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Theres something perverted about a Christmas tree I think theyre weird theyve got an aura like a malicious kind of an aura it looks perverted and it gives me the creeps. In an abandoned building somewhere above the Northern Line, with foxes prowling the deserted streets outside, a Jewish family gathers on Christmas Day. Sam Grabiners viciously funny play about family, belonging and the rituals we perform with the people we love opened at the Almeida Theatre, London, in December 2025.

Discussões interdisciplinares em Ciências Sociais Aplicadas – Volume 8 apresenta uma seleção de estudos que exploram, de forma crítica e inovadora, os desafios contemporâneos das ciências sociais apl

Já parou para pensar como seria se seu passado fosse engolido de forma repentina por águas destruidoras? Esse é o dilema que Fernando narra nessa história. Ele, junto com seu pai, Eduardo, vai a Bananeiras, cidade do interior da Bahia, a fim de fazer uma ultima experiencia com o passado que se foi com as aguas torrenciais. O autor, Roniwalter Jatoba, integra nesse conto dilemas como a relaço do ser humano com a natureza, as memorias do passado, migraçes dentro do pais, diferenças sociais, entre outros temas tocantes e reflexivos.

"We are not the masters of the universe; we are merely its latest curious visitors."When the eccentric scientist Dr. Cavor invents "Cavorite"a miraculous substance that shields against the force of gravityhe and the opportunistic businessman Bedford embark on a perilous voyage to the Moon. Expecting a barren wasteland, they instead discover a hollow world teeming with life. Beneath the lunar surface lies the complex, subterranean empire of the Selenites: an insectoid race where every individual is biologically engineered for a specific social function. This masterpiece of early science fiction is a gripping adventure that quickly turns into a haunting reflection on human greed and the nature of civilization.The Master of Speculative Biology: Wells"Selenites" remain one of the most sophisticated alien races in literature. Unlike the humanoids of later sci-fi, the Selenites are a true "hive mind," with specialized castes ranging from giant-headed intellectuals to spindly laborers. Their society is a "utopia" of efficiency that serves as a chilling mirror to the industrialization of the human world.A Clash of Two Worlds: The novel thrives on the dynamic between its two protagonists: Cavor, the pure scientist driven by wonder, and Bedford, the gambler driven by the prospect of lunar gold. Their differing reactions to the Selenite civilizationawe versus feardrive the story toward a tragic and unforgettable climax that asks whether humanity is truly ready for contact with the stars.Experience the voyage that launched a thousand dreams. Purchase "The First Men in the Moon" today and explore the mysteries of the lunar depths.

"For a Utopia to be credible, it must be kineticnot a static state, but a hopeful stage in an infinite development."Unlike the rigid, stagnant utopias of the past, H.G. Wells presents a "Kinetic Utopia"a living, breathing world located on a planet identical to Earth but light-years ahead in social and technological evolution. Following two travelers who find themselves transported to this parallel world, Wells explores a global civilization governed by a World State, where poverty is abolished, technology serves humanity, and a voluntary nobility known as the "Samurai" maintains the moral fiber of the race. This is a brilliant exploration of how a planet-wide society could balance individual liberty with the common good.The "Samurai" Class: The most enduring concept of the novel is the Samuraia voluntary order of men and women who follow a strict Rule of life to qualify for leadership. They are not a hereditary caste but an intellectual and moral meritocracy. Wells uses this concept to solve the age-old problem of governance: how to ensure that those in power are disciplined, selfless, and dedicated to the progress of the species.A World of Motion: Wells argues that a modern utopia cannot be a walled city; it must encompass the entire globe. In this world, every citizen is tracked by a universal indexing system (a startlingly prophetic vision of modern data), ensuring that while people are free to travel and change professions, the state can provide for their needs and maintain social stability. It is a world where the "Five Freedoms" are guaranteed, and the focus of human life shifts from survival to self-actualization.Rediscover the dream of a better world. Purchase "A Modern Utopia" today and explore the frontiers of human possibility.

