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A veces las cosas no son fáciles, aunque seas un héroe.Andrés es un chaval normal y corriente, aunque ahora todo el mundo a su alrededor se empeña en decir lo contrario. Que le dieron un navajazo por defender a un amigo? Sí, pero fue un impulso. Además, es que eso importa ahora? Tiene un montón de asuntos más urgentes: Sara, los estudios, su nuevo trabajo, el negocio de sus padres, el problema de Belén...

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María de Zayas es la primera mujer novelista de nuestra literatura, y destaca entre los autores de novelas cortas del siglo XVII, por debajo solo de Cervantes. Los "Desengaños" están escritos con el deseo de defender el buen nombre de las mujeres y advertirlas de los engaños masculinos. María de Zayas creyó firmemente en la capacidad intelectual de las mujeres y defendió su derechos a la cultura y a desempeñar cargos de responsabilidad.

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Sócrates no escribió nada, ni fundó ninguna escuela, ni desarrolló teorías concretas. Sin embargo, su figura es una de las más influyentes de la historia del pensamiento y se ha convertido en símbolo del pensador crítiico que llega hasta las últimas consecuencias por defender sus ideas. Esta obra ahonda en su marcada personalidad y su filosofía para entender mejor la importancia que ha tenido su método racional en el pensamiento occidental, que parte del reconocimiento de la propia ignorancia para, a través del diálogo y la contradicción, conducir al interlocutor hacia la verdad.

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Huérfano desde que era un niño y criado al margen de la sociedad, Jack Boniface nunca supo cuál era su lugar en el mundo. Pero Jack estaba destinado a convertirse en el siguiente Shadowman de su linaje, un mortal con grandes poderes vinculados a un violento espíritu vudú, el loa, y con la misión de defender nuestro mundo de incursiones de reinos lejanos. Durante años, tuvo dificultades para controlar las ansias asesinas de su loa, pero tras años de exilio, Shadowman ha vuelto a casa para ajustar cuentas con los demonios de nuestro mundo?

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In this taut, dystopian tale, an island nation ravaged by the Change has built an enormous concrete barrier around its coastline—the Wall. Joseph Kavanagh, a new Defender, has one task: to protect his section of the Wall from the Others, the desperate souls trapped amid the rising seas outside. A blend of the most compelling issues of our time—climate change, increasing fear, widening divisions—The Wall is a suspenseful story of love, trust, and survival.

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The compelling personal story of human rights lawyer Yap Thiam Hien (1913-1989) brings decades of modern Indonesian history to life. No Concessions is a penetrating analysis of the trajectory of the Chinese minority in Indonesia over close to a century and the remarkable making of a civic leader. Without abandoning his ethnic roots, Yap transcended them by becoming a courageous legal defender of civil and human rights of all oppressed Indonesians, including former communists and radical Muslims.

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Martin Luther King, pastor protestante, líder del movimiento pro derechos civiles de los afroamericanos, premio Nobel de la Paz, hombre valiente y soñador, dio la vida por defender la igualdad, dignidad y libertad de todos. Demostró que es posible ganar grandes batallas sin recurrir a la violencia. Predicó el amor entre las personas de todas las razas, pues sabía que es la única fuerza capaz de vencer el mal que, por desgracia, con frecuencia anida en los corazones. Gracias a Martin Luther King, hoy el mundo es un lugar más habitable.

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Summun ius summa iniura?La historia de nuestra última guerra civil no debería someterse al silencio ni a los intereses políticos del Siglo XXI. Por ello, este libro y la investigación que contiene no ppretenden referir una versión contemporizadora ni defender siquiera una parcela ideológica, por muy respetables que pudieran parecernos; en absoluto.Únicamente, el dar a conocer una de las grandes ocultaciones de los últimos cincuenta años, por lo que a la guerra de 1936 respecta, como ha sido la injustificada preterización de las leyes, normas y conductas que guiaron las actividades represivas de uno de los bandos en lucha.

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The complicated personality and dramatic reign of England's King Henry VIII - visionary, tyrant, monarch, bully, defender of the faith, destroyer of monasteries, lover and libertine - have been immortalized (and fictionalized) in literature, on stage, and in film by leading writers of their generations. This catalogue to the Grolier Club exhibition Vivat Rex! (March 3-May 2, 2009) brings the real Henry, his life, reign, and times, to life through books, manuscripts, handwritten letters, and prints. Many of the works described and illustrated are unique in themselves, or belonged to Henry himself, to his family, or to members of his court.

