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ROBINBOOK

RIGHTS CATALOGUESPRING 2012

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 NEW TITLES

BEYOND THE POWER OF THE MINDAn exciting introduction to the ideas of Joe Dispenza and Eduard Punset

Jorge Blaschke

Founded on the theories of Joe Dispenza(Evolve Your Brain) and Eduard Punset (The Happiness Trip), this study is a thought analysis of the roles that the brain and mind play in human existence and illuminates the tremendous mental capacity of humans and the key to unlocking greater happiness by the recognition of it.

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 224 PAGES, 15 x 18 cm.CLOTH. Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

SCIENCE OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

Beyond The Ideas of Michio Kaku

Jorge Blaschke

SCIENCE, 208 PAGES, 14,5 x 22,5 cm.TRADE PAPER. B & W IllustrationsRIGHTS: World Wide

Michio Kaku, professor of Theoretical Physics of New York's City University is probably one of the world's most prestigious and acclaimed writers on popular science.

This book is thought to be an essential guide to the thinking of Michio Kaku, specially focused on his discoveries and predictions concerning physics, quantum cosmology as well as his string theory.

The book discusses controversial issues like the possibility of growing any human organ, with the exception of the brain, in just a few years ahead; how technology will help fight ignorance, suffering, poverty or illness; invisibility; man on Mars in 2030.


BEYOND ANGELSDiscover Their Surprising History, Communicate with Them and Improve Your LifeMarco Rocdevick

Examining the phenomenon of angels from a variety of viewpoints and across a range of religious and cultural traditions -including Christian, Islamic, Jewish, and ancient Egyptian- this discussion includes the history of angels, their appearance, their demon counterparts, and the hierarchy that governs them. The interaction between angels and humans is also described, explaining how angels communicate and how to respond, how to attract a guardian angel, and the role that angels have in daily life. Gorgeous color illustrations ensure that this survey is as visually fascinating as it is informative.

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BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 224 PAGES, 15 x 18 cm.CLOTH. Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

Dutch rights sold

LIVE IN THE MOMENT

1001 Ideas to Improve Your Life

Moonhawk

Drawing on the teaching and wisdom of spiritual teachers and authors such as Eckhart Tolle, Wayne Dyer, and Paulo Coelho, this book of short exhortations encourages readers to learn to live in the moment.The author argues that achieving harmony with others can only be achieved by truly knowing oneself and that once is accomplished, inner peace will follow.

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 224 PAGES, 14 x 17,5 cm.SPIRAL. Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide


THE PATH BACK HOMEGuide to Start a Personal and Spiritual Development

The Path Back Home is the longest way that a person can perform. It is the rapprochement with oneself, the inner search to find our own essence...Feel, hear and come to fully identify with this fragment of Universe that is inside of all of us. The purpose of this learning is create a state of mind openness, fluidity and deep connection.

An expression of life that allows that each of the readers can make their own way through this particular logbook and thus manage the abundance of Love and that everyone can take forward and trust his path back home.

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 224 PAGES, 13 x 20 cm.TRADE PAPER. B & W PHOTOSRIGHTS: World Wide

Jesús García Ruíz

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 NEW TITLES - Science

EINSTEIN versus PREDATORSuperheroes, Science Fiction, Hollywood Movies and The Laws of Physics

Sergio L. Palacios

A truly fascinating read in the line of famous writers on the subject of popular science like Leroy Dubeck, Lawrence Krauss or Michio Kaku.

A very unusual book on the subject of modern popular science.

The author pretends and succeeds in making us understand the physical laws hidden in the plots and stories of a great number of movies, novels and comics.• The powers of the superheroes like Superman or Ironman.• What kind of food do the astronauts live on?• Could we travel to distant galaxies in a relatively short time?• Could we escape to a different planet and survive there in case life becomes impossible on our planet?• Will we be able to build our own time machines?.


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THE SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES

The Powers and Feats of Heroes, Antiheroes, and Villains and The Laws of Physics

Juan Scaliter

With a tone and a subject matter that put scientific principles within the reach of the layperson, this exploration examines the powers of comic book superheroes, and a few super villains, from a physics standpoint.

From heroes who were born with incredible powers _ including the likes of Superman and Thor_

and those who came by their gifts artificially, such as Spiderman and Captain America, to others with no superhuman abilities at all_ not least among them Batman and Ironman_ this engaging discussion casts a critical eye upon a range of comic book characters by drawing a line between the scientifically plausible and the flights of literary fancy.

Comic book and graphic novel fans and popular science fond of will be drawn to this entertaining andcompelling analysis.

Juan Scaliter is a journalist and the science editor for the Spanish magazine Revista Quo, which specializes in topics relating to science and technology. He was formerly the science editor at the magazine Muy Interesante in Argentina.

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SCIENCE, 272 PAGES, 14,5 x 22,5 cm.TRADE PAPER. B & W IllustrationsRIGHTS: Sold to Brazil


THE WAR OF TWO WORLDS

Sci-fi movies and comics against Physics Laws

Sergio L. Palacios

Fun and original, this study tackles and analyzesscientific subjects with the help of science fictionmovies in clear, simple and everyday language, full of humour and gentle irony. The author uses science fiction to introduce and examine all kinds of topical scientific issues such as teleportation, invisibility, anti-matter, asteroid collision, climate change and many more.

