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No meio do caos, quando os ventos fortes da vida ameaçam nos derrubar, há uma escolha: sucumbir ao medo, ou manter o olhar fixo no que realmente importa. No Olho do Furacão é um livro que trata da co

Na Luz do TEU Sorriso é um livro de poesias inspiradas nos sentimentos do cotidiano, nas vivências, partidas, chegadas e nas trocas que norteiam a vida da autora e das pessoas de seu convívio. A obra

A Montanha Mágica, de Thomas Mann, é um romance que narra a história de Hans Castorp, um jovem engenheiro alemão que vai visitar seu primo Joachim no sanatório de pacientes com tuberculose nos Alpes

DescriptionWendys world shatters when her best friend Sophia reveals a devastating secret: her ex-boyfriend Tyler has been circulating a photoshopped, nude version of a cherished travel photo, tarnishing her reputation across campus. Fueled by rage and betrayal, Wendy must navigate a web of lies and manipulation. As she uncovers Tylers true predatory naturefrom a calculated "romantic" getaway to twisted emotional blackmailWendy realizes a simple confrontation wont suffice. She must outsmart him, crafting a plan to reclaim her innocence and make him pay. This gripping story of revenge, resilience, and a womans fight for justice in the digital age will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and campus suspense.

DescriptionAurora and Luna had one lifestolen, brutalized, and ended in a remote mountain village. Now, reborn with memories of their torment, they return to the very hell that claimed them. Aurora, again the unwanted daughter, suffers under the cruel hand of Agatha. Luna, hidden in the body of the cherished son, watches from within. But this time, they are not powerless. Discovering a mysterious notebook in the old shed, Aurora learns its terrifying power: her written commands force their abusers to obey. With Luna as the enforcer of a relentless punishment system, the sisters weave a web of revenge from the inside. Every humiliating command, every forced, grotesque act brings Agatha and Brutus closer to their downfall. In a place where no one hears a scream, two sisters will make sure their tormentors feel every ounce of pain they once inflicted. A dark, gripping tale of supernatural revenge and sisterly bonds forged in fire.

DescriptionCyrus never expected to transmigrate into a fantasy novelespecially not as the villains pet phoenix, idiot. Trapped in a feathered body with a looming deadline for her unfinished thesis back in the real world, shes desperate to push the plot forward so she can escape. Her mission: make the cold, captivating Demon Lord Victor fall for the heroine, Serena, and secure the storys happy ending. But Victors piercing blue eyes keep lingering on her with unsettling intensity. When he unexpectedly grants her human form, their dynamic shifts from master and pet to something dangerously intimate. Now, as Victor defies the original storyline, Cyrus must navigate his unpredictable whims, a bewildered heroine, and her own growing confusion. Can she steer this tale back on track, or will her rebellion against fate spark an entirely new kind of storyone where the villains heart might not be for the heroine after all?

"In the world of the small, the large is always a monster."What happens when science outpaces morality? When two eccentric scientists, Mr. Bensington and Professor Redwood, develop "Herakleophorbia"a substance that allows for continuous, limitless growththey envision a world of giant livestock and abundant food. Instead, they unleash a biological revolution. From giant wasps and man-eating rats to a new generation of human "Giants" who stand forty feet tall, the world is irrevocably changed. Wells uses this fantastic premise to craft a biting satire of a society that fears progress and a moving epic about the struggle for a larger, more noble existence.The Chaos of the Small: The first half of the novel is a brilliant dark comedy. Due to the negligence of a pair of sloppy caretakers, the "Food" leaks into the English countryside, creating a nightmare of gargantuan pests. Wells meticulously describes the terror of a world where common insects and rodents become apex predators, forcing humanity to confront the dangers of its own tinkering.The War of the Worlds (Small vs. Large): As the human "Children of the Food" grow to adulthood, they find themselves outcasts in a world built for "little people." The novel shifts from science fiction to political allegory, as the "old" world, led by the populist politician Caterham (the "Jack the Giant-killer"), attempts to suppress and destroy the giants. It is a powerful meditation on the "growing pains" of civilization and the fear of the unknown.A Prophecy of the Future: Wells leaves the reader with a haunting question: Can humanity evolve fast enough to inhabit the world its science has created? The Food of the Gods is an essential read for anyone interested in the ethics of biotechnology and the eternal struggle between the status quo and the future.Witness the growth of a new world. Purchase "The Food of the Gods" today and see the world through the eyes of a giant.