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In Honorius III et l'Orient (1216-1227), Pierre-Vincent Claverie offers a large-scale study of the oriental policy developed by Pope Honorius III at the time of the Fifth Crusade. His book is enriched by 150 unpublished bulls presenting Honorius III as a worthy successor of Innocent III and a constant defender of the Holy Land. Its scope embraces also the relations of the Holy See with the Latin clergy in the East, the different oriental christian faiths and the military orders.

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De la antropología a la historia de la ciencia, de la historia económica a la sociología o la literatura, Oddone Longo nos propone en este libro un ameno repaso al vasto y diversificado repertorio de aspectos que convergieron en el mundo griego, un universo que, a pesar de su distancia, es el humus fertilísimo del que nos nutrimos. Conservar y defender la herencia ininterrumpida de este universo es necesidad absoluta para quien, como Longo, profesa un intenso amor por la cultura.

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As Charles III is crowned King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and Defender of the Faith, this timely book explains the Christian symbolism of the coronation, and the unique significance of Christian monarchy in the history of the British Isles. God Save the King explores the theme of sacred kingship, its origins in primal religion, its central role in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible and its representation in modern popular culture. The book also analyses the particular relationship in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth between sovereign and church, the monarch’s traditional roles as protector of Protestantism and Defender of the Faith, and how these are being reinterpreted in the context of a multi-faith and multi-cultural Britain. With the inclusion of fascinating details of sacred engagements in the annual royal calendar and little-known rituals, this book represents a celebration and an exploration of sacred monarchy as it has been understood and practised over the centuries and of its continuing relevance today. This is an indispensable and essential guide to the history, structure and symbolism of the coronation service, including lively anecdotes about things that have gone wrong in past ceremonies. It will provide the perfect companion for all who wish to understand the significance and symbolism of what will happen on 6 May.

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Tetsuya Kuroko doesn’t stand out much. In fact, he’s so plain that people hardly ever notice when he’s around. Though he’s just as unremarkable on the basketball court, that’s where his plainness gives him an unexpected edge—one that lets him execute awesome moves without others noticing! It’s the third quarter of Seirin’s game against To-Oh, and Momoi’s strategy is neutralizing Kuroko's effectiveness. With all hope of victory quickly fading, Seirin's counting on Kuroko, but Momoi’s strategies leave him unable to shake his defender…

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Kendrick Perk Perkins is known for his blunt commentary on ESPN's most popular shows. As a fourteen year NBA player, Perk earned a reputation as a fierce defender and great teammate. In this powerful memoir, he goes beyond basketball to discuss the reality of being Black in America. Perk reveals his awakening consciousness of larger issues that affected him, his fellow players, and Black Americans. Honest, fearless, filled with stories about life on and off the court, The Education of Kendrick Perkins is a unique memoir that shows how he and we all can carry the hell on.

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Una lección sobre hacer del planeta un lugar mejor. Paco es el nuevo tutor de 5. A, un grupo algo conflictivo y con alumnos con dificultades de aprendizaje por distintos motivos. El novato profesor no sabe muy bien cómo afrontar la tarea de estimular a sus alumnos y alumnas en las clases. La respuesta se la darán ellos, cuando se muestran muy interesados en todo lo relacionado con la naturaleza y su protección, desde un punto de vista práctico. Esto hará que se embarquen en un singular proyecto para defender el ecosistema del mar Menor.

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An enchanting woodland tale about bravery and friendship from a debut author-illustrator. Julius and Macy like to play heroes. Julius pretends he’s the defender of the forest, while Macy has a quieter strength. When their snack disappears one night, they decide to track down the only one who could have taken it—the Night Goblin. They both have to be brave in their own ways, and they ultimately discover that the real thief isn’t anything like they imagined. With its endearing characters, this gently told tale reminds us that we each have courage within us and that kindness can make all the difference.

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'A fruity, foxy masterpiece, defender of our wilting faith in mankind' Sunday TimesHorace Rumpole is in a strange state that could only be described as a kind of air-conditioned purgatory: he has retired to Florida with his wife, Hilda (She Who Must Be Obeyed). It is safely assumed the Old Bailey hack's wig has been hung up for good. But when a rather unkempt civil servant is mixed up in the mysterious death of a minor aristocrat, Rumpole seizes the opportunity to escape a life of leisure. He is soon back in court (via a budget airline) to do battle once more with Judge 'Mad Bull' Bullingham.

