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Nascido nos subúrbios de Chicago, formado no rigor da fé e forjado no calor das missões latino-americanas, Robert Francis Prevost não buscou os palcos do poder. Caminhou entre os pobres, escutou os e

O que homens e mulheres esperam um do outro em um relacionamento? Por que, algumas vezes, acabam decepcionados? Por que, quando ela fala, quer dizer outra coisa, enquanto, quando ele fala, está dizendo exatamente aquilo? Por que o conflito, quando no dilacera, nos faz crescer? O que podemos fazer para que o outro seja feliz? Essas so algumas das inumeras questes abordadas neste livro, que busca ajudar os leitores a lidar com as dificuldades e os desafios da vida em casal. Dividida em tres capitulos, a obra traz conselhos praticos e acessiveis para a vida a dois, alem de alertar os leitores para as "armadilhas" de alguns comportamentos que podem acabar sendo usados de forma toxica no dia a dia. No terceiro capitulo, o autor apresenta ainda um vocabulario com palavras-chave que podem ajudar a compreender temas diretamente ligados ao cotidiano de um casal.

France, 1790s. In the chaos of the Revolution, a man wanders the streets with a hunger that defies science. Tarrare could eat a basket of apples in a single sitting, swallow corks, stones, and live animals. He was a medical anomaly, a spy for the French army (smuggling documents in his stomach), and a tragic figure cursed with a bottomless void inside him.This book investigates the grotesque and sad life of the greatest glutton in history. It separates the folklore from the medical reports of the time, exploring the boundaries of human physiology. Was it a damaged hypothalamus? A parasite? Or something worse? It is a story of a man who was always full, yet died of starvation.

In the 1920s, radiation wasnt a danger; it was a cure-all. "Radithor," a patent medicine made of triple-distilled water and radium, promised to cure impotence, fatigue, and aging. Eben Byers, a wealthy industrialist and golf champion, loved it so much he drank three bottles a day. He recommended it to friends and even fed it to his racehorses.Then his teeth started falling out. Then his jaw came off. This is the gruesome but necessary story of the "Radithor" craze and the slow, agonizing death of its most famous advocate. It is a history of unregulated medicine, the publics fascination with the "energy" of the atom, and the tragedy that finally forced the government to regulate radioactive substances.

You think you know what you like. But do you? In a famous experiment, researchers Petter Johansson and Lars Hall asked people to taste two jams and pick their favorite. Then, using a sleight-of-hand trick, they swapped the jars and asked the subjects to explain why they liked the chosen jam. Shockingly, most people didnt notice they were eating the rejected flavorand happily invented reasons why it was superior.This phenomenon is called "Choice Blindness." This book explores how our brains rationalize decisions after we make them, rather than before. It reveals that we are often strangers to our own preferences, easily manipulated by outcomes we never wanted. A disturbing but necessary look at the illusion of free will in the supermarket and the voting booth.

In 1963, Tino De Angelis controlled the worlds soybean oil market. Or so it seemed. His company had tanks in New Jersey filled with millions of dollars worth of oilcollateral for massive loans from American Express. But when inspectors came to measure the inventory, they didnt know the trick: oil floats on water."The Floating Asset" details the "Salad Oil Scandal," where De Angelis filled his tanks with sea water and pumped just a few feet of oil on top to fool the dipsticks. Its a classic tale of corporate negligence, showing how a simple physics trick caused a market crash and gave a young Warren Buffett the chance to buy into American Express at rock bottom.

In 1991, eight "biospherians" were sealed inside a three-acre glass terrarium in the Arizona desert. Biosphere 2 contained a rainforest, an ocean, and a savannah. It was meant to prove that humans could colonize Mars. Instead, it proved how little we understand Earth. Oxygen levels plummeted, crops failed, the crew split into warring factions, and crazy ants exterminated the other insects."The Glass World" documents the most ambitious ecological experiment in history. It details the scientific hubris, the psychological strain of isolation, and the humbling realization that we cannot engineer a replacement for nature. A crucial read for the climate change era, showing that "Planet B" is much harder to build than we think.

