“alejandro nadal”

Does economic theory, and its many practical applications, rest on concrete foundations? Given the influence and prestige afforded to orthodox economic policy advice, apparently the answer is a resounding "yes." Economists Frank Ackerman and Alejandro Nadal present a fundamental challenge to this re... More

The practical examples of wallpapers that are offered in this book are grouped into three trends: retro style (inspired by the aesthetics of the 1960s and 70s), modern designs (which give an air of the contemporary) and classic style (with prints characte... More

This book covers a broad spectrum of the most important, basic numerical and analytical techniques used in physics --including ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra, Fourier transforms, integration and probability. Now language-independent. Features attractive new 3-D graphics.... More

The idea of fairness lies at the heart of the concept of justice proposed by political philosopher John Rawls, a concept that liberals have often invoked to defend the welfare state. In The Limits of Rawlsian Justice political theorist Roberto Alejandro challenges the assumptions that Rawls set out ... More

Between 1931 and 1932, painter Ben Shahn created a series of twenty-three gouaches and temperas on the infamous trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Sacco and Vanzetti were arrested in 1920 for the murder of a guard during a robbery of a shoe factory in Massachusetts. The two men were Ital... More

Increasing density in our cities has made it very difficult to find space for gardens. However even a small outdoor space can be made to seem far more roomy. This compilation gathers the best examples of the way garden designers use strategic solutions to optimize space. There are many inspiring exa... More

Poeta en la maana es el testimonio del asombro, de la perplejidad de un escritor que diariamente se rescata a s mismo de la rutina y, a travs de la palabra, accede a la experiencia de lo extraordinario: un rumor en la noche, una gota de agua, la contemplacin de un sueo en vigilia, todo sirve de pret... More