Colombia es color

Organized chronologically, the aerial photographs that make up this extraordinary collection chart the development of the capital of Colombia over a period of 50 years, from 1935 to 1985. The explosive growth of the city, both formally and informally, transformed it from a provincial town of only 300,000 to the hypnotic megacity it became by the end of the century, when its population had reached seven million. With a focus on the urban and architectural transformations, this collection of photos serves as visual testimony that progress can come with costs as well as benefits. Organizadas...

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.

"In 1588 he sailed from Lisbon the largest fleet ever seen, the Happiest Navy. Their mission: to invade England. Overconfidence, poor tactical approach and difficulties in communications with troops on land led to the terrible defeat of Gravelines and the end of any aspirations of winning. For survivors, the saga began returning to Spain bordering the British Isles. Hit by violent storms, about twenty-five ships were wrecked on the west coast of Ireland. In a harsh and hostile land, about seven thousand Spanish drowned or killed. Among such barbarity and cruelty highlight the exploits of some ...

¡La Roma como nunca antes la has visto! La Roma as you've never seen it before! Mexico City Streets: La Roma es la primera guía bilingüe y completamente ilustrada de una de las colonias más emblemáticas de la Ciudad de México. Ya seas local o turista, aquí encontrarás una lista detallada de servicios útiles, lugares imperdibles para comer y beber, hoteles, tiendas y joyas culturales, todo integrado por anécdotas e historia. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Mexico City Streets: La Roma is the first bilingual guide to one of Mexico City's most emblematic neighborhoods. Written for both locals and...

"En la era anterior al COVID-19, ser un trotamundos digital y llegar a todos los países del mundo parecía ser lo que estaba de moda, por lo que Ian ciertamente estaba marcando una tendencia" - Tony Wheeler, co-fundador de Lonely Planet Trotamundos - Una verdadera y asombrosa historia de dedicación, perseverancia e innovación de espíritu empresarial y vida alternativa. Un testimonio de cómo impulsar los límites de la curiosidad humana hacia nuevas fronteras. ¿Qué podrías aprender de más de veinte años dando vueltas alrededor del mundo, diecisiete de ellos sin parar como emprendedor ...

"Diario de la expedicion de 1822 a los campos del sud de Buenos Aires" de Pedro Andrés García, José Maria de los Reyes de la Editorial Good Press. Good Press publica una gran variedad de títulos que abarca todos los géneros. Van desde los títulos clásicos famosos, novelas, textos documentales y crónicas de la vida real, hasta temas ignorados o por ser descubiertos de la literatura universal. Editorial Good Press divulga libros que son una lectura imprescindible. Cada publicación de Good Press ha sido corregida y formateada al detalle, para elevar en gran medida su facilidad de...