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En Técnica y evolución humana, primero de la serie de dos volúmenes titulada El mito de la máquina, Lewis Mumford da cuenta de las fuerzas que han venido dando forma a la tecnología desde la prehistoria y que han desempeñado un papel cada vez más destacado en la conformación de la humanidad contemporánea.Mumford se remonta a los orígenes de la cultura, pero en lugar de aceptar el punto de vista según el cual el progreso del hombre se debió a su dominio de las herramientas y la conquista de la naturaleza, demuestra que las herramientas no se desarrollaron, ni podrían haberse desarrollado en ninguna medida relevante, sin el concurso de una serie de significativas invenciones como los rituales, el lenguaje y la organización social. Esta es solo una de las reinterpretaciones radicales que Mumford hace de la evolución del hombre primitivo ?desde la utilización de energía a gran escala en el inicio de la civilización, hasta la evolución de mecanismos complejos durante la Edad Media?. Tod

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Es el 25 de agosto de 1877, y en el seno de la familia Burton se recibe con sorpresa una carta a nombre de la hija pequeña, Mabel Amy Burton. Está firmada por un tal C. L. Dodgson, que afirma ser el autor de un librito titulado Alicia en el país de las maravillas, que desea regalarle a Mabel. Cuando la señora Harriet Burton, entre desconcertada y emocionada por ese singular y eminente personaje, da su autorización, se inicia una correspondencia entre sus dos hijas y ese extraño gentleman, como lo describiría la pequeña Mabel, de ocho años, tras su primer encuentro con él durante un paseo por la playa. Estas cartas, acompañadas del texto de Carroll Ocho o nueve palabras sabias sobre la escritura de cartas, y de facsímiles y fotografías inéditas, conforman los restos de una de las relaciones más duraderas y estudiadas del famoso creador de Alicia y fotógrafo de niñas.

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Este fascinante poema nos sumerge de nuevo en el fantástico mundo de Lewis Carroll, vislumbrado en el poema Jabberwocky de Alicia a través del espejo. Narra con humor infinito el viaje imposible de una tripulación improbable para hallar a una criatura inconcebible. Fue publicado por primera vez en 1876, y ahora, por fin, presentamos en castellano la edición con las ingeniosas ilustraciones, casi oníricas, de la reconocida artista finlandesa Tove Jansson, conocida por ser la creadora de los Moomins, una divertida familia de troles escandinavos.

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Una generación de lectores tras otra ha entrado en la madriguera del conejo, divertidos, perplejos y asustados, junto a Alicia, la pequeña protagonista de esta gran obra de la literatura universal. Las versiones de Alicia en el País de las Maravillas y A través del espejo y lo que Alicia encontró allí, concebidas e ilustradas por el artista norteamericano Peter Kuper, de la mano de la renovada traducción de Andrés y Teresa Barba, han logrado instalarse como una de las ediciones de referencia de nuestro idioma. Publicadas originalmente en dos tomos, presentamos a nuestros lectores una edición que reúne ambos volúmenes en un juego de espejo que recupera el espíritu lúdico a irreverente de ese genio de la literatura que fue Lewis Carroll.

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Ensayos (Interpretaciones y pronósticos) es el mejor ejemplo de la ambiciosa y poliédrica sabiduría de Lewis Mumford, y quizá uno de sus mejores libros. La literatura, la historia, el arte, la civilización, la guerra, los sueños... el hombre... la vida... La humanidad en su complejidad orgánica es objeto de atención, reflexión y juicio.Esta antología, preparada por el propio Mumford -y nunca antes traducida al español-, recoge sus aportaciones esenciales al pensamiento contemporáneo. Y ?resume? en una compacta colección de ensayos sus pensamientos a lo largo de medio siglo en todos los campos que tocó, con excepción del urbanismo y la arquitectura a los que dedicó otros volúmenes específicos.Si bien es cierto que el pensamiento de Mumford cierra las puertas al optimismo simplista (le tocó descubrir la incipiente tiranía de la Máquina y convivió bajo el cetro amenazador del monarca tecnológico, la bomba atómica), su obra deja una puerta abierta a la esperanza; una esperanza fundam

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This is a traditional story that is retold in rhyme in this chunky padded boardbook. When a couple of tailors offer to make a suit from material so wondrous that only clever people can see it, the vain Emperor hires them - a decision he will regret...Big, bright illustrations and simple rhyming text make this book perfect for reading aloud to small children, or for more confident readers to enjoy by themselves. Youngsters can also have fun counting how many times the happy ginger cat appears in the story. The Emperor is always dressed In gorgeous clothes, the very best. He changes his garb six times a day, And walks about in proud display. Two sneaky weavers come to call, One is short and one is tall. They bow very low and say, "Sire, We can make you much grander attire." Is this offer too good to be true? The Emperor will see - and so will you!