The Man in the Brown Suit is a work of detective fiction by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in the UK. The character Colonel Race is introduced in this novel.Anne Beddingfeld is on her own and ready for adventures when one comes her way. She sees a man die in a tube station and picks up a piece of paper dropped nearby. The message on the paper leads her to South Africa as she fits more pieces of the puzzle together about the death she witnessed. There is a murder in England the next day, and the murderer attempts to kill her on the ship en route to Cape Town.Nadina, a dancer in Paris, receives a visit from Count Sergius Paulovitch. Both are in the service of "the Colonel", an international agent provocateur and criminal. "The Colonel" is retiring, leaving his agents high and dry. Nadina has a plan to blackmail the Colonel.Anne Beddingfeld is an orphan after the sudden death of her archaeologist father. Longing for adventure, she jumps at the chance live in London. Returning from an unsuccessful job interview, Anne is at Hyde Park Corner tube station when a man falls onto the live track, dying instantly. A doctor examines the man, pronounces him dead.

First published in 1816, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King is a magical Christmas tale that blends fantasy, adventure, and wonder. The story follows young Marie (often known as Clara in later adaptations), who receives a beautifully crafted nutcracker as a holiday gift.On Christmas Eve, the toy comes to life, leading Marie into an enchanting world filled with battling mice, a seven-headed Mouse King, and a brave nutcracker prince. As imagination and reality intertwine, Hoffmann weaves a richly layered narrative that combines childhood innocence with darker elements of fantasy.Whimsical, imaginative, and timeless, this beloved tale has inspired countless adaptations, including the famous ballet, and continues to enchant readers of all ages with its festive magic and dreamlike storytelling.

Este estudo concentra-se na Base Nacional Comum Curricular (BNCC), documento normativo para Educação Básica, uma iniciativa do Ministério da Educação, com apoio de outras instituições, especificament

O crédito rural é uma das principais ferramentas da política agrícola brasileira e o Rio Grande do Sul se destaca por ser o estado com maior número e valor de operações. Essa pesquisa apresenta a aná

Nebulosas é uma obra que transcende o tempo, convidando o leitor a mergulhar nas profundezas da alma humana e nos mistérios do universo. A autora nos apresenta uma obra que não apenas se lê, mas se s

Before smartphones, wireless technology, and modern electricity, there was a man whose ideas were centuries ahead of his timeNikola Tesla.In this powerful and inspiring biography, you will discover the extraordinary life of the brilliant inventor who revolutionized electricity, pioneered alternating current (AC), and laid the foundation for todays wireless communication systems. From his intense rivalry with Thomas Edison to his groundbreaking experiments that stunned the world, Teslas story is one of genius, sacrifice, and relentless innovation.This book takes you deep into:Teslas childhood and early educationThe truth behind the Tesla vs. Edison rivalryHow alternating current (AC) transformed global power systemsHis bold experiments with wireless energy and radio wavesThe mystery surrounding his later years and lost inventionsThe lasting impact of Teslas ideas on modern technologyMore than just a scientist, Nikola Tesla was a visionary who imagined a future powered by wireless communication, renewable energy, and global connectivitylong before the world was ready.Whether you are a student, science enthusiast, entrepreneur, or someone who loves inspiring true stories of genius minds, this book will open your eyes to the man behind the myths.Discover how one mans ideas helped shape the modern worldand why Nikola Tesla remains one of historys most misunderstood and fascinating inventors.

Centuries before blockchain, the people of Yap in Micronesia solved the problem of money in a genius way. They used "Rai stones"limestone discs up to twelve feet wide. They were too heavy to move, so ownership was simply agreed upon by the community. One famous stone sank to the bottom of the ocean during transport, yet everyone agreed it still existed and could still be spent."The Stone Ledger" uses this fascinating anthropological case to deconstruct what money actually is: a system of trust and information, not physical value. It draws a direct line from the stone money of Yap to the digital ledgers of cryptocurrency, showing that the concept of "virtual money" is not a modern invention, but an ancient human truth.

In 2016, Juicero was the darling of the tech world. It raised $120 million from Google and top venture capitalists to build a Wi-Fi-connected, cold-press juicer. It was sleek, it was smart, and it was useless. The company collapsed overnight when a Bloomberg reporter discovered that the proprietary juice packets could be squeezed faster by hand than by the expensive machine."The Squeeze" is a hilarious and horrifying autopsy of peak Silicon Valley hubris. It explores the "solutionism" culture that tries to disrupt things that arent broken, the blindness of venture capital, and how smart people can talk themselves into funding absurdities. It is the definitive case study of a startup that had everything except a reason to exist.

