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The spruces are so close together that the barks are a sable-brown. Michael OKane is known as the Kinderschrek, the child scarer. He haunts Cloosh Wood in western Ireland. As a boy he lost his mother and by the age of ten he was in prison. Now he seeks sacrificial victims to satisfy his delusional fantasies: a beautiful young mother, her infant son and a trusting priest, who are enticed into the forest.Inspired by a real triple homicide, this novel is a tour de force of finely restrained fury (Newsday).

Quando um realizador de filmes documentários se coloca diante da câmera, favorece uma espécie de curto circuito. Informação positiva, a imagem gera faísca, e quando submetida ao olhar crítico, negati

Um afinador de pianos de talento excepcional renuncia ao sonho de ser um grande pianista devido a feridas da juventude.Um empresário sexagenário perde a esposa e constata que um piano é tudo o que resta de seu casamento.Aclamado pela critica, O afinador de pianos acompanha o encontro de duas almas solitarias que buscam amparo uma na outra enquanto enfrentam seus segredos, desejos e frustraçes.Um romance delicado e raro sobre a complexidade da arte e da natureza humana e sobre as experiencias indeleveis que nos guiam em direço ao auge ou ao abismo.Traduzido por Isabela Figueira

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci The popularity of Dan Browns book, The Da Vinci Code, has revitalized interest in this fascinating historical character. Leonardo Da Vinci lived from 1452 1519 and is the very definition of the words, "Renaissance Man". His work in anatomy, architecture, engineering, invention, mathematics, music, painting and sculpture are still revered and relevant today.Da Vincis ideas involved inventions not technically feasible until the twentieth century, and include tanks, helicopters, parachutes and countless others. This eBook contains his complete notes, Volumes I and II, and contains the original plans for what Brown describes as the cryptex. For thirty years, the whole last half of his life, Leonardo da Vinci was obsessed with unlocking the secrets of nature. His notebooks are the mind-boggling evidence of a fifteenth-century scientist standing at the edge of the modern world, basing his ideas on observation and experimentation.A singular fatality has ruled the destiny of nearly all the most famous of Leonardo da Vincis works. Two of the three most important were never completed, obstacles having arisen during his life-time..

Philosophi Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Latin for Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), often referred to as simply the Principia, is a work in three books by Isaac Newton, in Latin, first published 5 July 1687. After annotating and correcting his personal copy of the first edition, Newton published two further editions, in 1713 and 1726. The Principia states Newtons laws of motion, forming the foundation of classical mechanics; Newtons law of universal gravitation; and a derivation of Keplers laws of planetary motion (which Kepler first obtained empirically).The Principia is considered one of the most important works in the history of science. The French mathematical physicist Alexis Clairaut assessed it in 1747: "The famous book of Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy marked the epoch of a great revolution in physics. The method followed by its illustrious author Sir Newton spread the light of mathematics on a science which up to then had remained in the darkness of conjectures and hypotheses."A more recent assessment has been that while acceptance of Newtons theories was not immediate, by the end of the century after publication in 1687.

The forest was never silent. It was only sleeping.When a nameless girl enters an ancient forest at dusk, she discovers that the roots beneath her feet still whispercarrying the dreams, grief, and memories of trees that have slept for centuries. Drawn deeper into the dream of the woods, she meets a boy carved from winter wood, a guardian shaped to stand between the forest and a devouring silence that feeds on sorrow and forgotten names.As the chorus of the sleeping trees fades, an ancient emptiness awakensone that recognizes the hollow places within her heart. To save the forest, the girl must confront her own buried grief and transform silence into meaning before everything is consumed.The Chorus of the Sleeping Trees is a lyrical dark-fantasy novella about memory, loss, healing, and the quiet power of listeningwhere forests dream, grief becomes light, and silence is never empty.Perfect for readers who love atmospheric fantasy, poetic storytelling, and emotionally resonant tales of transformation.

Quando Pesquisa de campo sobre o sexo ucraniano, de Oksana Zabuzhko, foi lançado, em 1996, seu impacto foi comparado, pela crítica da época, ao de uma bomba atômica. O romance, que ficou conhecido co

THE MAN WHO "THOUGHT" HIS WAY INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH THOMAS A. EDISONTRULY, "thoughts are things," and powerful things at that, when they are mixed with deniteness of purpose, persistence, and a BURNING DESIRE for their translation into riches, or other material objects.A little more than thirty years ago, Edwin C. Barnes discovered how true it is that men really do THINK AND GROW RICH. His discovery did not come about at one sitting. It came little by little, beginning with a BURNING DESIRE to become a business associate of the great Edison.Somewhere, as you read, the secret to which I refer will jump from the page and stand boldly before you, IF YOU ARE READY FOR IT! When it appears, you will recognize it. Whether you receive the sign in the rst or the last chapter, stop for a moment when it presents itself, and turn down a glass, for that occasion will mark the most important turning-point of your life.Remember, too, as you go through the book, that it deals with facts and not with ction, its purpose being to convey a great universal truth through which all who are READY may learn, not only WHAT TO DO, BUT ALSO HOW TO DO IT!

