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One of the most influential physicists of our time, Stephen Hawking touched the lives of millions. Recalling his nearly two decades as Hawking’s collaborator and friends, Leonard Mlodinow brings this complex man into focus in a unique and deeply personal portrayal. We meet Hawking the genius, who pours his mind into uncovering the mysteries of the universe - ultimately formulating a pathbreaking theory of black holes that reignites the discipline of cosmology and paves the way for physicists to investigate the origins of the universe in completely new ways.

En 1939, el barco S.S. Saint Louis, con novecientos judíos que lograron huir de Alemania, estuvo fondeado varios días frente al puerto de La Habana a la espera del permiso para los refugiados. El niño Daniel Kaminsky y su tío esperaron en el muelle a que desembarcaran sus familiares, confiados en que usaran ante los funcionarios el tesoro que portaban a escondidas: un pequeño lienzo de Rembrandt que perteneció a los Kaminsky desde el siglo XVII. Pero el plan fracasó y el barco regresó a Alemania, llevándose con él toda esperanza de reencuentro.

Una fascinante ventana abierta a la sala de máquinas de Padura, que permite al escuchante de este audiolibro curiosear por todo aquello que rodea y conforma su escritura. Los libros de Leonardo Padura están hechos de historia, y de literatura, y de humo de cigarro cubano, y del béisbol al que tan aficionado es el narrador de La Habana. La nueva obra de Padura es una celebración y un homenaje al género de la novela, del que se siente tan deudor. Aborda cuestiones en torno este invento que lleva ya cuatro siglos tratando las cuestiones de los humanos y siendo una herramienta de transformación de la sociedad y un reflejo de ella.

Leonard Mlodinow recuerda sus casi dos décadas como colaborador y amigo de Hawking, uno de los físicos más influyentes de nuestro tiempo, y nos ofrece una mirada única y profundamente personal de un hombre extraordinario. Conocemos al genio que descubre los misterios del universo y una teoría pionera sobre los agujeros negros; conocemos al colega, cuya enfermedad le permite comunicarse con solo seis palabras por minuto, pero que se esfuerza por puntuar sus conversaciones con un gran sentido del humor.

Discípulo directo de Stephen Hawking y coautor de "Brevísima historia del tiempo" y "El gran diseño", Leonard Mlodinow demuestra que para prosperar en estos tiempos dinámicos y difíciles es posible recurriendo al pensamiento elástico, una habilidad cognitiva que al desarrollarse libera nuestra mente volviéndonos más aptos para generar ideas novedosas e incorporarlas a nuestra vida.

En 2004, a la muerte de su mujer, Iván, aspirante a escritor y ahora responsable de un paupérrimo gabinete veterinario de La Habana, vuelve los ojos hacia un episodio de su vida, ocurrido en 1977, cuando conoció a un enigmático hombre que paseaba por la playa en compañía de dos hermosos galgos rusos. Tras varios encuentros, «el hombre que amaba a los perros» comenzó a hacerlo depositario de unas singulares confidencias que van centrándose en la figura del asesino de Trotski, Ramón Mercader.

Los secretos que guarda la isla solo los desvelará el exilio. En el trauma de la diáspora y la desintegración de los vínculos, esta novela es también un canto a la amistad, a los invisibles y poderosos hilos del amor y las viejas lealtades. Una novela deslumbrante, un retrato humano conmovedor, otra obra cumbre de Leonardo Padura.

Discípulo directo de Stephen Hawking y coautor de Brevísima historia del tiempo y El gran diseño, Leonard Mlodinow demuestra que para prosperar en estos tiempos dinámicos y difíciles es posible recurriendo al pensamiento elástico, una habilidad cognitiva que al desarrollarse libera nuestra mente volviéndonos más aptos para generar ideas novedosas e incorporarlas a nuestra vida.

England, 1914. Joanna Blalock's keen mind and incredible insight lead her to become a highly skilled nurse, one of the few professions that allow her to use her finely tuned brain. But when she and her 10-year-old son witness a man fall to his death, apparently by suicide, they are visited by the elderly Dr. John Watson and his charming, handsome son, Dr. John Watson Jr. Impressed by her forensic skills, they invite her to become the third member of their investigative team.

Are you tired of being manipulated by others? Do you struggle to understand why people behave the way they do? Are you looking to strengthen your powers of communication and influence? If you said yes to any of these questions, then Dark Psychology & Gaslighting Manipulation is for you!

In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about dark psychology, including the insidious tactics of gaslighting manipulation. You'll discover how to analyze people and situations with ease, and develop emotional influence with proven techniques like persuasion, mind control, NLP, and more.

Communication is more than just words, and understanding body language is crucial for mastering effective communication. This book will teach you how to interpret body language, read people's intentions, and protect yourself against manipulation and mind games. You'll also learn how to master a winning personality and the art of public speaking, all while decoding human behavior to ensure your success in any situation.

Worried that learning how to analyze people and protecting yourself against manipulation might be unethical? Don’t fret! This book provides you with the tools to read people effectively while also ensuring that you use this knowledge for good.

Are you tired of feeling like people are taking advantage of you? Do you struggle with identifying manipulative behavior? If you answered yes to any of these questions, How to Analyze People is the solution you've been searching for! This book will teach you everything you need to know to become a master at analyzing human behavior and protecting yourself from manipulation.

What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide-ranging interviews, historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people.

Sometimes a man never gives his prospective on sensitive subjects like hurt, struggle, pain, and God. These are just thoughts and memoirs Leonard has had in his mind for a year.

If you've ever felt powerless against manipulators, or if you're simply interested in the study of the human mind and behavior, Dark Psychology is the ultimate guide for you!

Mind control, also known as brainwashing, involves a unique selection of tools and techniques that will allow you to lead people in conversations and establish connections that have them genuinely wanting to do whatever you have asked them to do. In many instances, they will even do so thinking it was their idea to do so, and that you haven't planted the idea in their mind at all.

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

Beatleness explains how the band became a source of emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, and spiritual nurturance in fans’ lives, creating a relationship that was historically unique. Looking at that relationship against the backdrop of the sexual revolution, the Vietnam War, political assassinations, and other events of those tumultuous years, the audiobook critically examines the often-heard assertion that the Beatles changed everything.