"Between the stars and the stone, lies the story of us."In this seminal collection, H.G. Wellsthe "Father of Science Fiction"takes readers on a journey across the spectrum of existence. From the primitive struggles of our ancestors in "A Story of the Stone Age" to the dystopian urban sprawl of "A Story of the Days to Come," Wells explores how environment and technology shape the human spirit. Featuring the chilling cosmic disaster of "The Star" and the mysterious Martian surveillance in "The Crystal Egg," these five stories serve as a profound meditation on humanitys fragile place in a vast, indifferent universe.The Origins of Mystery: In "The Crystal Egg," Wells returns to the themes of The War of the Worlds, suggesting that even as we go about our daily lives, we are being watched from across the void. In "The Star," he delivers one of the most powerful descriptions of a global cataclysm ever written, showing how a passing celestial body could rewrite the geography of Earth and the humility of man.The Future of the Machine: In the novella-length "A Story of the Days to Come," Wells predicts a world of moving sidewalks, synthesized food, and a rigid social hierarchy where the wealthy live in the sun and the poor toil in the subterranean depths. This vision of a "megacity" served as the direct inspiration for later masterpieces like Fritz Langs Metropolis.A Struggle for Survival: Wells reminds us that whether we are fighting a cave lion with a flint axe or battling a corporate monopoly in the year 2100, the core of the human experience remains the same: the drive to survive, to love, and to transcend our limitations.Travel across the eons. Purchase "Tales of Space and Time" today and witness the evolution of a genius.

"The story wont tell... not in any literal, vulgar way."A young, inexperienced governess is hired to care for two orphaned children, Miles and Flora, at a remote country estate called Bly. The children are unnervingly beautiful and eerily well-behaved, but the governess soon begins to see figures haunting the grounds: a man and a woman who she learns are the ghosts of two former employees, Peter Quint and Miss Jessel. Convinced that these malevolent spirits are seeking to corrupt the children, she enters a desperate struggle to save their souls. But as the tension mounts, a chilling question arises: Are the ghosts real, or are they the hallucinations of a woman losing her grip on reality?The Master of Ambiguity: Henry James intentionally crafted the narrative to be interpreted in two ways. Is it a terrifying tale of the supernatural, or a "Freudian" psychological study of repressed hysteria? By using an unreliable narrator, James forces the reader to become a detective, searching for truth in a house filled with shadows and secrets.A Legacy of Dread: The Turn of the Screw revolutionized the horror genre by shifting the focus from external "monsters" to the internal terror of the mind. Its influence can be felt in modern classics like The Innocents and The Haunting of Hill House, making it an essential read for fans of atmospheric, high-stakes psychological drama.Face the ghosts of Bly. Purchase "The Turn of the Screw" today and decide for yourself.

"I would strike the sun if it insulted me."Ishmael, a schoolmaster seeking adventure, signs onto the Pequod, a whaling ship departing from Nantucket. He soon learns that this is no ordinary commercial voyage. The ships commander, Captain Ahab, is consumed by a monomaniacal quest to destroy Moby Dickthe legendary white sperm whale that claimed his leg. As the ship traverses the globe, the crew becomes entangled in Ahabs descent into madness. Melville transforms a grueling sea adventure into a cosmic meditation on fate, God, and the nature of evil.A World of Symbols: The White Whale is more than an animal; it is a "pasteboard mask" for the mysteries of the universe. Through Ishmaels encyclopedic observations of "Cetology" (the study of whales) and the diverse, doomed crewfrom the noble savage Queequeg to the pragmatic StarbuckMelville explores the multifaceted layers of human belief and the crushing weight of the unknown.The Height of American Literature: Initially misunderstood in its time, Moby-Dick is now recognized as one of the greatest linguistic achievements in the English language. Its prose shifts from Shakespearean soliloquies to scientific treatise, creating a reading experience that is as vast and turbulent as the ocean itself.Set sail into the storm. Purchase "Moby-Dick" today and face the leviathan.

Levi Lerman was a cheerful and lively boy from the town of Ostrowiec. He was only fourteen years old when his life took an unimaginable turn with the outbreak of World War II in 1939, when the Nazi forces invaded Poland and occupied his hometown.Over a painful six-year period, Levi endured a harsh life in the Ostrowiec ghetto, suffered devastating losses, performed exhausting forced labor, and survived countless transfers to concentration camps, including the extermination camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau.In the middle of this torment, a single light guided him through the darkness: his unbreakable determination to live and to protect his fathera strength that helped him survive against all odds.

The Blue Fairy Book is the first and most famous volume in Andrew Langs beloved Fairy Book series. This enchanting collection gathers classic fairy tales from diverse cultures, including stories by the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and traditional folklore. Filled with magic, courage, and wonder, these tales have delighted generations of readers and remain essential to the worlds storytelling heritage.

The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of the most celebrated detective novels ever written. Blending classic Sherlock Holmes deduction with Gothic atmosphere and supernatural suspense, Arthur Conan Doyle crafts a gripping mystery set on the eerie moors of Devonshire. With its legendary cursed hound and unforgettable tension, this novel remains a high point of crime fiction and a timeless favorite among readers worldwide.

