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Después de su éxito mundial con Prisioneros de la geografía, un libro que nos descubre los nuevos territorios fundamentales para entender el mundo que nos viene. Hoy sabemos cómo las montañas, los r

Este Libro Manual para el Barranquista es un programa formativo diseñado para capacitar a profesionales en la conducción de grupos por barrancos con todo tipo de dificultad. Este temario aborda una amplia variedad de temas esenciales para el ejercicio de esta profesion, combinando conocimientos teoricos y habilidades practicas. La seguridad es un componente central en el temario. Se examinan los protocolos de actuacion en situaciones de emergencia, el uso de equipos de proteccion y las tecnicas de rescate en barrancos. Ademas, se aborda la interpretacion de mapas y la orientacion con brujula, habilidades esenciales para guiar grupos de manera efectiva y segura. En el ambito de la planificacion, se enseñan tecnicas para diseñar itinerarios adecuados a diferentes niveles de habilidad y condicion fisica de los participantes. Tambien se aborda la gestion de grupos, comunicacion efectiva y la resolucion de posibles conflictos que puedan surgir durante la travesia. La formacion incluye aspectos relacionados con la sostenibilidad y el respeto al medio ambiente. Se fomenta la educacion ambiental, promoviendo practicas responsables que minimicen el impacto humano en los ecosistemas montañosos y en los rios. En el ambito tecnico, se instruye sobre el manejo de cuerdas y tecnicas de progresion por barrancos con todo tipo de dificultades. Estas habilidades son cruciales para superar obstaculos y garantizar la seguridad del grupo en terrenos mas exigentes. Combinado con las maniobras tecnicas practicadas en instalaciones y en barrancos hacen de la obra una de las mas completas del mercado para la formacion de barranquistas.

Ideado por Georges Duby, prestigioso historiador francés, este atlas histórico, obra de referencia en el ámbito de la geografía histórica y el desarrollo cronológico, se presenta en una edición renovada y actualizada, con mas de 340 mapas, que incluye los acontecimientos mas recientes de la historia mundial, como el Brexit, la crisis del Coronavirus, la guerra en Ucrania o la ofensiva israeli en Palestina tras los ataques de Hamas. Los mapas se encuentran agrupados cronologicamente en seis secciones: - Prehistoria y antiguedad - La edad media - Los tiempos modernos - El siglo XIX (1789-1912) - El mundo contemporaneo (desde 1912 hasta los albores del siglo XXI - El siglo XXI Esta ultima y novedosa seccion sobre el siglo XXI explica, manteniendo el espiritu de la obra, el mundo actual, tanto desde una perspectiva global planetaria (geopolitica, economica, sobre el cambio climatico o la exploracion del espacio) como relativa a las principales regiones mundiales (Oriente Proximo, Asia Oriental, cuenca del Mediterraneo, America, Africa y Europa). Unos cuadros cronologicos, al inicio de cada seccion, precisan los principales eventos historicos. Cada mapa va acompañado de un texto que comenta y enmarca el momento historico tratado. Al final de la obra, un indice alfabetico facilita la busqueda de los toponimos y nombres propios.

Un libro esencial para entender los desafíos actuales del abastecimiento a nivel mundial.La alimentación, más que nunca, enfrenta problemas que van más allá de la mera producción agrícola destinada a dar de comer a las poblaciones. La crisis de la covid-19, la guerra en Ucrania y el cambio climatico nos han obligado a tomar conciencia a marchas forzadas de la fragilidad de nuestros sistemas de abastecimiento y de los equilibrios de poder en el terreno geopolitico, donde administraciones estatales y empresas multinacionales libran una batalla desigual por sus intereses.¿Como se esta traslada este combate a nuestros platos? ¿Que decisiones, tanto locales como globales, se estan tomando para garantizar la seguridad alimentaria? ¿Arrasaran las multinacionales con nuestras culturas alimentarias tal como las conocemos? Gilles Fumey busca respuestas a estos interrogantes que ponen la geopolitica de la alimentacion en el centro del debate sobre nuestro futuro.