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Giant demonic monsters wreak havoc and level Japanese cities! While the citizens flee in terror, it’s up to one brave rooster to stand his ground!In a world where terrifying monsters walk the earth, one heroic rooster is destined for greatness. When giant demons threaten the innocent, he’s going to show them who’s boss!The neighborhood cock of the walk is more than just an ordinary rooster—he’s humanity’s greatest defender! His opponents may be ten stories tall, but nothing is bigger than his stout heart and his fearsome battle cry—cock-a-doodle-doo!

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Eleven thousand years ago a god was born. Cursed into the body of a human, Acheron endured a lifetime of hatred. His human death unleashed an unspeakable horror that almost destroyed the earth. Brought back against his will, he became the sole defender of mankind. Only it was never that simple...For centuries, he has fought for our survival and hidden a past he never wants revealed. Now his survival, and ours, hinges on the very woman who threatens him. Old enemies are reawakening and uniting to kill them both.

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Master the skills needed to deploy container services on Microsoft Azure using Terraform. This book will take you through the entire process of designing, deploying, and managing container services such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Container Instances (ACI), Azure Container Registry (ACR), and Azure Web App for Containers. In this fully updated second edition, Author Shimon Ifrah demonstrates how to use Terraform, PowerShell and Azure CLI to provision and manage container services in Azure. As you’ll be using Terraform as the main tool for deployment, a basic knowledge of Terraform is a prerequisite. In addition, you will see how Azure DevOps services can be used to deploy infrastructure and container services with Terraform using Azure Pipelines without using the Azure Portal. The book concludes with a tutorial on how to use Azure Defender for Cloud to safeguard Terraform and infrastructure-as-code against malicious threats, so you can deliver secure applications. Upon completing this book, you will have a thorough understanding of how to use Terraform to deploy secure and efficient cloud applications on Azure. What You Will Learn Leverage Terraform for the deployment of containerized services Understand Azure DevOps Pipelines and Repos to deploy infrastructure and container services. Safeguard your infrastructure-as-code and detect vulnerabilities using Azure Defender for the cloud Who This Book Is For Azure administrators, developers, and architects who want to get started and learn more about containers and containerized applications on Microsoft Azure.

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No one knows what happened that night, and now seven strangers must decide, in this "exciting" and "clever" thriller (New York Times Book Review)On the night that Melina Mora, a proud, free-spirited woman, was murdered, she was seen with a young man that matched Gabriel Soto's description. Two strands of her hair were found in his bedroom. Sandy Grunwald, a young prosecutor whose political ambitions depend on securing a conviction, finds herself pitted against a preening public defender armed with a freshly discovered, dynamite piece of evidence on the eve of the trial.And then there's the jury for the high-stakes Miami trial: Earl Thomas, a straitlaced taxman with his fair share of police encounters, as the begrudging foreperson, and Laura Hurtado-Perez, a physician whose unassuming manner conceals a private pain. There's also Joseph Cole, who's the founder of his local neighbourhood watch and unduly obsessed with the families around him. Along with four others, these jurors from varied walks of life come together to make one of the most important decisions of their lives.But as the prosecutor, public defender, and judge know all too well, the criminal justice system is complex and the jury's experiences, biases, and beliefs will ultimately shape the verdict.With striking originality and expert storytelling, Robin Peguero's debut novel explores the prejudice that hangs over every trial in America.

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‘Immaculate footballer. Imperial defender. Immortal hero of 1966. Master of Wembley. Captain extraordinary. Gentleman of all time.’ These are some of the words inscribed beneath the statue of England’s World Cup-winning captain, Bobby Moore, at Wembley stadium. Since Moore’s death, of bowel cancer at just 51, these accolades represent the accepted view of this national treasure. But what do we actually know about Bobby Moore as a person? What about the grit alongside the glory?Moore was undeniably an extraordinary captain and player. Pelé called him the greatest – and fairest – defender he ever played against. His feats for West Ham United and England are legendary and his technical mastery of the game ahead of its time. Few footballers since have come close to his winning combination of intelligence, skill, temperament and class.Yet off the pitch, Moore knew scandal, bankruptcy, divorce and drink. What about the string of failed businesses, whispers of bad behaviour, links to the East End underworld and turbulent private life? Ignored by the football world post-retirement, this great of the game drifted into obscurity and, famously, there was no knighthood. Acclaimed football writer Matt Dickinson traces the journey of this Essex boy who became the patron saint of English football, peeling away the layers of legend and looking at Moore’s life from all sides – in triumph, in failure, in full.

