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Gerda Grepp y la guerra civil española

En 1937, la reportera noruega Gerda Grepp llega a Málaga acompañada del célebre escritor Arthur Koestler, en realidad, un espía al servicio de los sóviets. Encuentran una ciudad abandonada, donde el hambre se sacia con caracoles y naranjas. Tras una peligrosa incursión a Marbella en ...

Kanikosen

El pesquero

Llega el fenómeno Kanikosen «Vamos hacia el infierno». Así empieza la historia del Hakko Maru, un pesquero que faena en las gélidas aguas de Kamchatka, al este de Rusia, y de su tripulación: una variopinta colección de curtidos lobos de mar arruinados por la bebida ...

Redemptive criminology

Challenging concepts and practices of rehabilitation, this text draws on criminology, philosophy and theology to develop a theory of ‘redemptive criminology’ that could revolutionise the rehabilitation system. It offers new insights into punishment and retribution and explores the connections between victims, perpetrators and the community.

Ciberdelincuencia

espacio delictivo y participación

En este estudio se aborda el fenómeno criminal de la ciberdelincuencia, como tipología delictiva que surge en el ciberespacio cuando en la acción criminal entran en juego sistemas y redes conectadas a Internet. En primer término, se lleva a cabo una aproximación inicial al concepto ...

Los lobbies

presente y futuro de la regulación de los grupos de interés en España y Europa

La intervención de los lobbies en el diseño y ejecución de las políticas públicas es algo inexorable, pues es impensable que exista un proceso de toma de decisiones en el que no intervengan en mayor o menor medida. La relevancia de este fenómeno ha hecho ...

The international law of the sea

Praise for the previous edition: "A complete overview of the subject which does not intimidate the reader but rather spurns interest and understanding in the subject." European Energy and Environmental Law Review "…(the book is) scholarly yet accessible and very readable; thoroughly recommended." Law Institute ...

The rise of the infrastructure state

how US-China rivalry shapes politics and place worldwide

Tensions between the US and China have escalated as both powers seek to draw countries into their respective political and economic orbits by financing and constructing infrastructure. Wide-ranging and even-handed, this book offers a fresh interpretation of the territorial logic of US-China rivalry, and explores ...

Data power in action

urban data politics in times of crisis

Drawing on the study of different cities in the Global South, this book explores how the intensive use of data changes politics, power relations, and everyday life in contemporary cities. Across the volume, expert contributors show how urban actors, from the state to activists, are ...

OKRs

Your one-stop guide to implement Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) effectively In business, OKRs-that's short for Objectives and Key Results-are the gold standard for communicating and delivering on what you want to accomplish and how you'll get there. OKRs For Dummies provides you ...

Decision intelligence

transform your team and organization with AI-driven decision-making

Dramatically improve your decisions with data and AI In Decision Intelligence: Transform Your Team and Organization with AI-Driven Decision-Making, a team of pioneering decision and AI strategists delivers a digestible and hands-on resource for professionals at every part of the decision-making journey. The book discusses ...

Investing in cryptocurrency

Unlock the mysteries of cryptocurrency investing Investing In Cryptocurrency For Dummies gives you detailed information and the expert advice you need to successfully add cryptocurrency to your investment portfolio. If you're interested in making money in the unregulated cryptocurrency markets, this is the guide ...

Investing in Commodities

Minimize risk and maximize profit as a commodities investor Investing in Commodities For Dummies gives you an in-depth look at how commodities stack up against other assets and advice on how to avoid investing pitfalls. This book shows you how to diversify beyond stocks and ...

Investing in stocks

Yes, you can make money in the stock market-this guide shows you how Investing in Stocks For Dummies gives you a straightforward introduction to stock investing. You'll learn the basics of buying and selling stocks, including how to research stocks and the factors that ...

World Statistics Pocketbook 2023

The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The topics covered include: agriculture, balance of payments, education, energy, environment, food, gender, health, information and communication, international ...

Investing in dividends

Earn predictable returns, hedge against inflation, and get cash payouts with dividend investing Investing In Dividends For Dummies gives you detailed information and the expert advice you need to successfully add dividends to your investment portfolio. In a time of market volatility, dividends are safe ...

Research methods for empirical legal studies

an introduction

Research Methods for Empirical Legal Studies gives an overview of methods for empirical legal research. It begins with general methodological issues, such as reliability and validity as well as research ethics. Subsequently, the book discusses data collection: sampling, interviewing, observation and survey instruments, and research ...

Geopolitics for the end time

from the pandemic to the climate crisis

A sharp vision of our changing world order as Covid and climate breakdown usher in a new 'survival of the fittest'. How well have different cultures and societies responded, and could this become a turning point in the flow of history? Before Covid, a new ...

Comparative constitutional law documents

Comparative Constitutional Law Documents contains a compilation of constitutions and fundamental legislative instruments from five Western democracies: the United States, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. Furthermore, it provides the text of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Charter of Fundamental Rights ...

Tratado de Derecho Administrativo

Tomo III: Contratación pública. Comentarios a la Ley 9/2017, de 8 de noviembre, de Contratos del Sector Público

Se estudia artículo por artículo la Ley de Contratos Del Sector Público aportando la praxis sobre el asunto y la jurisprudencia en la materia, contiene todas las resoluciones más importantes de los últimos años de los tribunales administrativos de contratación pública. - Legislación y Jurisprudencia actualizada ...

Tratado de Derecho Administrativo

Tomo II: Comentarios a la Ley de Jurisdicción Contencioso Administrativa

Se estudia artículo por artículo la Ley de Jurisdicción Contencioso-Administrativa, aportando la praxis sobre cada asunto analizado, junto con la jurisprudencia en la materia. Se contienen consejos prácticos para el abogado. La doctrina del autor se ha reflejado en algunos momentos del texto legal. - Legislación ...