The theme for this short story collection by Eduardo Capistrano is Time. Stories inspired by history, set in the past; dystopic visions, dark or well-humored, launched into the future; and narratives about the passage of time, in the contact between generations, in the invocation of memories and in the importance of the briefest of moments.The tales are ordered chronologically and address the diverse relations of man with Time. The first four are about the past. "Mirrors of the Sou...

Eduardo Soliz’s second sci-fi collection contains eight super-short stories, and that’s where the ‘2.8’ comes from. Makes sense, right?STORY DESCRIPTIONSWithout trying, an inventor finds “A Technical Solution” to an interesting problem.An unscrupulous android repairman counts on “Sage Advice” not being followed.Two friends get lost driving around town, only to discover that things aren’t always where they seem in “Location, Location, Location.”A man ...

"Their Son; The Necklace" tells the story of a young couple, Luis and Dolores, who are deeply in love and engaged to be married. Luis works as a clerk in a small office, while Dolores is the daughter of a wealthy family.One day, Luis comes across a beautiful necklace in a jeweler's shop window. It is an exquisite piece of jewelry that he knows Dolores would adore. However, Luis cannot afford to buy it on his modest salary.Determined to give Dolores the necklace, Luis decides to take out a ...

Dark lessons from a childhood sleepaway camp reverberate in the presentIn 1984, Eduardo and his younger brother, living in exile for several years in the United States, travel back to their native Guatemala to participate in a Jewish children’s camp in a remote forest of the highland mountains. They no longer know their homeland. They barely speak the language. Their parents had insisted that they spend a few days at the camp to learn not only ways of surv...

Since its U.S. debut a quarter-century ago, this brilliant text has set a new standard for historical scholarship of Latin America. It is also an outstanding political economy, a social and cultural narrative of the highest quality, and perhaps the finest description of primitive capital accumulation since Marx.Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organized the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five cen...

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Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human—and thus distinct from all other life forms. Based on four years of fieldwork among the Runa of Ecuador’s Upper Amazon, Eduardo Kohn draws on his rich ethnography to explore how Amazonians interact with the many creatures that inhabit one of the world’s most complex ecosystems. Whether or not ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Outsourcing Advantage," discover the transformative power of outsourcing for businesses seeking greater efficiency and profitability. This comprehensive guide explores the strategic benefits of outsourcing, providing a roadmap to harness its full potential.Detailed case studies and real-world examples illustrate how outsourcing can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance competitiveness. From selecting the right outsour...

This book describes Relativistic Quantum Mechanics, starting from the free field equations for spin-zero particles and for spin-one-half particles, leading to the Klein-Gordon equation and Dirac equations. Interactions of these particles with the electromagnetic field through minimal coupling are introduced as well as other interactions between particles. It includes the calculation of the fundamental processes of Quantum Electrodynamics by means of Feynman's propagator theory, which allow...

In today's world, changes happen faster and faster, and making a decision can cause us to miss the train of opportunity. We must always be careful not to miss the time for action. This occurs when the delay in taking action can jeopardize the success of the undertaking and, consequently, the loss of opportunities due to the state of paralysis, delay or inaction on the part of the individual.This book is part of the collection "Gymnastics for the Brain", which contains a pioneering ...

Improve your life and your career with some powerful mindset tips for success, positivity, and strong adaptation skills.You might be in a negative spiral, productively or psychologically, stuck thinking you’re just not good enough, you’ll never get ahead, and the world is unfair ,. Or perhaps you feel pretty good about your attitude, but you know there’s always room for improvement, and you’re curious about what you can tweak to do...

Mistresses is a collection of highly entertaining mini-biographies of eight women from the last 300 years who have used their sexuality to procure power and, in some cases, great wealth. From Charles II's favourite mistress, Barbara Villiers, to the fabulous La Belle Otero, and including, amongst others, Emma Hamilton, Lola Montez, George Sand, Eva Braun and Marion Davies, Mistresses is a fascinating exploration of these remarkable women's courage and ambition. Packed full of gossipy anecd...