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The Vanishing of the Mona Lisa

The Vanishing of the Mona Lisa

Martin Caparros

Washington Square Press Inc.,N.Y.
2011
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Valfierno, the Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa is a fascinating novel of intrigue based on a real event at the dawn of the twentieth century: the disappearance of Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre Museum, on August 22, 1911. The police at the time immediately suspected a group of artists who flouted their hatred of all academic painting - among them the young Pablo Picasso; and the soldier-poet Apollinaire, who was detained briefly for the crime. But time passed and the authorities found no clues about the location of either the painting or the actual thieves. Two years later, in 1913, a certain Vicenzo Peruggia was picked up in Florence with the masterpiece in his possession; yet he claimed that he had only wanted to restore it to its rightful home: Italy. What had really transpired during those two intervening years and, above all, who could believe that the humble Peruggia had been the mastermind for the heist of the century?
Hunger: The Mortal Crisis of Our Time

Hunger: The Mortal Crisis of Our Time

Martin Caparros

Other Press (NY)
2017
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A masterpiece of literary reportage, Hunger offers a critical global overview of the causes of mass starvation and the gross inadequacy of our response. Each day 25,000 men, women, and children die of hunger or malnutrition. Never in the entire history of humanity has any plague, epidemic, or war taken such a toll. And yet there is no lack of food: our planet is groaning under the weight of its overproduction, and trade continues apace. How can this paradox be investigated and presented without degenerating into a mere list of statistics? Martin Caparros answers this question by telling the stories of the people he has encountered--from Niger to Bangladesh, from the Sudan to Madagascar, from the USA to Argentina, from India to Spain--making them come alive on the page. In the process, he gives us a staggering sense of what we have done wrong by trying to do right, and by letting greed, sloppiness, and lack of vision take over an issue that should have been solved long ago.
Hunger

Hunger

Martin Caparros

Melville House Publishing
2020
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An up-to-the-minute global investigation of famine and the persistent issues the keep most of the world hungry. By one of Latin America's most famous and formidable journalists comes a book for the ages. In HUNGER, award-winning author Mart n Caparr s goes in search of why, in the 21st century, most of the world's inhabitants still go hungry daily and To do this he travels to places where food is scarce -- Niger and Northern India, as well as to the cattle grounds of Argentina, the world's biggest beef exporter, and on to the Chicago Food Bank to learn more about the power of food distributors.
Sult

Sult

Martín Caparrós

Cappelen Damm
2016
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Sosiale endringer, teknologiske fremskritt, revolusjoner, kontrarevolusjoner - ingenting har i større grad påvirket menneskehetens historie enn sult. Ingen sykdom har truffet oss hardere, ingen krig har drept flere, og ingen pest er like dødelig og samtidig like unngåelig. Én milliard mennesker lever akkurat nå i uvisshet om når de får sitt neste måltid. Antallet som hvert år dør av sultrelaterte årsaker er nærmere 9 millioner, tilsvarende én og en halv holocaust. Martín Caparrós forteller historien om sulten slik vi aldri før er blitt den fortalt. Fra de verdensomspennende mekanismene som forårsaker den, til de mange sultende enkeltmenneskene og hvordan mangelen på mat griper inn i livsvilkårene deres. Underernæring bryter ikke bare ned kroppen, men tærer også på menneskets drømmer og evne til å se for seg et bedre liv. Sult er et mesterverk innen litterær journalistikk, som løfter frem i lyset en oversett og fortiet tragedie, og river ned barrikadene vi har bygget opp mellom oss og dem som er rammet.
Sindiós / Godless