The Arabian Nights, retold by Andrew Lang, brings together some of the most enchanting stories ever told, including tales of Aladdin, Ali Baba, and Sinbad the Sailor. Rich with magic, romance, and moral lessons, these stories have captivated readers for centuries. Langs elegant adaptation preserves the wonder and imagination of the original Eastern folklore, making this collection a timeless treasure for readers of all ages.

The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes is the last collection of Holmes stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle. Darker in tone and more experimental in structure, these tales explore psychological mystery, moral ambiguity, and the limits of rational deduction. Offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of the detective genre, this volume is an essential addition for devoted Holmes readers and scholars of classic crime fiction.

"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.

"No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than mans..."From the first mysterious cylinder landing in Horsell Common to the total devastation of London, H.G. Wells crafts a harrowing first-person account of a world under siege. Armed with devastating Heat-Rays and suffocating Black Smoke, the Martian invaders move across the countryside in towering, three-legged fighting machines. The British militarythe greatest power of the ageis rendered helpless. As the narrator flees through a landscape transformed by the alien "Red Weed," the novel explores the primal terror of being hunted and the humbling realization that humanity is not the master of its own planet.The Biological Reality of Mars: Wells avoids the "little green men" tropes of later sci-fi. His Martians are biologically plausible creaturesvast, leathery heads with tentacles, evolved for a dying planet with low gravity. They do not eat; they inject the blood of living creatures directly into their veins. This chilling detail turns the invasion from a political conquest into a biological harvest.A Masterclass in Suspense and Satire: The War of the Worlds was a shocking critique of British Imperialism, forcing Victorian readers to experience the terror of being colonized by a superior force. Through the narrators encounters with the broken Curate and the delusional Artilleryman, Wells examines how human social structuresreligion, military pride, and logiccrumble under the weight of an existential threat.Experience the terror that stopped the world. Purchase "The War of the Worlds" today and witness the survival of the human spirit.

"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.

"I am all menand I am no man. I am the Invisible Man."In the dead of winter, a mysterious stranger arrives at a quiet inn in the village of Iping, his face swathed in bandages and his eyes hidden behind dark goggles. This is Griffin, a brilliant scientist who has discovered the secret to making human tissue transparent. But his breakthrough is his undoing. Trapped in a state of invisibility and hunted by a world that fears what it cannot see, Griffins initial dream of power curdles into a violent obsession. As he attempts to establish a "Reign of Terror," the story becomes a pulse-pounding race against a man who can strike from nowhere.The Anatomy of an Anti-Hero: Griffin is not your typical Victorian protagonist. He is irritable, brilliant, and increasingly sociopathic. Wells uses invisibility as a metaphor for the ultimate freedom from social accountability. Without a face to recognize or a body to imprison, Griffin believes he is above morality, leading to a chilling study of how absolute power (or the illusion of it) corrupts the soul.A Village Under Siege: The novel masterfully shifts from the "weird tale" atmosphere of the Iping countryside to a high-stakes manhunt across England. Through the characters of the bumbling tramp Thomas Marvel and the rational Dr. Kemp, Wells explores the societal reaction to the "invisible threat." The tension builds to a climactic confrontation that remains one of the most memorable endings in the history of science fiction.Witness the terror of the unseen. Purchase "The Invisible Man" today and confront the darkness of the human heart.

"I am a traveler in time. I am a witness to the sunset of mankind."An unnamed Victorian scientist, known only as the Time Traveller, reveals to his skeptical dinner guests a machine capable of traversing the fourth dimension. He hurls himself into the distant future, arriving in the year 802,701. Expecting a pinnacle of human achievement, he finds instead the Eloismall, beautiful, and fragile creatures living in a state of idle decadence. But the paradise is an illusion. Beneath the surface dwell the Morlocksmonstrous, subterranean hunters who tend to the Eloi like cattle. Wells masterpiece is a gripping adventure that serves as a chilling warning about the ultimate consequences of class division and biological evolution.The Evolution of Inequality: Wells uses the Eloi and the Morlocks to represent the final, biological divergence of the Victorian class system. The "Capitalist" class has evolved into the helpless, surface-dwelling Eloi, while the "Working" class has become the predatory, underground Morlocks. This startling use of Social Darwinism suggests that without social justice, humanity is doomed to a predatory split.A Vision of the Cosmic End: Beyond the conflict of the two races, the Time Traveller journeys even further into the futureto the very end of the world. He witnesses a dying Earth under a bloated, red sun, where the last flickers of life are alien and unrecognizable. It is one of the most haunting and influential sequences in all of science fiction, portraying a universe that is vast, indifferent, and eventually silent.Step into the fourth dimension. Purchase "The Time Machine" today and witness the ultimate destiny of our species.

