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¿Fue Walt Disney el auténtico creador de Mickey Mouse? ¿Conoces la teoría de su supuesto origen andaluz? ¿Sabías que hipotecó su casa para la construcción de Disneyland? ¿Que falsificó su fecha de nacimiento para poder ir a la guerra? ¿Que durante la produccion de Blancanieves y los siete enanitos casi se fue a quiebra? ¿Que, tras su muerte, la compañia estuvo a punto de cerrar? ¿Que el estudio intento adaptar el Quijote hasta en cuatro ocasiones?Todos conocemos al pato Donald, Cenicienta, Pinocho y el magico castillo que aparece antes de cada pelicula producida por Walt Disney Pictures. Pero ¿que sabemos realmente del hombre que dio origen a ese universo encantado? Eso no estaba en mi libro de historia de Disney te invita a sondear el lado menos conocido y mas sorprendente de Walt Disney y su legendario estudio de animacion, que pasaria a la historia como la fabrica de los sueños, donde, mas alla del relato oficial, lo verdaderamente fascinante esta en lo que no nos contaron.Este libro recopila las curiosidades mas insolitas, las anecdotas ocultas y los momentos decisivos que marcaron la vida del apodado Mago de Burbank, desde sus primeros pasos como dibujante hasta la creacion de un imperio audiovisual sin precedentes. Entre sus paginas, descubriras los sueños, fracasos, obsesiones y genialidades de un hombre que transformo para siempre el cine y la cultura popular. Ademas, en su labor de investigacion, el autor explora la relacion del animador con España y se adentra entre los bastidores de su estudio para revelar como nacieron los clasicos animados, que secretos esconden sus personajes y como la tecnologia, la politica y hasta la Segunda Guerra Mundial influyeron en su evolucion. Con un enfoque agil, entretenido y lleno de datos inesperados, esta obra no solo sorprendera a los fans de Disney, sino tambien a los amantes del cine y la historia.

Este libro surgió de la contemplación, en las afueras de Benarés, de un árbol que crecía dentro de una casa, y cuyas ramas asomaban por las ventanas. Esta apropiación del espacio humano por parte de la naturaleza da pie a la deconstruccion de conceptos como adentro y afuera, yo y los otros, naturaleza y cultura, mito y realidad, orden y caos, vida y muerte, etc. Y a la conclusion de que todos esos opuestos son lo mismo y que cualquier dualidad no es mas que una mera ilusion.Apoyada en solidos cimientos filosoficos, La casa habitada por el arbol habla, entre otras cosas, de esa parte de nosotros que habita en los otros y que desconocemos; de la disolucion del mito al ser reconducido a su origen; de la verdad que, como aseveraba Nietzsche, ha olvidado su condicion de ilusion; de la mirada que borra y reescribe la realidad y, en definitiva, de la añoranza del pasado y la esperanza del futuro, dos espejismos del presente que nos hacen mirar, como Jano, en dos direcciones opuestas ignorando que, como se dice en uno de los poemas el futuro no es mas que un pasado que aguarda.

Este fascinante proyecto explora lamaterialidad de la escritura y la lectura enla Edad Moderna, revelando cómo loslibros no eran solo ideas, sino objetos conagencia, cargados de emociones, rituales ytradiciones. Desde practicas obsesivas delectura (como detenerse cada trespaginas) hasta la construccion debibliotecas personales y el surgimiento dela opinion publica, este libro sumerge allector en un viaje por la cultura escrita.Con un enfoque innovador que combinahistoria, literatura y estudios materiales,esta obra estructurada en tres partesdescubre los secretos ocultos en tintas,margenes y dedicatorias.

Cómic histórico que narra la vida de Bernardo de Gálvez desde su juventud militar hasta sus campañas en América, con un enfoque didáctico y visual.