Could any weapon really fire projectiles at the speed of light? How might a super-hero avoid the bullets? What kind of technical difficulties would a flying-saucer-travelling alien encounter on Earth? Could the planet be sucked into a black hole created by the new big particle-accelerators recently constructed? How about becoming multimillionaires making diamonds from cremation ashes? Can superheroes really bend the laws of nature?

These questions and many others that you have probably pondered without knowing how to express are answered in this delightful and imaginative book suitable for all types of public with or without scientific background.You’ll never imagine that Physics is not only for

know-alls, weirdoes and mad geniuses.


SUPERHERO MOVIES

The Most Interesting Directors, Actors, Plots and anecdotes

Quim Casas

A collection of the greatest milestones in superhero films, this entertaining reference relates the history of a century-old film genre. With more than 100 films featured, cinephiles, film students, and moviegoers alike will discover and rediscover the films that brought unforgettable characters to the big screen. Filming secrets and technical difficulties make up some of the fun facts explored in this book that takes readers behind the scenes of this epic cinematographic genre.

Quim Casas is a film critic and the author of several books on film. He is a member of the selection committee for The San Sebastian International Film Festival and a professor of communications at Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona.

CINEMA, 280 PAGES, 17 x 24 cm.TRADE PAPER. B & W IllustrationsRIGHTS: World Wide

IF GALILEO RAISED HIS HEADUnsolved enigmas and other uncanny andcurious research into scientifical pursuits

Óscar Jiménez

With great doses of humour this book compiles dozens and dozens of weird investigations, togetherwith spectacular clinical case studies and some othercrazy invention… An obvious proof that Scienceand scientific literature are not always as serious as they seem to be or, at least, that they have not beenexplained as they deserve..

SCIENCE, 192 PAGES, 14,5 x 22,5 cm.TRADE PAPERBACK. RIGHTS: World Wide

HOW HEAVY IS THE EARTH?

1001 Ideas to Improve Your Life

Ana Pérez Martínez

•How long would it take to walk the distance of one light-year?• Can the stars of the Milky Way be counted?•Is it really true that listening to music and playing an instrument can make us more intelligent?• Why is it said that there's a 62% chance that God exists?• Why do atomic bombs produce mushroom clouds?

This book answers these and hundreds of other intriguing questions.

BODY/MIND/SPIRIT, 240 PAGES, 14,5 x 22,5 cm.TRADE PAPERBACK.. B & W PHOTOSRIGHTS: Sold to Brazil

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 BACK LIST -Science

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 NEW TITLES - PARENTING

PREGNANCY DIARY

Compile all your thoughts and emotions of pregnancy forever in this lovely diary

PARENTING, 128 PAGES, 18 x 18 cm.SPIRAL. Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

PARENTING, 64 PAGES, 21 x 24,5 cm.SPIRAL. Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

BABY ALBUM

Treasure your baby’s special moments and firsts forever with this adorable and easy to use Album

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 NEW TITLES - PARENTING

Based on the commentary andfindings of experts in the field, this infant-care manual providesinformation for new moms anddads as they prepare for theadventure of parenthood. SusanBenjamin provides key insightsand practical solutions thataddress questions such as Am I a bad mother if I don’t breast-feed?When will my baby sleep through thenight? and How long will my baby be colicky?This excellent guide takes someof the anxiety out of caring for a new baby.

PARENTING & FAMILY CARE336 PAGES, 13,5 x 21,5 cm.TRADE PAPERBACK. RIGHTS: World Wide

This early parenting manual iswritten to help supplement-rather than supersede- the natural development of children frombirth to age three. The author presents the advice, theories, and findings of earlychildhood development experts in order to address topics such as prenatal stimulation, the baby’ssensory world, teaching a child a foreign language, the role thatpets and toys can play in a baby’sdevelopment, and more. With anabundance of useful information, this book ensures that infants andtoddlers will get off to the best start possible, both physically andintellectually.


1001 Ideas for TakingCare of Your Baby

Develop Your Baby’sIntelligence

Created especially for parentsstruggling to get their babies tosleep, this comprehensivereference answers questions suchas Should I rock the baby to get him tosleep?If the baby wakes up, should I leavehim in his crib to cry? andAre nightmares and night terrors thesame thing?

Compiled from the advice oftherapists, specialists in infantsleep, pediatricians andpsychologists, this handyresource offers practical methodsto assist parents in learning theprincipal problems associatedwith getting a baby to sleep.


My Baby Does Not SleepThe Best Methods and Ideas to

Induce Sleep

S. BENJAMIN E. DOODSON E. DOODSON

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 NEW TITLES - MUSIC

JAZZ GIANTS

Josep Ramon Jové

Shedding light on the lives and careers of jazz music's greatest artists, this informative book provides a collective view of the genre by focusing on the individuals who shaped it. Beginning with Buddy Bolden, history's fist jazz musician, this exploration follows the development and dissemination of the music that defined an era.

