"From one of the most perceptive observers of the English today comes a brilliantly insightful, mordantly funny account of their seemingly irrational embrace of nationalism. England's recent lurch to the right appears to be but one example of the nationalist wave sweeping across the world, yet as acclaimed Irish critic Fintan O'Toole suggests in The Politics of Pain, it is, in reality, a phenomenon rooted in World War II. We must look not to the vagaries...

"Armando Fuentes Aguirre "Catón", es el columnista más leído de México. Sus artículos "De política y cosas peores" y "Mirador" hacen reír y pensar cada día a cientos de miles de lectores. Sus reflexiones acerca del panorama nacional son a un tiempo amenas y profundas, y sus meditaciones en torno del mundo y de la vida poseen filosofía trascendente. Ahora conocemos otra faceta de "Catón", la del hombre que estudia la historia mexicana y nos...

"Transporting readers straight to the grand cafés of Europe, Baking at the 20th Century Cafe brings renewed attention to the legendary sweet and savory baking recipes of Central and Eastern Europe. Polzine, one of San Francisco's best pastry chefs, pays homage to the foundational desserts of so many cultures, while lightening and modernizing the recipes through her California lens. Her fruit desserts, nut-based desserts, and chocolate treats-many...

"A lushly photographed cookbook and travelogue showcasing the regional cuisines of the Alps, including 80 recipes for the elegant, rustic dishes served in the chalets and mountain huts situated among the alpine peaks of Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and France." -- amazon.com

Draws on mythology, ancient history, archaeology, the roots of society, technology, and warfare to reveal how the English language is based on original Stone Age language and uncovers the most influential and important words used by humanity's neolithic ancestors.

Set on capturing the elusive inner workings of the European Union, Robert Menasse, one of Austria's most creative thinkers, moved to the EU's headquarters in Brussels for an enthralling, wine-soaked tour of supranational institutions. The resulting novel has become an international sensation, translated from German into more than twenty languages and deemed "the first great EU novel" (Politico). At the heart of a cast as diverse as the union itself...

"Did people in the Middle Ages really believe the Earth was flat? Was Columbus the first European to reach the New World? Were European explorers really treated like gods by the indigenous peoples they encountered? You probably think you know the answers to these questions, but sometimes textbooks don't tell the whole truth. This book takes a deep dive into the Age of Exploration, separating myth from reality. Grade-appropriate text is supported by...

"Este libro ilustrado biling|e relata la vida de Ignacio Zaragoza Segu̕n, el general mexicano nacido en Goliad, Texas, que dirigi̤ a su eǰrcito para derrotar a los franceses en la Batalla de Puebla el 5 de mayo de 1862, que ahora se celebra en los Estados Unidos como Cinco de Mayo. "- proporcionado por el editor. "This bilingual picture book recounts the life of Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín, the Mexican general born in Goliad, Texas, who lead his...