His Last Bow is a compelling collection of Sherlock Holmes stories that brings readers to the later years of the great detectives career. Set against the backdrop of a changing world and the shadow of international conflict, these stories reveal a more mature Holmes, still brilliant but deeply human. Featuring espionage, deduction, and moral complexity, this volume serves as a poignant farewell to one of literatures most iconic characters. A must-have for Sherlock Holmes fans and classic mystery readers.

Whether youre just embarking on your career or already juggling the many demands of life as a creative freelancer, you need clear and targeted strategies for organising your finances, to eliminate confusion and minimise stress. This essential, practical guide shows you how to manage your money so you can focus on your creative work.Written by Jon Harris, a theatre producer turned specialist accountant with over thirty years experience in the creative and cultural industries, this book offers a tailored approach to tax and personal finance in straightforward and highly accessible terms.Inside, youll find clear guidance on:Tackling your taxes: keeping accurate records, what expenses you can claim, and how and when to prepare and submit your tax return Budgeting and planning: strategies for making your money work for you, with tips for balancing the books when youre just starting out Approaching major milestones: when to register for VAT, form a Partnership or Limited Company, and what to consider if youre producing your own work Building long-term security: making best use of pensions, mortgages, insurance, savings, benefits and more With handy checklists to ensure youve covered all the bases, a glossary of key terms, and dedicated online updates to keep you informed, this is your expert pocket mentor for staying financially afloat and in control at every stage of your professional life.The Compact Guides are pocket-sized introductions for actors and creatives, each tackling a key topic in a clear and comprehensive way. Written by industry professionals with extensive hands-on experience of their subject, they provide you with maximum information in minimum time.

A Study in Scarlet introduces the worlds most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his loyal companion, Dr. John Watson. Arthur Conan Doyle combines logical deduction, mystery, and compelling characterization to create a new standard for detective fiction. This foundational novel launched an enduring literary legacy and remains essential reading for mystery lovers.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the landmark collection that established Sherlock Holmes as the most famous detective in literary history. Featuring unforgettable cases such as A Scandal in Bohemia and The Speckled Band, these stories showcase Holmess unmatched powers of observation and deduction. Fast-paced, clever, and endlessly entertaining, this collection remains essential reading for mystery lovers and fans of classic crime fiction.

The Ghost by Arnold Bennett is a refined supernatural tale that emphasizes psychological unease over overt horror. Through restrained storytelling and quiet tension, Bennett explores guilt, conscience, and the lingering power of the past. Elegant and atmospheric, this story exemplifies classic British ghost fiction with intellectual depth.

"He wasnt a terrifying ghost; he was a pathetic one. He had forgotten how to haunt."In the cozy, smoke-filled atmosphere of the Meridian Club, a man named Clayton recounts a remarkable encounter. He recently found himself face-to-face with a ghostnot a shrieking specter, but a shy, stuttering young man who had died of "inanition" and was now failing miserably at being scary. The ghost has forgotten the complex "passes" and gestures required to disappear back into the spirit world. As Clayton attempts to help the spirit regain his "spectral footing," the story takes a turn from the humorous to the chillingly profound, questioning the thin veil between the living and the dead.A Satire of the Gothic Tradition: Wells subverts every trope of the 19th-century ghost story. His phantom is a "low-grade" spirit who is self-conscious about his lack of haunting skills. By treating the afterlife as a bureaucratic or technical skill that one must master, Wells brings a grounded, modern sensibility to the supernatural, making the ghosts plight relatable and strangely human.The Fatal Curiosity: The narrative tension peaks when Clayton decided to demonstrate the ghosts secret gestures to his skeptical friends. Wells masterfully builds a sense of dread as the "inexperienced" ghosts struggle becomes a real-world danger. It is a cautionary tale about the arrogance of the living when dealing with the mysteries of the beyond.Discover the lighterand darkerside of the supernatural. Purchase "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost" today and master the pass.