Sindiós / Godless

Martín Caparrós

Debate
2025
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Mart n Caparr s reflexiona sobre el papel de las grandes religiones en un mundo y una vida sin divinidades. Sindi s es un ensayo y un panfleto, un intento de reconstruir el camino que llev a los hombres y mujeres a creer en esos poderes invisibles, un recorrido por las creencias que vencieron, una evaluaci n de sus efectos y resultados, un repudio de su fuerza de opresi n, una breve proclama de la esperanza de un mundo sin divinidades. -------------- La colecci n Endebate es el hogar de aquellos textos breves que presentan una opini n, defienden una actitud o cuentan una historia, pero son m s un aperitivo que un banquete, estimulan la conversaci n m s que saciarla e inician un fest n (que no clausuran). Como los mejores bocados, entran por los ojos y dejan un largo poso en el paladar. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Mart n Caparr s reflects on the role the world's great religions play in a world where there is no god. Godless is an essay and a manifesto, a study of what led humans to believe in invisible divinities, a review of the beliefs that prevailed, an analysis of their effects and results, a repudiation of their power to oppress, and a declaration of hope in a world with no god. -------------- The Endebate collection features short works that present an opinion, defend a position or tell a story. They are more of an appetizer than a full meal, conversation starters rather than enders. Like the best hors oeuvres, they make a tantalizing first impression that lingers on the palate.
Ñamérica (Spanish Edition)

Ñamérica (Spanish Edition)

Martín Caparrós

Literatura Random House
2021
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La cr nica definitiva de un territorio inacabable: Hispanoam rica. Hay una regi n del mundo donde veinte pa ses y m s de 400 millones de personas comparten una lengua, una historia, una cultura, preocupaciones y esperanzas. La conocemos mal; conocemos sobre todo sus mitos, sus reflejos, sus lugares comunes; la pensamos tal como era en otros tiempos. Esta regi n se llama o se podr a llamar am rica -y este libro quiere contarla y entenderla tal como es ahora. Mart n Caparr s lleva muchos a os recorri ndola y la ha mirado por todos sus costados: desde sus grandes ciudades hasta sus peque os pueblos, de su reguet n a sus econom as, de su violencia a sus comidas, de sus gobiernos a su f tbol, de su desigualdad a sus insurrecciones, de sus migrantes a sus libros, de sus mujeres desafiantes a sus pol ticos corruptos, de sus nuevos ricos a sus siempre pobres, de su historia a sus futuros tan diversos. Con todo eso, am rica arma un fresco que nos muestra que am rica no es lo que cre amos. Libro mestizo, cruza de palabras, am rica es, como antes El Hambre, una cr nica que piensa, un ensayo que cuenta, un gran relato montado con ese estilo que define a su autor como uno de los narradores decisivos de la lengua. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The definite chronicle of an endlessterritory: Spanish America. There is a region in the world where twenty nations and over 400 million people share a language, a history, a culture, worries, and hopes. We know it poorly. Above all, we know its myths, its reflections, its common places. We think of it as in a different time. This region is called or could be called america, and this book wants to tell it and understand it as it is today. Mart n Caparr s has been exploringit for years, observingevery side: from great cities to small towns, from reggaeton to economy, from violence to food, from governments to soccer, from inequality to insurrection, from migrants to books, from defiant women to corrupt politicians, from the new rich to the eternal poor, from history to such diverse futures. With all that, americapaints a portrait to show that america is not what we thought. A biracial book, a cross between words, americais, like Hungerbefore it, a chronicle that thinks, an essay that retells, a great story put together with the same style that defines its author as one of the most decisive storytellers in Spanish language.
Lacrónica / Thechronicle

