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The Genius of Gaudi
This book provides an exploration of the mathematics underlying the works of the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852-1926). Illustrated by over 300 graphics and photographs, the text describes the applications of geometry that are found in Gaudí’s buildings.
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After the Carnations
This volume examines the legacy of social movements that emerged during the Portuguese Revolution.
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La Llingua Asturiana / The Asturian Language
In light of the possibility that the long-awaited official status of the Asturian language may be closer than anticipated, this volume stands as a tribute to all those who have contributed to this milestone and will undoubtedly soon witness the long-anticipated recognition of Asturian as an official language.
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The Hypercontemporary Novel in Portugal
The first volume of critical essays on the contemporary Portuguese novel in English, this book theorizes the concept of the ‘hypercontemporary’ as a way of reading the novel after its postmodern period.
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Intangible Cultural Heritage in Southern Portugal’s Sacred Celebrations
Journey through the 72 Marian feasts of Portugal’s Algarve, where Catholic heritage and local culture intertwine. This visually captivating book explores the sacred processions, pilgrimages, and rituals that express the region's unique blend of faith, community, and devotion.
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The Spatial Limits of Political Community
Through analysis of political events in Madrid, Spain, this book explores what the figure of the neighbour can tell us about the current political conjuncture and interrogates the possibilities it offers for imagining new, and more just, forms of political community.
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María de Zayas and her Tales of Desire, Death and Disillusion
Who doubts, my reader, that you will be amazed that a woman has the audacity not only to write a book, but to send it for printing, which is the crucible in which the purity of genius is tested'?
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The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa
The Haunted Cinema of Pedro Costa is the most complete treatment of his work, exploring Costa's feature films from Blood to Vitalina Varela, and from the documentaries to the short films, museum exhibitions, and the forthcoming Daughters of Fire.
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