Tom Critchlow

The acclaimed novelist Samantha Hunt’s first collection of stories blends the literary and the fantastic and brings us characters on the verge—girls turning into women, women turning into deer, people doubling or becoming ghosts, and more...

Popisho is an uproarious and sensual novel that conjures a world where magic is everywhere, food is fate, politics are broken, and love awaits. Set in the stunningly beautiful and mischievous archipelago of Popisho, the macaenus of the generation must create a perfect meal for all of the residents. Meanwhile, the governor's daughter is demanding a feast for her wedding, and hard questions are being asked from an unknown source. This wildly imaginative narrative takes readers on a journey through the islands and the lives of unforgettable characters, all while exploring themes of desire, addiction, corruption, and colonialism. With lyrical, rhythmic writing and a blend of languages, Popisho is a dazzling and major work of fiction.

Unlock your improvisation skills with this classic book by Keith Johnstone. Originally published in 1987, the book focuses on the art of improvisation, exploring the subjects of spontaneity, storytelling, and creativity. Get ready to challenge your notions and unleash your creativity in this must-read for anyone interested in improvisation.

"The Field Study Handbook" is a must-read for anyone interested in running international field research to inform and inspire their work. This guide covers everything from product development to communications strategy and has been called the "canonical classic reference for cross-cultural research" by author Kevin Kelly. With its crisp design and typography, this book is a timeless and elegant resource for any professional seeking to broaden their cultural knowledge and improve their work.

¿Puede un sistema comprenderse a sí mismo? Si esta pregunta se refiere a la mente humana, entonces nos encontramos ante una cuestión clave del pensamiento científico. Y de la filosofía. Y del arte. Investigar este misterio es una aventura que recorre la matemática, la física, la biología, la psicología y muy especialmente, el lenguaje. Douglas R. Hofstadter, joven y ya célebre científico, nos abre la puerta del enigma con la belleza y la alegría creadora de su estilo. Sorprendentes paralelismos ocultos entre los grabados de Escher y la música de Bach nos remiten a las paradojas clásicas de los antiguos griegos y a un teorema de la lógica matemática moderna que ha estremecido el pensamiento del siglo XX: el de Kurt Gödel. Todo lenguaje, todo sistema formal, todo programa de ordenador, todo proceso de pensamiento, llegan, tarde o temprano, a la situación límite de la autorreferencia: de querer expresarse sobre sí mismos. Surge entonces la emoción del infinito, como dos espejos enfrentados y obligados a reflejarse mutua e indefinidamente. Gödel, Escher, Bach es una obra de arte escrita por un sabio. Versa sobre los misterios del pensamiento e incluye, ella misma, sus propios misterios.

Discover a new model for career reinvention with Working Identity. Through engrossing stories of successful career changers, Herminia Ibarra outlines ways to experiment with new professional activities, interact in new networks of people, and make sense of emerging possibilities. Craft and execute "identity experiments," create "small wins," and connect with role models and mentors to ease your transition. A call to the dreamer in each of us, Working Identity explores the process for crafting a more fulfilling future.

Traspié, hijo bastardo del noble príncipe Hidalgo, es heredero al trono de los Seis Ducados. Después de ser rechazado por su familia es llevado a la corte real, donde crece bajo la tutela del arisco caballerizo de su padre. Todos los miembros de la realeza lo consideran un paria, salvo el taimado rey Artimañas -su abuelo-, quien busca que sea instruido en las artes del asesinato, ya que por sus venas corre la sangre de una Habilidad mágica. Mientras los bárbaros invasores saquean las costas, Traspié se convierte en un hombre. Pronto deberá enfrentar su primera misión, tan peligrosa como desoladora. Y aunque hay quienes ven en él una amenaza para el trono, quizá posea la fórmula secreta para la supervivencia del reino.

Discover a new vocabulary of design in this transformative book. Explore the concept of "dark matter" and how it affects the often-political world of design. Author Dan Hill asserts that successful design requires navigating these murky waters, and he provides the tools to do so. Learn how to smuggle this knowledge into positions of power and make a difference in the field.

A captivating poem, A Wicked Pack Of Cards, blends old stories and traditions with digital fantasies and strategies of the commercial world, creating a post-apocalyptic world where business consultants discover paganism and sorcery. The poem is made up of thirteen cards and a riddle, each one a spell - a business spell that will take you down the dark back-alleyways of burnout, depression, and imposter syndrome. But read carefully, and it will eventually deliver you into the light of optimism and the most powerful spell of all: true love.