Lacrónica / Thechronicle

Martín Caparrós

Literatura Random House
2023
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*Premio Ortega y Gasset de Periodismo a la Trayectoria profesional 2023* 40 a os de periodismo narrativo condensados en una obra magistral; Lacr nica reafirma a Caparr s como una de las voces imprescindibles de la literatura en nuestro idioma. «El mejor cronista actual de Am rica Latina: un soberbio entrevistador, un viajero dotado de cultura enciclop dica y de una fina iron a. --Roberto Herrscher, La Vanguardia Lacr nica ser a un «grandes xitos de Caparr s, una compilaci n de sus mejores cr nicas, si no fuera porque all , adem s, el autor cuenta su historia en el periodismo y reflexiona sobre c mo escribe lo que escribe, c mo piensa lo que piensa, c mo se hace lo que hace. Entre recuerdos de su primer jefe, Rodolfo Walsh, y de su ltimo maestro, Tom s Eloy Mart nez, Caparr s da una lecci n de escritura de la no ficci n que las facultades de periodismo de Espa a y Am rica Latina ahora emplean para ense ar esta materia. Todo lo que usted siempre -o nunca- quiso saber sobre Lacr nica, ese extra o g nero del periodismo que empez a poner por escrito el continente americano y tiene el don de permitirse la duda, brilla en esta obra que, casi sin querer, se volvi ineludible. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Ortega y Gasset Journalism Lifetime Achievement Award 2023. Forty years of narrative journalism condensed in a masterpiece. Thechronicle reaffirms Caparr s as one of the key voices in literature in the Spanish language. "The best chronicler in Latin America today, a superb interviewer, a traveler gifted with encyclopedic knowledge and a smooth irony." --Roberto Herrscher, La Vanguardia Thechronicle would be a "greatest hits" by Caparr s, a compilation of his best chronicles, if it were not for the fact that the author tells his own story in journalism and reflects on how he writes what he writes, how he thinks what he thinks, how to do what he does. Among memories of his first boss, Rodolfo Walsh, and his last teacher, Tom s Eloy Mart nez, Caparr s gives a non-fiction writing lesson that every school of journalism in Spain and Latin America now uses to teach the subject. Everything you always--or never--wanted to know about Thechronicle, that strange genre in journalism that began putting the American continent down on paper and has the gift of affording doubt, shines in this work which, almost unwillingly, became inescapable.
El Mundo Entonces: Una Historia del Presente / The World Then: A History of the Present
*Premio Ortega y Gasset de Periodismo a la trayectoria profesional 2023* El mundo entonces es un fascinante retrato de nuestro presente, una herramienta que sirve para definir qu hacemos, qui nes somos, qui nes -quiz - seremos. «Mart n Caparr s, uno de los m s geniales cronistas contempor neos, depura de manera exquisita, emocionada, vibrante y distanciada una prosa de un poder o narrativo excepcional . Fernando R. Lafuente, ABC Cultural El mundo entonces es una gu a para entender el mundo en que vivimos. Escrito -propone Caparr s- por una historiadora del siglo XXII, resume y entrecruza los principales hilos conductores de nuestra organizaci n social, econ mica, pol tica y cultural para ofrecernos un panorama general de nuestra sociedad en el fin de la Era del Fuego. Sus cap tulos incluyen desde la explosi n demogr fica hasta los cambios en el amor, la familia y la situaci n de las mujeres, pasando por las nuevas formas del trabajo, la irrupci n de la IA, el poder de las grandes corporaciones digitales y su peso en nuestras vidas, el avance chino y el descr dito de las democracias, los cambios en el ocio y la alimentaci n, las nuevas formas de hacer la guerra y las viejas formas de creer en dioses. Todo contado de una forma sencilla y amena, enriquecida por an lisis y datos que iluminan nuestra realidad con nuevos sentidos, miradas diferentes. Una primera aproximaci n a este proyecto fue publicada a lo largo de varios meses en El Pa s. Este libro es su versi n actualizada y aumentada con los perfiles de 25 personajes que definen nuestra poca, desde Putin o Messi o Elisabeth Holmes hasta una pastora mongola o un pr ncipe de las islas Marshall o una obrera bengal . ENGLISH DESCRIPTION *Ortega y Gasset Award for Career Journalism 2023* The World Then is a fascinating portrait of our times, a tool for understanding what we do, who we are and, perhaps, who we will become. The World Then is a guide for understanding the world we live in. Written -Caparr s proposes- by a twenty-second century historian, it summarizes and traces the connections between common themes in the world's main social, economic, political and cultural organization to present a general overview of society at the end of the Age of Fire. The topics covered range from population explosion, love, the family, and the status of women to new work patterns, the emergence of AI, the power of large digital corporations and their impact on our lives, the rise of China and the decline of democracy, shifting leisure activities and eating habits, new forms of warfare, and old ways of believing in God. The narrative style is simple and accessible, supported by analyses and data that shed light on our reality from different approaches and perspectives. This updated edition includes profiles of 25 figures who define our times, among them Putin, Messi, Elizabeth Holmes, a Mongolian herder, a Marshall Islands prince and a Bengali worker.
Bue (Spanish Edition)

