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La gran novela de los torneos. La rivalidad entre sajones y normando es el telon de fondo de una de las novelas historicas mas populares de toda la literatura Ivanhoe. Ricardo, Corazon de Leon, a quien su cruel hermano Juan sin Tierra esta intentando desplazar, es la eminencia gris en esta gran novela de duelos, caballeria y torneos, en los cuales la lealtad y la caballerosidad guian una historia de amor.

When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh. He was in the hospital for a week. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue, and charismatic fantasist.

By the time Henry Kissinger was made secretary of state in 1973, he had become, according to a Gallup poll, the most admired person in America and one of the most unlikely celebrities ever to capture the world’s imagination. Yet Kissinger was also reviled by large segments of the American public, ranging from liberal intellectuals to conservative activists. Kissinger explores the relationship between this complex man's personality and the foreign policy he pursued.

The Heart of Midlothian: Gerda Stevenson's dramatisation of Walter Scott's classic.

Part One: A mob storms the Tolbooth Prison where young Effie Deans awaits trial for murder. Part 2: While her sister awaits execution, Jeanie decides to walk to London to plead for her life.

Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings. In best-selling author Walter Isaacson's vivid and witty full-scale biography, we discover why Franklin turns to us from history's stage with eyes that twinkle from behind his new-fangled spectacles. In Benjamin Franklin, Isaacson shows how Franklin defines both his own time and ours. The most interesting thing that Franklin invented, and continually reinvented, was himself.

The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a “compelling” (The Washington Post) account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies.

Hay relaciones afectivas y personas que nos marcan con fuego, como si se enquistaran en nuestro ADN y en la esencia que nos define. Perderlas genera un vacío angustiante y devastador. ¿Cómo superar la ausencia de quien fue vital para nuestra vida amorosa? La premisa es la siguiente: si logras desvincularte de tu ex (o de cualquier amor imposible que ronda tu vida) de manera adecuada, podrás reinventarte como se te dé la gana. El tiempo ayuda, es cierto, pero hay que ayudarle al tiempo.

Vain and charismatic Walter Sickert made a name for himself as a painter in Victorian London. But the ghoulish nature of his art - as well as extensive evidence - points to another name, one that's left its bloody mark on the pages of history: Jack the Ripper. Cornwell has collected never-before-seen archival material - including a rare mortuary photo, personal correspondence and a will with a mysterious autopsy clause - and applied cutting-edge forensic science to open an old crime to new scrutiny.

Four spine-tingling short stories from masters of the genre, read by Michael Maloney, Eleanor Bron and Andrew Sachs: 'The Phantom Coach' by Amelia B. Edwards; 'The Judge’s House' by Bram Stoker; 'The Tapestried Chamber' by Sir Walter Scott; 'The Man of Science' by Jerome K. Jerome.

Set during the Third Crusade, The Talisman follows Sir Kenneth of Scotland as he becomes entangled in a deadly game of power and honor. With King Richard the Lionheart gravely ill and rival factions plotting to seize control, Sir Kenneth’s loyalty and courage are tested at every turn. Can a mysterious talisman save the king and turn the tide of war? A tale of chivalry, intrigue, and epic battles, this novel is a must-read for historical adventure fans.

Set during the English Civil War, Woodstock, or, The Cavalier blends historical drama, romance, and political intrigue. Walter Scott masterfully brings to life the chaos of war, with battles between Royalists and Parliamentarians shaping the fate of England. Filled with adventure, betrayal, and mystery, this novel is perfect for those who love historical fiction with a touch of romance.

The Talisman by Sir Walter Scott is a historical novel set during the Third Crusade. It follows Sir Kenneth, a Scottish knight, who becomes entangled in political intrigue among crusading leaders like Richard the Lionheart and Saladin. Disgraced by betrayal and imprisoned, Sir Kenneth finds redemption with the help of a Saracen physician—Saladin in disguise. Themes of honor, loyalty, and cultural respect emerge as Christian and Muslim leaders are contrasted. The titular talisman symbolizes healing and hope. Ultimately, Kenneth regains his honor and wins his love, Lady Edith, in a story ...

Una buena autoestima, quererse profundamente, incrementa las emociones positivas. Además, permite alcanzar mayor eficacia en las tareas, mejorar las relaciones interpersonales, establecer vínculos más equilibrados y ganar independencia y autonomía.

La historia del legendario arquero de Locksley, Robin Hood, no necesita presentación. Surge de una serie de baladas y leyendas del medievo inglés interpretadas y reunidas por el autor Sir Walter Scott para darles la forma del relato de ficción de un noble inglés que se convierte en proscrito para enfrentarse a un gobierno injusto y llevar a cabo la acción que le convertiría en leyenda: robar a los ricos para repartir sus riquezas entre los pobres.

Romanen utspelar sig i Ayrshire och Lanarkshire runt 1306, kort efter William Wallaces död under de skotska frihetskrigen. Lady Augusta har lovat att gifta sig med Sir John de Walton om han kan behålla kontrollen över slottet som han erövrade för ett år och en dag sedan. Hon ångrar dock sitt löfte och reser till slottet i förklädnad för att försöka bryta överenskommelsen. Walter Scott (1771-1832) var en skotsk skald och författare. Scott är känd för att ha skapat den historiska romangenren.

Muchas personas son víctimas de lo que Walter Riso denomina mandatos irracionales perfeccionistas o "antivalores exitosos". Estos mandatos pretenden que seamos "hombres y mujeres que han alcanzado el top 10", es decir, seres excepcionales en algún área, no importa el costo emocional que esto implique. Preceptos publicitados y transmitidos que se convierten en una forma de autoexigencia cruel e injustificada, o en la búsqueda de una "perfección psicológica" agotadora e irracional.

In the first book of this brilliant series, Stephen King introduces listeners to one of his most powerful creations: Roland of Gilead, The Last Gunslinger. He is a haunting figure, a loner on a spellbinding journey into good and evil. In his desolate world, which frighteningly mirrors our own, Roland tracks The Man in Black, encounters an enticing woman named Alice, and begins a friendship with the boy from New York named Jake.

The Trump Administration brought a lot of sweet and sour, and they did it like no other before them. You can criticize, hate, and protest against them, but this will never change. The fatal flaw of the Trump Administration was trying to make everyone happy; this is never possible, and like so many administrations before them, they faced an upward battle the whole way. The war within the US will be quieted with drug legalization and suicides, and it will never end. The Fed can't print money indefinitely to make up for lack of productivity within a population, and a society can't be ...

This is the inspiring and fast-moving story of a young prince, Charles Edward Stewart, and his audacious bid for the crown of King George. From exile in France, he sails to Scotland, rallies the Highland clans and marches on London, is defeated in the bloody battle of Culloden and flees from General "Butcher" Cumberland, and with the help of gallant Flora McDonald and loyal clansmen, eventually makes his dramatic escape.

Sir Walter Scott gathered a popular audience, larger than any audience before. A great innovator,he created one of the outstanding literary forms of the past 200 years - the historical novel. In Ivanhoe, Scott brings to life 12th century England.