New Spanish Books: The online guide of titles from Spanish publishers and literary agents with rights for translation in the UK. To consult titles available in other markets please click on the above links.
An all-encompassing manual written by Miniaturas Andrea's team of modelling and figure-painting professionals. A definitive illustrated guide detailing the processes of painting military and all other kinds of miniatures. The reader will find answers to commonly asked questions on painting and glazing techniques, and on materials, textures and effects, as well as showing and collecting.
One morning in 1484, a pirate ship attacks the village of Llafranc. Ramón Serra dies defending his family, but he can't save his wife and daughter from being kidnapped. As he lies dying he asks his twelve-year-old son to 'promise me you'll be free.' After losing his family, Joan travels to Barcelona with his little brother.
Purple has transcended its limits as a mere market product and become a mark of social distinction. This colour, somewhere between red and blue, is a symbol of authority, power and wealth. A rare natural animal dye associated with Phoenecian Tyre, its use and meaning spread far beyond the Mediterranean.
Three years after the start of the crisis, 10% of companies have closed their doors;; unemployment is over 20%; we have dropped 16 places in competitivity and consumption and exports have not reached their former levels. In these circumstances it is not enough to apply the old ways of thinking.
One of the challenges for our society is the growth of consciousness and exercise of responsibiliy in the process of death, be it personally, in relation to our loved ones, or those confided to our care. One way to contribute to this 'appropriation of death' is the promotion of the 'Living will'.
Rodribico is a little bird who loves being strong and having all sorts of adventures. Rodribico lives in an enormous tree, with big branches, and has every possible comfort in his nest. One sunny morning, a circus sets up camp near his nest. Of course, Rodribico has no intention of missing the chance to see the wildest animal in the world… ugh, how frightening!
From the discovery of fire until the mid 20th century food was cooked by burning wood, coal, gas or electricity. This all changed when a mysterious appliance appeared and revolutionised cookery using strange electromagnetic waves that drastically reduced cooking times and allowed food to be cooked in the same dish as it was served in.
"Two years ago, in The World on Wheels, I told the story of a boy who wanted to see the world and was ready to undertake the greatest adventure in his life.
My name is Lorena and I don't know if I should say that I'm sixteen or not sixteen anymore or rather that I was sixteen and will continue being that age for ever. My name is Lorena and, for about a month and a half, I've been dead.
Patatas Bravas, chorizo in cider, prawns in garlic, octopus Galician-style…the thought of all these tapas is enough to make your mouth water, especially with a cold beer on a sunny terrace on holiday – perfect bliss. But you don’t need sun, or even to be on holiday. Thanks to this brilliant book we can enjoy the most delicious traditional tapas at home anytime.