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Discover the most emblematic moments and the most surprising curiosities that have shaped the exciting world of basketball. From its humble origins in the Springfield College gymnasium to becoming a global phenomenon, basketball has captivated players and fans around the world. Led by Francisco Gallardo and Juan Antonio Corbalán, one of the best European point guards of all time, these pages explore basketball's beginnings, when the first players faced each other on improvised courts and with incipient rules, to how it became popular, integrating itself into both the Olympic Games and the professional leagues of different countries. From the legendary "Dream Team" of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics to the epic rivalry between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s, each chapter reveals the exploits and achievements of the players and teams that have left an indelible mark on basketball history. This book is not just about great sporting feats. You will also be delighted with the most curious and surprising anecdotes surrounding basketball. You'll learn how a basket that got stuck at the top of the backboard changed the rules of the game, or how a tall player turned out to be a master of long-distance shots. "That Wasn't in My Basketball History Book" is a tribute to a sport that has captivated generations with its speed, skill and excitement. Whether you are passionate about the sport or simply curious and avid for knowledge, these pages will take you on an unforgettable journey through the history and curiosities of this game that has captured the hearts of millions around the world."

Why do you have to leave your comfort zone? Is comfort the same as conformity? Is it possible to lead without resistance to change? Should companies go beyond the happiness of their employees? Does the survival of a company still depend on adaptation? These and other questions are analyzed, challenged and questioned by the author, who seeks to make us think and discover together. We are used to assuming thoughts or philosophies automatically, without questioning them. We have become repeaters, not thinkers, and this has enormous consequences.

Emma Hawkins, an NBC reporter is on the run from a love scandal. What she doesn't know is that in Kennebunkport, a small coastal town in Maine, she will stumble upon a story for her next report. The Langsford Street murders, which took place in 1985, marked the small American town forever and will awaken the instincts of the renowned editor... who is unaware of her own involvement in the drama. Whispers in the dark Gabriel Beckett, tenant at number 66 of that street, lives terrified by whispers that torment him. Seeking unconventional help, he hires a medium with a score to settle and connections to victims from fifteen years earlier. Is Langsford Road doomed to cursed forces? We delve into the murky truth. It's time for death, past and present to walk hand in hand. Will anyone else die?

In this book, you will find a transformative approach to the influence you exert on the lives of your sons and daughters. Dare to be the true influencer in their upbringing, beyond the people who appear on a screen. You will discover the importance of consistency, aligning your thoughts, words and actions to positively impact your loved ones. With personal reflections, the author invites you to explore your own wounds and heal them, in order to parent in a conscious and respectful way. This book will guide you on the path of parenthood, reminding you that you are more than a parent, and that your well-being is fundamental to raising your children in a healthy and balanced environment. Through the triad of thought, emotion and behavior, you will learn how to deal with the complexities of parenting and use them to your advantage. With intimate examples and thoughtful questions, it invites you to question and develop your own parenting style, based on values such as respect, responsibility and self-care. This book will empower you to raise your children in a positive way, giving them the tools they need to face life's challenges and become extraordinary human beings. Become the parenting role model you want to be and discover the positive impact you can have on the lives of your sons and daughters. ˇDare to be the greatest influence on their path to greatness!"

Does Leonor, Princess of Asturias, need defense or advice? To overprotect her, beyond the protection of Justice and her parents, would be to patronize her. "Condescend" is an inadequate verb for those who descend from kings. Juan de Mariana was the distinguished historian of the 17th century, author of "Mirror of Princes". This work became the instructional guide for the education of the future Felipe IV, heir to the crown of Spain, who at that time did not need as much defense as Leonor, the daughter of Felipe VI. Leonor, apprentice queen, is already a woman who marks her goals: "talent, effort, commitment and solidarity". The objective of her detractors is herself, because her future will be determined by her good role. That is why they have subjected Leonor, even in her minority, to so many attacks. Ignacio Monar, the author of this modern "Mirror of Princes", teaches philosophy precisely at the IES Padre Juan de Mariana in Talavera de la Reina. In an exercise of realism, and imitating Mariana's style, sarcasm included, he has written what he considers the most important steps for the future representative of the most significant institution in Spain to know how to take certain steps. Undoubtedly, the vocation of teacher and his academic training predisposes him to be able to help the gestation of the future Queen Leonor, something you are not born with, you make it. "We young people are aware that the current situation is not easy, that the world has changed and continues to change and that the best way to progress is to maintain our enthusiasm for knowledge, to equip ourselves with responsibility and capacity for effort, to learn from those who know, from those who do their thing impeccably, often in silence." Infanta Leonor, speech at the Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony, 2022.

