David Villanueva

EL VOLCÁN MÚSICA y LIBRERÍA CÁLAMO presentan PLANETA MOJADO, una producción de David Villanueva. Un libro-disco con canciones compuestas e interpretadas por David Villanueva. ILUSTRADO POR: Jean Fran

Centro de distribución de heroína en los 80, cuna del botellón en los 90, arteria central del hipstersimo en la actualidad. Es la calle Pez, en el llamado barrio de Malasaña en Madrid. El Palentino, el teatro Alfil, la libreria Cervantes y cia, los Modlin, la escultura de Julia (la primera universitaria mujer en España), escenas de novelas de Marta Sanz, shows de Ignatius Farray, la editorial Demipage, Paginas de Espuma... son el ecosistema cultural de la zona. Este pliego, que es tambien un singular poster, reune sus voces para componer la historia de una calle unica.

No queda nada para echarse a la boca y Wamba cambia las llanuras de su aldea africana por las aceras de miel de una ciudad europea, pero la ciudad le da la espalda. Una idea se repite y acompaña al viajero en su busqueda de alimento: .Ilustraciones delicadas, personajes alegoricos, divertidos, crueles, para proponer una solucion poetica al tema de la inmigracion. Una obra plastica y musical, de lectura amena e ironica, que enfrenta la inocencia con la crueldad occidental y juega con la burla y la tristeza. Un cuento como los de antes, que, ademas tiene su propia cancion, Wamba, que fue el origen del cuento.

Ellos en martes da cuenta de la fuerza que pueden tener la cobardía y los prejuicios frente al amor, al grado de anularlo. La novela se centra en cuatro días solamente (tres días de un lejano pasado, y un jueves mas reciente). El autor cuenta la historia de dos personajes que conocio en los años de preparatoria y como es que pudo ser testigo, quizas el unico, de un amor que se quedo esperando en todos los futuros. Durante la lectura se revela su relacion con ambos personajes, y la fortuna al descubrir un posible amor entre ellos, un amor que alcanzo para alimentar su sueño de ser escritor algun dia, pero no para hacer felices a los protagonistas.

Es insufrible ver que el amor, a pesar de existir, no siempre llega a ser.Ellos en martes da cuenta de la fuerza que pueden tener la cobardía y los prejuicios frente al amor, al grado de anularlo. La novela se centra en cuatro dias solamente (tres dias de un lejano pasado, y un jueves mas reciente). El autor cuenta la historia de dos personajes que conocio en los años de preparatoria y como es que pudo ser testigo, quizas el unico, de un amor que se quedo esperando en todos los futuros. Durante la lectura se revela su relacion con ambos personajes, y la fortuna al descubrir un posible amor entre ellos, un amor que alcanzo para alimentar su sueño de ser escritor algun dia, pero no para hacer felices a los protagonistas.

Treasure hunting is one of the few hobbies that can actually cost you nothing to take part but potentially bring you a fortune. Terry Herbert, the finder of the Staffordshire Saxon hoard received half of 3.28 million for basically a few hours enjoyable work with an old metal detector he bought for 2.50. But money is not the only reward; this fascinating pursuit breathes life into history and archaeology and offers healthy exercise to boot.This manual describes in detail how and where in Britain you can profitably: Use a metal detector Beachcomb for lost valuables Find Gold, Minerals, Gemstones & Meteorites Search for Fossils Hunt for treasure in innumerable placesIf you dream of finding buried treasure, improving your finds rate or exploring new avenues for fun and profit, this book is for you.About the AuthorDavid Villanueva has been profitably treasure hunting for over 40 years. While metal detecting is his first love he has also been involved in dump digging, gold panning and fossil hunting. He has found thousands of old and interesting collectibles and over a dozen treasure finds including caches of ancient tools and gold coins as well as gold and silver jewelry. David has written over fifteen books, and more than two dozen articles for British metal detecting magazines.