La vida de Karin, adolescente de un barrio obrero de Dresde, gira en torno a Paul, su primer amor; su amiga Marie, que suena con convertirse en la primera mujer en pisar la luna, y la hermana pequena a la que cuida mientras sus padres tratan de mantener la familia a flote. Cuando Paul huye desperadamente al bloque occidental, Karin recibe una visita de la Stasi: de pronto, el regimen ocupa el centro de su vida perturbandola por completo y la joven se ve atrapada en un juego manipulador en el que la inocencia no tiene cabida. Con una mirada intimista pero implacablemente lucida y un estilo sobrio capaz de plasmar todos los matices de la realidad, Charlotte Gneu narra la pugna entre el ansia de libertad propia de la juventud y el poder autoritario, retratando un mundo regido por la ambiguedad al que es asombrosamente facil adaptarse para sobrevivir, pero en el que todo, incluso la moral, parece sospechoso.

SMALL HABITS TO BOOST YOUR BRAIN CHEMISTRY This is the book all parents need in their lives This Morning If you want to buy just one book this year to make your life better Get this one And live by it Chris Evans as heard on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show Virgin Radio This book will help you find more motivation create deeper connections energise your body and destress your mind Jay Shetty author of Think Like a Monk The best book I ve read on this subject Dr Julie Smith author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before TO BE SOLD IN 19 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES Life can feel overwhelming but it doesn t have to be Today s fast paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs and lows caused by chemical imbalances in our brains brought on by the pressures of modern life and constant digital connectivity In The DOSE Effect Neuroscientist TJ Power shares how you can reset and balance your brain chemistry with simple everyday habits to lead a happier healthier and more productive life Unlock your brain s four key chemicals and discover the powers of DOPAMINE to get motivated and stay drivenOXYTOCIN to build deeper connections with othersSEROTONIN to boost your energy and moodENDORPHINS to destress and find calmTJ s practical a

A witty and humane account of one man multiple jobs and what it means to liveHu AnYan has held nineteen different jobs since he graduated He s been a convenience store clerk a bicycle salesman a security guard and a delivery driver among many other things Every time the work gets punishing or the bosses too bossy he moves on from city to city carrying with him nothing but his copies of Chekhov and Carver This is his story A runaway bestseller in China I Deliver Parcels in Beijing is about what it s like to try and make a living and stay sane in the gig economy From the pecking order on a parcel sorting factory floor to the perfect alcohol dose to get some daylight shut eye before a punishing night shift from the Kafkaesque bureaucracy of the hiring departments to the ideal layout of a delivery route Hu illuminates the hidden lives behind the roles that keep our world going But he also shows how through the liberating power of literature he finds solace and even freedom in his existence Quietly radical brimming with humanity and humour this book asks what does work really mean What should it mean And do any of us really know how to live

Make your trip to Aotearoa extraordinary Wine tasting in the lush vineyards of Hawke s Bay Whale watching off the coast of Kaikoura Exploring remote fjords on the South Island New Zealand offers enough bucket list experiences to fill a lifetime Whatever your dream trip involves this DK travel guide is the perfect companion Our updated guide brings New Zealand to life transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert led insights trusted travel advice detailed breakdowns of all the must see sights photographs on practically every page and our hand drawn illustrations which take you inside the country s buildings and neighbourhoods You ll discover our pick of New Zealand s must sees and top experiences beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of New Zealand the best spots to eat drink shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the region easy easy to follow itineraries expert advice get ready get around and stay safe colour coded chapters to each part of New Zealand a lightweight format so you can take it with you wherever you go

AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK THE INTERNATIONAL 1 BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 NON FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR A WATERSTONES NON FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 A 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE OBSERVER ECONOMIST FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT A breathtaking expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an author who truly understands it PROFESSOR BRIAN COX Exceptional FINANCIAL TIMES A cracking book that is as enjoyable as it is readable PETER FRANKOPAN Equally entertaining and insightful YANIS VAROUFAKIS MONEY The object of our desires The engine of our genius Humanity s greatest invention From clay tablets in Mesopotamia to today s cryptocurrency global economist David McWilliams takes us on an epic journey of innovation disruption and transformation that is an astonishing new history of our species The question is over 5 000 years have we changed money or has money changed us A fun history of money told through the stories of the chancers cheats scoundrels and geniuses who made it happen KATIE MARTIN An impressive journey that fizzes with facts ECONOMIST An eye op