From Duke Ellington's characteristic gentlemanly behaviour to the unbridled talent of Louis Armstrong, tales about the giants of jazz are shared in this invaluable resource written from an insider's perspective.

Josep Ramon Jové has written several books and essays on music, ranging from jazz to Bob Dylan.He is the former editor of the magazine Jazzology and has contributed to various other jazz publications.

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MUSIC, 272 PAGES, 17 x 24 cm.TRADE PAPER. B & W PHOTOSRIGHTS: World Wide

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012 BACK LIST - Music

368 pph 17 x 24 cm.272 pph 17 x 24 cm. 272 pph 17 x 24 cm.

WORLD-WIDE GUIDE OF ROCK - From 1954 to 2011

TRENDS, ICONS AND ARTISTS WHO LEFT THEIR MARK

272 pph 17 x 24 cm.

288 pph 17 x 24 cm.

A tribute to the legendary music groupThe Beatles, this retrospective examines thetales of their music and lives. From how they met to their separation and thedeaths of some of the band members, this book examines the best and worst ofthis renowned group.

This compelling reference includes a wealth of anecdotes and details as well as information on John Lennon's lastappearance on stage.

A sensational story of the key members of The Rolling Stones through anecdotes andcuriosities.

From indie-rock, grunge and Brit-pop to alternative country, post-rock andindie-electronica, this study describes the musical time period from 1954 to the

present.

BACK LIST – Music - Opera

272 pph 17 x 24 cm.256 pph 17 x 24 cm. 448 pph 17 x 24 cm.

HISTORY OF OPERA UNIVERSAL GUIDE OF OPERA

SHORT STORY OF THE MUSIC

The great soprano's essential biography: first-hand accounts and exclusive insights from an intimate of the diva herself.

Roger Alier introduces us to the world-famous artist in an absorbing account written with rigour and objectivity but, above all, with admiration.

The Opera history through anecdotesA reference work to know Bel Canto.

UNIVERSAL GUIDE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC

STORIES FROM THE HISTORY OF OPERA

400 pph 17 x 24 cm. 1056 pph 17 x 24 cm. 240 pph 14,5 x 22,5 cm.

ROBINBOOK – Spring 2012

Roger Alier was born in Los Teques (Venezuela) in 1941 from Catalan parents who went to exile following the Civil War. After residing in the United States, Australia, New Guinea and the island of Java, he returned to Barcelona with his family in 1951. A Bachelor of Arts in Modern History, his doctoral thesis (Elsorígens de l’òpera a Barcelona) received the cum laudedistinction and the Special Doctorate Award in 1979, and was published by the Catalan Musicological Society in 1990.

He is a professor in History of Music and History of Opera, amusic critic for the newspaper La Vanguardia and a founding member of the magazine Ópera Actual. He was responsible for the section on universal music of the Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana(1971-1977). He has written several books on Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu, as well and translations and commentaries on numerous operatic texts.

BACK LIST – Body Mind SpiritROBINBOOK – Spring 2012

BRENDA BARNABY’s BESTSELLERS

Breaking down the fundamentals of the Lawof Attraction and Rhonda Byrne’s bestselling TheSecret step by step, this roadmap to greatersuccess and well-being provides visualizationsand affirmations for a better life and discusseshow to maintain a healthy mind, foster a positive personality, and strengthen emotionalbonds.

The book examines frequently committederrors, responds to basic questions on the Lawof Attraction, and even provides inspiring, real-life accounts of individuals who have usedthe power of positive thinking to transformtheir lives. This is a comprehensive guide totapping into the power of the mind.

THE POWER OF THE SECRET HANDBOOK STORIES OF THE SECRET

Stories, legends and anecdotes thatconfirm the effectiveness and powerof The Secret

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT, 224 Pages, 15 X 18 cmFormats: Cloth & paperback - Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

Put in practice The Secret right now!!!

Inspirational and rousing, this examinationreveals testimonies from different eras andcultures that relate to the laws of the universe, the law of attraction, and positive thinking.Explaining how to decide what onetruly wants in life, the guide posits that by prayer, hopes, dreams, and requests, no wishor desire is too great. This engrossing bookchronicles the most significant stories basedon the power of the secret and the law ofattraction, inspiring readers to enter a newstage of life improvement.

BODY, MIND & SPIRIT, 224 Pages, 15 X 18 cmFormats: Cloth & paperback - Four-color interiorRIGHTS: World Wide

BEYOND THE SECRET

Full English manuscripts available

BEYOND THE LAW OF ATTRACTION

Both titles sold to: FRANCE, PORTUGAL, GERMANY, CHINA (simplified & complex characters), INDIA (English, Hindi, Gujarati,

Marathi), POLAND, ITALY, CZECH REPUBLIC and BULGARIA.

BEYOND THE SECRET also sold to: KOREA, JAPAN, RUSSIA andGREECE

MORE THAN 1,000,000 COPIES OF THIS SERIES SOLD WORLWIDE

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