For over five decades, Ive been immersed in the captivating world of treasure hunting, and Ive always been driven by a single burning question: How can I unearth more treasures in less time? Not that I lack patience or fail to savor the thrill of the hunt itself; its just that finding more, and doing so faster, undoubtedly paves the way to success. While Ive absorbed the wisdom from countless books and magazines, where sage advice aboundsinvest in the finest equipment, hone your skills, conduct thorough researchit often left me wondering: What, precisely, should one research?Perhaps through a stroke of serendipity rather than calculated intent, Ive stumbled upon several types of sites that consistently yield remarkable results. Within these pages, I unveil these treasure troves and share my insights with you.For readers venturing beyond Europe, you may need to employ a touch of lateral thinking to discover analogous sites. Roman roads may not grace the American landscape, for instanceunless you happen to chance upon one and alter historys course! Nevertheless, ancient tracks and trails abound, promising their own rich rewards. I find particular fascination in Spanish mule trails, once traversed by heavily laden pack mules brimming with gold and silver. When a mule fell ill or met its fate, there existed no destination for its precious cargo but the earth beside the trail. Similarly, while the New World may not boast medieval manor houses, any expansive, aged property can suffice as a promising locale for your pursuits.Having explored and researched the sites I discuss, and subsequently embarking on quests to uncover similar hidden treasures, my success rate in the realm of treasure hunting has soared. Ive not only secured numerous annual trophies from metal detecting clubs for several years running but have nearly lost count of the treasure finds Ive reported since the UK Treasure Act came into effect in 1997.Within the pages of this manual, I generously share my wealth of experience in the art of site research. This is a pragmatic guide that unveils the most potent strategies to supercharge your treasure hunting endeavors. Implement these insights, and I assure you that the results will leave you astonished. So, fellow treasure seekers, its time to embark on your quest, equipped with the keys to unlock hidden riches. Good Hunting!

While I would never turn down the opportunity of metal detecting on any land, as nobody knows what might have been lost or buried anywhere in the past, if we habitually search sites where nothing much ever happened then usually our find bags will contain nothing much! Site research not only results in more and better quality finds but also provides some reasons as to why we find things where we do, which adds interest and a sense of history to our fascinating hobby.In this book we will look at the Bronze Age of British history to discover what our ancestors were doing and where they may have deposited metalwork either by accident or design, so that you can find a larger share from that era.If you would like to hone your skills in researching and searching Britains Bronze Age land, then this book is for you.

While I would never turn down the opportunity of metal detecting on any land, as nobody knows what might have been lost or buried anywhere in the past, if we habitually search sites where nothing much ever happened then usually our find bags will contain nothing much! Site research not only results in more and better quality finds but also provides some reasons as to why we find things where we do, which adds interest and a sense of history to our fascinating hobby. With this in mind, when I was invited to search a farm well outside of my usual patch I knuckled down to some simple research to make best use of my detecting time. An article titled Researching Farm History, based on this research, was published in Treasure Hunting Magazine, September 2012 and a short version is included in my book: Metal Detecting Made Easy. In the meantime there has been some material changes in some of the resources described which warrants a new edition.If you are a detectorist who would like to hone your skills in researching the history of farms you are already metal detecting or would like to be searching (since presenting a landowner with the history of his land is likely to result in search permission) then this book is for you.