1000 piece jigsaw puzzle with 20 shaped pieces Reveal London s hidden stories as you piece together the puzzle Uncover London s secrets with fun facts and deep dives from Jack Chesher bestselling author of London A Guide for Curious Wanderers The perfect gift for history buffs puzzle fans and Londoners and an excellent souvenir for visitors to the big smoke Box contains 1000 piece puzzle paper bag to keep the puzzle pieces safe no single use plastic and a poster packed with historical details Piece together the streets of London and uncover curious historical details as you go 20 of the pieces in this 1000 piece puzzle are specially shaped and contain hidden London locations from 13th century ruins and mysterious signs to teeny tiny sculptures and lavish lavatories But there s a catch you won t know where to find them until you slot them into place You ll find an explanation for every secret item and location by tour guide and bestselling author Jack Chesher founder of livinglondonhistory on the accompanying poster The poster also features a reference image to help you complete the puzzle with the hidden details obscured of course Finished puzzle measures 45 x 75cm Learn more about London s history with London A Guide for Curious Wanderers

Just how good is your world knowledge? Challenge friends and family with this interactive quiz book and discover who is the ultimate armchair explorer.'Like having a light shone on your understanding' - Evening Standard on Prisoners of GeographyDo you know your continents from your countries, your landmarks from your latitudes, your mountain ranges from your rivers? Put your geographical and political knowledge to the test and discover your geography IQ with bestselling geopolitical author Tim Marshall.Covering every area of the globe, Prisoners of Geography: The Quiz Book tests your trivia with a variety of questions, puzzles, word games and maps, designed to challenge you whilst expanding your world knowledge.

This original and deeply provocative book was the first to make Palestine the subject of a serious debate one that remains as critical as ever. With the rigorous scholarship he brought to his influential Orientalism and an exiles passion (he is Palestinian by birth), Edward Said traces the fatal collision between two peoples in the Middle East and its repercussions in the lives of both the occupier and the occupied as well as in the conscience of the West. For anyone interested in this region and its future, The Question of Palestine remains the most useful and authoritative account available.

A beautiful gift for the adventurers in your family. This atlas presents a complete view of the world, bringing it to life through innovative maps, stunning images and detailed content. This fully-updated, comprehensive world atlas includes: Highly detailed regional and world-wide mappingWide range of topical issues covered including natural disasters, population, climate and the environmentKey country statistics allow comparisons of their state of development and an understanding of todays worldThousands of facts and statistics including world and continental ranking tables Updates include: Extensive updates to place names in Ukraine and KazakhstanNew flags for Honduras and KyrgyzstanCurrency change for Croatia (now Euro) and Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe Gold)

Woodland Wisdom is a charming gift book filled with informative fascinating and fun facts about our forests and woodlands

This timely and innovative book delves into the complex interplay of human activities and natural limits in generating today s sustainability challenges By contrasting the pressures of growing populations with ecological footprints associated with consumption the volume navigates the contested terrain where human societies generate environmental impacts Adorned with illustrative figures examples and case studies throughout this book presents insightful analysis of ecological economic technological and social justice responses to the challenges faced by human civilization including land degradation climate change pollution and overexploitation of natural resources Many of these issues are wicked problems characterized by incomplete information multiple stakeholders and contested approaches to addressing them In simple terms sustainability issues are an interplay between population growth and rising consumption which are placing impossible demands on finite resources Potential solutions to the crisis are split between green growth approaches that emphasize technology and institutional capacity to guide economic growth in more sustainable ways and degrowth approaches that call for a fundamental rethinking of the way we structure society and generate v