A beautifully written and illustrated manifesto for the simple joys of sailing a small boat filled with useful advice and techniques Sailing a dinghy is your gateway to adventure It requires little of you other than self reliance and self confidence as well as a respect for the subtleties of the local climate and topography Out at sea in a small boat nature is not something to be observed disinterestedly it batters and drenches you refreshes and enlivens you Sailing the Shallows is a manifesto for a different attitude to sailing far removed from the ostentation and complexity of modern day yachting Roger Barnes combines lyrical writing and beautifully drawn illustrations with simple and practical wisdom on experiencing the pure joy of being out on the water in a small boat We accompany him on his early days afloat in the Lake District paddling Hildegard the communist canoe in France and undertaking more extreme passages even capsizing in his beloved Avel Dro Along the way Roger weaves in advice on skills techniques and lessons learned this is a book to be read and re read not just for the stories but the keen insights into small boat sailing techniques Sailing the Shallows describes a lifetime s journey towards the recognition that cruising in a

Why do teenagers act as they do Brilliant PANDORA SYKES Fascinating moving clear eyed DAILY MAIL Wise and revelatory GUARDIAN A GUARDIAN AND TELEGRAPH BEST PAPERBACK PICK What we experience during adolescence shapes us for life but psychologist Lucy Foulkes shows that too often we fear dismiss or even try to prevent aspects of it that are crucial to our development Drawing on decades of psychological research and including profoundly moving interviews Coming of Age gets beneath the recent myths and age old stereotypes of adolescence to reveal the real reasons why teens behave the way they do Above all Foulkes shows that adolescents have an extraordinary capacity for resilience empathy and mutual support and that even the most challenging encounters are part of an essential process of self discovery Foulkes is steeped in knowledge about as well as respect for teenage life OBSERVER A wonderful and deeply moving book MARK HADDON Reveals adolescence s unwritten rules JO BRAND

Celebrate Jane Austen s 250th birthday with this beautiful gift edition of her final novel the book that was being read in the TV series Miss Austen It comes with foiled covers marbled endpapers sprayed edges beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon Eight years ago Anne Elliot bowed to pressure from her family and made the decision not to marry the man she loved Captain Wentworth Now circumstances have conspired to bring him back into her social circle and Anne finds her old feelings for him reignited However when they meet again Wentworth behaves as if they are strangers and seems more interested in her friend Louisa In this her final novel Jane Austen tells the story of a love that endures the tests of time and society with humour insight and tenderness This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR S CLASSICS a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf

Welcome to the Cafe Cuil Cookbook This isn t a book that demands fancy techniques instead it shows how easy it can be to cook delicious dishes without taking things too seriously using many of the ingredients we have on our doorstep whether you re in Skye or Dalston As featured in the Hebridean Baker s Scottish Cookbook

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Rio de Janeiro and discover twice the city in half the time Discover Rio de Janeiro s most popular experiences must see attractions and unexpected surprises neighbourhood by neighbourhood with our handy sized Pocket travel guide From visiting Rio s most important history museum Museu Histo rico Nacional to admiring the beautiful shoreline views from Ipanema Beach and walking the magnificently tiled staircase of Escadaria Selaro n Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Pocket Rio de Janeiro travel guide Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know how for planning trips between 1 7 days Find what you re looking for fast with this guide s all new structure and design and navigate Rio de Janeiro with ease Get fresh takes on must visit sights including Ipanema Beach Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and Cristo Redentor Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions Find the local vibe on foot Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood s personality and get you to those don t miss

The official art book for the action video game DEATH STRANDING 2 ON THE BEACH from legendary game creator Hideo Kojima including artwork by acclaimed artist Yoji Shinkawa