We will discover the challenges Luis de Carlos faced during his tenure as president of Real Madrid and how he overcame them with determination and strategic vision. From the succession of the legendary Santiago Bernabéu to the development of the youth academy and the strengthening of the economic foundations of the club. All of this with a señorial style in line with the values of the institution and which left a deep mark. We will accompany Luis de Carlos in the decisive moments of his presidency, from the signing of great players (Cunningham, Valdano) to the birth of the Quinta del Buitre and the return of Alfredo di Stéfano. We will learn about the institutional challenges that this "gentleman of honor" had to face with courage, safeguarding the greatness of the club in a particularly politically complex moment such as the Transition.

In the 15th century, Pedro, a young orphan, lives in Cordoba under the care of monks. When he learns that the Señor de Marchena is looking for men to colonize lands near the border of the Kingdom of Granada, he decides to venture into the unknown. From that moment on, his life becomes a whirlwind of misadventures. At the tender age of fourteen, he finds himself in Aznalmara, right on the border, where the settlers on both sides face constant shocks. Struggling to survive, devoid of knowledge and without a family to protect him, Pedro feels like a ship adrift, without a clear course, not knowing what winds will blow and where they will take him. The Last Frontier reflects upon the greatness and miseries of the settlers of Andalusia who defended the Spanish Christian kingdoms. Juan Luis Pulido takes us on a fascinating journey where destinies intertwine with history and survival becomes heroic. After his previous successes, Pulido returns with Last Frontier, captivating the reader with his masterful prose and transporting us to a world full of mystery and bravery.

In this fascinating book, Óscar Fábrega, a renowned historian specializing in the history of religions, immerses us in a journey of discovery of the New Testament. Its pages contain surprising curiosities and little known facts about the formation of this fundamental literary corpus for the Christian faith. Contrary to what many might think, the New Testament is not a homogeneous compilation of theological ideas. In its pages are found the doctrinal proposals of different Christianity's, offering a diverse and sometimes contradictory vision. When and why did Judaism separate from Christianity? Who were the authors of the works that make up this body of books? These and many other questions find answers in this captivating account. As early as A.D. 175, the list of works that would make up the New Testament was already defined. But why does everything seem to revolve around Paul of Tarsus? Óscar Fábrega unravels this enigma and shows us how the figure of Paul, St. Paul, played a crucial role in the configuration of the Bible. Chapter by chapter, the author gives us a thorough and rigorous understanding of how, when and why these works were written. In addition, he delights us with a multitude of curiosities and unknown anecdotes related to the story of Jesus of Nazareth and his followers in the decades after the crucifixion. If you are passionate about history and religion, and want to know the ins and outs of the New Testament, this book is a must. Óscar Fábrega will take you by the hand on a fascinating journey through the secrets and surprises hidden behind the most important sacred texts of Christianity.

Publisher Annotation: A very sweet and lovingly made book aimed at those who want to discover the secrets of vegan baking. Among its pages you will find a variety of delicious sweet recipes, easy to prepare and, most importantly, 100% vegetable. Paula Martâinez, who is behind the successful profile in networks @laluaverde, offers in this work a multitude of suggestive ideas: from basic elaborations, such as whipped cream, Italian meringue or creamy caramel, to the most classic and sophisticated recipes, such as chocolate mousse, donuts or lemon and meringue pie. A must-have book for vegan pastry chefs, both beginners and initiates! 152pp.