This open access book showcases the innovative practices of Big Earth Data methods through a collection of comprehensive case studies from China to monitor and evaluate indicators for seven SDGs i e zero hunger SDG 2 clean water and sanitation SDG 6 affordable and clean energy SDG 7 sustainable cities and communities SDG 11 climate action SDG 13 life below water SDG 14 life on land SDG 15 and to analyze the interactions among multiple SDGs indicators The emphasis on Big Earth Data is highly relevant within the context of growing global challenges Disaster risk mitigation climate change global food security resource management and environmental challenges all are interlinked through earth systems and processes that are independent of human constructs Therefore these case studies highlight methods and practices of spatial information mining and integrated SDG evaluation which include evaluating the synergy and trade off relationships among the SDGs in the context of their correlations simulating multiple indicators interactions in future environmental economic and social scenarios in the context of their temporal variations designing integrated evaluations of regional SDGs in the context of experience with the study of multiple indica

An indispensable guide to understanding the IsraelPalestine conflict, and how we might yet still find a way out of it. ''Ilan Pappe is the most original, radical and hard-hitting of Israels "new historians".'' Avi Shlaim, author of Three Worlds The devastation of 7 October 2023 and the horrors that followed astounded the world. But the IsraelPalestine conflict didnt start on 7 October. It didnt start in 1967 either, when Israel occupied the West Bank, or in 1948 when the state of Israel was declared. It started in 1882, when the first Zionist settlers arrived in what was then Ottoman Palestine. Ilan Pappe untangles the history of two peoples, now sharing one land. Going back to the founding fathers of Zionism, Pappe expertly takes us through the twists and turns of international policy towards IsraelPalestine, Palestinian resistance to occupation, and the changes taking place in Israel itself.

Turn the pages of this thought provoking book and discover maps that challenge conventional wisdom confront social and political norms and offer fresh perspectives on familiar landscapes This meticulously curated selection of 40 maps spans the ages from ancient parchment scrolls to cutting edge digital creations Each map is a window into a different facet of our world shedding light on the complex interplay of geography geopolitics art history science and society Maps have always held the power to transport us not just from one place to another but from one state of mind to another Beyond their utilitarian function maps have an extraordinary ability to tell stories reveal truths and inspire revolutions They are not mere drawings of geographic boundaries but gateways to the collective wisdom of humanity You ll encounter maps that dissect the intricate tapestry of human migration maps that unveil the secrets of the cosmos and maps that expose the stark realities of our changing climate These maps are not just illustrations they are provocations invitations to rethink the world 40 Maps That Will Change How You See the World is not just a book for geographers or history buffs it is a profound exploration for anyone with a curious mind Whether you

The city, a concept nearly as old as history itself, is a paradox of human innovation and intervention, order and conflict. From ancient civilizations to modern-day metropolises, maps have played a crucial role in urban progress. This book explores the development of cities through more than 70 captivating maps.Each map in this beautifully designed volume gives a unique visual representation of and historical context to the city it surveys. Spanning more than 9,000 years, this book expertly curates more than 70 historical maps which tell the fascinating story of human civilization: from cities founded on sacred places, ideas and power, to early examples of town planning and later innovations such as skyscrapers and urban transport. Featuring maps of renowned capital cities as well as lesser-known urban areas, including: Mohenjo-Daro, c.2500 BCBabylon, c. 600 BCRome, c. 210 ADBaghdad, 762 ADConstantinople, 1422Tenochtitlan, 1524Dublin, 1610Kyoto, 1626New Amsterdam, 1660Edinburgh, 1780Adelaide, 1838Lagos, 1885Los Angeles, 1908Brasilia, 1957Chongqing, 2016Dubai, 2020 An ideal book for map and history lovers.

La cartografía no solo es un registro visual de la geografía, sino también una ventana al pasado que revela historias, cambios y evoluciones a lo largo de los siglos y una forma de entender el mundo que nos rodea. Con este volumen recopilatorio se pretende dar visibilidad a mapas de nuestro espacio gerografico que han trascendido el tiempo, recogiendo las sucesivas transformaciones de la provincia de Ciudad Real desde los primeros documentos cartograficos del siglo XVI, y mas concretamente a aquellas que afectan a la toponimia y limites administrativos. Cada mapa es una obra maestra que cuenta una historia unica, desde los tiempos de exploracion y conquista hasta la consolidacion de la provincia como un importante espacio cultural, economico y social.Exp ...

