Lanzarote wines are something of a miracle born out of the islanders' ability to adapt to the harsh environmental conditions and devastation wrought by the volcanic eruptions that beset the island in the 18th century. It is because of these extraordinary circumstances and unique method of grape cultivation that Lanzarote wines boast their excellent quality and special nuances. This book offers historical and practical information about a method of viticulture which has sculpted Lanzarote's landscape for the last three hundred years, creating sustainable regions such as La Geria with its unparalleled natural beauty. This book also offers valuable insight into the social, cultural and natural aspects of the region that are unlike anywhere else in the world. Colaborators: Agustín Pallarés, Santiago Alemán, Ignacio Valderas, Ignacio Romero, Alberto Gonzalez, Gustavo Palomo and Juan José Otamendi.

Le vin de Lanzarote est un miracle d'adaptation face à la tragédie volcanique du XVIIIème siècle et à des conditions naturelles extrêmes. Cela explique sa qualité, la nuance de ses saveurs et les techniques si particulières de sa culture. Ce livre apporte une information historique et pratique sur la viticulture qui a modelé pendant trois siècles un paysage durable et d'une grande beauté : celui de La Geria. Un outil pour découvrir ce territoire qui intègre des dimensions naturelles, sociales et culturelles uniques au monde. COLLABORATEURS: Agustín Pallarés, Santiago Alemán, Ignacio Valderas, Ignacio Romero, Alberto Gonzalez, Gustavo Palomo and Juan José Otamendi.

Der Wein Lanzarotes ist ein Wunder der Anpassung an die Vulkantragödie des 18. Jahrhunderts und an extreme natürliche Bedingungen. Daraus resultieren seine Qualität, die Feinheiten seines Geschmacks und die einzigartigen Anbautechniken. Dieses Buch bietet historische und praktische Informationen über eine Weinkultur, welche es über drei Jahrhunderte ermöglicht hat, eine nachhaltige Landschaft von großer Schönheit zu kreieren wie La Geria. Ein Hilfsmittel um ein Gebiet mit weltweit einmaligen natürlichen, sozialen und kulturellen Dimensionen kennenzulernen.

El 9 de mayo de 1919 aparece el cuerpo sin vida de una mujer en una casa de Teseguite. La mujer, María Cruz Bello, había sido degollada. A partir de ese hecho real se desencadenarán unas terribles consecuencias, que el paso del tiempo ha tratado de sepultar. Concha de Ganzo se basa en ese crimen real para crear una novela que habla de los mecanismos de supervivencia en situaciones de opresión. Ficción y hechos históricos se entrecruzan en esta narración que reconstruye el peor de los miedos, el colectivo. Para Concha de Ganzo, la publicación del Crimen de las Hermanas Cruz supone cerrar una historia que la persigue desde finales de los años ochenta, cuando llega a Lanzarote y alguien le cuenta la tragedia de María y Petra Cruz. Desde entonces entendió que este drama merecía ser contado, en un intento de explicar o por lo menos tratar de entender las razones que se esconden detrás de las grandes injusticias. En un tiempo tan complicado como el que le tocó vivir a los lanzaroteños pobres de aquel principio del siglo XX

Lanzarote is stunning, one of the best places in the world to engage first hand with volcanoes. Its landscapes are unique and beautiful, volcanoes and lava fields can be explored easily, the rocks are highly visible, the geological story can be summarised clearly, the island is easy to visit, the weather is great (usually!) and there is plenty of accommodation. Spectacular landscape viewpoints abound, many accessible from the roadside, and the whole package has been enhanced by the artist and visionary Cesar Manrique, especially through the Centres of Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT). This awe-inspiring open-air museum of volcanoes has been awarded some of the UN's most prestigious environmental designations, such as Biosphere Reserve and Global Geopark. Lanzarote and its islands are full of astonishing geosites, including Timanfaya National Park, created by the volcanic eruptions in the 18th century, miles of lava tubes (volcanic tunnels), dramatic lava fields and spectacular coastal features. Much of this has been made readily accessible for visitors. Containing 15 new maps and diagrams and over 140 photographs, "The Island of Volcanoes" is a lavishly illustrated introductory guide to Lanzarote geology and landscape. It outlines the formation of the Canary Islands, the several phases of Lanzarote's volcanism and the island's diverse sediments and hazards. Going beyond the basic geology, the section on "Living with Volcanoes" addresses water supply, hydrocarbon deposits, vine growing, global geopark and the CACTs. Written in clear, straightforward language and primarily for non-specialists, the 190-page book recounts Lanzarote's geological history in a simplified way. Basic geological concepts are explained in plain English where necessary and it draws on recent research, showing how Lanzarote's rocks and landscapes give evidence of past geological activity. Being authoritative and up-to-date, the book will also be of interest to readers with geological knowledge. Readers will be impressed by the stunning photographs, most taken by professional photographers Rubén Acosta and Christian Hansen specifically for this book. The Foreword is written by renowned volcanologists Juan Carlos Carracedo and Valentín R. Troll, Earth Science Fellows of the Royal Academy of Sciences of the Canary Islands. The author, Roger Trend, is a retired teacher and academic who specialised in geology education at Oxford and other UK universities.