Cr—nica del Chacabuco 6¡ de L’nea (Tomo 3)

Cr—nica del Chacabuco 6¡ de L’nea (Tomo 3)
Author: Patricio Greve Moller
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 580
Release: 2012-02-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1105520544

La más completa crónica histórica de la unidad de infantería chilena con mayor legado en el país, durante la Guerra del Pacífico; conflicto de 1879-1884, por el guano y salitre, durante el siglo XIX. Tercer tomo de tres.

Building Safer Cities

Building Safer Cities
Author: Alcira Kreimer
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2003
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

In developing countries, disasters can cause major setbacks to economic and social development, inflict massive casualties, and cause the diversion of funds from development to emergency relief and recovery.

San Martín

San Martín
Author: John Lynch
Publisher:
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

A vivid exploration of the life and times of Jos de San Mart n, legendary liberator of Chile and Peru Jos de San Mart n (1778-1850) was an enigmatic figure--a revolutionary and a conservative, a professional soldier and an intellectual, a taciturn man who nevertheless was able to inspire the peoples of South America to follow his armies and accept his battle strategies. One of the great leaders in the wars for independence, he was a pivotal force in the liberation of Chile and Peru from Spanish rule. In the first full English-language biography of San Mart n in more than half a century, John Lynch shines new light on San Mart n and on the story of Spanish America's revolutionary wars. Lynch offers a series of dramatic set pieces: the Peninsular War, in which San Mart n fought the French and learned his military skills; the crossing of the Andes, when his army battled the forces of nature as well as enemy fire; the confrontation with imperial Spain in Peru; and the standoff with Bol var which led to San Mart n's resignation and exile in Europe. Based on the latest documentation, San Mart n enhances our understanding of the modern history of Latin America and one of its most brilliant leaders.

The North American Mosaic

The North American Mosaic
Author: Commission for Environmental Cooperation (Montréal, Québec). Secretariat
Publisher:
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2001
Genre: Agriculture
ISBN:

The North American Mosaic has four overarching features. First, it is, to the extent feasible, based on comparable information on the status and trends of major indicators of the state of the environment in Canada,Mexico, and the United States. Second, the report confirms that these three countries together make up an incredibly complex, dynamic, and interconnected ecosystem in which humans play a dominant and decisive role. Third, the report raises important and sometimes disquieting questions concerning the sustainability of some current trends. Finally, the report is a reminder that our economic, social, and physical well-being are utterly dependent on the life-sustaining services provided by nature. This report emphasizes the importance of developing mutually compatible economic, social, and environmental goals and policies across the three-country region.

Andean Tragedy

Andean Tragedy
Author: William F. Sater
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 457
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 080320759X

The year 1879 marked the beginning of one of the longest, bloodiest conflicts of nineteenth-century Latin America. The War of the Pacific pitted Peru and Bolivia against Chile in a struggle initiated over a festering border dispute. The conflict saw Chile's and Peru's armored warships vying for control of sea lanes and included one of the first examples of the use of naval torpedoes.

Geodynamic Processes in the Andes of Central Chile and Argentina

Geodynamic Processes in the Andes of Central Chile and Argentina
Author: S.A. Sepúlveda
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2015-04-09
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1862396531

This Special Publication arises from the UNESCO-sponsored IGCP 586-Y project `The tectonics and geomorphology of the Andes (32°–34°S): interplay between short-term and long-term processes’. It includes state-of-the-art reviews and original articles from a multidisciplinary perspective that investigate the complex interactions of tectonics and surface processes in the subduction-related orogen of the Andes of central Chile and Argentina (c. 27° –39°S). It aims to improve our understanding of tectonic and landscape evolution of the Andean range at different time scales, as well as the mutual relationship between internal and external mechanisms in Cenozoic deformation, mountain building, topographic evolution, basin development and mega-landslides occurrence across the flat slab to normal subduction segments. The geodynamic processes of the Andes of central Chile and Argentina are analysed from a number of subdisciplines of the Earth sciences, including tectonics, petrology, geophysics, geochemistry, structural geology, geomorphology, engineering geology, stratigraphy and sedimentology.

Lloyd's Maritime Atlas of World Ports and Shipping Places 2020-2021

Lloyd's Maritime Atlas of World Ports and Shipping Places 2020-2021
Author: Informa UK Ltd,
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 661
Release: 2021-01-31
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000341496

Published since 1951, Lloyd's Maritime Atlas is the oldest and most respected atlas in the shipping industry. A comprehensive reference for locating the world’s busiest ports and shipping places, this new edition has been fully updated and enhanced with brand new maps and features to alleviate the demands on today’s busy shipping professional. In the 20209–2021 edition: Fully up-to-date with the latest port names and locations World map indicating where MARPOL, SECA and PSSA regulations are in force Double page spread revealing piracy hotspots and detailed analyses of routes to avoid as well as a new symbol indicating incidence of piracy on the main maps World map of vaccinations required to protect against major global diseases Up-to-the-minute Marine Distance Tables and fleet statistics In addition, Lloyd’s Maritime Atlas continues to provide: Precise latitude and longitude co-ordinates of over 8,000 ports and shipping places from around the world Over 70 full-colour world, ocean and regional maps At-a-glance weather hazards at sea and international load line zones maps Expansive double-page world distance table plus 33 detailed regional tables to help you plan your route Unique geographical and alphabetical indexing system to help you quickly and easily find a location All major canal and river systems, plus main road, rail and airport connections to cater for multi-modal journeys This book continues to be the premier reference guide for shipping professionals worldwide.

Spain, Third Edition

Spain, Third Edition
Author: John A. Crow
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 472
Release: 2005-05-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520244962

A readable and erudite study of the cultural history of Spain and its people.

The Life, Music, and Times of Carlos Gardel

The Life, Music, and Times of Carlos Gardel
Author: Simon Collier
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Total Pages: 369
Release: 1986-12-15
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0822976420

In the first biography in English of the great Argentinian tango singer Carlos Gardel (1890-1935), Collier traces his rise from very modest beginnings to become the first genuine "superstar" of twentieth-century Latin America. In his late teens, Gardel won local fame in the barrios of Buenos Aires singing in cafes and political clubs. By the 1920s, after he switched to tango singing, the songs he wrote and sang enjoyed instant popularity and have become classics of the genre. He began making movies in the 1930s, quickly establishing himself as the most popular star of the Spanish-language cinema, and at the time of his death Paramount was planning to launch his Hollywood career.Collier's biography focuses on Gardel's artistic career and achievements but also sets his life story within the context of the tango tradition, of early twentieth-century Argentina, and of the history of popular entertainment.

The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret

The Autobiography of St. Anthony Mary Claret
Author: St. Anthony Mary Claret
Publisher: TAN Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2009
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1505104572

Bares the soul of a saint and reveals the methods which were so successful for him in converting others. From age 5 he was haunted by the thought of the souls about to fall into Hell. This insight fueled his powerful drive to save as many souls as he could.