The Last Battle

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of “The Last Battle”, book seven in the classic fantasy series “The Chronicles of Narnia”, featuring cover art by three-time Caldecott-winning illustrator David Wiesner and black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge—not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of all they hold dear in this, the magnificent ending to “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

“The Last Battle” is the seventh and final book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22760

The Silver Chair

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of “The Silver Chair”, book six in the classic fantasy series, “The Chronicles of Narnia”, featuring cover art by three time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator, David Wiesner, and black-and-white interior illustrations by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes.

Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected.

“The Silver Chair” is the sixth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a complete stand-alone read, but if you want to go farther into this magical land, read “The Last Battle”, the seventh and concluding book in “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22759

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, book five in the classic fantasy series “The Chronicles of Narnia”, featuring cover art by three-time Caldecott Medal–winning artist David Wiesner and black-and-white interior illustrations by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

A king and some unexpected companions embark on a voyage that will take them beyond all known lands. As they sail farther and farther from charted waters, they discover that their quest is more than they imagined and that the world's end is only the beginning.

“The Voyage of the Dawn Treader” is the fifth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, a series that has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a novel that stands on its own, but if you would like to continue to the journey, read “The Silver Chair”, the sixth book in “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22758

Prince Caspian

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of C. S. Lewis's “Prince Caspian”, book four in the classic fantasy series “The Chronicles of Narnia”, featuring cover art from three time Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white artwork by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.

“Prince Caspian” is the fourth book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to read about more Narnian adventures, pick up “The Voyage of the Dawn Treader”, the fifth book in “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22757

The Horse and His Boy

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of “The Horse and His Boy”, book three in the classic fantasy series, “The Chronicles of Narnia”, featuring cover art by three-time Caldecott-winning artist David Wiesner and black-and-white illustrations by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.

Join a wild gallop for freedom in “The Horse and His Boy”, the third book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone novel, but if you would like to return to Narnia, read “Prince Caspian”, the fourth book in “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22756

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

AUTOR: LEWIS, C. S.

EDITORIAL: Harper Collins

Libros en inglés.

A beautiful paperback edition of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, book two in the classic fantasy series, “The Chronicles of Narnia”. This edition is complete with cover and interior art by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.

Four adventurous siblings-Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie- step through a wardrobe door and into the land of Narnia, a land frozen in eternal winter and enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change ...and a great sacrifice. This book is the second book in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been drawing readers of all ages into a magical land with unforgettable characters for over sixty years. This is a stand-alone read, but if you would like to explore more of the Narnian realm, pick up “The Horse and His Boy”, the third book in “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

Reseña del Editor.

Nº de REGISTRO: 22755

Dictadores

AUTOR: DIKÖTTER, Frank

EDITORIAL: Acantilado

“Dictadores” es un ensayo del historiador holandés Frank Dikötter (1961), catedrático de Humanidades en la Universidad de Hong Kong y profesor de Historia Moderna de China en la Universidad de Londres. Autor de varias obras sobre la China del siglo XX, Fran D. en este caso se centra en la trayectoria de ocho dictadores de diferentes continentes. Mussolini, Hitler, Stalin, Mao, Kim Il-sung, Duvalier, Ceaucescu y Mengistu con una característica común: todos ellos cultivaron el culto a la personalidad como truco para permanecer en el poder contra viento y marea, en algún caso durante mucho tiempo, no a base de convencer sino de forzar al sometimiento en un clima confuso y temible, no solo de la población, sino también de los que gobiernan con el dictador e incluso de los enemigos. De este modo, la mentira y el miedo al que manda se instala en la población, ya que se organiza de un modo programado. Así florecen todo tipo de espías, jefes de diversa índole, hasta llegar a los profesionales de la tortura y purga para los disidentes. En torno al dictador se compra el trabajo de numerosos profesionales relacionados con la cultura, la comunicación o el arte. Todos ellos dedican su tiempo a engrandecer la imagen y la voz de su amo. Hay muchos ejemplos en el libro de cómo estos jefes llevaron hasta el extremo la extensión de su poder hasta límites insospechados y acarrearon en muchas ocasiones víctimas y juicios falsos. Todo un despliegue de narcisismo que les conducía a informar ininterrumpidamente y organizar espectáculos en torno a ellos. Una obra interesante y amena.

TROA.

Nº de REGISTRO: 3477

El tiempo y la promesa

AUTORA: LÓPEZ NARVÁEZ, Concha

EDITORIAL: Bruño

Una novela histórica que se desarrolla en la ciudad de Vitoria en el año 1492. Los judíos tienen que salir para siempre de las tierras de España; pero algo sucede para que la salida se retrase en Vitoria. “El tiempo y la promesa”, de Concha López Narváez es un relato de odios y rencores, pero también lo es de comprensión y de tolerancia; sobre todo es una historia de amistades y de fidelidad. Un pueblo hace a otro pueblo una promesa que jamás ha sido quebrada.

Reseña del Editor.

Nº de REGISTRO: 3477

La foto de Portobello

AUTOR: MUÑOZ PUELLES, Vicente

EDITORIAL: Edelvives

Sonia tiene 16 años y está pasando una mala racha. Su padre piensa que un viaje puede ayudarle a superar el bache, y le propone ir juntos a Londres. En el mercadillo de Portobello, Sonia compra una fotografía antigua que le fascina. En ella aparece un piel roja que la joven termina identificando a través de la información que consigue en internet. La compra de la foto, que podría ser un hecho fortuito, desencadena una serie de acontecimientos que ayudan a Sonia a encontrar su lugar en el mundo.

El prolífico novelista Vicente Muñoz Puelles nos enseña con “La foto de Portobello”.

Nº de REGISTRO: 2466