3 years. 4 continents. 31 countries. 33,000 kilometers. 12 pairs of sneakers. On foot. Alone. Unassisted. Non-stop. This is the story of the fascinating adventure of the first Spaniard to walk around the world. “The meaning of life is to fight for our dreams, and this...
A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world’s most prominent scientific thinkers. In 2021, the Science Museum made a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition of the contents of Stephen Hawking’s office. This book delves into that remarkable collection, using the seminal papers, items and...
In the face of organized lies, organized truth. How can we combat post-truth? With pre-truth, a concept coined and defined by Enrique Sueiro as the conscious respect for reality — offering a foundation of verification on which diverse opinions and free behavior can stand. The...
Crises, in the past, have been cyclical events in economic history. However, we are currently experiencing an acceleration of these cycles with shorter time span in-between major events. In a period of 20 years, from 2001 to 2021, we have lived three global major crisis...
In the face of anxiety and confusion over the direction of a rapidly changing world, this text provides context, clarity, and outlines future scenarios. The world is plunging into a new, turbulent era marked by power struggles between global forces and social classes. Accumulated resentments and...
This book presents an introductory and comprehensive history of the Slavic-speaking peoples who inhabited Eastern and Southern Europe during the 700-year period stretching from the first archaeological and historical records to the establishment of their first organised polities. The book isorganised thematically (social organisation, politics and...
In this interdisciplinary book, Giulio Allevato explores how the non-fiscal function of the taxing power has contributed to the establishment,consolidation, and maintenance of an effective power to govern in modern nation states. Innovative in its historical approach, this book illustrates howthe link between non-budgetary tax...
This study uncovers the plethora of new, innovative drawing strategies that shaped French visual arts at the height of France’s imperial power. HoraceLecoq de Boisbaudran, Eugene Guillaume, and Félix Ravaisson, among others, designed new drawing procedures that responded to leading concernsof modern art and the...
Quantum computing is not merely an incremental advancement in computing technology; it represents a fundamentally new paradigm, distinct from classical computing. Rooted in quantum mechanics, it introduces an entirely novel information theory. As a result, translating existing models, solution designs, and approaches to quantum computing...
“NEXT.” is a landmark publication showcasing the thesis projects of the inaugural Master in Architecture cohort at IE University for 2023-2024. Thisbook marks the culmination of a rigorous academic journey, capturing the moment when innovative research and creative exploration transition intoprofessional practice. It features eighteen...
A call to action for a stronger and more competitive European Union capable of standing up to the United States, China, and India. “We are fortunate to have been born in Europe at the right time, and we must do everything in our power not to...
It is estimated that, over the next 25 years, 50% to 60% of family business wealth will be transferred to a new generation globally. This will take place in a context defined by technological disruption, globalization, and continuous geopolitical and economic challenges, where family businesses...
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