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Una selección de los archivos de Tolkien de la Biblioteca Bodleian que explora muchas facetas de la vida y obra de J.R.R. Tolkien, desde su infancia en las Midlands inglesas y las experiencias en la Primera Guerra Mundial, hasta sus estudios en Birmingham y en la Universidad de Oxford.Contiene las exquisitas ilustraciones que Tolkien realizó para El Silmarillion, El Hobbit y El Señor de los Anillos, así como los detallados mapas que creó para mostrar la topografía de la Tierra Media ?el mundo que inventó? por lo que constituye una introducción perfecta a la imaginación creativa de Tolkien, a la vez que proporciona unas claves singulares para entender la vida de este extraordinario escritor, ilustrador y académico.

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Este libro ilustrado explora el gran esfuerzo creativo detrás de la legendaria figura de J.R.R. Tolkien. Una edición de lujo ilustrada con más de 300 imágenes de sus manuscritos, dibujos, mapas y cartas, que rastrea el proceso creativo detrás de sus obras más famosas: El Señor de los Anillos, El Hobbit y El Silmarillion. También reproduce fotografías personales y documentos privados que nunca antes se habían impreso. Tolkien recurrió a su profundo conocimiento de la literatura y el lenguaje medieval para inspirar su imaginación literaria.La influencia de las lenguas y leyendas nórdicas a la hora de crear su propio legendarium, su concepto de Faërie como construcción literaria, la importancia de los idiomas inventados en su obra fantástica, su imaginación visual y cómo la aplicó en sus obras, así como el apoyo que obtuvo del grupo literario conocido como los Inklings, son algunos de los temas principales de su vida y obra.Este libro recoge la mayor colección de material original d

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How did you make a state with this state? In addition to the German politicians of the Bonn Republic, this study shows a large number of actors: from the "high" state guests to the "simple" citizens on the street. After the end of the Second World War, state visits enjoyed an international boom and from the outset the West Germans recognized the acting potential that lay in these events. They were able to organize the trips of the foreign heads of state in such a way that the facets of the Federal Republic were expressed in a differentiated manner or even designed in the first place. This study illuminates the image repertoire of West German self-portrayal from a cultural-historical perspective and shows the range between the planned staging and the incalculable dynamics of the implementation. A look at the exclusive societies of the ballrooms and the spectators at the roadside grants deep insights into the structural change in the relationship between state and society in the age of the mass media. The study shows how the visual mass media developed into a dispositive for the perception of state and politics.

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An immaculate blanket of snowfall, the blessing of an unexpected gift, the miracle of a Heavenly Child—surprises are ingrained into the very nature of the Christmas tradition. Yet, when the overwhelming spirit of the holiday season collides with the chance conflicts of everyday life, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep the true meaning of Christmas in sight. A Dog in the Manger and Other Christmas Stories is a collection of tales that capture the chaos of the yuletide while also portraying the power of Christmas to shepherd souls of all kinds—young, old, hopeful, lost, content, confused—to confront and redefine faith in the face of spiritual adversity. Sure to inspire reflection and retelling, these stories celebrate the miracles of everyday life, showing that strangers can become angels, foes can become good Samaritans, and neighborhoods can become communities of faith. Even the most chaotic incidents bring people closer to themselves, their families, their communities, and to God during the Christmas season.

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Design Roadmapping is for anyone interested in design, strategy and innovation, and its wonderful combinations. For those who dare to create a future vision, frame the time pacing and map the pathways towards it. This guidebook teaches you how to create a roadmap. It outlines the origins, design theories and science results. Strategic designers, innovation managers and professors share their roadmapping experiences, views and achievements, including venture CPOs, Head of Design, product and program managers of international companies such as Canon, Peerby, Ferrari, Philips, Victoria State Library and many more. By design roadmapping you devise creative responses to future strategic challenges. Guided by future foresight techniques, you uncover new trends, scout for new technologies and map the values and ideas on the roadmap. Through strong visualization, a design roadmap supports an organizational mindset on value innovations.

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Transport yourself to the global capital of cool with this ultimate guide to Japanese pop culture!Are you crazy about Japanese manga, anime, video games, cosplay, toys and idols? If so, this book is for you! Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, have a severe case of wanderlust, or are just fascinated by its culture, let Otaku Japan transport you to the capital of cool.In this practical travel guide, over 450 iconic shops, restaurants, cafes, clubs and events are presented in loving detail with precise directions on how to find them. More than 20 maps, websites and over 400 color photos take you the length and breadth of Japan to all the centers of Otaku culture—from snowy Hokkaido to sunny Kyushu.Highlights include: Interviews with Game Developers Cosplay and Halloween Events in Japan Dojinshi: Self-published Comics A Visit to the Ghibli Museum Interview with famous Japanese idols Anime-themed Trains A Glossary of Otaku Terms And much, much more! The book covers all major regions in Japan—Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka—as well as lesser-known areas like Tohoku, Chugoku and Shikoku.

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