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Everything in this book invites us to marvel at the Colombian tropics. As the point of convergence of the tectonic plates, flora and fauna of three American continents, the world's two largest oceans and its most variegated mountains, it is a territory of excess. The restless lens of Aldo Brando focuses on this natural setting, furnishing us with a panoply of images that excite both the eye and the imagination. As he eminent Colombian writer German Arciniegas points out, this book is "a vertical exploration of a country which is the synthesis of the Americas." Novel and unique, it is a summary of fifteen years work by a photojournalist whose documentation of wild life goes beyond capturing t...
EDITOR´S PRESS RELEASE Larvatus Prodeo©, The Interview will Leave You Amazed New Book reveals an enduring series of events as discussed in a widely-viewed interview with the author ... more »Greer, SC (May 21, 2008) The worlds of espionage and science can influence any nation's affairs, both internally and externally. When the stakes are high, many things out of the ordinary can happen and even alter the course of history. In the new book Larvatus Prodeo©, The Interview, author T. Manning© reveals a long series of fictional events that parallel reality. Larvatus Prodeo©, The Interview follows the enduring story of Dr. Carmine Barre©, whose life and achievements become a hot topic of i...
Introduces kinkajous, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves against predators.
The expansive diversity of Colombia and the beauty of its 51 natural parks are vividly presented in this collection of more than 700 photographs. From the Vía Parque Isla de Salamanca to the Old Providence McBean Lagoon, images of each park's landscape are accompanied by informative text, charts, and maps.
56399 Larvatus Prodeo, The Interview, 2012 (second) edition. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Science Fiction’s Hero Brings Startling Revelations on Global Epidemics A parallel cipher of author T. Manning leads readers into the world of espionage—and into the whirlpool of complex events crucial to human’s survival GREER, S.C. – (Release Date TBD) – In this innovative masterpiece that considers the interest of science and its significance in the survival of mankind, author T. Manning creates his protagonist, a parallel cipher of his own, who brings to light startling revelations on global epidemics. In Larvatus Prodeo, the author is involved in a fictional widely viewed interview with Ms. Mora...
The Laboring Classes in Renaissance Florence investigates the part of Renaissance history that refers to the notarial and criminal archives of Florence. The book presents the relations between the laboring classes and the ruling elite. It demonstrates the class struggle that happened in the Renaissance period. The text also describes the progress of class struggle in periods preceding the Industrial Revolution. It discusses the reforms of the political strategies, list of protests, and awareness of artisans and laborers in preindustrial milieu. Another topic of interest is the tax revolt, food riot, and rural rebels’ resistance during the Renaissance period. The section that follows describes the emergence of ethnic ghettos, impact of immigration, and distribution of population. The book will provide valuable insights for historians, students, and researchers in the field of medieval history.
Leonardo Bruni was famous in his day as a translator, orator, and historian, and was one of the best-selling authors of the 15th century. Bruni's History of the Florentine People is generally considered the first modern work of history.