Bue (Spanish Edition)

Martín Caparrós

Literatura Random House
2026
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BUE es la ciudad de Buenos Aires hecha novela, una novela que, gracias a la escritura desafiante de un autor capaz de sintetizar de forma poderosa el mundo en que vivimos, supone un aut ntico triunfo. No hay nada m s nico y m s diverso que una ciudad. En cada una, millones y millones de personas se cruzan, se miran, se rozan, se dejan atr s: nos acostumbramos a que nuestras vidas sucedan entre multitudes de desconocidos de los que somos, al mismo tiempo, vecinos, compatriotas, v ctimas, verdugos, compa eros de esperanzas y de frustraciones. Con ellos construimos y compartimos el estilo de nuestra ciudad, esas caracter sticas que la hacen distinta de todas las dem s. BUE refleja esta diversidad: sus p ginas est n atravesadas por docenas de personajes, situaciones, culturas, espacios, voces que arman el fresco, desbordante de vida, del ltimo siglo de una de las ciudades m s sorprendentes y sorprendidas de Occidente. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION BUE is the city of Buenos Aires made literature, a novel that, because of the defiant narrative of an author capable of powerfully synthesizing the world we live in, becomes an absolute triumph. There is nothing more unique or more diverse than a city. In each city, millions and millions of people cross paths, look at each other, rub against each other, leave each other behind. We are accustomed to seeing our lives unfold among multitudes of strangers, to whom we are, all the while, neighbors, compatriots, victims, executioners, companions in hope and in frustration. Along with them we build and share the style of our city, those features that set her apart from all other cities. BUE reflects this diversity: its pages are traversed by dozens of characters, situations, cultures, spaces, voices that ensemble the fresco, overflowing with life, of the past century in one of the most amazing and amazed cities in the Western world.
Mercedes Sosa - Trayectória Musical

Mercedes Sosa - Trayectória Musical

Mercedes Sosa; Álvaro Rufiner; Martín Caparrós

Ediciones Andantes
2024
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Mercedes Sosa (1935-2009) fue una inmensa cantora y la portavoz consciente de sus ideas en los momentos m s diversos - a veces extremadamente dif ciles - de su vida y de la historia del pa s. Su compromiso era art stico y pol tico, era personal y trascend a cualquier frontera. "Nosotros, los cantores, tenemos la obligaci n de mostrar las obras de los nuevos autores y compositores. Me gustan los seres que aman la m sica y la literatura. Son personas con las que me siento entre hermanos aunque no hablemos el mismo idioma".La colecci n Trayect rias Musicales presenta un ensayo sobre su vida y obra, por lvaro Rufiner, junto con una entrevista por Mart n Caparr s y una amplia discograf a.
Martin

