In a run-down house on a shabby street in Madrid's new capital, Luzia Cotado relies on bits of magic to endure her days as a scullion. When her mistress. What starts as entertainment for the bored elite turns risky when Luzia catches the eye of Antonio Pérez, the disgraced secretary to Spain's king. Pérez, desperate for an advantage against England's queen, will do anything to regain the king's favor. Determined to change her fate, Luzia dives into a world of mystics and charlatans, where the line between magic and deception blurs.

Adrenaline, discovered in 1894, fuels the extremes of human experience, inducing excitement, anger, and terror. In Brian Hoffman's account, he explores adrenaline's role as a vital regulator of physiological functions and its impact on breakthroughs recognized by Nobel Prizes. Its prototypical biochemical pathways have led to widespread applications in hormone research and the development of powerful new drugs.

Creative work, long celebrated as the pinnacle of achievement, often suffers from clichés about individual genius and the fickleness of fashion. Pierre-Michel Menger offers a fresh perspective, blending sociology, economics, and philosophy to highlight the inherent uncertainty that governs creative endeavors.Menger challenges the idea that success hinges solely on connections or patronage, emphasizing the importance of talent.