China contribuye al Patrimonio de laHumanidad establecido por la Unesco conimpresionantes muestras de su milenariacultura, cada vez más conocida en Occidentea medida que el gigante asiático se abre alexterior: la Gran Muralla, el Pekinmonumental, santuarios y templos, palacios ytumbas imperiales. Aporta asimismo variasregiones de interes paisajistico e historico,desde los parajes karsticos de Guilin y lasfrias tierras del Tibet a las areas deproteccion del emblematico panda gigante.A los atractivos monumentales de Corea,Japon añade los esplendores de Kyoto, los lugares sagrados del sintoismo y delbudismo, y el conmovedor Memorial de laciudad martir de Hiroshima. En Filipinas,tanto la historia como la naturaleza ofrecenbelleza y conciencia ecologica. Indonesiaatesora el conjunto budico de Borobudur yuna serie de valiosas reversas de flora yfauna.

La india es un sobcontinente, lo cual implicaextensión y variedad. Junto a monumentosbien conocidos como el Taj Mahal, se hallanlas grutas de Ajanta y de Ellora o losmonumentos budistas de Sanchi, las notablesaportaciones del periodo colonial y variosparques naturales de gran valor botanico yfaunistico. Los paises geograficamenteproximos al gigante indio son asiento,asimismo de espacios clasificados por laUnesco como Patrimonio de la Humanidad,como Katmandu, en nepal, o las ruinas deMohenjo-Daro, en el valle del Indo, enPakistan, una de las primeras culturasurbanas conocidas. Tambien Bangladesh y SriLanka, las antiguas Bengala y Ceilan, hacencontribuciones notables. En el Suresteasiatico, ademas de los celebres templos deAngkor, destacan lugares menos divulgadosen Occidente: santuarios historicos y reservasnaturales de asombrosa riqueza.

A VITALLY IMPORTANT BOOK CHALLENGING THE MANY MISCONCEPTIONS SURROUNDING THE TOPIC OF IMMIGRATION.'A book that will force Left and Right alike to reconsider old assumptions . . . an important book' The TelegraphA careful, balanced, and convincing take . . . challenges much of what we think is obvious about migration Ian Morris, author of Why The West Rules For Now

Highly readable ... Everything we need to know on this subject' Financial TimesA population calamity is unfolding before our eyes. It started in parts of the developed world and is spreading to the four corners of the globe.There are just too few babies being born for humanity to replace itself. Leading demographer Paul Morland argues that the consequences of this promise to be calamitous. Labour shortages, pensions crises, ballooning debt: what is currently happening in South Korea which faces population decline of more than 85% within just two generations - threatens to engulf us all, and sooner than we think.In the developed world we may be able temporarily to stave off the worst of its effects with immigration, but many countries, including those the immigrants come from, will get old before they get rich. No One Left charts this future, explains its causes and suggests what might be done. Unless we radically change our attitudes towards parenthood and embrace a new progressive pro-natalism, argues Morland, we face disaster.

A dazzling tale, brilliantly told' Peter Frankopan'A wonderful book' Sunday Telegraph, 5*'Triumphant' Literary ReviewDURING THE AGE OF DISCOVERY, in the autumn of 1550, an anonymously authored volume containing a wealth of geographical information new to Europeans was published in Venice under the title Navigationi et Viaggi (Journeys and Navigations). This was closely followed by two further volumes that, when taken together, constituted the largest release of geographical data in history, and could well be considered the birth of modern geography. The editor of these volumes was a little-known public servant in the Venetian government, Giovambattista Ramusio.He gathered a vast array of both popular and closely guarded narratives, from the journals of Marco Polo to detailed reports from the Muslim scholar and diplomat Leo Africanus. In an enthralling narrative, Andrea di Robilant brings to life the man who used all his political skill, along with the help of conniving diplomats and spies, to democratise knowledge and show how the world was much larger than anyone previously imagined.