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En estas lecciones hace Edmund Husserl (1859-1938) una exposición crítica de la historia de la ética, especialmente, moderna, que le permite defender la validez de los principios éticos rechazando las diferentes formas de hedonismo y describir los modos pasivo y activo de la motivación en cuanto legalidad del devenir espiritual. En la medida en que delimitan el concepto de ética como disciplina filosófica suprema y precisan el sentido de la mejor vida posible, estos textos hacen las veces de bisagra entre la ética formal del periodo de Gotinga y los escritos de orden metafísico, en los que se aborda la posibilidad de una existencia auténtica.

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Esta es la última oportunidad que tenemos para acabar con los mogadorianos. Salvaremos este planeta. omoriremos en el intento. Para ganar esta guerra, primero hay que eliminar a su líder. Y ahora tenemos el poder parahacerlo. Sin embargo, para llegar hasta él, necesitaremos un ejército propio. Somos conscientes de que no pedisteisnada de esto. Nosotros tampoco. Lorien os eligió, como también nos eligió a nosotros. Os concedió legados para defendervuestro mundo. Nosotros podemos enseñaros a usar vuestras nuevas habilidades. Podemos enseñaros a luchar. Pero uniros anosotros es decisión vuestra. Tendréis que arriesgarlo todo y puede que no sobreviváis. Tampoco nosotros.

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This concise and penetrating analysis introduces students to the life and thought of one of the giants of twentieth- century French intellectual life. Portraying Raymond Aron as a great defender of reason, moderation, and political sobriety in an era dominated by ideological fervor and philosophical fashion, Brian Anderson demonstrates the centrality of political reason to Aron's philosophy of history, his critique of ideological thinking, his meditations on the perennial problems of peace and war, and the nature of conservative liberalism. This accessible study of Aron's thought and the thought of his contemporaries will enhance any syllabus for classes on modern and contemporary political thought.

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Microsoft actualiza Windows 10 a Windows Anniversary Update para ofrecer un renovado sistema operativo con muchas e interesantes novedades. Las principales mejoras tienen que ver con la seguridad, la comodidad en el trabajo y la efectividad del sistema operativo. Entre las novedades destacan las esperadas extensiones para Microsoft Edge, la llegada oficial del Bash de Ubuntu y mejoras en el asistente Cortana y en el menú Inicio. > Con este libro: . Conocerá nuevas opciones de configuración del sistema operativo. . Aprenderá a activar Bash de Ubuntu. . Descubrirá novedades en el asistente Cortana, en Windows Defender y en Microsoft Edge. . Usará la función Sticky Notes para Windows Ink.

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Joss Cole, a burned out public defender from LA, has opted for a quieter life in Washington State. Then into her office walks Dean Belden in search of a lawyer to help him set up a business. Within days Belden appears before a federal grand jury and, just minutes before testifying, he is killed. Meanwhile, Gideon van Ry, a nuclear fission expert in California, is troubled by the failure to account for two nuclear devices missing from the former Soviet Union. Under a false bill of lading, they were shipped to a company called Belden Electronics, and Gideon's only lead is the lawyer who incorporated Belden Electronics - Joss Cole...

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LA PRIMERA LEY: LIBRO IIEl Superior Glokta tiene la misión de defender una ciudad sitiada por el ejército gurko y minada por la traición, además de descubrir qué ocurrió con su sucesor. Por su parte, los Hombres del Norte han cruzado la frontera y han entrado a sangre y fuego en el territorio de la Unión; para detenerlos no bastará con el ejército del Rey. A su vez, Bayaz, el Primero de los Magos, conduce a un heterogéneo grupo de aventureros en una peligrosa misión por las ruinas del pasado...Joe Abercrombie es fantástico. George R.R. Martin

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Strong and Courageous is a sequel to Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin’s book Man to Man, and the book explores further the five principles of biblical manhood (Man as Provider, Instructor, Battle Buddy, Defender, and Chaplain). With over thirty-six years’ experience in the Army, an original member of the Delta Force, and Commander of Army Special Forces, General Boykin knows a great deal about manhood. Based on the biblical book of Joshua, General Boykin’s favorite Bible character, the book counters the culture’s labeling of manhood and masculinity as toxic and offers a way forward for men.

