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When the old Chicago cut loose from her moorings in an Atlantic port it was a red letter day for me. She was a good sized craft, of the French Line, and was to carry a lot of other Ameri-cans, besides myself, from the United States to France. We were all in a spirit of expectancy, mingled perhaps with sadness, for we were going over to see and have a hand in the most stu-pendous event of history, the Great War. Although many dif-ferent motives actuated us, our destination was the same, and all of us would soon be within striking distance of the scene of action.Some of those on board were going primarily from a sense of duty and gratitude to the great European Republic, whose men had come over here in 76 to help America kick off the chains which George III had welded on her ankles, and secondarily, because they wanted to kill a few of the Germans whom they right well hated.Others were going, and made no bones about saying so, be-cause they were natural born soldiers of fortune and were in-clined to go anywhere that action and excitement were likely to be found. A few were to be mere onlookers who were crossing the sea as students of a great world movement, who, from an eco

The following Essay owes its origin to a conversation with a friend, on the subject of Mr Godwins essay on avarice and profusion, in his Enquirer. The discussion started the general question of the future improvement of society, and the Author at first sat down with an intention of merely stating his thoughts to his friend, upon paper, in a clearer manner than he thought he could do in conversation. But as the subject opened upon him, some ideas occurred, which he did not recollect to have met with before; and as he conceived that every least light, on a topic so generally interesting, might be received with candour, he determined to put his thoughts in a form for publication.The Essay might, undoubtedly, have been rendered much more complete by a collection of a greater number of facts in elucidation of the general argument. But a long and almost total interruption from very particular business, joined to a desire (perhaps imprudent) of not delaying the publication much beyond the time that he originally proposed, prevented the Author from giving to the subject an undivided attention. He presumes, however, that the facts which he has adduced will be found to form no inconside

Such a deed is possible to you, to me, to everybody. It is frequently performed without forethought or definite intention. It is the spontaneous manifestation of nobility, somewhere, of mind or heart. It may consist merely in the doing of some kind and helpful service at home or at school. It may be an unexpected test of heroism a warning of danger, a saving of somebodys life. It may be an act of benevolence, or a series of such acts, world-wide in application and results.This little volume is only a book of samples. Here are specimens of golden deeds of various kinds and of different degrees of merit, ranging from the unpremeditated saving of a railroad train to the great humanitarian movement which carries blessings to all mankind. To attempt to tell of every such deed, or of every one that is eminently worthy, would fill a multitude of books.The, examples which I have chosen are such only as have occurred on American soil, or have been performed by Americans, thus distinguishing the volume from Miss Charlotte Yonges "Book of Golden Deeds," published for English readers fifty years ago.

"A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction."A Room of Ones Own by Virginia Woolf is one of the most influential feminist essays ever written. Bold, intelligent, and thought-provoking, this extended essay explores the relationship between women, education, financial independence, and creative freedom.Blending fiction, history, and sharp social commentary, Woolf examines why womens voices were long excluded from literatureand what is necessary for true artistic expression. Her reflections remain strikingly relevant, continuing to inspire writers, thinkers, and advocates of equality around the world.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A powerful exploration of women and literary historyInsightful commentary on independence and opportunityElegant, persuasive proseA foundational work of feminist thoughtStudied in universities and celebrated globally, this timeless classic continues to challenge and empower readers across generations.Add this essential literary masterpiece to your collection today and explore one of the most influential essays of the 20th century.

When attempting to learn a complex new skilllike coding, a foreign language, or advanced data analysismost adults either choose material that is far too easy and lose interest, or far too difficult and quit in frustration. The secret to continuous, rapid progression lies in navigating a narrow psychological band known as the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD).Originally formulated for child psychology by Lev Vygotsky, this book modernizes the ZPD concept for adult autodidacts. It explains the mechanics of "scaffolding"the process of identifying the exact frontier of your current competence and deliberately structuring temporary support systems to pull yourself to the next level.By deconstructing the methodologies of elite language learners and self-taught engineers, the narrative shows how to break down insurmountable goals into highly specific, slightly uncomfortable daily tasks. You will learn to recognize the neurological signals of productive struggle versus destructive cognitive overload.Stop spinning your wheels in the frustration zone. Master the science of self-directed scaffolding to build high-income skills efficiently and permanently without traditional schooling.

In 1848, in a small cabin in Hydesville, New York, two young sisters named Maggie and Kate Fox claimed they could communicate with the spirit of a murdered peddler. They demonstrated this by asking the ghost questions, which were answered with mysterious "knocks" resonating from the floorboards. What started as a mischievous prank to frighten their mother accidentally sparked the global religious movement known as Spiritualism.This historical investigation reveals the hidden mechanics behind the greatest hoax of the 19th century. The book explains the physiological trick the girls usedcracking their toe joints loudly against the woodand how the sheer scale of the lie quickly spiraled completely out of their control.By analyzing the cultural landscape of the time, the narrative shows why society was so eager to be fooled. In an era devastated by high child mortality and the impending Civil War, the psychological desperation to speak with the dead allowed charlatans to build massive financial empires on the backs of grieving families.Explore the intersection of teenage rebellion, mass grief, and extreme gullibility. This is the definitive story of how a childish prank engineered a century of ghosts.

