{"title":"Juan José Millás","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the highly acclaimed author, Juan José Millás. Renowned for his thought-provoking narratives and insightful exploration of human nature, Millás has carved a unique niche in the literary world. His books blend storytelling with deep reflections on existence, appealing to both lovers of fiction and enthusiasts of philosophical musings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you'll find masterpieces like \u003cem\u003eDeath As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLife As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e. These works fall under the Science \u0026amp; Nature category, offering readers a compelling blend of imaginative speculation and scientific thought. Millás has a knack for incorporating elements of science into his work, inviting readers to contemplate the wonders of our world through the lens of a Sapiens and Neanderthal's interaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing not only entertains but educates, fostering a deeper understanding of complex concepts in science and nature. Millás' books are perfect for readers seeking to expand their horizons while indulging in captivating and eloquent prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Juan José Millás’ collection today and embark on a literary journey that seamlessly combines the wonders of storytelling with the curiosity of science.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-as-told-by-a-sapiens-to-a-neanderthal","title":"Death As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dazzling follow-up to \u003cem\u003eLife As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'We would love to discover that each species has a biological clock in its cells, because, if that clock existed and if we were able to find it, perhaps we could stop it and thus become eternal,' Arsuaga tells Millás in this book, in which science is intertwined with literature. The palaeontologist reveals essential aspects of our existence to the writer and debates the advisability of transmitting his random vision of life to a dieting Millás, who discovers that old age is a country in which he still feels like a foreigner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the extraordinary international reception of \u003cem\u003eLife As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e, the most brilliant double act in Spanish literature once again dazzle the reader by addressing topics such as death and eternity, longevity, disease, ageing, natural selection, programmed death, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere you will find humour, biology, nature, life, a lot of life... and two fascinating characters, the Sapiens and the Neanderthal, who surprise us on every page with their sharp reflections on how evolution has treated us as a species. And also as individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Life As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Absorbing, amusing, and enlightening; a charming exploration not only of evolution, but of human enquiry and wonder.'\u003cbr\u003e\n—Rebecca Wragg Sykes, author of \u003cem\u003eKindred: Neanderthal life, love, death and art\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Written with humour and lightly-worn learning, this book makes the familiar strange and the strange uncannily familiar; a fascinating journey into our shared prehistory via the shops, galleries, restaurants, playgrounds, and parks of a twenty-first century city.'\u003cbr\u003e\n—Helen Gordon, author of \u003cem\u003eNotes from Deep Time: a journey through our past and future world\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Millás is one of the writers with the most truth per square centimetre of a page.'\u003cbr\u003e\n—Antonio Iturbe, \u003cem\u003eWhat to Read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691738849516,"sku":"9781922585936","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922585936.jpg?v=1725583379"},{"product_id":"life-as-told-by-a-sapiens-to-a-neanderthal-by-juan-luis-arsuaga-9781922585042","title":"Life As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLife As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal\u003c\/em\u003e by Juan Luis Arsuaga and Juan José Millás is a thought-provoking journey into our prehistoric origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e Book of the Year, this captivating narrative invites readers to explore the world we live in with fresh eyes. Millás, who often feels out of place in modern human society, muses on whether he might be more akin to a Neanderthal than a Homo sapiens. To untangle this feeling, he turns to Arsuaga, a renowned palaeontologist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, over the span of several months, they embark on a series of enlightening expeditions. These journeys take them to both everyday settings and unique archaeological sites. Throughout their travels, Arsuaga endeavours to teach Millás the sapiens perspective on humanity and prehistory, highlighting how evidence of our past can be found anwhere — from the depths of a forest cave to the bustling aisles of a toy shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book seamlessly weaves together scientific insights with the profound art of storytelling, offering a delightful and illuminating perspective on what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDazzling ... The charming result of this collaboration combines Millas's surreal, ironic humour and beautiful reflections with Arsuaga's expertise, expressed with sharp and surprising observations and an ability to bring prehistory up to date.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Rebecca Wragg Sykes, \u003cem\u003eNew Scientist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very special book indeed- a passionate, sympathetic portrait of one life scientist's world view.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Simon Ings, \u003cem\u003eThe Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWritten with humour and lightly-worn learning, this book makes the familiar strange and the strange uncannily familiar; a fascinating journey into our shared prehistory via the shops, galleries, restaurants, playgrounds, and parks of a twenty-first century city.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n- Helen Gordon, author of \u003cem\u003eNotes from Deep Time: A Journey Through Our Past and Future World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342645580012,"sku":"9781922585042","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14261543482872.jpg?v=1743929285"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/juan-jose-millas.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}