Mabon, coinciding with the autumnal equinox, is the mythical festival that ushers in nature's slumber, celebrating and giving thanks for the bounty of the second harvest. The community gathers at a great feast to share the fruits the Earth has offered them and to implore their deities for prosperity for the coming season. A fabulous guide to the history and current affairs of Mabon, which shows how to perform rituals and magic in order to - just as the trees that let their leaves fall at this moment - be able to get rid of everything that is not necessary for us to continue advancing on our path. Among its pages you will find a wonderful compilation of psalms, recipes, traditions, meditations and crafts, very interesting resources that encourage us to close pending issues and prepare us for the period of rest, introspection and reflection that begins with the equinox. The books that make up the collection The Eight Sabbats provide instructions and inspiration for celebrating each of the major milestones of the neo-pagan calendar: the wheel of the year. These are eight volumes that invite us to the annual journey of nature through the seasons. A collection that will allow us to tune in to the energetic cycles of the Earth and listen to the whispers of each season.

No one is what they seem, nor is anything what is expected. A macabre game of clues and enigmas that will keep us on our guard, unaware of the twists and turns that await us in this labyrinth of secrets. Each page is a riddle. Each clue could lead us astray. Only when we reach the last page will all the secrets be revealed in this imperfect circle as in a sinister puzzle. A story impossible to abandon. The lives of the characters intertwine in an inconceivable way until we feel the suspense take hold of us, making us long for the next plot twist. Grit your teeth because this literary journey will defy all your expectations until it takes your breath away. Everything you ignore and fear... awaits you.

Do you know what large organizations and successful people in sports, culture or business have in common? In these pages you will discover why the Hollywood industry settled in Los Angeles and had an unprecedented success, you will find out how the shortest player in the NBA could become the winner of the slam dunk contest or how social networks can increase our empathy. With these stories you will understand the true essence of leadership. Pedro Díaz Ridao uses science and sport to help us get the most out of ourselves and our work teams. He does it through the eight personality traits that the most representative leaders share and that are necessary to turn ideas into actions. Through real cases, interviews and inspiring stories, the author helps us understand how we are and what aspects we can address to take control of our personal and professional lives. Better Leaders is ideal for anyone who wants to commit to their talent: parents who are concerned about their children's education, managers who pursue excellence, or students who are questioning what to do in the future. After reading this book, all of them will come away with large doses of curiosity and energy to take action and become better leaders.

"Tras realizar una visita a Avonlea, Ana vuelve a Ingleside, la que es ahora su casa. Han pasado seis aänos desde que ella y Gilbert dejaran atrâas la Casa de sus Sueänos y el joven matrimonio se ha transformado en toda una familia con cinco hijos: James Matthew Jem, que ahora tiene ocho aänos; Walter, un aäno menor y con una imaginaciâon desbordante heredada de su madre; Ana Nan y Diana Di, dos mellizas de cuatro aänos que no pueden ser mâas diferentes entre sâi, y Shirley, el benjamâin y favorito de Susan Baker, el ama de llaves de la casa. Aunque no serâa el menor por mucho tiempo, ya que pronto asistiremos al nacimiento de Bertha Marilla Blythe, a la que todos conocerâan como "Rilla". Ana es ya una mujer adulta, pero en el fondo seguirâa siendo la misma pelirroja alegre y llena de imaginaciâon que fue adoptada en Tejas Verdes. Familiares cargantes, dudas sobre el amor y otras aventuras seguirâan acaeciendo en su vida, a lo que habrâa que sumar las peripecias y travesuras de sus hijos, que alegrarâan a todos con su incontenible energâia"--

Would you like to know more about fish and clear your doubts about how to cook it? Do you want to know the culinary properties and how to treat in the kitchen each of the species that can be found on the counter of your fishmonger? Are you thinking of including the flavors of the sea in your daily menu and you do not even know where to start? Well, this is your book! From my extensive experience as a fishmonger, as a member of the third generation of seafood traders, and from my knowledge of healthy eating, as a health professional, I talk to you clearly about fish: its nutritional value, how to buy and preserve it, issues such as bones, anisakis, microplastics or how to make it attractive to the kids at home. I explain, with very simple recipes, how to start cooking it in a correct, easy and healthy way. I teach you how to enhance all the gastronomic qualities of fish to delight our palate and improve our health. Come sano, cocina pescado is the result of many years of study and research, of learning acquired on a daily basis at the fish market, at auctions and above all in the daily relationship with so many people in the fishmonger's shop. And, of course, this work is the result of the gastronomic culture of respect for the product and love for cooking. Cooking fish well is much simpler than you might think. Shall we start?