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Vietnam Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from wandering the atmospheric lanes of Hoi An Old Town to walking with a guide in search of wild elephants in Yok Don and browsing the food stalls in Vung Tau s vibrant seafood market Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Vietnam travel guide Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Vietnam and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips walking tours and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go eating drinking nightlife shopping accommodation adventure activities festivals and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving transport making the most of your time and money LGBTIQ travel advice useful words and phrases accessibility and responsible travel Connect with Vietnamese culture through stories that delve deep into local life history an

Lonely Planet s annual bestseller returns with this game changing edition for 2026 featuring 25 must visit destinations and 25 must do experiences This evolution of Best in Travel reflects the way travellers encounter the world Featuring a mix of emerging travel hotspots fresh takes on well known locations and unforgettable experiences every page contains Lonely Planet s signature enthusiasm and worldly expertise Inside Best in Travel 2026 Presenting a year s worth of travel inspiration to take you out of the ordinary Brand new top 25 places and top 25 experiences around the world right now as selected by our panel of experts More personalised recommendations from Lonely Planet s staff authors and online travel community than ever before Features details on when to go with practical advice and indispensable travel tips to help you get there Presented with a fresh vibrant cover with new internal layouts inspirational photography and a large fold out map From food tours to wild camping vibrant cities and more expect unexpected ideas for every kind of traveller Your next big adventure starts now with Best in Travel 2026 the ultimate guide for globetrotters planning a once in a lifetime trip in the year ahead

Germán Calderari tiene una vida ordenada y un pasado familiar del que no le gusta acordarse. Vive en Orcelis, trabaja como secretario en los juzgados, se ha acostumbrado a la soledad y casi ha olvidado el nombre de Lupe, su melliza. Un dia los servicios sociales llaman a su puerta y le piden que se haga cargo de Gloria, su sobrina a la que apenas conoce. Victima de abusos en el pasado, la chica se mostrara reacia a aceptar lo que las autoridades han decidido por ella. Indomita y con una personalidad que conquistara a los lectores, ella y su tio tendran que aprender a convivir y a colaborar cuando comprueben que el pasado de Lupe viene persiguiendolos. Deberan huir y esconderse de antiguos pecados que otros cometieron. Pero comprenderan que no se puede aceptar el miedo como forma de vida y huir siempre y que en algun momento hay que plantar cara.A ritmo de salsa y con la ayuda de la Kimberly y otras secundarias dificiles de olvidar, tomaran la iniciativa y nos mostraran que en los años noventa, como ahora y como siempre, hubo gente mala, menos mala y despiadadamente mala, y que, como bien decia Mike Tyson, todo el mundo tiene un plan hasta que le dan el primer puñetazo en la boca.Un narrador con pulso y voz propia, personajes con caracter que sacuden al lector, una historia que mira, sin concesiones, a la mas cruda realidad.-Lorenzo Silva-

NO BUSCAN UN HOMBRE, BUSCAN UN NEGROEliel es joven, negro, gay y trabaja de camarero en un bar de La Habana. Su cuerpo es deseado, fetichizado, perseguido. Su deseo lo empuja a encuentros fugaces, a chats en Grindr, a citas que se limitan a cuerpos que se cruzan y se desvanecen. Pero cuando aparece Jordi, un muchacho blanco que lo deslumbra, todo se vuelve mas complejo: los prejuicios raciales, la inseguridad, los celos, el amor y la violencia se entrelazan en una relacion que lo transforma.Andres Asevis retrata con crudeza y belleza la vida queer en la Cuba del siglo XXI: el racismo estructural, la precariedad, la religion como supersticion y refugio, y la oralidad caribeña que resiste y reinventa.

¡Cuidado! Cuando menos te lo esperas, el pasado vuelve… vestido de vaqueros, camiseta ¡y con abdominales de infarto!Abril León es florista y vive en Villa Herbolaria, un encantador pueblecito a las a