The purpose of this book is to not only provide a brief history of European coins but also to assist with identification. As an avid reader of the metal detecting press, time and again I see imported coins regularly dismissed as tokens. Whatever your interest in coins it is worthwhile getting to know about coins within and outside your own country or collecting interest. People all over the world collect coins and many are rare and valuable. The most valuable British coin, a metal detecting found Double-Florin of Edward III, is worth over a million US dollars! You wouldnt want to throw that in a draw or pass up the opportunity of purchasing one for a bargain price at a sale.Coins originally were worth their weight in the metal they were made from and were generally accepted anywhere that coins were used, regardless of their origin. Only the few educated and elite among the population might know they were from foreign lands.The number of different coins issued in Europe between 800 BC and 1900 is vast and it is impossible to include anywhere near all of them in a handy reference guide such as this. Catalogues of Roman coins alone take up five hefty volumes for instance. The aim here is to provide brief descriptions of issues and plenty of illustrations covering the main types.Once you have some idea of the origin of the coin, it should then be a relatively easy matter to thumb through the book and relate the coin to an issue and, if needed, a more accurate identification will be found online or in printed catalogues probably available through your local library. You will find a bibliography and sources list at the end of the book, which should guide you to further information.If you are ready to improve your knowledge of European coins, scroll over to the buy button.

While I would never turn down the opportunity of metal detecting on any land, as nobody knows what might have been lost or buried anywhere in the past, if we habitually search sites where nothing much ever happened then usually our find bags will contain nothing much! Site research not only results in more and better quality finds but also provides some reasons as to why we find things where we do, which adds interest and a sense of history to our fascinating hobby and helps you to find more.In this book we will look at the Medieval and Tudor period of British history to discover what our ancestors were doing and where they may have deposited metalwork either by accident or design, so that you can find a larger share from that era.If you would like to hone your skills in researching and searching Britains Medieval and Tudor land, then this book is for you.

Metal detecting is easy -- you only need to put the search head in the right place to make great treasure findsThe less easy part is deciding where to put the search head! Research will help the decision but even then you will probably be detecting a very large area of land with a pitifully small search head. Conventional wisdom says that you would have to cover every square inch of a site with a metal detector to be sure of finding all treasure within detection range. This takes a lot of time. Now and again sites are available long enough to be able to complete a thorough search but in most cases they are not. The plough comes along, turns the ground over and you are back to square one! Or the tide comes in, turns the beach over and you are back to square one!But how do you put the search head in the right place?Savvy treasure hunters know that there are natural attractive forces anyone can tap into that will drive you and your metal detector to where treasure lies buried. The basically free technology you can use to exploit these attractive forces is given several names but most commonly it is called dowsing. Once you add dowsing to your treasure hunting arsenal youll wonder how you ever managed without it. As you quickly learn to apply the technology discussed in this manual, your finds rate will rapidly increase beyond recognition...Faithful Attraction: How to Drive Your Metal Detector to Find TreasureWith over 40 years experience in metal detecting and treasure hunting, the author, David Villanueva, recognized the problem many years ago. Most of the time there is only a small window of opportunity in which to recover treasure. To be consistently successful you need to get in there fast, dig the treasure up and move on to the next site. Rinse and repeat! More than 20 years ago, David discovered part of the answer, when he met British dowser and treasure hunter Jim Longton. Since then practice in the field and exchanges with other successful treasure hunters have resulted in refined technology to the point that David is regularly finding treasure. This book shows you clearly and concisely how, for almost no cost, you too can easily develop your own faithful attraction to treasure.Contents include:1. Introduction2. How Does Dowsing Work3. Give Us The Tools And We Will Start The Job4. Selecting a Metal Detector5. To Bait or Not to Bait6. Building a Better Gold Trap7. To Look For or to Unlook For8. Buying a Better Gold Trap9. All That Glitters10. Conclusion11. Bibliography and Resources

