El disco duro de un médico sin ordenador

El 19 de junio de 1867 murieron fusilados en el Cerro de las Campanas de Querétaro, el Emperador Maximiliano I de México y sus leales generales Miguel Miramón y Tomás Mejía. Tras esto se inició un largo proceso para repatriar desde México a Austria tanto el cadáver de Maximiliano como los restos dispersos de su derrotado ejército. Para ello, el Emperador Francisco José I de Austria, hermano de Maximiliano, envió a México a su vicealmirante Wilhelm von Tegetthoff, junto con las fragatas Novara y Elisabeth. Finalmente, tras múltiples vicisitudes y contratiempos, el cadáver del...

This comprehensive study goes beyond the lore surrounding Isabella and Ferdinand and their popular depiction as the harbingers and principal movers behind Spain’s Golden Age and analyzes the political and social conditions on the Iberian Peninsula that made their ascension to the throne possible. It also discusses the achievements of the Catholic monarchs after they assumed the reigns of authority: the creation of the instruments of power, the first steps of Spanish expansion in Europe and abroad, and the limits of their work and power. Este estudio comprensivo va más allá de la...

As thousands of other Latin Americans, the Marin family immigrated to the US in search of a better life. With no knowledge of the English language, no scholarships or other benefits, Rosario braved her way through our competitive society. Her life story, set amidst some truly tragic events, is a statement to a life of perseverance, commitment, trust, and love. It is also a testimony that proves that the only real boundaries are those we impose on ourselves. It is a fount of inspiration for all of us who encounter adversity every day of our lives.

An intimate, revelatory book exploring the ways we can care for and repair ourselves when life knocks us down. Sometimes you slip through the cracks: unforeseen circumstances like an abrupt illness, the death of a loved one, a break up, or a job loss can derail a life. These periods of dislocation can be lonely and unexpected. For May, her husband fell ill, her son stopped attending school, and her own medical issues led her to leave a demanding job. Wintering explores how she not only endured this painful time, but embraced the singular opportunities it offered. A moving personal narrative...