In peaceful San Viento, Lucía, a reserved young bookseller, finds an ancient grimoire that unleashes a curse upon her. Under the full moon, she transforms into Lucy, an irresistibly sensual version whose libido draws her into a whirlwind of desire. Between intense dreams and unexpected bodily changes, Lucía struggles to control this new facet, while her friends try to support her. But the curse hides dark secrets that could change everything. Will Lucía be able to dominate Lucy or will she...

2023 Hagley Prize for Best Book in Business HistoryBuying into Change examines how the development of a mass consumer society under the dictatorship of General Francisco Franco (1939–1975) inserted Spain into transnational consumer networks and set the stage for Spain’s transition to democracy during the late 1970s. This transition is broadly significant to both a Spanish public still struggling to redefine their society after Franco and to scholars who have long debated t...

This book covers the most cutting-edge developments in the field of magnetic nanoparticles and nanomagnetism, such as novel synthetic and fabrication technologies, diverse magnetic characterization techniques and highly proved and most innovative applications of magnetic nanoparticles. In addition, the book addresses characterization techniques including structural, morphological and magnetic.It is an invaluable reference for experts in the field to consolidate knowledge, provide i...

SAR IMAGE ANALYSIS — A COMPUTATIONAL STATISTICS APPROACHDiscover how to use statistics to extract information from SAR imageryIn SAR Image Analysis — A Computational Statistics Approach, an accomplished team of researchers delivers a practical exploration of how to use statistics to extract information from SAR imagery. The authors discuss various models, supply sample data and code, and explain theoretical aspects of SAR image ana...

The term “gastrocracy” refers to the appropriation of discourses and practices related to the sourcing, preparation, distribution, and consumption of food for political purposes. The intersections of gastronomy and governance, dating in Spain to the last quarter of the nineteenth century, have become highly visible over the past decade, when political debates around nationalism in its different forms have taken the guise of discussions about regional and local cuisines. Concomitant with th...

Digital Technologies for Sustainable Manufacturing provides a practical framework for promoting sustainability in manufacturing by combining Life Cycle Engineering with the 5S principles (Social, Sustainable, Sensing, Smart, and Safe). This book introduces ten core digital technologies—including AI, simulation tools, IoT, digital twins, additive manufacturing, CAD tools, blockchain, cloud computing, AR/VR, and robotics and automation—as vital drivers for fostering innovation and r...