THE SECRETS OF SITE RESEARCH FINALLY REVEALEDNow you can quickly learn how to put your metal detectors search-coil in the right place every time.Find productive sitesIf nothing much ever happened where you search, then all you can expect your finds bag to contain is nothing much. So to bring home the finds you need to search sites where human activity took place in the past. But how do you locate such sites? You could try your local library but you cant go into a library and ask the librarian to find you a productive detecting site. They just wouldnt know what to look for. You could employ an expensive professional researcher but I guess thats out of the question for most of us. So youll probably be taking the do-it-yourself approach. It can often be a daunting task, particularly if you are a novice, to find sources of data of direct use to you in amongst vast archives of material and it can take years to learn exactly what reference sources are out there. With one exception, I couldnt even recommend a comprehensive book on the subject as nearly every "How to Research" book I know of is either well out of date or so academic that you would probably struggle to get past the contents page. The exception is The Successful Treasure Hunters Essential Site Research Manual: How to Find Productive Metal Detecting Sites, which clearly explains easy research techniques to find sites for the recovery of coins and artifacts.Document & archive research simplifiedIf you are interested in improving your finds rate, you need this book, whether you are a beginner or an old-hand, even if you have no previous knowledge of research. It will tell you how to find essential records and how to carry out research in libraries, archives or on a computer whether you own one or not. You will be able to read "case studies" and see the results, so you can decide the best form of research to find the type of coins and relics, which interest you.Practical map reading and everything you need to know about maps, plans and chartsMaps are an important tool for site research so the main types of map since the 16th century are discussed in detail, including: county maps; Ordnance Survey; town plans; road maps; road, river, canal and railway construction maps; enclosure and tithe maps; estate maps; and sea charts.Working with aerial photographsStudying aerial photographs used to be an expensive pastime but now, with the advent of hi-tech digital aerial and satellite photography, you can study the Planet from the air for nothing. This opens up exciting avenues of research where not only can you spot crop-marks but also such features as Roman and medieval farming, ancient routes, or even the positions of unknown Roman villas. Some archaeologists believe that 95% of archaeological sites have yet to be discovered!Uncover local historyTo "flesh out the bones" of your research you should look, even if only briefly, at written local histories. I am sure you will find them fascinating and just one book could suggest hundreds of potential sites, confirm your map and/or aerial photograph research, and help you secure that permission.Save time and effortI know of no other book that will guide you swiftly to all the best sources for finding interesting and productive sites for metal detecting, with the added bonus of easily gained permission. It will serve you well for years to come.Contents include: * Using Archi...

This illustrated guide to spoons has been produced for finders, collectors, family historians and anyone interested in spoons from earliest times to the nineteenth century. The book is basically divided into three sections: the first covers the development of spoons, particularly silver, from earliest times; the second covers old base metal spoons and the third, some continental spoons, many of which have been found in Britain. Whatever old spoon you may come across or want information on, you should find it in this book.The guide starts with a section entitled The Development of the Spoon, which traces the history of an item we all use on a daily basis, from ancient Egypt up to the Victorian period. Following on from this is the main section of the guide, which lists various types and varieties of spoons. Starting with cones and finials, we then move on to several different types of knops and ends. The illustrations, mostly reproduced from photographs but including some line drawings, are all clear enough to he used for identification purposes. A date range is provided and there is a good deal of information on makers marks found on spoons. At the end is a short section on Continental base metal spoons and rounding off the guide is a short bibliography."To have brought together so much information into this concise guide is no mean achievement and for managing to do this David Villanueva should be heartily congratulated. An even greater achievement is to have kept the retail price low. This guide represents absolutely remarkable value for money and is highly recommended." Peter D. Spencer, The Searcher Magazine.CONTENTS: INTRODUCTION, THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPOON, OLD BASE METAL SPOONS: Cones, Finials, Acorn Knops, Horned Head Dress Knop, Diamond Point, Maidenhead Knop, Monks Head Knop, Sitting Lion Knop, Writhen Knops, Melon Or Lobed Knop, Hexagonal Or Six-Squared Knop, Apostle Knops, Horsehoof Knop, Stump End, Baluster Knops, Seal Tops, Strawbery Knop, Slipped In The Stalks, Puritan Spoons, Split Ends Or Pied De Biche, Shield End Or Wavy End Spoons, Rounded Ends, Fancy Knopped Spoons: Stags Head Knop, Cockerel Knop, Globe Knop, Flattened Cone Knop, Mans Head Knop, Small Brass Spoons, Pastry Cutter Or Cooks Spoon, SOME CONTINENTAL BASE METAL SPOONS, BIBLIOGRAPHY

