El punto de partida de este libro es un árbol misterioso, el drago canario representado en el conocido Jardín de las Delicias de El Bosco. A partir de esa imagen y mediante una serie de estudios de caso, desvela las rutas por las cuales las primeras imágenes de Canarias llegaron a tierras tan distantes como los Países Bajos, Alemania y la Nueva España; y cómo, en dirección contraria, imágenes y objetos fabricados en el Nuevo Mundo llegaron a las islas y aún forman parte de su acervo cultur...

An essential biography of a cricketing great, exploring his achievements as a player, manager and political activist.This ground-breaking biography of Sir Clyde Walcott explores the extraordinary life and achievements of a man who was both an important activist and one of the greatest cricketers of all time.In the 1950s Walcott was part of the legendary ‘three Ws’ batting triumvirate with Everton Weekes and Frank Worrell that helped give West Indies cricket...

The Bolognese naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was a prolific writer, polymath and prodigious collector who amassed the largest collection of naturalia in sixteenth-century Europe, as well as hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them. Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously.This book provides a concise yet comprehensive portrait of Aldrovandi, paying particular attention to two aspects: the role that...

Peter Mason takes a bold, multidisciplinary approach in this account of the idea of the colossal in culture. He gathers instances of the colossal throughout history—including the obelisks of Egypt, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Roman Colosseum, the heads of the Olmecs, and the stone statues of Easter Island—using historical and archaeological evidence to position them within the context of time and culture. Mason establishes a vision of the colossal that encompasses both the colossal in scal...

Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management is a unique text, which links the three crucial areas of tourism: impacts, planning and management.Tourism impacts are multifaceted and are therefore difficult to plan for and manage. This title looks at all the key players involved – be they tourists, host communities or industry members – and considers a number of approaches and techniques for managing tourism impacts successfully.Now in its Fourth Edition, this bestsellin...

The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most legendary last stands in history. Facing overwhelming Persian forces, King Leonidas and his 300 Spartan warriors stood their ground, choosing honor and bravery over surrender. But what really happened during this epic battle?This audiobook explores the Spartan way of life, military strategies, and the brutal combat that defined Thermopylae. Learn about the training of the hoplites, the Persian in...

First published in 1990, Deconstructing America breaks new ground by locating the European discovery of America within the study of representations of Otherness. Peter Mason acknowledges that America was part of the European imagination before its discovery, but challenges the claim that the European vision of America is merely a distorted view of some extra-European reality. He relates the way in which Europe tended to see the inhabitants of South America as monstrous figures to ...

Peter Mason is tortured at school, neglected at home, and trapped in a body that’s his worst enemy.“On The Outside Chance is a remarkable tale of resilience that showcases the indomitable nature of the human spirit and the fierce willpower that enables people to overcome overwhelming challenges.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Pikasho Deka (5 STARS)EVOLVED PUBLISHING PROUDLY PRESENTS the story ...

Magazine Law is a comprehensive guide to the law for magazine journalists, editors and managers. Written by a barrister experienced in publishing and copyright law and a former magazine journalist and law lecturer, the book addresses the special needs of the magazine industry and explains the laws that regulate and seek to determine what journalists can and cannot publish, and how these laws are applied in everyday situations.Written specifically for all those in the magazi...

This book comprehensively reviews current pest management practices and explores novel integrated pest management strategies in Brassica oilseed crops. It is essential reading for pest management practitioners and researchers working on pest management in canola and other Brassica crops worldwide. Canola, mustard, camelina and crambe are the most important oilseed crops in the world. Canola is the second largest oilseed crop in the world providing 13% of the world's supply. Seeds of these ...

Tourism Destination Quality: Attributes and Dimensions presents new research on tourism destination quality. It is based on results from the first major empirical study (the TDQ study) that examined what tourists associate with tourism destination quality. It explains why respondents strongly associate attributes and dimensions identified in the TDQ study with destination quality.The book critically compares dimensions of tourism destination quality established in the TDQ ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Tiktok has become a powerful platform for content creators and businesses alike, offering opportunities for viral success and community engagement.This comprehensive guide outlines a 15-step strategy to help you build a successful tiktok presence while maintaining a faceless profile, ensuring maximum reach and impact.Learn how to:Navigate the tiktok appEdit and po...