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E l mundo de Joaquín es real y matizado porque surge de la melancolía para desembocar en los impulsos irónicos. El vitalismo de sus consignas procura darle la vuelta a los relojes y a las palabras. Cuando camina, lo mismo que cuando baila, no hace otra cosa que soñar con los pies, perseguir en los horizontes de la lentitud un argumento seductor para la defender la prisa. Y Joaquín resulta convincente porque su mundo personal es fruto de una experiencia colectiva, recuerdo de unos años en los que había que correr para escapar de la mediocridad, la sopa triste, la moral de las mesas de camilla y los argumentos asumidos a golpe secreto de renuncias personales.

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In the first century BCE, Marcus Tullius Cicero, orator, statesman, and defender of republican values, created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship, religion, death, fate and scientific inquiry. A pragmatist at heart, Cicero's philosophies were frequently personal and ethical, drawn not from abstract reasoning but through careful observation of the world. The resulting works remind us of the importance of social ties, the questions of free will, and the justification of any creative endeavour.This lively, lucid new translation from Thomas Habinek, editor of Classical Antiquity and the Classics and Contemporary Thought book series, makes Cicero's influential ideas accessible to every reader. This edition also includes additional materials by Siobhán McElduff.

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Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages!Before he became Metro City’s greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a swarm of leaves (while fighting a rumbly tummy!), and battles to find a new favorite spot when he outgrows his favorite box. Plus, with lots of love and support from his old ninja master, he learns kindness—and that even ninjas need a little help, now and then.

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El 19 de enero de 2004, en la Academia Católica de Baviera en Munich, tuvo lugar un hecho insólito en el mundo actual: uno de los más importantes filósofos vivos, Jürgen Habermas, debatía en público con uno de los principales representantes de la Iglesia Católica, el entonces cardenal Joseph Ratzinger, hoy papa Benedicto XVI. Si el contexto es sorprendente, no lo es menos el resultado: los puntos de encuentro entre ambos acerca del Estado democrático de derecho como mejor forma política para defender la dignidad humana, o acerca de la necesaria interpretación recíproca entre razón y fe, destacan sobre las previsibles divergencias.

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Los llamados "Libros Históricos" relatan los avatares del pueblo elegido desde el comienzo de la conquista de Canaán hasta las luchas que en el s. II a.C. los israelitas tuvieron que entablar para defender su identidad ante los peligros del helenismo. Sin embargo, estos textos hablan fundamentalmente de la salvación preparada y realizada por Dios a lo largo de la historia de Israel, y dirigida a todos los hombres. La traducción de este volumen está realizada siguiendo las orientaciones del Concilio Vaticano II, manteniendo la fidelidad a los textos originales, y a través de una redacción fluida e inteligible a cualquier lector.

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Luis Suárez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo. The guile and trickery of the street kid made an impact with the country's biggest club, Nacional, before he was spotted by Dutch scouts who brought him to Europe.Suárez was lured from Ajax to Merseyside by another iconic number 7, Kenny Dalglish. From that moment, he terrorised Premier League defences, driving a resurgent Liverpool towards their most exciting top-flight season in 24 years.But there is another side to Luis Suárez: the naturally fiery temperament which drives his competitiveness on the pitch. There was the very public incident with Patrice Evra of bitter rivals Manchester United, and the biting of Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.Then during the World Cup finals in Brazil, in a physical encounter against Italy, he bit defender Giorgi Chiellini on the shoulder. Banned from football for four months, derided by the press, he was marched out of the country.In the summer's final twist, he became one of the most expensive footballers of all time, moving from Liverpool to Barcelona. In his first season at the Nou Camp he helped Barca to La Liga and Copa del Rey titles, scoring 16 goals in 27 games.In Crossing the Line, Luis Suárez talks from the heart about his intriguing career, his personal journey from scrapping street kid to performer on football's biggest stage, and the never-say-die attitude that sometimes causes him to overstep the mark.