DOWSING for TREASURE: THE NEW SUCCESSFUL TREASURE HUNTERS ESSENTIAL DOWSING MANUAL reveals secrets known only to a few amazingly successful treasure hunters.If you want to find all the treasure you can handle gold, silver, coins, jewels or anything else you call treasure real fast. And if you want to find all this treasure without spending a fortune on expensive equipment or books and courses, using up all your free time studying and trying to put complicated rituals into practice in the field, then this essential manual was written for you!Expert metal detectorist, treasure hunter and internationally acclaimed author, David Villanueva, draws on his many years of experience at successfully dowsing for treasure to reveal ALL in this fact-packed manual.This completely revised and updated edition of the original SUCCESSFUL TREASURE HUNTERS ESSENTIAL DOWSING MANUAL incorporating FAITHFUL ATTRACTION, is a revolutionary new guide to finding treasure, which shows how anyone beginner or seasoned professional can easily use the skills they probably never realized they had, to locate treasure wherever it lies hidden. And, just as importantly, how to pinpoint and recover that treasure fast.Please note: This book is based on the two previous E-books mentioned above, which have been combined, revised and updated with some material subtracted and some new material added. If you have either of the previous E-books then this book will be an excellent companion volume; if you already have both previous E-books, then you have the main issues covered.Contents include:1 Introduction2 A Brief History Of Dowsing3 How Does Dowsing Work?4 Why Not Just Use A Metal Detector?5 Finding And Using A Dowser6 The Pendulum7 Map Dowsing8 The L-Rod9 To Bait Or Not To Bait10 Building A Better Gold Trap11 To Look For Or To Unlook For12 Buying A Better Gold Trap13 All That Glitters14 Metal Detectors And Search Heads15 Photographing Treasure Auras16 Research17 Putting It All Together18 Treasure Hunting Basics19 Search Agreements20 Bibliography

Did your ancestor leave an heirloom? In Europe, for well over one thousand years many people from all walks of life have been putting their names and other personal details on a variety of metal objects, to identify or be identified and to advertise trades or professions. In addition the crown, the armed forces and civilian institutions increasingly awarded medals and badges for service and merit.There are many thousands of metal objects around engraved with personal details, any of which your ancestor, regardless of how humble, may have made, used or been awarded.In the United Kingdom (UK), there are some 30,000 metal detectorists busily unearthing this ancestral metalwork, which is not only bringing to light countless thousands of lost or discarded items but spawning new and revised literature on the history and ancestry behind these metal objects.This book will guide you every step of the way to discover:* The types of metal objects people in the past have made, used or been awarded.* Extensive sources of information on these artefacts and the people associated with them, many of which will be found by simply visiting your local library.* New lines of enquiry that can take family history research back into the mists of time.* How and where you may locate real antique items connected with your ancestors and experience the joy of owning and displaying tangible family history.* How to safely store metal objects so your heirlooms will survive for generations to come.* How to research family history in Britain.Contents include:* Introduction * Orders of Chivalry * Medals and Badges * Seal Matrices * Heraldic Mounts and Pendants * Buttons * Makers Marks and Plates * Spoons * Coins and Tokens * Locating Lost Metal Objects * Finding Books * Safe Storage of Metal Heirlooms * A Guide to British Family History Research * A Brief Introduction to Metal Detecting

The mystery of Patent and Design numbers is finally revealed.Metal detectorists, archaeologists, field walkers and collectors invariably come across items sporting Registered Design marks or numbers and Patent Numbers, which can date back to the Victorian period. Regardless of their lack of antiquity, these finds can be very interesting, reflecting the commercial protection of inventions, techniques, and designs in the Industrial Age.This book provides a concise and accurate summary of the system of registration codes and dates, together with sources, so that you may discover: what the object is who registered the item when it was registered what features or function enabled it to be registered

