New Spanish Titles - Autumn 2011

  • Hechiceras y brujas en la literatura española de los Siglos de Oro
    Wizards and Witches in the Literature of the Spanish Golden Age
    Hechiceras y brujas en la literatura española de los Siglos de Oro
    Author:
    Eva Lara Alberola
    Publisher: Publicacions de la Universitat de València
    This title goes focuses on wizards and witches in Spanish Golden Age literature, but begins by taking a look at Greek and Latin depictions of related characters, with the twin aim of determining the literary origins of the wizard and elucidating the slow development of witches as a presence, little discussed in the Spanish tradition.
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  • Heraldos de la luz (B)
    Heralds of the Light (B)
    Heraldos de la luz (B)
    Author:
    Víctor Conde
    Publisher: Editorial Hidra
    Agent: ST&A
    As the battle between Heaven and Hell reaches its climax, three young people live their lives in ignorance of their true destiny as chosen ones. Tanya competes in a talent contest to demonstrate that there is a higher than average IQ behind her Lolita look. Erik acts as a double in the most dangerous scenes in an action film. And Mauro survives as a misfit.
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  • Historia de la buena funcionaria
    story of a good civil servant
    Historia de la buena funcionaria
    Author:
    Blas Parra
    Publisher: El Nadir
    A funny & tragic critique of a Spanish civil servant, Berenice, an intelligent, modern woman who thanks to fate  passes the rigorous 'oposiciones' exams for a public sector job on the death of General Franco. After years of dictatorship, democratic parties are entering the municipal palace where the forces of the old regime cling on with all their might.
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  • Historias Increíbles 1
    Unglaubliche Geschichten 1
    Historias Increíbles 1
    Author:
    Imapla
    Montserrat Ganges
    Each book in this non- fiction collection narrates five epic stories whose protagonists are people who have folowed a dream and undertaken adventures in extreme surroundings such as high mountains, the sea, the poles, unexplored territories or the air. Relive the excitement of great exploits! 
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  • Historias Increíbles 2
    Incredible Stories 2
    Historias Increíbles 2
    Author:
    Imapla
    Montserrat Ganges
    Publisher: COMBEL EDITORIAL S. A.
    Each book in this non- fiction collection narrates five epic stories whose protagonists are people who have folowed a dream and undertaken adventures in extreme surroundings such as high mountains, the sea, the poles, unexplored territories or the air. Relive the excitement of great exploits! 
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  • How to be an Entrepreneur. New Business Conduct
    Author:
    Pablo Zurita Espinosa
    Publisher: Ra-Ma, S.A. Editorial y Publicaciones
    Entrepreneurs play a vital role in today’s society. We rely on them to sustain and create jobs and we understand that they are needed to generate wealth and preserve our well being.
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  • HUMANIZACIÓN Y VOLUNTARIADO
    Humanization & Volunteering
    Author:
    LUIS A. ARANGUREN GONZALO
    Publisher: PPC
    Volunteering—praised by some, reviled by others, but well known by all—represents the possibility for every person to have a home, a roof over their heads, irrespective of faith, or where they come from, or economic circumstances, or any other factor; they can feel recognition for who they are at the same time as enjoying the benefits of being a citizen.
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  • If I'm Not Back In Three Years
    If I'm Not Back In Three Years
    Author:
    Ana R. Cañil
    Publisher: Espasa
    A while ago the journalist Ana R. Cañil began to follow the trail of a terrible story: that of post war prisoners whose children were taken away from them by guards and shut away in seminaries and convents or given up for adoption.
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  • IMPERIUM LEGIONIS
    Imperial Legions
    Author:
    JOSÉ SÁNCHEZ TOLEDO
    Publisher: ANDREA PRESS
    Written by José Sánchez Toledo, who is a renowned expert on the subject, this book is a compliation of information about Roman uniforms, weaponry, tactics and battles, and comes complete with numerous colour illustrations.
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  • Inteligencia comercial
    Commerical Intelligence
    Inteligencia comercial
    Author:
    Luís Bassat
    Publisher: Plataforma Editorial S.L.
    Picasso and Van Gogh can now be seen in the best museums in the world. Yet in his whole life Van Gogh only every succeeded in selling one painting. Picasso, on the other hand, sold everything he produced, which was a lot, grew immensely wealthy and no one ever dared say that his painting was commercial. What was commercial was his intelligence.
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