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Quizás son pocos los territorios tan ricos y variados en recursos, biológicos, energéticos y minerales, quizás estas riquezas son las que han llevado a la población de la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) a niveles extremos de pobreza. Solo hay cobalto en 16 países del planeta y se estima que más del 55% de las reservas mundiales se ubican en RDC. Más del 30 % de las reservas de diamantes están en tierra congoleña. Podemos seguir dando cifras sobre el coltán, oro, petróleo, uranio, en definitiva la República Democrática del Congo tiene todo lo que un país necesita para...

Taking advantage of the extraordinary camera built specifically for Villegas Editores—one that rotates on its axis and takes 360-degree, panoramic pictures—this book gives readers an inside look at 46 of the most recognized buildings and structures in Bogota, in a never-before-seen way. Aprovechando las extraordinarias posibilidades de una cámara fotográfica construida especialmente para Villegas Editores que gira sobre su eje y capta vistas panorámicas de 360 grados, este libro permite deambular por las entrañas de 46 de los más representativos monumentos de Bogotá, de manera nunca ...

With Torero, Ruven Afanador juxtaposes the incredible beauty of young bullfighters and old-world Latin traditions with a couture-inspired vision of the opulent costumes and the ritualistic elements of the matador culture, and narcissism, an integral aspect of fashion photography. Afanador opens the door to the famously closed society of bullfighters, offering his elegant, private view of the young matadors raised in a centuries-old Latin tradition, capturing their balletic beauty, and their distinctly erotic aura. Through these iconic portraits, Afanador also gorgeously documents the...

The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the Gem City of the Foothills. It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the areas abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday lifechurches, schools, houses, and businessesfurther enhanced the pictorial history the postcards represent.