Born to speak British

This comprehensive and extremely well researched study documents the history and evolution throughout political and social changes of the former art academy of San Carlos (now the National School of Fine Arts) form its foundation in 1781 to the early 20th century when the academy was integrated to the National Autonomous University of Mexico, (UNAM). Profusely illustrated, this volume examines in detail the first 127 years of the academic institution through the history of its original building, the academic and administrative organization and the artistic production of its academic staff and ...

European institutions are concerned at how poorly informed the public is about the European Union. More than 70 per cent of Europe's citizens claim to know very little or practically nothing about the EU, while turnout in elections is on the decline. Since 2003 the Council, European Parliament and Commission have been engaged in a thorough review of their information policies. One of the key aspects of the new information policy will involve raising the EU's profile in the most popular medium, television. This report examines the case for: (a) setting up a new, independent television channel...

Helen Garner visita un depósito de cadáveres y se va de crucero en un barco ruso; la despiden de un colegio por hablar de sexo con sus alumnos; asiste a un parto y a una boda; escribe sobre cumplir los cincuenta, sobre su familia y sobre el revuelo causado por uno de sus libros. Garner vive y observa, y luego lo cuenta con inteligencia y compasión. Sus piezas de no ficción, escritas originalmente para prensa, abarcan los más diversos temas: «siempre vendrá una idea a salvarme justo cuando esté a punto de sentarme ante el abismo de comenzar una novela». En todas ellas encontramos...

Coincidiendo con los ultimos lanzamientos al mercado de libros de colorear para adultos llega Se Feliz coloreando. Esta moda sigue en alza y cada vez son mas quienes prueban a coger los lapices. Contiene 71 dibujos frescos, con un aire naif e inspiradores de animales, paisajes, rostros femeninos y mandalas, entre otros.