The Natural History of Pliny, spanning six volumes, stands as one of the earliest and most ambitious attempts to catalog the world’s knowledge. Written by Pliny the Elder in the first century AD, this monumental work brings together information on subjects as varied as astronomy, zoology, botany, mineralogy, medicine, and art. Pliny’s drive to gather and organize the entirety of human understanding into a single comprehensive text reflects the intellectual spirit of the Roman Empire, capturi… Seguir leyendo

Arnold Bennett published How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day in 1908 to help ordinary people reclaim their time and live more intentionally. In a brisk and practical tone, Bennett challenges readers to confront how they spend their daily hours and encourages them to invest time in self-improvement and personal growth. Rather than offering lofty philosophies, he delivers a direct and accessible guide for anyone striving to live with greater purpose.
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La pandemia de COVID-19 obligó al mundo a enfrentarse a sus vulnerabilidades y a adaptarse a retos sin precedentes. Puso de manifiesto deficiencias críticas en los sistemas sanitarios y la gobernanza, al tiempo que puso de manifiesto la capacidad de resistencia, los avances científicos y la solidaridad humana. Este documento examina las lecciones clave de la pandemia y esboza acciones estratégicas para prepararse ante futuras crisis mundiales.
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En un conmovedor homenaje a una de las activistas más tenaces de Estados Unidos, La vida y obra de Susan B. Anthony, de Ida Husted Harper, narra la incansable dedicación de Susan B. Anthony a los derechos de la mujer y a la reforma social. El detallado relato de Harper da vida a la lucha de toda la vida de Anthony por la igualdad, capturando el espíritu del movimiento que lideró.
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“The Story of Eclipses” by George Chambers delves into the captivating celestial phenomena of eclipses, offering readers a comprehensive exploration of these awe-inspiring events. Chambers, renowned for his expertise in astronomy, provides a detailed account of the scientific principles behind eclipses, unraveling the mysteries of these celestial occurrences with clarity and precision.
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