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This lift-the-flap novelty boardbook is packed with wonderful things to look at. Open the kitchen door to see two fairies carrying an enormous cake, and gaze through a gateway to the party as things get into full swing. Special die-cut holes show views through windows - and even a mystical mirror! With sparkly fairy dust on the front cover, this cute book is sure to delight all young fairy fans. Fairies from all over Fairyland are hurrying to the Fairy Palace for the party of the year! Peer through windows and open doors to watch the little fairies (and mice) at work as they get things ready. Inside the palace, invitations are being written. Rugs are shaken - phew, what a lot of dust! Outside, the fairy gardeners are making everything look beautiful. Some are collecting pretty petals to make into party dresses. Others are picking flowers to decorate the grand ballroom. Open the door that leads into the kitchen...where fairy cooks are busy mixing magic party food. Friendly dragons help with the baking by using their fiery breath. Gaze out of the windows and you will see dragonfly limos and tiger moth taxis flitting to and fro. Don't worry - they do dragonfly valet parking here!Finally, the Fairy Queen welcomes everyone to her palace. Come in and join the fun...

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Two stories feature as Sfar and Trondheim return to the Zenith mini-series.

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Schipper makes the essential ideas of great thinkers accessible to the student in this well-organized book. In order to stress the interactive nature of the teaching-learning process, Introduction to Philosophy and Applied Psychology is structured in workshops that focus primarily on philosophy with some attention given to related topics in psychology and counseling.

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Certain to please even Alice herself, this celebrated version of her famous adventures in Wonderland is brimming with wonderfully whimsical pictures by internationally acclaimed artist Lisbeth Zwerger. Her imaginative illustrations of the strange denizens of Wonderland – from the Mad Hatter and March Hare to the Queen of Hearts and Cheshire Cat - capture the inspired nonsense of Carroll’s timeless tale.

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An insider's guide for students and teachers on how to debate, ranging from how to deliver speeches confidently in a large room to how to respond to arguments effectively. The final section of the book will argue why this activity is important for every child to take part - for social mobility, democratic and economic reasons. Throughout the book, Lewis (a former world university debating champion and a world championship winning coach with England) will draw from examples from his 10 years of experience coaching debates in over 11 countries

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Curiouser and curiouser!'After a young girl named Alice takes a tumble down a rabbit hole, she finds a magical and nonsensical place called Wonderland.

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Trunk Monkeys: The Life of a Contract Soldier in Iraq tells the true story of operators from a private military contractor working in Iraq shortly after the Gulf War. From the perspective of grizzled veteran Lewis Steiner who had left the British Army to join the gold rush in the living hell that was war-torn Iraq, Steiner grew disillusioned about the declining situation in the country as he believed that the joint US and UK invasion had made things far worse. This fascinating and often extremely violent book encompasses the highs and lows of operating throughout the country from Basra in the south up to Mosul in the north. Steiner recounts of friends lost due to negligence and poor planning to the realities of conducting a private war surrounded by civilians who might be the enemy. Ultimately injured in an incident that left two dead, Steiner decides to soldier on due to a misguided sense of duty. Armed with his belt-fed SAW machine gun, Steiner accepted a contract located near Tikrit. The missions rapidly become a death sentence to many of the contract soldiers and dogs of war. In some cases, these missions were pointless, costing men, vehicles and the sanity of brothers in arms. Steiner was in the thick of it from dodging enemy ambushes to taking out a suicide bomber and narrowly escaping death in 'Sniper Alley' collecting cranberry sauce for the US forces on Thanksgiving Day. With the pedal to the metal, his Humvee attracted the unwelcome attention of insurgents who tried to blow him up with RPGs. Forget the fictionalised works of Andy McNab, Tom Clancy and Chris Ryan: this is the real deal. This is a firsthand account of the men who decide to pay the ultimate price, but be warned, this tells the real story that the Government does not want you to know.

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The masters of greatness are not successful because they got lucky or are innately more talented, but because they applied specific habits and tools to embrace and overcome adversity in their lives. Lewis Howes shares the essential tips and habits he gathered in interviewing "the greats" on his wildly popular podcast of the same name. In discussion with people like Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson and Pencils of Promise CEO Adam Braun, Howes teaches us how to apply the same techniques to unearth and cultivate success from within. A framework for personal development, The School of Greatness gives you the tools, knowledge, and actionable resources you need to reach your potential. Howes anchors each chapter with a specific lesson he culled from his greatness "professors" and his own experiences to teach you how to create a vision, develop hustle, and use dedication, mindfulness, joy, and love to reach goals. His lessons and practical exercises prove that anyone is capable of achieving success and that we can all strive for greatness in our everyday lives.When a career-ending injury left elite athlete and professional football player Lewis Howes out of work and living on his sister's couch, he decided he needed to make a change for the better. He started by reaching out to people he admired, searching for mentors, and applying his past coaches' advice from sports to life off the field. Lewis did more than bounce back: He built a multimillion-dollar online business and is now a sought-after business coach, speaker, and podcast host.