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Bandas, pandilleros# y mucha acción! Aterriza el nuevo fenómeno de Nii Satoru que está causando sensación en Japón!El instituto Fûrin se ha granjeado la peor reputación entre los centros de la zona por tener la media más baja y los alumnos más rebeldes. Haruka Sakura es un joven recién llegado a la ciudad que quiere convertirse en el más fuerte del barrio y así proteger a todos aquellos que le importan. Para conseguir su propósito, lo primero que debe hacer es unirse a una pandilla llamada Wind Breaker, que representa a su instituto y cuyo objetivo es defender la ciudad del resto de bandas y maleantes. Sin embargo, para que lo acepten deberá ganarse el respeto a puñetazos!

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Hannah Arendt fue una de las pensadoras más importante del siglo XX. Nació cerca de Hannover (Alemania) en el seno de una familia judía. Con la llegada de Hitler al poder, decidió luchar contra el nacionalsocialismo. Su pensamiento, independiente y liberal, se centraba en defender que la libertad y la justicia son los principios básicos de la política. Hannah Arendt siempre será recordada como una mujer valiente que luchó por una sociedad más justa y libre.Pequeña&Grande Hannah Arendt es un nuevo título de la colección Pequeña&Grande de biografías ilustradas de grandes figuras de la historia. Personas extraordinarias del mundo del arte, la ciencia, el deporte, la música, el activismo, la filosofía... con la que niñas y niños puedan aprender e identificarse.

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This title presents a superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of Aikido. Aikido is the Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century as a synthesis of other martial arts and a philosophy of peace, the goal of which was to create an art that could be used by practitioners to defend themselves while also protecting the aggressor from serious injury. Filled with full-colour illustrations and written by an enormously experienced and successful Aikido instructor, this volume presents readers with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of this specialized martial art - from proper foot and hand movements to the 'roles' of both the defender and attacker.

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He is the terror that flaps in the night He is the ferocious fowl who plucks the evil eye from the face of foul play He is Darkwing Duck! Alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, Darkwing hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworldbut by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! Can Darkwing successfully navigate his two separate lives, all while looking incredibly cool and impossibly handsome? (Hint: Probably not, but) You'll have to read to find out!

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Bienvenido al mundo del Abogado Secreto. Estas son las historias de la vida dentro del tribunal, a veces divertidas y a menudo conmovedoras. Cómo puedes defender a un niño abusador que sospechas que es culpable? Qué le dices a alguien condenado a diez años de cárcel que crees que es inocente? Qué es la ley y por qué la necesitamos? El sistema judicial y las leyes pueden a menudo parecernos un mundo extraño e impenetrable, vinculado a la vida cotidiana solo mediante ciertos reportajes de noticias y dramatizaciones televisivas repletas de licencias artísticas. El abogado secreto quiere mostrarte cómo es realmente este sistema y por qué es realmente importante.

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Fans of comics, and heartwarming stories—not to mention cats!—will love Kitten Ninja, the origin story of the incredible Cat Ninja! Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City’s greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled...much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere, right?) In this spin-off prequel to the enormously popular Epic Original Cat Ninja series, our favourite feline hero takes on everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his heroic destiny: a sun spot that won’t stay put, an irresistible ball of yarn, and—every cat’s archenemy—snow!

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En el contexto de la Gran Guerra (1914-1918), el papa Benedicto XV fue uno de los líderes mundiales más significados en defender una paz justa, universal y duradera. Desarrolló una acción diplomática centrada en la protección de los más indefensos en esta macabra carnicería. Puso el enfoque en la salvaguarda de los prisioneros de guerra, las viudas que quedaban desamparadas y en el futuro de los cientos de miles de hijos huérfanos y hambrientos. Su acción diplomática se vió confirmada más tarde por los primeros organismos internacionales, así como por la incorporación para siempre de la paz a la Doctrina Social de la Iglesia.

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Winner of the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-FictionLonglisted for the National Book AwardOne of the New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of 2017Former public defender James Forman, Jr. is a leading critic of mass incarceration and its disproportionate impact on people of colour. In LOCKING UP OWN OWN, he seeks to understand the war on crime that began in the 1970s and why it was supported by many African American leaders in the nation's urban centres.Forman shows us that the first substantial cohort of black mayors, judges and police chiefs took office amid a surge in crime and drug addiction. Many prominent black officials, including Washington, DC mayor Marion Barry and federal prosecutor Eric Holder, feared that the gains of the civil rights movement were being undermined by lawlessness - and thus embraced tough-on-crime measures, including longer sentences and aggressive police tactics. In the face of skyrocketing murder rates and the proliferation of open-air drug markets, they believed they had no choice. But the policies they adopted would have devastating consequences for residents of poor black neighbourhoods.A former public defender, Forman tells riveting stories of politicians, community activists, police officers, defendants and crime victims. He writes with compassion about individuals trapped in terrible dilemmas - from the men and women he represented in court to officials struggling to respond to a public safety emergency.LOCKING UP OWN OWN enriches our understanding of why American society became so punitive and offers important lessons to anyone concerned about the future of race and the criminal justice system.