A narrativa se desenvolve como rede intrincada que transita entre memória, crescimento e auto-descoberta, acompanhando a protagonista desde a infância em Lisboa até a fase adulta.O romance se organiz

É possível que um milagre faça mal? Quando ouvimos a palavra "milagre", logo pensamos em algo bom — uma cura, um alívio, uma esperança. O próprio Jesus, nos Evangelhos, era visto pelas multidões como

An intimate and compelling memoir of how a traumatic journey into motherhood led one woman to revisit the myriad mental-health assessments she had received growing up, until she discovered that shed been autistic all along. Laura Richmond had no idea that childbirth could result in post-traumatic stress until she experienced it for herself. After a harrowing labour, she was admitted to a psychiatric mother and baby unit together with her six-week-old son. Having been funnelled into mental health services almost twenty years earlier, Laura had tried every medication going and everyone had different views on what her problem was. Shed found that sometimes no one however qualified they are or however deeply they care really knows what to say or how to help. She was increasingly desperate, until the birth of her son sparked a sequence of events that would change everything.Laura retraces her steps through all of this. In doing so, she reflects on the tensions and absurdities within modern mental health care, the ways in which trauma shapes us and directs us, and how we can learn to trust ourselves as parents and as people. All My Worldly Joy is a story of self-discovery and profound love. It is a story of how one womans life has been transformed, and of the thousand tiny joys her son brings every day.

Este livro, ricamente ilustrado por diversos artistas, traz histórias sobre milagres eucarísticos de diferentes locais e épocas, muitas delas envolvendo acontecimentos da vida de santos como São Tarc

"Mans soul has always been a battleground; now the battlefield is the atom itself."Written on the eve of WWI, this startlingly prophetic novel famously predicted the invention of "Atomic Bombs." Wells imagines a world where the discovery of a radioactive element, Carolinum, grants humanity limitless powerand the means for total destruction.The Nuclear Prophecy: Decades before the Manhattan Project, Wells described bombs dropped from "aeroplanes" that created "continuous" radioactive explosions, rendering cities uninhabitable.From Ruin to Utopia: After a devastating "Last War," survivors gather to dismantle nationalism and currency, forging a unified World State fueled by clean atomic energy.A Modern Warning: A profound meditation on whether human political structures can survive the immense power of our own technology.Witness the birth of the atomic age. Purchase "The World Set Free" today.

"To the Zulus, she was a goddess; to the Ghost Kings, she was a prize."Rachel Abbott, a young woman gifted with a strange, hypnotic power, finds herself a pawn in a deadly game between empires and spirits. As the brutal Zulu King Dingane seeks to use her for his own ends, Rachel and her protector, Richard Darrien, are drawn into the mysterious territory of the "Ghost Kings"a pale, reclusive tribe dwelling within a hidden valley of giant trees. Mixing historical grit with supernatural wonder, Haggard weaves a story of devotion and danger that explores the clash between the physical world and the world of visions.The Master of the Lost World: Haggard, the creator of Allan Quatermain and She, returns to his deep knowledge of Southern Africa to create a world that feels both grounded and magical. The novel features a haunting portrayal of Zulu history, including appearances by historical figures like Dingane, while introducing the eerie, arboreal society of the Ghost Kings themselves.A Heroine of Vision: Rachel Abbott is one of Haggards most unique protagonists. Her "Inkosazana-y-Zulu" (Lady of the Zulus) status is built on her psychic abilities, making her a bridge between cultures. Her struggle to maintain her humanity while being worshipped as a supernatural being provides the emotional heart of this grand adventure.Journey into the unknown. Purchase "The Ghost Kings" today and discover the secrets of the forest.

Um amor interrompido pelo tempo. Uma segunda chance que ninguém esperava.Peter deixou tudo para trás, a carreira, a antiga vida, buscando um recomeço. O que ele não sabia era que também estava reenco

Island Nights Entertainments brings together a series of stories set in the islands of the South Pacific, where the apparent serenity of the tropical landscape is pierced by violence, superstition, and the moral conflicts arising from encounters between cultures. Traders, missionaries, adventurers, and native inhabitants coexist in remote settings in which greed, fear, and desire emerge with force, giving rise to extreme situations and unsettling revelations about human nature.With a sober, precise, and richly atmospheric prose, Robert Louis Stevenson moves away from romantic exoticism to offer a critical and deeply modern view of colonialism and its shadows. Through eloquent silences and restrained tensions, these stories transform the tropical night into a living and disturbing presence, turning the book into an intense reflection on moral fragility, power, and the darkest corners of the human soul.

Este volume, dedicado à Trindade, vem se juntar aos demais livros desta coleção, que trata de temas teológicos de acordo com suas fontes patrísticas. Com excertos comentados dos Padres da Igreja, abo