Hipatia de Alejandría

Pombo: a man of Che's guerrilla is a never-before-published story of the 1966-68 revolutionary campaign in Bolivia led by Ernesto Che Guevara. It is the diary and account of Pombo - a member of Guevara's general staff, a young Cuban fighter still in his 20s and already a veteran of a decade of struggle around the globe. Harry Villegas, known the world over by his nom de guerre, Pombo, is today a brigadier general in Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces. His day-by-day account of an epic chapter in the history of the Americas illuminates the times we are living through and foreshadows the titanic ...

Charles Darwin laid the foundation for a new interpretation of the plant and animal kingdoms with his demonstration that all species--including the revered Homo sapiens--result from older forms. This collection of essential texts includes Darwin's most important writings and concepts, including the origin of species, natural selection, and the survival of the fittest.

Bill Clegg acaba de independizarse para poner en marcha su propia oficina como prometedor agente literario, tiene una pareja que le quiere, un círculo de relaciones envidiable y buenos amigos cuando emprende un viaje al infierno que durará varios meses y que le arrastrará a la ruina económica, social y personal. A pesar de haber pasado poco antes por rehabilitación para tratar una adicción al crack que empezó en su adolescencia, no puede evitar una brutal recaída que le costará su casa, su dinero, su carrera y casi su vida. ¿Qué lleva a un joven con un futuro excepcional a decidir...

A collection of revealing interviews, this book tells Nick Cave’s tumultuous yet successful story in his own words. Discussing his 30-year-long career as a rock-and-roll front man as well as his other labors as a talented novelist, screenwriter, and songwriter, this illuminating autobiography-of-sorts provides insight into why Cave has become one of the most respected artists in recent history. These no-holds-barred interviews cover everything from his time with The Birthday Party, to the global success of The Bad Seeds, to the relationship between his addictions and his artistry. Una...