This influential book shows how the systematic use of mental imagery can have a positive influence on the course of disease and can help patients to cope with pain. In Imagery in Healing, Jeanne Achterberg brings together modern scientific research and the practices of the earliest healers to support her claim that imagery is the world's oldest and most powerful healing resource. The book has become a classic in the field of alternative medicine and continues to be read by new generations of health care professionals and lay people.

Revised edition of Conversaciones con Picasso. Almerâia: Confluencias Editorial, 2020.

Separatists, Nazis, secret services, freemasonry, conspiracies, romance... All the necessary elements to make up the most desired conspiracy. Hitler has invaded Spain to get Gibraltar. Franco has gone into exile for not bowing to the Führer's intentions. Catalonia has managed to separate from Spain, becoming a Nazi protectorate. The only country that resists the Third Reich is the United States, after the fall of Great Britain and with the USSR on the verge of surrendering. The American secret services plan to attack the Nazi leader during his visit to Barcelona on the occasion of the Catalan Diada. And a skeptical and disbelieving anarchist is recruited to fulfill the mission. Miquel Jiménez comes up with an incredible novel that could have been true. The characters described, the fast and intelligent dialogues and the meticulously structured plot, take us to the end without a break.

Discover the story of Voyager, the probes that transformed our vision of the solar system and became a space myth. Since their launch in 1977, these revolutionary spacecrafts have surpassed all the technological limits of their time and have left an indelible mark on space exploration. With their ability to overcome obstacles and their incredible longevity, the Voyager spacecraft dazzled us like no other probe. But more importantly, these incredible machines showed us for the first time the reality of our solar system. They turned points of light into recognizable worlds and introduced us to the astonishing diversity of our cosmic neighborhood. From their exhaustive reconnaissance of the outer solar system, Voyager secured their place in history as the first to reveal the truth about our cosmos. To add even more mysticism, the presence of Carl Sagan in this story completes the myth. With the famous Golden Disk attached to the probes, designed to communicate with possible extraterrestrial civilizations, and his involvement in the iconic "Pale Blue Dot" and the "Cosmos" series, Sagan elevated Voyager's status to another level. This is the perfect recipe for creating space myth.

Immerse yourself in the life and legacy of history's great scientists. How did they live? How did they change the course of humanity with their ideas and discoveries? How did they cope with a society that often dismissed them as madmen? Ignasi Llorente transports us to the highlights of the history of science, recreating the most exciting episodes in the lives of these geniuses. He dismantles myths, unveils their advances, helps us to understand the historical importance of each one and the essence of their theories. We will discover how Thales of Miletus was able to avoid a war thanks to his mastery of astronomy. We will observe the vast sky with Brahe, Kepler and Galileo, pioneers who revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. We will feel the suffering of Lavoisier during his unjust trial by death, illustrating the struggle of many visionaries in the face of resistance to societal change. We will witness Darwin's burial in majestic Westminster Abbey, alongside Newton, honoring those whose ideas changed the way we understand the world, and we will even witness, with emotion, the laboratory of Robert Dicke, who tuned his television set to the world's oldest sound... the uncanny echo of the big bang. Through these gripping stories, Llorente reveals the intimate lives and lasting legacies of these exceptional scientists. His humane and insightful approach invites us to challenge misperceptions, appreciate genius, and understand the impact they have had on our society and on the progress of humanity. A unique look into the fascinating world of the history of science.

