un cuento de hadas del siglo xx. Este libro pretende colocar nuestra vision de la Segunda Guerra Mundial en el lugar que le corresponde en el panorama mas amplio de la historia mundial moderna. Con este telon de fondo, la Segunda Guerra Mundial aparece como el punto culminante de siglos de expansion colonial y el catalizador de la reinscripcion del imperialismo bajo la egida de la geopolitica de la Guerra Fria.

Un álbum ilustrado que celebra los momentos compartidos entre adultos y niños. A través de escenas cotidianas llenas de ternura, el libro transmite la importancia de dedicar tiempo de calidad a quienes amamos. Ideal para leer en familia, esta obra refuerza el valor de la presencia, el afecto y la conexion emocional en la infancia.

Entre la semblanza personal y el ensayo, el «relato biográfico» que Agustina Bessa-Luís dedicó a su compatriota y amiga la gran artista María Helena Vieira da Silva es un libro excepcional que reúne

¡Diviértete y aprende! En cada ficha aparecen dibujos sencillos con preguntas adecuadas para los más pequeños. Tratan sobre el tiempo, las horas, algunas operaciones matemáticas, lógica y otros conceptos que el niño esta aprendiendo en esta etapa. El juego consiste en mostrarles estas imagenes y hacerles preguntas sencillas que disfrutaran contestando y señalando con sus deditos. Ademas, podran ver la respuesta en la parte trasera de cada ficha.

Pyontaro se enfrenta a un arma gigantesca en su intento por rescatar a Futaba. A pesar de que abruma a sus enemigos con su gran poder de combate, parece que esta vez está a punto de ser derrotado... Mientras tanto, en Shibuya vuelve a reinar la calma hasta que uno de los extraterrestres realiza una propuesta a Rebellion.

Dos increíbles autores clásicos, Kurt Busiek, el guionista de Marvels, y Steve Rude, el artista detrás de Nexus, se unen para una irrepetible epopeya protagonizada por el Dios del Trueno que recupera el sabor de la Marvel de los años sesenta. En un relato con dos mundos como escenario, Thor batalla contra trolls, cientificos diabolicos y supervillanos al tiempo que trata de mantener el equilibrio entre sus responsabilidades como divinidad, superheroe y medico.

Thomas Merton (1915-1968) fue un monje trapense de la abadía de Getsemaní, en Kentucky (Estados Unidos) que supo conciliar el silencio y la palabra, la contemplación y la acción, la oración y el compromiso. Su hermosa sintesis entre la hondura y la apertura quedo reflejada en su extensa obra literaria y en los dialogos que mantuvo con personalidades de diversas tradiciones espirituales. Considerado pionero del dialogo interreligioso y promotor de la paz entre las distintas culturas, el papa Francisco lo puso ejemplo en su discurso ante el Congreso y el Senado en su visita a los EE. UU. en 2015.

It s as if Hayley has been inside my head and captured every thought I had during treatment an honest brave no holds barred account Liz O Riordan surgeon and breast cancer survivor Hilarious complex honest and profound Every page made me laugh Most of them also made me cry Ian Dunt political journalist and broadcaster This is a cancer story you ll actually want to read With humour and honesty it details Hayley Gullen s fight for individuality during the toughest time of her life But this is no ordinary account Hayley takes you on her journey with an uplifting quirky graphic memoir which outlines her breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 37 She illustrates her experiences navigating the NHS and the importance of maintaining her sense of self throughout the dehumanising process of cancer treatment The storytelling and cartoons are perfectly paired to show the emotional ups and downs of living with cancer This book is a companion for anyone facing treatment helping them to feel less alone as well as for their loved ones

Filled with fun inspirational and inventive things to do as you embark on the role of a lifetime now that you re a Grandparent Grandparents make the world a little softer a little kinder and a little warmer For most of us news of a grandchild s impending arrival will send us into a dizzying array of emotions No single feeling fits the bill How could it The birth of a grandchild signals a new stage of your life a new beginning Grandparents today are generally healthier busier and may still be working when their first grandchild arrives than a generation ago So your role can vary greatly from being the on hand carer while parents go to work to the long distance grandparent who keeps in touch via emails letters photographs and presents Or you may be somewhere in between providing regular support to your children while also bringing a little fun into the lives of your grandchildren However you choose to do it there are great joys to be had rediscovering the passage of childhood for the third time and being taking an important role in the life of a little one This little book is packed with fun creative and practical advice for grandparents Whether you are a first time grandparent or you re trying to find new ways to create life changing experienc