In the late 1990s, Motorola had a vision: a network of 66 low-earth orbit satellites that would allow anyone to call anyone, from anywhereeven the North Pole. It was called Iridium. It was an engineering marvel, launching satellites faster than anyone in history. It was also a commercial catastrophe."The Satellite Bankruptcy" details one of the largest corporate failures of all time. It explains how a company became so obsessed with the engineering challenge that they forgot the customer (who didnt want to carry a brick-sized phone that didnt work indoors) and ignored the rise of terrestrial cell towers. A classic case study on the difference between a great invention and a great product.

Everything we refuse to feel doesnt disappearit moves into shadow storage. The Shadow Storage illuminates the dark corners of our identity and shows how these hidden forces drive our daily lives, our relationships, and our professional success. We deconstruct the myth that negativity can simply be pushed away. Learn the mechanics of emotional repression and find out why your greatest fears often hide your greatest potentials.This book is an invitation to integration. We show you how to make peace with your shadows and use the energy bound within them for your goals. It is not an easy path, but it is the only path to wholeness. We examine case studies of people who achieved unprecedented sovereignty by accepting their shadows. Learn how to recognize and dissolve projections to lead clearer relationships.Become the master of your subconscious. This book provides sound psychological insights paired with practical exercises for self-knowledge. Step out of the shadow into your full light.

Glenn Killbourne and his fiancee Carley Burch find a strange test of their love in the mountains and canyons of Arizona.What subtle strange message had come to her out of the West? Carley Burch laid the letter in her lap and gazed dreamily through the window.It was a day typical of early April in New York, rather cold and gray, with steely sunlight. Spring breathed in the air, but the women passing along Fifty-seventh Street wore furs and wraps. She heard the distant clatter of an L train and then the hum of a motor car. A hurdy-gurdy jarred into the interval of quiet."Glenn has been gone over a year," she mused, "three months over a year-and of all his strange letters this seems the strangest yet."She lived again, for the thousandth time, the last moments she had spent with him. It had been on New-Years Eve, 1918. They had called upon friends who were staying at the McAlpin, in a suite on the twenty-first floor overlooking Broadway. And when the last quarter hour of that eventful and tragic year began slowly to pass with the low swell of whistles and bells, Carleys friends had discreetly left her alone with her lover, at the open window.

The Secret Adversary is the second published detective fiction novel by British writer Agatha Christie, first published in 1922 in the United Kingdom. The book introduces the characters of Tommy and Tuppence who feature in three other Christie novels and one collection of short stories; the five Tommy and Tuppence books span Agatha Christies writing career. The Great War is over, and jobs are scarce. Childhood friends Tommy Beresford and Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley meet and agree to start their own business as The Young Adventurers. They are hired for a job that leads them both to many dangerous situations, meeting allies as well, including an American millionaire in search of his cousin.In 1919 London, demobilised soldier Tommy Beresford meets war volunteer Prudence "Tuppence" Cowley. They are both out of work and money. They form "The Young Adventurers, Ltd". Mr Whittington follows Tuppence to offer her work. She uses the alias "Jane Finn", which shocks Whittington. He gives her 50 and then disappears. Curious, they advertise for information regarding Jane Finn.The advertisement yields two replies. The first is from Mr Carter, whom Tommy recognises as a British.

The People That Time Forgot is a fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second of his Caspak trilogy. The sequence was first published in Blue Book Magazine as a three-part serial in the issues for September, October and November 1918, with The People That Time Forgot forming the second installment. The complete trilogy was later combined for publication in book form under the title of The Land That Time Forgot (properly speaking the title of the first part) in 1924.The People That Time Forgot is a direct sequel to The Land That Time Forgot and continues the lost world saga begun in the earlier story. Burroughs continues the revelation of his lost worlds unique biological system, only hinted at in the previous installment, in which the slow progress of evolution in the world outside is recapitulated as a matter of individual metamorphosis. This system forms a thematic element serving to unite the three otherwise rather loosely linked Caspak stories.The novel begins with the organization of an expedition to rescue Bowen J. Tyler, Lys La Rue, and the other castaways marooned on the large Antarctic island of Caprona.