Pilar Orti Knihy

The author Pilar Ort' was born and bred in Spain. She grew up in a society trying to figure out how to adapt to its new found freedom and how best to join the rest of Europe. Having lived in London now for over twenty years (time flies!), Pilar has written this ""A to Z of Spanish Culture"" with plenty of perspective, a bit of nostalgia and above all, a desire to demystify a country that is still represented abroad by toros and flamenco. This light book about Spain is divided into different chapters, each headed by a Spanish word that opens up a whole aspect of Spanish culture: Spain's history, its society, traditions, art, gastronomy or language

The narrative revolves around the intriguing world of a studio, where anticipation builds as characters prepare for an event. The setting hints at a creative or performance-based environment, suggesting themes of art, collaboration, and the dynamics of preparation. As the story unfolds, it explores the interactions and emotions of those involved, highlighting the tension and excitement that come with stepping into the spotlight. Each character likely brings their own unique background, contributing to the unfolding drama and artistic expression.

A book for managers leading remote teams and for employees who want to make a difference. As more companies adopt remote, flexible or office optional practices, managers and team leaders realise that the transition to a new way of working involves more than making sure that everyone has the right equipment to be able to work from home. It requires a change in mindset and approach. In this collection of articles gathered together from the Virtual not Distant blog, Pilar Orti and Maya Middlemiss reflect on this transition from a change-management perspective, drawn from their experience of working with leaders of distributed teams. Each article has been selected to cover one area of remote leadership practice and is followed by a set of leadership reflections to help you identify your next steps. Considering challenges from wellbeing to technology to communication, this series of articles will empower leaders at all levels to improve their personal practice and their team's performance."At thirteen chapters and 100ish pages, you could conceivably finish this book in a couple of hours. I wouldn’t recommend doing so–if read right, this book works almost as a personal coach." Teresa Douglas, co-author of Secrets of the Remote Workforce.

Exploring the limitless potential of imagination, this book delves into the realm of physical theatre, where characters can inhabit dreams and surreal landscapes, transcending the boundaries of reality. It emphasizes the human desire for escapism through storytelling, highlighting how physical theatre serves as an ideal medium to transport audiences beyond the mundane. The narrative encourages creativity and innovation in theatrical expression, inviting readers to embrace the extraordinary possibilities of their craft.