From the New York Times bestselling author of Cobalt Red discover the incredible true story and page turning account of the 18th century slave ship often known as the Zong yet actually named the Zorg ironically meaning care that sparked the human rights campaign to end the slave trade Perfect for fans of David Grann s The Wager and The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides Remarkable riveting Adam Hochschild historian and bestselling author of King Leopold s Ghost and Bury the ChainsIn 1781 the Zorg set off from The Netherlands to West Africa and from there onto the Caribbean The fateful voyage would alter the course of history forever By the time its journey ends the Zorg would become the first undeniable argument against slavery When a series of unpredictable weather events and navigational errors led to the Zorg sailing off course and running low on supplies the ship s captain threw more than a hundred slaves overboard in order to save the crew and the most valuable slaves The ship s owners then claimed their loss on insurance a first for slaves who had not been killed due to insurrection or died of natural causes The insurers refused to pay due to the higher than usual mortality rate of the slaves on board leading to a trial which initially found

All things were believable back then wizards alchemy fairies angels This is the story of those magical times A lyrical and highly atmospheric exploration of the lives of Tudor and Renaissance magicians men from Dee to Kepler to Bruno who were also scientists astrologers mathematicians and alchemists Their studies books and ideas still permeate scientific history as well as literature and film from Philip Pullman to CS Lewis but what do we know of the rest of their households the lovers wives mothers and daughters In The Years of the Wizard Rachel Morris also vividly reimagines the less documented lives of the magician s families and lovers From those who supported the travelling households packing up the libraries feeding the assistants entertaining the patrons educating the children as well as those archiving documenting and collaborating with their magical work With vivid storytelling Rachel Morris magically animates both the known past lives of these extraordinary men and the imaginary stories of the less documented women elders and children in this era of discovery and magic

These are the dishes that fuelled great writing Ever wondered what Iris Murdoch might have served for supper or how Emily Dickinson took her tea The Writer s Table brings together dining habits and favourite recipes from some of the world s most beloved authors offering a delicious glimpse into their everyday lives and kitchen rituals Each recipe is paired with a short introduction to the author and dish along with clear instructions and modern ingredients making it easy to recreate literary comfort food at home With beautiful illustrations throughout the book is a feast for the eyes as well as the table making you feel closer to the writers you love Writers and recipes featured include Leo Tolstoy s Sour Schi Jane Austen s White Soup Colette s Cherry Clafoutis Barbara Pym s Toad in the Hole Truman Capote s Chicken Hash Andrea Camilleri s Sardines a beccafico Perfectly giftable irresistibly browsable and full of charm The Writer s Table is a celebration of food creativity and the simple pleasures that connect us all A must have for readers home cooks and anyone who s ever wondered what their favourite author had for dinner

An entertaining and gorgeously illustrated portrait of a writer s life avec chats from the acclaimed author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog Like so many writers Muriel Barbery is a lover of cats Grey furred and amber eyed Barbery s four Chartreux cats keep her company as she works from her house in the French countryside entertaining her with their quirks and foibles But that s not all For Kirin Ocha Mizu and Petrus are no ordinary felines These intelligent creatures have taken it upon themselves to guide their owner s writing flicking aside sections of her manuscript with a disdainful tail pointing an approving paw at others And it s time these mischievous literary consultants get the recognition they deserve With delicious wit and irony and delightful illustrations by Maria Guitart the beloved author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog gives an insight into her writing life and the paws behind the pen

A feminist classic of Partition literature translated by Booker Prize winning translator Daisy RockwellSet in the turbulent decade of the 1940s The Women s Courtyard provides an inverted perspective on the Partition Mastur s novel gives expression to the preoccupations of the women in the courtyard fighting different battles with loud voices The novel follows a Muslim girl Aliya and her family about and around the climax of the Independence struggle While the national struggle rages on the street Aliya Aunty and the residents of the courtyard are tethered hopelessly to their own problems of life and death The Women s Courtyard is an experience in suffocation Within the strict religious and social framework of a rigid Muslim family there is a purdah between Aliya and the rest of the world

FEMINIST TALES FROM JAPAN BY THE ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF WHERE THE WILD LADIES ARE Piercing inventive and darkly humorous the fifty two stories in Aoko Matsuda s The Woman Dies explore the persistent and pervasive sexism faced by women in modern day Japan The normalization of violence against women on screen and in the media is confronted in the story The Woman Dies while others invest inanimate objects with their own perspectives examine the aesthetics of technology and use clever wordplay to riff off the absurdity of contemporary life Masterfully translated by Polly Barton the translator of Asako Yuzuki s Butter The Woman Dies is more than a simple thrill ride Blending humour surrealism and sharp social critique it s a vast multifaceted theme park of ideas by one of Japan s most exciting writers Praise for Where the Wild Ladies Are a Time magazine Best Book of 2022 Delightfully uncanny Matsuda s retellings are feminist with a vengeance New York Times Book Review Funny beautiful surreal and relatable this is a phenomenal book The Guardian Softly electrifying The Atlantic Delightful sharp poignant Literary Hub