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La primera novela de Escuadrón de Brandon Sanderson.El mundo lleva siglos en guerra; la humanidad está atrapada en un planeta constantemente atacado por unos alienígenas decididos a destruirla. Los pilotos son los únicos héroes dispuestos a combatir al enemigo.Spensa es una joven que siempre ha soñado con convertirse en piloto y defender a la Tierra. Pero su destino se cruza con el de su padre,un piloto que fue asesinado tras abandonar a su equipo, anulando sus opciones de asistir a la escuela de vuelo. De pronto, el ataque alienígena ha hecho duplicar la flota aérea de los humanos, facilitando que Spensa ahora sí pueda volar al espacio...La crítica ha dicho...Brandon Sanderson es una leyenda.Alexelcapo, @EvilAFMUn escritor brillante.Patrick Rothfuss

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La nueva novela de Brandon Sanderson.El mundo lleva siglos en guerra; la humanidad está atrapada en un planeta constantemente atacado por unos alienígenas decididos a destruirla. Los pilotos son los únicos héroes dispuestos a combatir al enemigo.Spensa es una joven que siempre ha soñado con convertirse en piloto y defender a la Tierra. Pero su destino se cruza con el de su padre,un piloto que fue asesinado tras abandonar a su equipo, anulando sus opciones de asistir a la escuela de vuelo. De pronto, el ataque alienígena ha hecho duplicar la flota aérea de los humanos, facilitando que Spensa ahora sí pueda volar al espacio...La crítica ha dicho...Brandon Sanderson es una leyenda.Alexelcapo, @EvilAFMUn escritor brillante.Patrick Rothfuss

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He is the terror that flaps in the nightHe is the ferocious fowl who plucks the evil eye from the face of foul playHe is Darkwing Duck!Alongside his trusty sidekick Lauchpad McQuack, Darkwing hyper-vigilantly defends St. Canard from the dastardly, devilish demons who would wage wanton war! By night, our caped defender lurks in the shadows, striking fear (and maybe confusion?) in the heart of the criminal underworldbut by day, no one suspects that Darkwing is also mild-mannered Drake Mallard, a well-meaning father to his adorable adopted daughter, Gosalyn! Can Darkwing successfully navigate his two separate lives, all while looking incredibly cool and impossibly handsome? (Hint: Probably not, but) You'll have to read to find out!

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Prólogo de Joaquín Ruiz-Giménez / Este ameno libro busca compartir reflexiones respecto a niños y jóvenes, abordar con nitidez sus alegrías, miedos, preocupaciones, esperanzas, sus realidades. Su variado contenido es un digno legado del autor, por ser sincero. Javier Urra nos invita a que no hagamos como los más pequeños que se tapan los ojos para que no los vean, sino que desde la razón, condicionada por nuestra libertad y motivación, sepamos elevar el hecho y la noticia a categoría, para ello junto al lector cómplice afina el oído, para escuchar mensajes imperceptibles que nos permitan defender y respetar la individualidad de cada niño y no tan niño que se sienta como tal. Su propósito es remover estructuras y posicionamientos injustos y divulgar los DERECHOS DE LA INFANCIA.

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"El presente libro, que recoge las cartas que Rosa Luxemburg escribió desde la cárcel a sus amigos y compañeros de lucha, es capaz de condensar su pensamiento más profundo sobre la situación política del momento y las perspectivas futuras del socialismo. En ellas muestra su espíritu independiente, lógico y penetrante, así como su deseo de conocer y teorizar más allá de la doctrina marxista que inspiró su obra y sus acciones. Pese a su situación y represión, Rosa Luxemburg nunca dejó atrás sus ideas, sino que siguió escribiendo incansablemente para defender sus convicciones, manifestando, aun estando presa, un conocimiento del momento político sorprendente. Cartas de la prisión es, por tanto, una muestra más de la brillantez de una mujer cuyo pensamiento sigue siendo capaz de remover en la actualidad muchas conciencias."- Editorial

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