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Just Passing Through explores the many ways people face lifes troubles. Though scientific ideas have forced their way into some of these stories, the focus is on the characters lives: A loving mother dictates her sons life as a despot a priest discovers he has sinned two recent widowers find their mutual attraction disturbing a watchmaker learns the exact date of his death a man sees the world collapsing and cannot decide if he is hallucinating or losing his mind; perhaps he can reverse the collapse beings from a distant planet plan to settle on earth. Several stories are nonfictional, personal memoirs.
The Triumph of Democracy in Spain tells a gripping story of the tortuous creation of Spain's constitutional monarchy. The book provides an authoritative account of the tribulations of the forces of progress, beginning in 1969 with the disintegration of Franco's dictatorship and ending with the remarkable Socialist election victory in 1982.
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In "Nonstop. Driven by the Sea", you will learn everything about Boris Herrmann – the exceptional talent in regatta sailing. From the background of his career to his dedication to fighting climate change and his experiences in previous regattas to his biggest coup: to be part of the Vendée Globe, the toughest regatta on the seven seas. Of course non-stop. - Everything about one of the fastest sailors in the world - how he became what he is today - With guest contributions by sailing greats such as Jochen Schümann, Giovanni Soldini, Pierre Casiraghi and Jochen Rieker - New edition expanded and updated by 24 pages
This catalogue is published in conjunction with the Asian premiere of Zóbel: The Future of the Past, exhibited at Ayala Museum from September 14, 2024 to January 26, 2025.