{"title":"Virginia Mendoza","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Mendoza\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative narratives that delve into the human spirit and its unyielding quest for meaning. Her storytelling invites readers to explore themes of resilience, discovery, and the intimate challenges faced by her characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that blends emotional depth and vivid imagery, Mendoza's works like \u003cem\u003eThe Search for Water\u003c\/em\u003e offer thoughtful reflections on life's complexities. Her books engage readers seeking immersive, thoughtful literature beyond conventional categories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-search-for-water-by-virginia-mendoza-9781805332930","title":"The Search for Water","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirginia Mendoza's first memories are of drought. She grew up in La Mancha, Spain, the driest region in Europe. Her parents, grandparents, and almost every word, tool, and tradition of her homeland conveyed one conviction: without water, there is no life; without water, there is no civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Search for Water\u003c\/i\u003e, Mendoza weaves this personal reflection together with a dazzling scientific and anthropological enquiry into the ways the search for water has shaped the story of humanity. From flows of migration, agriculture, and pagan rain gods to contemporary struggles with drought and climate change, Mendoza writes a gripping and inventive history of humankind as driven and united by one force: thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548209463532,"sku":"9781805332930","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/d24db717bad50db5f11607bc0f1de6e1.jpg?v=1776908084"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/virginia-mendoza.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}