NOVEDADES

En un islote llamado Shutter Island, frente a la costa de Boston, se alza un conjunto de edificios de aspecto siniestro: se trata de un hospital psiquiátrico cuyos internos, todos hondamente perturbados y sometidos a una vigilancia estricta, han cometido algún crimen grave. El agente federal Teddy Daniels y su ayudante, Chuck Aule, son enviados allí porque una de las reclusas, Rachel Solando, parece haberse evadido de algún modo incomprensible de una celda cerrada a cal y canto. La única pista es una hoja de papel con una serie de números y letras sin significado aparente. Mientras un furioso huracán azota el peñón, los dos policías se adentran en un mundo cada vez más opaco y angustiante, entre indicios de experimentos radicales y maquinaciones gubernamentales encubiertas que ensombrecen un caso ya de por sí extraño. A medida que su investigación avanza, las preguntas aumentan: ya no se refieren tan solo a la mujer desaparecida, sino a la naturaleza de todo lo que sucede en ese lugar rodeado por una valla electrificada y guardias armados. Y, cuanto más se acercan a la verdad, ésta se vuelve cada vez más esquiva, hasta el punto de hacerles creer que tal vez nunca puedan abandonar Shutter Island.

¿Qué secretos ocultaron durante siglos los templarios? ¿Quiénes eran en realidad los cátaros? ¿Qué verdades ha silenciado la historia sobre la masonería? Durante más de treinta años, Jordi Matilló ha recorrido castillos, leído manuscritos olvidados y desafiado los dogmas para traernos una obra que desmonta los tópicos y se atreve a mirar de frente a los enigmas más poderosos de nuestra historia. Templarios no es una novela, es una investigación valiente y apasionada. Un viaje trepidante por los recovecos del poder, la fe y la conspiración. Desde los túneles del Templo de Salomón hasta las hogueras inquisitoriales, desde las cruzadas a las logias masónicas, esta obra ofrece respuestas donde antes solo había sombras. Prepárate para cuestionarlo todo. Porque a veces, la verdad más incómoda es también la más luminosa.

At 32, Russell Green has it all: a stunning wife, a lovable six year-old daughter, a successful career as an advertising executive, and an expansive home in Charlotte. He is living the dream, and his marriage to the bewitching Vivian is at the center of it. But underneath the shiny surface of this perfect existence, fault lines are beginning to appear . . . In a matter of months, Russ finds himself without a job or a wife, caring for his young daughter while struggling to adapt to a new reality. Throwing himself into the wilderness of single parenting, Russ embarks on a journey at once terrifying and rewarding—one that will test his abilities and his emotional resources beyond anything he's ever imagined. When a chance encounter with an old flame tempts him to take a chance on love again, he navigates this new opportunity with trepidation and wonder. With the loyal support of his parents, the wisdom of his older sister, Marge, and the hard-won lessons of fatherhood, Russ will finally come to understand the true nature of unconditional love—that it is a treasure to be bestowed, not earned.

Every year, Bvlgari launches its High Jewelry collection, featuring 150 mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind pieces. This year, the focus of the design is the symbolism and richness of the world of color—a luxurious journey through shapes, hues, and a multitude of creative forms. The colors of gems have always provided a source of inspiration and innovation for Bvlgari. This year’s jewelry collection goes to the roots of the brand famous for forging new creative paths. Bvlgari’s ever-evolving aesthetic goes hand in hand with its commitment to high-end Italian craftmanship. This unique volume presents Bvlgari’s craftmanship and artistry and provides a lavish catalogue at the highest level of the jeweler’s art and contributions of artists exploring the world of colors with their works.

There are good and bad djinns, a genie in a bottle, wizards, witches, cats and dogs (but are they cats and dogs?), and a mysterious floating castle filled with kidnapped princesses, as well as two puzzling prophecies. The story speeds along with tantalizing twists and turns until the prophecies are fulfilled, true identities are revealed, and all is resolved in a totally satisfying, breathtaking, surprise-filled ending. Abdullah was a young and not very prosperous carpet dealer. His father, who had been disappointed in him, had left him only enough money to open a modest booth in the Bazaar. When he was not selling carpets, Abdullah spent his time daydreaming. In his dreams he was not the son of his father but the long-lost son of a prince. There was also a princess who had been betrothed to him at birth. He was content with his life and his daydreams until, one day, a stranger sold him a magic carpet. All fans of classic fantasy books deserve the pleasure of reading those by Diana Wynne Jones, whose acclaim included the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement.