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From ancient courts draped in silk to bustling markets echoing with the sounds of artisans at work, Japans culture grew from centuries of creativity, discipline, and spiritual depth. Blossoms of a Rising Nation invites beginners into an inspiring exploration of how Japanese culture emerged, flourished, and became one of the worlds most influential cultural traditions.This uplifting narrative traces the roots of Shinto beliefs, the elegance of court life in the Heian era, the rise of the samurai ethos, the refinement of poetry and theater, and the artistic mastery found in calligraphy, ceramics, and garden design. Readers will discover how these traditions werent just cultural expressionsthey were the foundation of a worldview shaped by harmony, resilience, and aesthetic clarity.The book also highlights moments of reinvention, from Zen influences to medieval artistic breakthroughs, showing how Japan continually balanced innovation with reverence for its past. Designed to inspire newcomers, it celebrates the people, ideas, and values that helped a small island nation craft a cultural legacy admired across the globe.Accessible, warm, and deeply evocative, this book reveals how Japans spirit rose across centuries to become a symbol of beauty, discipline, and cultural brilliance.

In the summer of 1940, as Nazi forces swept across Europe, a small band of young pilots stood between Britain and destruction. Sky Guardians of a Nation offers students an uplifting, inspirational account of the airmen who risked everything during the Battle of Britainordinary individuals who became extraordinary heroes.This narrative brings readers into the heart of the struggle: the scramble sirens, the exhausted hours spent waiting on airfields, and the intense dogfights fought miles above the English countryside. Students will learn how these pilots mastered their aircraft under extreme pressure, formed unbreakable bonds with one another, and confronted overwhelming odds with determination far beyond their years.Through diaries, mission reports, eyewitness accounts, and modern historical analysis, the book highlights not just the tactics and aircraft involved, but the emotional resilience, quick decision-making, and raw bravery that defined these aviators. Their courage helped turn the tide of the warand inspired generations to believe that even the smallest group can change the course of history.Designed to motivate and empower, this story reveals how courage, grit, and unity can rise even in the darkest moments.

Floating 250 miles above Earth, the astronauts of the International Space Station live in one of the most advanced, high-stakes environments ever created. Orbiting on the Edge of Tomorrow gives general readers a clear, technical exploration of how these modern explorers work, experiment, and survive in the silent vacuum beyond our atmosphere.This book breaks down the ISS as a functioning laboratory: its modular design, life-support architecture, propulsion coordination, and the precise routines that keep astronauts healthy in microgravity. Readers will learn how spacefarers conduct complex research on fluid dynamics, biological adaptation, materials science, and Earth observationexperiments impossible to replicate on the ground.The narrative also explains the engineering logic behind orbital maintenance, cargo deliveries, EVA procedures, spacecraft docking, and international coordination among NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and CSA. Alongside these systems, the book highlights the human element: teamwork, adaptation to isolation, physical strain, and the psychological discipline required for months of continuous mission work.Designed for inquisitive readers, this technical yet accessible guide reveals how astronauts transform the ISS into a frontier outpostpushing the limits of science and human capability with every orbit.

Ambientado em Curitiba durante o terceiro quartel do século XX, o livro conta a trajetória de uma família tradicional em decadência, cujos membros apresentam índoles excêntricas que os colocam em cir

Discover the heartfelt, wise, and uplifting guide every modern parent needs. Parenthood: Wisdom for Raising Kind and Confident Children is a powerful collection of deeply moving insights and original quotes designed to support, inspire, and empower parents in every stage of the journey. Blending emotional intelligence, child development principles, and compassionate guidance, this book helps families build stronger bonds, nurture resilience, and raise children who grow into confident, empathetic, and emotionally grounded adults. In a fast-paced, digital-centered world filled with distractions and pressures, this book brings parents back to what matters most: connection, presence, empathy, and intentional parenting. Each chapter explores a core principlesuch as emotional security, resilience, empathy, digital balance, confidence, adaptability, and family identityoffering a beautifully crafted introduction followed by fifty profound and memorable parenting quotes. These quotes act as daily reminders of the values that truly shape a childs growth, helping parents stay grounded, patient, and aligned with their vision for their families. Parenthood: Wisdom for Raising Kind and Confident Children is more than a quote bookits a parenting companion that provides encouragement during difficult moments, clarity during confusing ones, and warmth during joyful ones. Whether youre raising toddlers, guiding school-aged children, or supporting teens, this book will help you cultivate a home where compassion, resilience, curiosity, and kindness thrive. Perfect for bedtime reflection, morning inspiration, or quiet moments of recalibration, this book helps parents slow down, reconnect with their intentions, and rediscover the power of small moments. Youll explore themes like: Emotional guidance and building trust Setting boundaries with love Cultivating resilience through adversity Nurturing creativity, imagination, and future vision Encouraging independence while providing security Strengthening family identity through rituals and traditions Navigating the digital world with confidence and awareness The books warm, accessible style makes it ideal for new parents, experienced caregivers, teachers, grandparents, and anyone who plays a role in shaping young lives. Its wisdom is timeless, its voice reassuring, and its message universal: raising kind and confident children begins with the small, intentional choices we make every day. If youre seeking a parenting book that inspiresnot lecturesand supportsnot overwhelmsthis is the perfect addition to your home. Nurture your childs heart, elevate your parenting, and build a legacy of love with this beautiful, meaningful guide. Create moments that matter. Shape the future with love. Raise children who feel seen, valued, and capable. Begin your journey toward intentional, heart-led parenting today.

Esta obra investiga como a condicionalidade democrática da União Europeia foi construída e transformada ao longo do tempo, examinando como fatores políticos e institucionais, nos níveis regional e do

"Luzes do Amanhecer" é mais um esforço deste autor, plugado sempre no interesse maior do amor que o move em suas obras, seja através da música, da evangelização ou do livro. Esta, ele divide em três

"Psicanálise Contemporânea: Explorando os Desafios Atuais" explora a evolução da Psicanálise, desde seus fundamentos até os autores contemporâneos, com foco teórico e prático para os desafios atuais:

Guia prático para planejar, implantar e sustentar ERPs. Aborda história, custos, seleção de sistemas e parceiros, metodologias, casos reais e tendências como nuvem e IA, focando em eficiência e estra

Medieval castles were more than military fortressesthey were bustling hubs of work, culture, conflict, and community. Within Stone Walls gives students a clear, informative look at what everyday life truly looked like for the people who lived, labored, and ruled within these massive strongholds.This engaging narrative breaks down the world behind castle walls, from noisy courtyards filled with craftsmen and servants to dim great halls where nobles ate, strategized, and held court. Students will discover how kitchens fed entire households, how guards patrolled battlements in every season, how children learned skills through apprenticeships, and how medical care, religion, and recreation shaped the rhythms of castle life.The book also explores the architectural genius behind keeps, moats, towers, and defensive systemsexplaining in accessible terms how these structures protected residents during sieges. Drawing from archaeological findings, medieval manuscripts, and reconstructed sites, the narrative paints a vivid, accurate picture of life during an era when status determined survival and every day carried challenges.Designed for learners seeking a grounded and engaging understanding of the past, this is an ideal entry point into the real human world behind medieval stone walls.

Long before cities spread across continents, early settlers carved out fragile footholds in harsh, unfamiliar landscapes. Frontiers of Struggle and Survival provides experts and professionals with an informative, deeply contextual examination of how these pioneering communities endured scarcity, danger, and relentless environmental challenges while building the foundations of later civilizations.Drawing from settlement records, archaeological evidence, agricultural studies, and firsthand accounts, this book explores the reality behind frontier mythology. Readers will discover how settlers constructed homes under extreme conditions, preserved food without reliable infrastructure, negotiated withor clashed againstIndigenous populations, and navigated brutal winters, disease outbreaks, and crop failures. It analyzes survival strategies, early governance, resource management, and the fragile economics that shaped settlement success or collapse.Each chapter breaks down the practical systems settlers developedwater sourcing, land clearing, communal labor networks, and improvised medical carerevealing how innovation was often born from desperation rather than choice.Informative, detailed, and grounded in evidence, this resource offers a clear window into the uncompromising world early settlers faced and the complex decisions that defined their survival.

Você já tentou de tudo para emagrecer… e ainda sente que algo te sabota?Este livro é um convite para olhar além das calorias, dietas e treinos.Aqui, a ansiedade deixa de ser apenas um sintoma e passa

Quando novos mecanismos de guerra, como o lawfare, ameaçam a paz entre as naçes ou implementam novas formas de colonizaço para no mencionar, nesta quadra, a impotencia da comunidade internacional para lidar com a evidente suspenso dos direitos humanos no conflito belico entre Israel e o grupo Hamas e palestinos em geral, a estender-se indefinidamente contra outros grupos e nacionalidades , torna-se imperativo pensar nos fundamentos kantianos da paz mundial para que a paz perpetua a ser alcançada no seja aquela em que no haja seres humanos na Terra. Para pensar essas questes, e outras mais, so reunidos nesta coletanea, na forma de artigos independentes, textos de alta qualidade academica e relevancia contemporanea que serviram de base as conferencias proferidas na "I jornada internacional de estudos kantianos Para haver paz local, e preciso haver paz global: Kant e a constituiço da paz mundial", em celebraço aos 300 anos de nascimento de Kant e aos 230 anos de publicaço de seu opusculo a paz perpetua.

A obra 50 instantes de reflexão é resultado do esforço contínuo de autoras que buscam a elevação moral e espiritual dos leitores para ajudá-los a viver em um mundo em que o individualismo e o narcisi

Before electricity hummed through cities or factories roared with mechanized force, a bold invention reshaped labor, travel, and industry: the steam engine. Engines of Rising Power offers experts and professionals a structured, educational examination of how this transformative machine emerged, evolved, and propelled the world into a new era of innovation.This authoritative narrative traces the roots of steam technology from early atmospheric experiments through the pioneering breakthroughs of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt. Readers gain insight into the engineering principles behind pressure, condensation, and mechanical energy transfer, as well as the design refinements that made steam engines efficient enough to power factories, mines, ships, and locomotives.The book connects technical evolution with economic and social impacthow steam accelerated industrialization, reorganized labor systems, reshaped transportation networks, and enabled global trade expansion on an unprecedented scale. Diagrams, clear explanations, and historical case studies help illuminate how individual inventors, financiers, and engineers contributed to a revolution that forever changed the trajectory of human civilization.Precise, informative, and deeply contextualized, this educational resource is ideal for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of one of historys most important technological leaps.

Estudo sobre a vedação do retrocesso social, analisando Constituição, crise do Estado social, reforma trabalhista e limites à redução de direitos fundamentais.

O texto reflete sobre a escola pública contemporânea, enfatizando sua importância como espaço de transformação e formação humana, marcado por desafios e contradições. Partindo de uma perspectiva feno

Seu trabalho trata, com profundidade ímpar, da responsabilidade do ordenador de despesas. Inicia com o exame da responsabilidade jurídica e sua classificação. Aprofunda o estudo dos pressupostos da r

Este livro representa uma primeira sistematização sobre as experiências de cuidado e educação na saúde realizadas no âmbito da atenção primária em uma unidade de saúde docente-assistencial, o Complex

In 1858, engineers and visionaries attempted something the world had never seen: laying an electric telegraph cable across the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Wires Across the Deep gives beginners an accessible, technical introduction to the daring project that shortened communication time between continents from weeks to minutesredefining politics, business, journalism, and human connection.This clear, reader-friendly narrative explains the engineering challenges behind the cables design, insulation, signal transmission, and deployment from specialized ships. Readers will discover how electrical resistance, oceanic pressure, cable armoring, and early telegraph protocols shaped the projects successes and failures. The book also explores the competing designs, the scientific disputes of the era, and the dramatic setbacksincluding broken cables, signal degradation, and storms at seathat almost doomed the effort multiple times.With simplified diagrams, step-by-step explanations, and vivid storytelling, the book makes complex engineering concepts approachable while highlighting the international cooperation and bold innovation that powered this milestone in communication history. A perfect technical starting point, it reveals how a single cable sparked a global transformation.