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Collins, Suzanne – Los Juegos del Hambre (3): Sinsajo –
Language: Spanish, Novel – Format: ePub

Sinsajo (en inglés, Mockingjay) es una novela de ciencia ficción para jóvenes adultos de 2010 y es el tercer libro de la trilogía de Los juegos del hambre, de la autora Suzanne Collins, después de Los juegos del hambre en 2008 y (More) En llamas en 2009, este continúa con la historia de Katniss Everdeen, donde se compromete a liderar la rebelión convirtiéndose en el “Sinsajo”, y luchar contra el Capitolio en el país futurista de Panem. La serie fue inspirada en el mito griego de Teseo y el Minotauro y en los juegos de los gladiadores romanos. Los críticos han señalado que aborda temas como la lealtad, la guerra y la pobreza, además de cuestionar la realidad.

Michener, James Albert – The Covenant –
Language: English, Novel – Format: ePub

James Albert Michener (February 3, 1907 – October 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 titles, the majority of which were family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and (More) incorporating historical facts into the stories.
James A. Michener’s masterly chronicle of South Africa is an epic tale of adventurers, scoundrels, and ministers, the best and worst of two continents who carve an empire out of a vast wilderness. From the Java-born Van Doorn family tree springs two great branches: one nurtures lush vineyards, the other settles the interior to become the first Trekboers and Afrikaners. The Nxumalos, inhabitants of a peaceful village unchanged for centuries, unite warrior tribes into the powerful Zulu nation. And the wealthy Saltwoods are missionaries and settlers who join the masses to influence the wars and politics that ravage a nation. Rivalries and passions spill across the land of The Covenant, a story of courage and heroism, love and loyalty, and cruelty and betrayal, as generations fight to forge a new world.

Joffo, Joseph – Un saco de canicas –
Language: Spanish, Novel – Format: ePub

Joffo ha sido un prolífico autor, tanto de ficción como de no-ficción, pero su obra más conocida es probablemente “Un saco de Canicas”, escrita en 1973. Ha sido traducida a unos dieciocho idiomas.
La novela guarda el recuerdo del (More) Holocausto del autor en su niñez, y el viaje que inició a sus diez años, cuando su padre les dio a él y a su hermano 5.000 francos a cada uno, y la orden de huir de la París ocupada por los nazis y, a pie, en tren y en autobús reunirse con sus hermanos Henri y Albert en Menton, en la costa Mediterranea, donde estarían seguros.

Dueñas, María – El tiempo entre costuras –
Language: Spanish, Novel – Format: ePub

El tiempo entre costuras es una exitosa novela española escrita por María Dueñas que narra la vida de Sira Quiroga, una joven modista que abandona Madrid antes del comienzo de la guerra civil española.
Sira es hija de una modista (More) madrileña. Desconoce quién es su padre, pero un día, éste, un hombre de negocios políticamente comprometido con la derecha española, teme por su vida y quiere conocerla antes de que le maten. Durante la cita, el padre entrega a Sira las joyas de la familia y un dinero con el que le aconseja huir al norte de África antes de que la guerra estalle. Sira escapa con su novio hasta Tetuán donde tienen intención de abrir una academia de mecanografía, pero Ramiro huye con el dinero y deja a Sira embarazada y en la ruina. Después de que Sira aborte y se recupere del shock traumático que padece, su casera, Candelaria, la ayuda a abrir un atelier al que puedan acudir las mujeres de los militares y los diplomáticos afincados en el norte de África. Es en este lugar donde la protagonista conoce a la británica Rosalinda Fox (personaje real que fue amante de Juan Luis Beigbeder, el primer ministro de exteriores de Franco). A través de la inglesa, Sira accede a un mundo de fiestas y glamour hasta entonces ajeno a ella. Allí conoce a Marcus Logan, un distinguido periodista de turbio pasado y con quien mantendrá una tierna historia de amor y amistad. Rosalinda, Beigbeder y todos los contactos pro-británicos con los que Sira se relaciona en África, la irán envolviendo en un ambiente de informantes y espías: la psicosis creada por el futuro estallido de la II Guerra Mundial y la posible alineación de España con los alemanes, hace que todo el mundo investigue a todo el mundo. Al final, también Sira se convertirá en una de ellos y su atelier, al que acuden todas las alemanas de postín, en el punto neurálgico del que salen jugosas informaciones que, sin embargo, ponen en peligro la vida de la protagonista.

Drucker, Peter F. – The Practice of Management –
Language: English, Management & Leadership – Format: ePub

Peter Ferdinand Drucker (/ˈdrʌkər/; German: [ˈdʀʊkɐ]; November 19, 1909 – November 11, 2005) was an Austrian-born American management consultant, educator, and author, whose writings contributed to the philosophical and practical (More) foundations of the modern business corporation. He was also a leader in the development of management education, and he invented the concept known as management by objectives.
A classic since its publication in 1954, The Practice of Management was the first book to look at management as a whole and being a manager as a separate responsibility. The Practice of Management created the discipline of modern management practices. Readable, fundamental, and basic, it remains an essential book for students, aspiring managers, and seasoned professionals.

