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Step into the extraordinary life of a Football Icon, the relentless midfielder who has become a cornerstone of modern football. From his humble beginnings in Montevideo's streets to commanding the spotlight at Real Madrid and leading Uruguay on the international stage, this book unveils the story of a young boy with big dreams who rose to global stardom. Discover how Valverde's unmatched work ethic, versatility, and unwavering spirit transformed him into a football icon admired worldwide. Discover the triumphs and trials that shaped his career, from dazzling moments on the pitch to overcoming personal and professional challenges. More than a biography, this book explores the values that defi...
The World's Best Players Celebrate the greatest footballers from the world game's current era. The Stars of Football profiles over 90 players, telling the stories of their rise and successes. Fully updated for 2024 with new chapters on the brightest young talent and the game's latest heroes. This modern, fully illustrated book showcases the biggest names to grace the World Cup and other elite competitions. Learn about masters such as Messi and Ronaldo, plus other heroes who continue to enhance their reputations, including Mbappe, Benzema, Lewandowski and De Bruyne. Plus new stars such as Fernandez, Bellingham and Gavi. Full colour packed with action photos. Each player is profiled in a dedicated spread with key statistics and points of interest. All-new cover for 2024 featuring the four biggest stars of the world game.
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In this book, Gustavo G. Politis and Luis A. Borrero explore the archaeology and ethnography of the indigenous people who inhabited Argentina's Pampas and the Patagonia region from the end of the Pleistocene until the 20th century. Offering a history of the nomadic foragers living in the harsh habitats of the South America's Southern Cone, they provide detailed account of human adaptations to a range of environmental and social conditions. The authors show how the region's earliest inhabitants interacted with now-extinct animals as they explored and settled the vast open prairies and steppes of the region until they occupied most of its available habitats. They also trace technological advances, including the development of pottery, the use of bows and arrows, and horticulture. Making new research and data available for the first time, Politis and Borrero's volume demonstrates how geographical variation in the Southern Cone generated diverse adaptation strategies.
Between 2013 and 2024, Real Madrid enjoyed a period that cemented its position as the most successful and iconic club in world football. This book chronicles, in rich detail, the historic feats, epic achievements and challenges faced by the club during this golden decade. The journey begins with the unforgettable conquest of the tenth Champions League under Carlo Ancelotti and extends to the subsequent achievements that shaped Real Madrid as synonymous with supremacy in European football. The book explores iconic moments, such as the performances of Cristiano Ronaldo, the rise of young stars such as Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, and the leadership of iconic figures such as Luka Modrić, Sergio Ramos and Karim Benzema. It also covers the transition between generations, the challenges of rebuilding under coaches such as Zinedine Zidane and Carlo Ancelotti in his second stint, and tactical analyses that explain the club's adaptations to new trends in world football.
“Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Football, Politics and Passion” explores the iconic rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona, known as “El Clásico”, delving into the rich history, legendary protagonists and defining moments that have defined the clash over the decades. From the origins of the clubs and the cultural and political differences between Madrid and Barcelona to the epic clashes between figures like Messi and Ronaldo, the narrative offers a comprehensive overview of the matches that transcended football and became a global phenomenon. In addition to revisiting the great derbies and their heroes, the book also examines the impact of “El Clásico” on popular culture, the commercialization of the rivalry and the new generations of players who continue to fuel its flame. With a detailed look at tactics, playing styles and the influence of regional politics, this work is essential reading for anyone passionate about football and the history of this defining clash.
This second edition details new and updated protocols for experimental approaches that are currently used to study the formation of flowers. Chapters guide readers on genetic methods, phenotypic analyses, genome-wide experiments, modeling, and system-wide approaches. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Flower Development: Methods and Protocols, Second Edition aims to be a useful and practical guide to new researchers and experts looking to expand their knowledge.