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Proper pruning will keep your landscape beautiful and thriving year after year. This authoritative guide includes more than 300 step-by-step illustrations to clearly demonstrate the correct pruning procedures for a variety of trees, shrubs, hedges, vines, and flowers. Lewis Hill offers expert advice on when, how, and why each type of plant should be pruned, safety considerations, and techniques for maintaining your pruning tools. Encouraging you to get creative, Hill even shows you how to shape your own topiaries and train espaliers.

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'An excellent book, the most objective short account I know of all the various approaches to depression.' Anthony Storr Several years ago, Lewis Wolpert had a severe episode of depression. Despite a happy marriage and successful scientific career, he could think only of suicide. When he did recover, he became aware of the stigma attached to depression - and just how difficult it was to get reliable information. With characteristic candour and determination he set about writing this book, an acclaimed investigation into the causes and treatments of depression, which formed the basis for a BBC TV series.This paperback edition features a new introduction, in which Wolpert discusses the reaction to his book and BBC series, and recounts his own recurring struggle with depression.

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The S&P futures pit is the ultimate arena for traders. It is a place where trading titans make split-second decisions on huge amounts of money, and fortunes appear and vanish with the blink of an eye. Successful day traders are brilliant, aggressive-and lucky. Lewis J. Borsellino is all three. And now he is telling his story. The nation's top S&P futures trader, Borsellino takes you inside the world of the day trader. Chronicling Borsellino's incredible run on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, The Day Trader offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at his everyday strategies and tactics. Raised to be a fierce and fearless competitor, Borsellino felt at home the first day he walked into the chaos and excitement of the Merc. In The Day Trader, he offers both a compelling story as well as an inside look at day trading and the S&P market. Borsellino outlines exactly what contributed to his unparalleled success-a rare blend of discipline, drive, intelligence, and an uncanny ability to read and interpret the market. The Day Trader is also a candid memoir of a second generation Italian American who learned tough life lessons from his father. The senior statesman of the S&P pit, Borsellino offers vivid firsthand accounts of the unique dynamics of the trading floor, the fortunes won and lost in the crash of 1987, the FBI investigation that rocked the futures trading industry, and the tense political battles between Merc titans Leo Melamed and Jack Sandner. He also shares war stories from the floor, many involving top traders such as Richard Dennis and George Soros. Finally, Borsellino chronicles the latest phase of his career, as he moves beyond the beloved trading pit to the challenges and opportunities of the electronic trading arena. More than the success story of one the nation's most respected traders, The Day Trader offers practical insights into the futures markets, pit trading, market psychology, fundamental and technical analysis, and risk. It is a rare opportunity to see inside the mind of one of today's most brilliant traders. LEWIS J. BORSELLINO is the top S&P futures trader in the United States with a career that has spanned an unprecedented 18 years. His long-term success puts him into the trading pantheon that features such luminaries as Paul Tudor Jones, Victor Niederhoffer, and bond trader Tom Baldwin. Borsellino is a frequent contributing commentator on CNN and CNBC where he is regarded as the "biggest and best trader" in S&Ps. PATRICIA CRISAFULLI COMMINS is a freelance business writer and former correspondent for Reuters America Inc. She has also written for The Christian Science Monitor and the Wall Street Journal.

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Tech Talk gives learners the functional language they need for real-life, hands-on tasks in the technical, industrial, and scientific sectors. Tech Talk is suitable for those working in production, development, maintenance, planning, purchasing, testing, logistics, and quality. From maintenance to customer service, and from manufacturing to technical support, the focus of the course is always on getting the job done.

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.’  When Alice follows the White Rabbit down a magical tunnel, her world is changed forever.   In Wonderland, a place where nothing is quite as it seems, Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, who can disappear at will; the Mad Hatter, who has a fondness for riddles; and the terrifying Queen of Hearts, who enjoys nothing more than chopping off people’s heads.  Introducing some of the most iconic characters in literature, mad tea parties and games of flamingo croquet, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers for over 150 years. 

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The Market Leader Test File provides 6 photocopiable tests: New entry test Four new progress tests, linked closely to the Course Book New exit test Audio for the listening tests can be found on the http://www.market-leader.net/ and on the Test Master CD ROM, available in the Teachers Resource Book

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Who lives in the pond? Is it a butterfly, a cat, a kangaroo or a frog? Dive beneath the ripples of water to find out! Who spins a web? Is it a snail, a spider, a monkey or a hamster? Peek under the flower pot and see! Who builds a nest? Is it an elephant, a fish, a bird or a dog? Lift up the leaf and all will be revealed! Who flies from plant to plant? Is it a pig, a bee, a snake or a penguin? Pick a flower and take a look underneath! Who plays with the boy in the park? Is it a giraffe, a turtle, a dog or a crab? Look behind the bush to discover the answer! Who rests under the ground? Is it a sheep, a duck, a fish or a rabbit? Dig up the soil and see! With exciting flaps to lift, cute animals to look at and something to laugh at and talk about on every page, this interactive question and answer book combines fun and learning for the very young.

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