Various Artists

Descubrir Laponia es abrazar extensiones salvajes y desiertas hasta donde alcanza la vista, tierras que pueden verse en Noruega, Suecia y Finlandia, pero cuyas fronteras siguen siendo misteriosas y donde reina la naturaleza. Aquí viven los sami, cuya herencia y tradiciones siguen muy vivas, que continúan luchando por defender y representar sus intereses en la sociedad actual. Osos, glotones, renos, águilas, ballenas y salmones recorren los diversos...

"Sea Chanteys" is a vintage collection of traditional sailor songs. Also known as shanties or chanteys, these songs were tropically sang by sailors aboard ships in order to boost morale and to be sung during some of the more tedious duties of required by the seafaring life. Each song comes complete with the original lyrics and clear sheet music, and are perfect for those with an interest in learning or performing traditional sea songs. Contents include:...

The period leading up to the foundation of the United States of America was a period in which a contentious debate permeated the colonies. A growing call for independence from England began to become discussed in whispers amongst the colonists. This contention was arguably only rivaled at one other time in American history, the period leading up to the America Civil War and the emancipation of the slaves. A wealth of historical documents chronicles...

Mágico y a menudo hechizante, Cabo Verde sabe ser encantador y ralentizar el viaje porque cada una de sus islas tiene su propia manera de retener al visitante, lo que multiplica por diez su poder embrujador. Un país, nueve destinos: los amantes del dolce farniente elegirán Sal, el balneario blanco, o incluso Boa Vista, la saharaui; los excursionistas se verán obligados a elegir entre Santo Antão, la (exuberante) salvaje, la (muy) modesta São...

Excerpt: "Next to its Ballads and Songs, the Stories of Scottish Literature are the most characteristic exponents of the national spirit. Allowing for the changes which time and the progress of civilization have effected in the national manners and character since the beginning of the present century-the era to which the Stories chiefly refer-they shall be found to delineate the social and domestic features of Scottish life as faithfully as the Ballads...

Steve Rogers, known to the world as Captain America, continues his affiliation with S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury and the Avengers. But Steve struggles to fit in the modern world, and now his past will come back to haunt him . . . Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier continues the big-screen adventures of Super-Soldier Captain America, as he battles with modern times and villains that threaten the safety of his country...and even the world!...

Have you got your teddy? Get cosy in bed and settle down for Quiet Time, as you and your little ones immerse yourself in this collection of well loved fairy tales, that will have them dreaming of magical forests and kingdoms.

The Asgardian warrior continues his big-screen adventures in Thor: The Dark World as he battles to save Earth and all Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's Thor and Marvel's The Avengers, Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand,...

Frontera con Andalucía y Extremadura, el Alentejo es la región más grande de Portugal en extensión y, sin embargo, sigue siendo una tierra inexplorada y llena de tesoros... Alem do Tejo, más allá del Tajo, le esperan llanuras interminables, magníficas puestas de sol y una sabrosa cocina tradicional; además de algunas de las playas más hermosas de Portugal, que se extienden hasta el Algarve, sumado a un rico patrimonio cultural. En esta tierra...

BioWare's newest game Dragon Age: Inquisition will expand the universe of their epic series in profound ways. This comprehensive book of lore features exclusive art and information, exploring every corner of this dark fantasy masterpiece! Newcomers will appreciate how this volume covers everything they need to know about the world and characters of these smash-hit games! Dedicated fans will revel in the abundance of never-before-revealed secrets,...