Drucker, Peter F. – The Essential Drucker –
Language: English, Management & Leadership – Format: ePub

Father of modern management, social commentator, and preeminent business philosopher, Peter F. Drucker analyzed economics and society for more than sixty years. Now for readers everywhere who are concerned with the ways that (More) management practices and principles affect the performance of organizations, individuals, and society, there is The Essential Drucker—an invaluable compilation of essential materials from the works of a management legend.
Containing twenty-six core selections, The Essential Drucker covers the basic principles and concerns of management and its problems, challenges, and opportunities, giving managers, executives, and professionals the tools to perform the tasks that the economy and society of tomorrow will demand of them.

Covey, Stephen R. – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People –
Language: English, Management & Leadership – Format: ePub

When it was first published in 1989, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People was an almost instant bestseller–and quickly became a permanent part of the cultural lexicon. With over 25 million copies sold worldwide in over 40 (More) languages since its first publication, this book continues to help millions of readers become more effective in both their personal and professional lives. This is one of the rare books that has influenced presidents, CEOs, educators, and individuals all over the world not only to improve their businesses and careers but to live with integrity, service, dignity, and success in all areas of life. It has had an undeniable impact for the past 25 years–and will no doubt continue to be influential for many more.

Covey, Stephen R. – The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness –
Language: English, Management & Leadership – Format: ePub

In the more than twenty-five years since its publication, the classic The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon with more than twenty-five million copies sold. Tens of millions of people in (More) business, government, schools, and families, and, most importantly, as individuals, have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey’s classic book. The world, however, is a vastly changed place. Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option—survival in today’s world requires it. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the “New Knowledge Worker Age,” we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it’s for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution.
Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today’s new reality requires a change in thinking: a new mindset, a new skill-set, a new tool-set—in short, a whole new habit. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit. So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued—with little or no sense of voice or unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul’s yearning for greatness, the organization’s imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity’s search for its “voice.”
Covey’s new book will transform the way we think about ourselves, our purpose in life, our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness.

Higgins Clark, Mary – Nessuno mi crede –
Language: Italian, Novel – Format: ePub

Chi è Alexandra Moreland? Una promettente carriera di interior designer, un elegante appartamento a Manhattan, tutto il fascino dei suoi trent’anni, Alexandra si porta dentro una voragine: due anni prima, a Central Park, suo (More) figlio Matthew è stato rapito. Da allora, lei va avanti come può, perennemente in bilico sull’orlo di un terribile precipizio. Ma proprio il giorno in cui Matthew avrebbe festeggiato il suo quinto compleanno, Alexandra fa una scoperta che la atterrisce: attraverso le sue carte di credito e i conti in banca, qualcuno sta cercando di agire in suo nome e distruggerle così la reputazione. Qualcuno che la conosce bene, e ha moltissime informazioni su di lei. E quando i media ricevono delle foto truccate, da cui si deduce che Alexandra avrebbe inscenato il rapimento, una cosa è chiara: dopo essersi impossessati della sua identità, ora stanno cercando di metterla a tacere del tutto. Perseguitata dalla stampa, controllata dalla polizia, attaccata dall’ex marito, Alexandra si ritrova così completamente sola, sostenuta soltanto dalla speranza che il figlio sia ancora vivo. È però pronta a tutto – aiutata dalla perspicace Alvira Meehan, detective dilettante – per capire chi c’è dietro l’infernale macchinazione di cui è vittima e la girandola di inganni che rischia di travolgerla. Fino a scoprire che la sua stessa vita è in pericolo e che, a scavare in certi segreti, ci si può fare molto male.

Cussler, Clive – Atlantide –
Language: Italian, Novel – Format: ePub

Clive Eric Cussler (Aurora, Illinois, 15 luglio 1931) è uno scrittore statunitense di romanzi d’avventura.
Antartide, settembre 1858. Alla baleniera Paloverde, prigioniera in una trappola di ghiaccio, rimane l’unica speranza di (More) una fuggevole (e lontana) primavera che le consenta di riprendere la strada di casa. Ma il suo equipaggio scopre ben presto che lo sconfinato deserto bianco nasconde un segreto sconcertante: racchiuso da oltre un secolo in uno scrigno di gelo c’è infatti un magnifico veliero, con a bordo un carico singolare di manufatti, tra cui un inquietante teschio di ossidiana nera…
Colorado, marzo 2001. L’epoca della corsa all’oro appartiene ormai alla storia, ma non per l’intraprendente Luis Marquez, che ha fatto la sua fortuna strappando alle miniere abbandonate quei cristalli considerati in passato privi di valore e da cui oggi invece si ricavano preziosissime gemme. Ma un giorno, all’interno della miniera Paradise, Luis si ritrova in una camera dalle pareti perfettamente levigate e ricoperte di segni arcani. E al centro della camera, su un piedistallo, un teschio nero lo fissa come se volesse lanciargli una maledizione…
Antartide, aprile 2001. Sono ricerche di routine, quelle che la Polar Storm, agli ordini del comandante Daniel Gillespie, sta svolgendo per conto della NUMA. Nulla di strano, quindi, se Dirk Pitt, direttore dei progetti speciali dell’agenzia, usa la nave oceanografica come base per una delle sue «esplorazioni». Molto più strana, invece, è l’improvvisa apparizione di un sottomarino che attacca la Polar Storm e riesce quasi ad affondarla. E praticamente incredibile è ciò che sostiene Gillespie: quel sottomarino misterioso è un particolare U-Boot nazista, ufficialmente dato per scomparso cinquantasei anni prima, ma, per alcuni storici, giunto fino in Argentina…