Do you unlock your cell phone using your fingerprint or with facial recognition? Do you shop using your bank card on the Internet or with contactless technology in stores? Do you ever wonder what it means that some messaging platforms encrypt your messages end-to-end? Information security is increasingly important in our hyper-connected lives, but we are not always aware of it nor do we know how mechanisms work that can be very convenient to use, but overwhelmingly complex to understand. "Basic Handbook of Cryptology" is an accessible volume with which to delve into the fascinating world of information encryption from the hand of the renowned cryptologist and mathematician Luis Hernandez Encinas. With an entertaining style, we will immerse ourselves in a journey through the history of cryptography: from the scytala used by the Greeks and Romans, Polybius' tablet, Alberti's disks or the various encryption methods used by kings, queens, Templars or Freemasons to keep their messages away from prying eyes, to the Enigma machine used during World War II by the Germans to send encrypted messages and deciphered by the Allies with the help of Alan Turing. And not only that, we will also delve into current security methods, such as online finance, credit card payments or cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. An essential book for those interested in information security and its history.

"Este libro de costura es algo mas que una serie de tutoriales. Se trata, en realidad, de un manual, con el que no solo aprenderâas a confeccionar preciosas labores, sino que tambiâen descubrirâas el poder terapeutico de crear con tus propias manos. Contiene 12 proyectos explicados con gran mimo y detalle, cada uno de los cuales incluye, ademâas, un video muy ilustrativo del paso a paso, para que los puedas reproducir de forma exacta en casa, tal y como si estuviâeramos cosiendo juntas en mi taller."--Back cover.

Our attention is more dispersed than ever. We spend our days jumping from content to content, app to platform, giving likes, commenting, sharing and in some cases, even generating content. It is a scarce and limited commodity and content is becoming more and more abundant. This is the basis of the attention economy. This book was born from this concept for brands and advertisers, mainly, to reflect on where our attention is in an era characterized by massive competition between platforms and content creators fighting for the interest of users. Its author, Roger Casas-Alatriste, answers fundamental questions such as: What are the strategies of people and companies whose objective is to capture our attention? How is creativity and technology evolving to attract our attention? How can we, in the midst of this abundance of supply, access better content? The book also gathers the opinion of the greatest experts in capturing attention in the broadest sense, as they all compete: series, video games, music, cinema, sports, podcasts, digital creators and of course advertising.

Fashion (R)Evolution is an exciting journey through fashion, from its most recent past to the present, with a vision for the future of fashion as a positive force for social and environmental change. Its author, Charo Izquierdo, who began her career writing a fashion magazine when she was only twenty years old, went on to direct the most important publications and fashion catwalks in Spain, offering a unique perspective on the changes that have took place in the industry. In these pages, she explores the evolution that fashion has undergone throughout its value chain, from haute couture and ready-to-wear to fast fashion and designer fashion, and how it has been shaped by new media, communication, social networks and content creators. It is also a recognition of the need for sustainable development for fashion and a look at events that have marked the path of fashion in Spain and in the world.

The authors describe how innovations in precision medicine, gene editing, bioprinting, regenerative medicine, drug delivery technologies, gene expression control, epigenetics, genomic vaccines or reprogrammed genomic cells allow more accurate diagnoses and more effective and personalized treatments to prevent and treat diseases. In addition, they explain how this science is opening the door to solutions for diseases that were previously considered incurable.

Real Madrid, a mythical club if ever there was one, the most successful in the world, has forged its legend on a large number of play-offs and matches in which everything seemed irretrievably lost. Circumstances had conspired against them in such a way that the majority of fans (of any team) did not foresee the slightest possibility of counteracting them. But, in an almost miraculous way, defying the elementary logic of soccer, the Madrid players were capable on more than a few occasions of breaking all the odds to overcome the most adverse score lines, with an enormous outpouring of dedication, courage and talent. This book gathers in great detail Madrid's most memorable comebacks in European competitions. Its author has compiled testimonies, anecdotes and incidents to offer a work that makes the reader relive in his heart indelible moments, touched by magic. That magic that seems consubstantial to the history of this club.