eBooks de Islas Canarias

Lanzarote es un espacio único. Una isla que parece de otra planeta que, al mismo tiempo, nos remite al origen más puro de la Tierra. Este gigantesco museo de volcanes al aire libre ha conseguido algunas de las etiquetas medioambientales mas afamadas de la UNESCO, como son Reserva de Biosfera y Geoparque. Son muchos los lugares de Lanzarote y sus islotes que asombran al observador. Hay tanto que contar: las erupciones que en el siglo XVIII dieron lugar al Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, los kilometricos tuneles volcanicos subterraneos, los impresionantes campos de lavas o las llamativas formas agricolas y artisticas con las que los isleños se han ido adaptando a lo largo de los siglos a la inaudita cobertura petrea de la isla. Este libro esta ilustrado con fotografias de Ruben Acosta y Christian Hansen y cuenta con un prologo de los prestigiosos vulcanologos Juan Carlos Carracedo y Valentin R. Troll. El autor, Roger Trend (profesor, ahora retirado, de Oxford y otras universidades), convierte la Geologia en un terreno tan didactico como poetico. Es una obra que combina sencillez y rigor para explicar un paisaje que atrae cada año tanto a la Agencia Espacial Europea y la NASA como a millones de turistas.

Lanzarote is stunning, one of the best places in the world to engage first hand with volcanoes. Its landscapes are unique and beautiful, volcanoes and lava fields can be explored easily, the rocks are highly visible, the geological story can be summarised clearly, the island is easy to visit, the weather is great (usually!) and there is plenty of accommodation. Spectacular landscape viewpoints abound, many accessible from the roadside, and the whole package has been enhanced by the artist and visionary Cesar Manrique, especially through the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT). This awe-inspiring open-air museum of volcanoes has been awarded some of the UNs most prestigious environmental designations, such as Biosphere Reserve and Global Geopark. Lanzarote and its islands are full of astonishing geosites, including Timanfaya National Park, created by the volcanic eruptions in the 18th century, miles of lava tubes (volcanic tunnels), dramatic lava fields and spectacular coastal features. Much of this has been made readily accessible for visitors.Containing 15 new maps and diagrams and over 140 photographs, "The Island of Volcanoes" is a lavishly illustrated introductory guide to Lanzarote geology and landscape. It outlines the formation of the Canary Islands, the several phases of Lanzarotes volcanism and the islands diverse sediments and hazards. Going beyond the basic geology, the section on "Living with Volcanoes" addresses water supply, hydrocarbon deposits, vine growing, global geopark and the CACTs. Written in clear, straightforward language and primarily for non-specialists, the 190-page book recounts Lanzarotes geological history in a simplified way. Basic geological concepts are explained in plain English where necessary and it draws on recent research, showing how Lanzarotes rocks and landscapes give evidence of past geological activity.Being authoritative and up-to-date, the book will also be of interest to readers with geological knowledge. Readers will be impressed by the stunning photographs, most taken by professional photographers Ruben Acosta and Christian Hansen specifically for this book. The Foreword is written by renowned volcanologists Juan Carlos Carracedo and Valentin R. Troll, Earth Science Fellows of the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Canary Islands. The author, Roger Trend, is a retired teacher and academic who specialised in geology education at Oxford and other UK universities.

The Canary Islands are an idyllic cruising ground, either as a destination in their own right or for those on their way through the Atlantic. Winter charter is a popular option for Northern European sailors. This authoritative pilot guide offers the sailor a perfect handbook to the nine main islands, all 40 ports and 26 anchorages in this amazing archipelago. Packed with comprehensive pilotage and nautical information as well as suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore, it is designed to help you make the most of your visit to this fabulous area. It is enhanced with colour charts and detailed photography, including spectacular aerial shots of ports, harbours and anchorages.The Canary Islands are an idyllic cruising ground, either as a destination in their own right or for those on their way through the Atlantic. Winter charter is a popular option for Northern European sailors. This authoritative pilot guide offers the sailor a perfect handbook to the nine main islands, all 40 ports and 26 anchorages in this amazing archipelago. Packed with comprehensive pilotage and nautical information as well as suggestions of where to eat and what to do ashore, it is designed to help you make the most of your visit to this fabulous area. It is enhanced with colour charts and detailed photography, including spectacular aerial shots of ports, harbours and anchorages.

On the island of Fuerteventura, the Germans have built a house of rest that offers all kinds of pleasure to their submarine officers after hard months in the deep sea. The British secret service to infiltrate Erika Simon, German Jewish exile in England, in the group of prostitutes who enliven the leisure hours of the Germans. Its mission is to gather as much information as possible about the movement of the dreaded submarines. Your risk, involve your heart in an unexpected relationship. His dilemma, trapped in a terrifying crossroads: betray your allies or betray her lover ...