In modern democracies, tolerance is heralded as the ultimate moral virtue. We are taught to be open to all ideas, platforms, and beliefs. Yet, in 1945, philosopher Karl Popper identified a catastrophic logical flaw in this absolute worldview: The Paradox of Tolerance. If a society is completely tolerant without limits, its ability to be tolerant will eventually be seized and destroyed by the intolerant.This striking political analysis examines the mechanics of democratic collapse. By extending free speech and unconditional protection to extremist ideologies that actively seek to abolish those very freedoms, an open society essentially hands the executioner the axe. The book uses historical evidencefrom the fall of the Weimar Republic to modern digital echo chambersto prove that intolerance thrives under the protective shield of absolute openness.The narrative challenges the comfortable illusions of pacifism. It dissects the uncomfortable truth that a society must reserve the right to be highly intolerant of intolerance to survive.Redefine your political philosophy. This book argues that defending freedom requires drawing a hard, unapologetic line in the sand before the system is weaponized against itself.

Os Hierogramas de Moisés — Hilaritas é um livro que complementa a obra anterior de A. Leterre, A Vida Oculta e Mística de Jesus, lançada pela Madras Editora. Este trabalho desvenda o verdadeiro sent

Glossário da Aprendizagem Expansiva é uma obra que pulsa entre teoria e prática, iluminando os caminhos da Teoria da Atividade Sócio-Histórico-Cultural e da Pesquisa Crítica de Colaboração. Mais que

SOBRE A COLEÇÃO CARTÓRIOSElaborada por especialistas renomados, a Coleção Cartórios examina de maneira didática e profunda o direito notarial e registral em suas espécies, que dão origem aos cartório

In April 2020, Quibi launched as the ultimate revolution in mobile entertainment. Backed by $1.7 billion in funding and led by Hollywood royalty and Silicon Valley veterans, it promised high-end, 10-minute shows designed specifically to be watched on smartphones. Just six months later, the company spectacularly collapsed, shutting down entirely.This business autopsy dissects one of the most expensive and rapid failures in corporate history. The book reveals how Quibi fundamentally misunderstood the mechanics of its own target audience. The executives assumed they could simply shrink traditional television formats and force consumers to pay for it, completely ignoring that platforms like TikTok and YouTube were already dominating the "short-burst" mobile market for free.By breaking down the disastrous misallocation of capital, the rigid refusal to allow users to share content on social media, and the arrogance of ignoring initial market feedback, the narrative provides a masterclass in what not to do.Learn the dangers of top-down innovation. This case study proves that unlimited funding and star power are completely useless if you fundamentally misread the psychological context of how your product is consumed.

Anima and Aldrah are soulmates.Anima is a young, experienced South African lawyer who is completing her postgraduate studies in a large city on the French Mediterranean coast.Aldrah, who is much older than her, has been practicing as an anesthesiologist in a private clinic in the same city for a long time.Their paths cross when Anima finds herself with an unwanted pregnancy and wants to have an abortion under general anesthesia, and by chance comes across Aldrah as the anesthesiologist.However, will the soulmate connection they discover survive this procedure, which is extremely stressful for Anima psychologically, as an abortion is for her and probably for every woman?

Cora is in a cult. She is unfaithful, wants to destroy her family, cannot adequately care for her children, drives her husband crazy, and is mentally unstable. At least that is what Alex, her husband, says. What is behind these accusations? And why is Cora afraid of Alex and flees their home one evening in a hurry? Cora lives a seemingly perfect life. She is a respected nurse, married to a charming and adventurous man, fulfilling her dream of a large family, a full-time mother, and living in a big house. However, this facade gradually crumbles as more and more acts of violence, obsessive behavior patterns, and threats occur. Her children suffer and have to choose sides.

Fendas no solo, rios e afluentes, redes, tranças, veredas e lugares onde a vida se insinua. Fendas e vincos é uma coletânea de poemas que explora as múltiplas aberturas do cotidiano. Na obra, Gildes

Mais que uma antologia, este box é uma viagem literária: um encontro entre estilos, épocas e sensibilidades diferentes que dialogam por meio das temáticas de crime, mistério e suspense. Para os apaixonados por literatura, por historias sombrias e cheias de enigmas ou mesmo para aqueles que querem se iniciar no mundo da leitura de ficço, trata-se de uma oportunidade rara de ter, em um so conjunto, a essencia do genero em sua riqueza mais ampla.

Estela, advogada bem-sucedida, esposa e mãe, vê sua vida meticulosamente construída desmoronar com a notícia da morte de Ayla, sua filha de vinte e um anos. A jovem estudante de Artes se despede da v

Musa Okwonga a young Black man who grew up in a predominantly working-class town was not your typical Eton College student.The experience moulded and challenged him but also made him wonder why a place that was so good for him also seemed to contribute to the harm being done to the UK. The more he searched, the more evident the connection became between one of Britains most prestigious institutions and the genesis of Brexit.Woven throughout this deeply personal and unflinching memoir of Musas five years at Eton in the 1990s is a present-day narrative which engages with much wider questions: privilege, the distribution of wealth, the rise of the far right, systemic racism, the boys club of government and the power of the few to control the fate of the many.One of Them is both an intimate account and a timely exploration of race and class in modern Britain.

Branca de Neve não é uma princesa.Ela vive numa fazenda com seus pais, que vieram de muito longe para começar uma vida nova no Brasil, com uma pequena plantação cheia de sonhos.Quando sete agricultor

RETORNE À MAGIA DO ARQUIPÉLAGO...O VENENO ESTÁ SE ESPALHANDO E O TEMPO ESTÁ ACABANDO.Quando Christopher acorda com um dragão mordiscando seu rosto, o coração acelera – não de medo, mas de alegria pur

Ao esvaziar o apartamento da mãe morta em plena pandemia, Ana acredita que está apenas se livrando de tralhas — mas o que encontra é um museu de afetos que a obriga a revisitar toda a própria históri