While I would never turn down the opportunity of metal detecting on any land, as nobody knows what might have been lost or buried anywhere in the past, if we habitually search sites where nothing much ever happened then usually our find bags will contain nothing much! Site research not only results in more and better quality finds but also provides some reasons as to why we find things where we do, which adds interest and a sense of history to our fascinating hobby and helps you to find more.In this book we will look at the Roman period of British history to discover what our ancestors were doing and where they may have deposited metalwork either by accident or design, so that you can find a larger share from that era. If you would like to hone your skills in researching and searching Britains Roman land, then this book is for you.

While I would never turn down the opportunity of metal detecting on any land, as nobody knows what might have been lost or buried anywhere in the past, if we habitually search sites where nothing much ever happened then usually our find bags will contain nothing much! Site research not only results in more and better quality finds but also provides some reasons as to why we find things where we do, which adds interest and a sense of history to our fascinating hobby and helps you to find more.In this book we will look at the Iron Age of British history to discover what our ancestors were doing and where they may have deposited metalwork either by accident or design, so that you can find a larger share from that era.If you would like to hone your skills in researching and searching Britains Iron Age land, then this book is for you.

Having been involved in the hobby of metal detecting or treasure hunting since the early 1970s I have a good idea of the problems metal detectorists face. A couple of years ago I asked a large group of detectorists what their biggest problem was with regards to the metal detecting hobby. I have to say the results didnt particularly surprise me. One quarter (25%) of respondents replied: obtaining search permission and almost as many (24%) said: research and finding sites. Archaeological and Establishment interference accounted for another 13%, while choosing a metal detector and overcoming detector limitations accounted for another 10% each. The remaining 18% of the group were fairly evenly split amongst a number of concerns, which included: identifying and preserving finds, ethics, coping with buried trash, choice of coil and techniques for locating finds and gold.Although I have written books on site research and obtaining permission, I was interested to read an article by Ryan Williams in Treasure Hunting, June 2009. In his article, Ryan said: "When I first started detecting, I thought that the most difficult thing about it must be listening to the sounds the detector makes interpreting them and walking around a huge field looking for a needle in a haystack. Ive since decided the hardest thing about metal detecting is finding out who owns that lovely ploughed field and actually gaining search permission!" Nothing new there then!I feel your pain, so I have compiled this guide with the purpose of offering solutions to your main concerns and, as a bonus, I have included a few other useful ideas to help you to get the best out of your hobby. To start you on your way, here are my four super tips for successful treasure hunting.Get out and search. Equip yourself with clothing and footwear to cope with all but the most hostile weather conditions and include a waterproof cover for your metal detector in your kit. Build yourself a portfolio of different types of sites so that you have sites available, which can be searched throughout the year. Metal detecting sites you can consider are: allotments, arable land, beaches, building sites, camp sites, footpaths, foreshores, gardens, meadows, orchards, parkland, pasture, set-a-side, watercourses and woodland. Arable land is often only available for a few weeks in autumn or spring, whereas beaches, foreshores and watercourses can be searched all year round. Orchards are generally searchable between autumn and spring, while pasture and woodland should be searchable most of the year.Research, research, research! If you habitually go metal detecting where nothing much happened in the past then all you are likely to find is nothing much. You need to concentrate on searching sites where there was human activity in the past and the more numerous and wealthy the humans the more you are likely to find with your metal detector. You can start by visiting your local library and reading about the local history of your neighbourhood.Learn to dowse. According to the British Society of Dowsers anyone can learn to dowse. Traditionally dowsing has been much used for finding water, however in essence dowsing can be used to find anything, unknown, lost, buried or hidden and so lends itself well to metal and mineral prospecting, treasure hunting and metal detecting. I personally have found dowsing invaluable in saving enormous amounts of time by avoiding areas barren of finds and by devel...