Martin

Romy Schmidt

Independently Published
2017
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Die Varola Blutsbruderschaft wurde von Vampiren gegr ndet, die es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht haben gemeinsam gegen "Streuner" zu k mpfen. Wie alle Vampire ben tigen nat rlich auch die Vampire der Blutsbruderschaft Blut zum berleben, aber sie trinken nur von "willigen" Menschen und dann selbstverst ndlich nur so viel, dass sie ihren Spendern dadurch nicht schaden, oder sie trinken seit neuestem Blut aus Beuteln.Die "Streuner" dagegen sind Vampire die Menschen, vor allem aber junge Frauen und M dchen verschleppen um deren Blut zu trinken bis diese Frauen tot sind. Dabei vergehen sie sich auch sexuell an ihren Opfern.Auch Martin, um den es in diesem Band geht, ist inzwischen Mitglied dieser Bruderschaft. Doch zuerst musste er Simone vor dem Vater eines sadistischen Vampirs in Sicherheit bringen. Auf dieser Verfolgungsjagd durch Russland verliebt Martin sich in Simone, doch die will lange Zeit nichts von ihm wissen. Nachdem diese Verfolgungsjagd beendet ist, muss Martin seiner Sim seine Familie vorstellen. Dabei stellt sich heraus, dass er der Sohn des wahrscheinlich ltesten noch lebenden Vampirs und der Enkel von Marcus Antonius und Kleopatra ist. "Martin" ist der 8. Band der "Varola Blutsbruderschaft"-Serie. Aber, da jeder Band eine in sich geschlossene Geschichte erz hlt, muss man nicht alle lesen, um die Erz hlung zu genie en.
Martin

Martin

Tom Kristensen

Eksistensen - RPC
2017
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Martin Luthers liv og lære mesterligt fortalt og formet af Tom Kristensen. I ord og billeder følger vi Luthers vej gennem reformationen.En tanke.En rebel.En tid, der var moden.En mand, der ændrede verden.Dette er fortællingen om hvordan Martin Luther forandrede Kirken. Vi følger hans indre og ydre kampe for at nå frem til en fundamentalt anderledes forståelse af forholdet mellem Gud, menneske og kirke og for at få lov til at udbrede sine tanker. Og vi får et indblik i de historiske, politiske, religiøse og sociale vilkår på Luthers tid og hans forhold til den danske konge. ???? Tom Kristensens store styrke er den stemningsfulde brug af farver og af kontraster Nordjyske Stiftstidende????Nye lutheranere kan begynde herKristian Lindberg, BerlingskeDerfor er det tilfredsstillende, at vi nu har et flot introduktionsværk i den grafiske genre, som man med fornøjelse kan give til nye reformationsfans.Kulturkapellet I det hele taget er 'Martin' et flot værk, både grafisk og indholdsmæssigt, som giver lyst til at læse mere. En vellykket introduktion til en stor historisk skikkelse, der henvender sig til både unge og voksne.Litteratursiden500-året for Martin Luthers 95 teser mod den katolske kirke afladshandel bliver fejret med flere arrangementer og bogudgivelser, herunder danske Tom Kristensens smukt tegnede og farvelagte MartinDR KulturDet er et imponerende enmandsværk. Med ferm streg skildres Luthers dramatiske rejse, hans følelsesliv og handlinger for denne troskamp mod systemets indgroede frelselære, så unge mennesker forstår det, de tidligere har læst uden sandsynligvis helt så megen illustreret sanselighed. Folkeskolen.dk
Martin Luther King, Jr

Martin Luther King, Jr

Kitson Jazynka

Collins
2018
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National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Level 4: Independent readerPerfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime books
My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King

Amistad Books for Young Readers
2013
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What was it like growing up as a son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? This picture book memoir, My Daddy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King III, provides insight into one of history's most fascinating families and into a special bond between father and son. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character."Martin Luther King III was one of those four little children mentioned in Martin Luther King's groundbreaking "I Have a Dream" speech. In this memoir, Martin Luther King Jr.'s son gives an intimate look at the man and the father behind the civil rights leader. Mr. King's remembrances show both his warm, loving family and a momentous time in American history.AG Ford is the illustrator of several other books for children, including the New York Times bestselling Barack. He is the recipient of an NAACP Image Award.