Spanish Editions

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  • Author: Javier Cacho Gómez
  • Publisher: Forcola, Madrid 2013
  • Language: Spanish
  • 510 pages, 22 x 16 cm.

After the success of "Amundsen-Scott: duel in the Antarctic", Javier Cacho invites us to discover the singular figure of Ernest Shackleton. He avoids the easy hagiography, but realizes the complex personality, with lights and shadows, dreams and doubts of this charismatic Irish: wayward student; tenacious learner: poet dreamer intrepid marine; tireless explorer, wise leader, husband and lover; failed businessman, hero of the Empire.

In Shackleton had more than optimism, enthusiasm or his lucky star : there was an energy that could handle everything. In times when the difficulties seemed insurmountable and threatened the survival, something rising from within, irresistible force that overcame all obstacles. With him was born a legend: the indomitable Shackleton.

Amundsen-Scott: Duel in the Antarctic

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  • Author: Javier Cacho Gómez
  • Publisher: Forcola, Madrid 2011
  • Language: Spanish
  • 480 pages, 21 x 13 cm.

This book tells the story of the discovery of the South Pole, a challenge, of the last great exploration, the last great adventure that a human being could undertake in his planet; After having achieved it, there is nothing more, only to go out to space or reach the moon. A challenge that each one of the protagonist, Ronald Amundsen and Robert F.Scott, decide to undertake agreeing with their own experience, and the frame of reference of a different type of expedition. One would return to win, the other to lose, both to find glory.

The expert in the Antarctic Javier Cacho tells us, with a wealth of detail, the incidents of the Amundsen and Scott expeditions. A duel that exemplifies the never-ending epic achievement of the fight between man and nature, where the trophy would be, the most recondite place on earth, the most inaccessible spot, the most dangerous spot, the South Pole. Even though the challenge was enough itself, the circumstances conspire so the deed would be converted, not only to a competition, to a race, only to reach the South Pole and be the first one to do so.

The adventures of Piti in the Antarctic

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  • Author: Cacho Gómez, Javier
  • Illustrations: Cacho Sáinz de Aja, María
  • Publisher: Ediciones Tao, 05/2001
  • 216 pages; 22x16 cm
  • Language: Spanish

Piti, a Siberian husky pup, is incorporated in a scientific expedition to the Antarctic .There half forgotten by everyone, busy with their investigations, is going to discover the world that surrounds him, and he will learn to look after himself. Adults and children will enjoy the story which takes us into the ecological world, and the fascinating environment of the Antarctic

Antarctic: The Ozone Hole

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  • Author: Javier Cacho Gómez
  • Coauthor: Maria Jesus Sainz de Aja
  • Publisher: Tabapress, Madrid, 1989
  • Language: Spanish
  • 250 pages, 22 x 20 cm.

Origin and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere. History of the discovery of the ozone. Chapman theory. Vertical distribution of ozone. The International Geophysical Year. Nitrogen oxides and chlorofluorocarbons. The discovery of the hole: its protagonists. Early theories about the formation of the hole. Expedition to McMurdo. Airborne Antarctic Ozone Experiment. Chemistry or dynamic? North Pole and Ecuador: possible scenarios for new ozone holes. Trends of ozone on the planet. Gases destroying the ozone layer. Actions to protect the ozone layer. - Antarctica: Antarctic exploration. An isolated continent in the middle of a great ocean. The climate of Antarctica. The inhabitants of the ice. Daily life in the Antarctic bases. Man in Antarctica. Flying to Antarctica. Strategic importance of Antarctica.