Three quiet journeys. One shared sky.Journeys Through Quiet Skies Volume I is a carefully curated compilation of three lyrical works by Christopher T. Winters: The Night the Stars Remembered My Name Where the Sky Hums in Gentle Blue Starlight Resting on the Quiet EarthTogether, these stories form a seamless meditation on stillness, memory, and gentle healing. Across starlit fields, humming horizons, quiet rivers, and dreaming forests, each journey invites the reader to slow down and listento the sky that remembers, to the earth that breathes, and to the quiet spaces where peace begins to return.Each book can be read on its own, yet when experienced together, they create a deeper, flowing rhythm of calm and reflection. This compilation is ideal for evening reading, mindful pauses, or moments when the world feels too loud.Perfect for readers who love poetic fantasy, contemplative prose, and emotionally resonant storytelling.

This book was written to help educate the general public about the virtues of natural medicine and to encourage the next generation of natural healers.I was a physically tough, happy-go-lucky fellow until I reached my late thirties. Then I began to experience more and more off days when I did not feel quite right. I thought I possessed an iron constitution. Although I grew a big food garden and ate mostly "vegetablitarian" I thought I could eat anything with impunity. I had been fond of drinking beer with my friends while nibbling on salty snacks or heavy foods late into the night. And until my health began to weaken I could still get up the next morning after several homebrewed beers, feeling good, and would put in a solid days work.When my health began to slip I went looking for a cure. Up to that time the only use Id had for doctors was to fix a few traumatic injuries. The only preventative health care I concerned myself with was to take a multivitamin pill during those rare spells when I felt a bit run down and to eat lots of vegetables. So Id not learned much about alternative health care.

In the wake of unimaginable loss, Rashad stands at the crossroads of despair and resilience. As he grapples with the sudden death of his beloved wife, hes left to navigate the uncharted waters of single parenthood, holding tightly to the hands of their two young children, Alisha and Matt.What will his life become without Cheryl?

This book is not about seduction.It is about structure.NOW, FUCK MY FACE! PART 3: Surrender Protocol continues Cassian Wards uncompromising exploration of power, consent, and psychological submission. Across eleven interconnected short stories, control is not demanded through force, but offered through choice, endurance, and ritualized surrender.These stories unfold in sterile rooms, controlled environments, and silent spaces where authority is precise and boundaries are explicit. Characters do not lose themselvesthey redefine themselves through deliberate compliance, negotiated restraint, and the conscious decision to let go of self-direction.This is erotic fiction driven by psychology rather than spectacle. Intimacy is structured, power is procedural, and surrender is framed as a state of being rather than an act. For mature readers only.This book contains explicit adult content and psychologically intense themes.

From modern pop culture to anti-Blackness, faith and family, politics, education, creativity and working life; this anthology gives visibly Muslim women a space to speak to the matters that mean the most to them. SPOILER ALERT: We wont be answering the usual questions!Perceived as the visual representation of Islam, hijab-wearing Muslim women are often harangued at work, at home and in public life yet are rarely afforded a platform on their own terms. Whether it s awkward questions, radical commentators sensationalising our existence, non-Muslims and non-hijabis making assumptions, men speaking on our behalf, or stereotypical norms being perpetuated by the same old faces, hijabis are tired. Cut from the Same Cloth? seeks to tip the balance back in our favour. Here, twenty-one middle and working-class women of all ages and races look beyond the tired tropes, exploring the breadth of our experience and spirituality. Its time we, as a society, stop with the hijab-splaining and make space for the women who know .

Micrographia is a historic book by Robert Hooke, detailing the then thirty-year-old Hookes observations through various lenses. Published in September 1665, the first major publication of the Royal Society, it was the first scientific best-seller, inspiring a wide public interest in the new science of microscopy. It is also notable for coining the biological term cell.Observations:Hooke most famously describes a flys eye and a plant cell (where he coined that term because plant cells, which are walled, reminded him of a monks quarters). Known for its spectacular copperplate engravings of the miniature world, particularly its fold-out plates of insects, the text itself reinforces the tremendous power of the new microscope. The plates of insects fold out to be larger than the large folio itself, the engraving of the louse in particular folding out to four times the size of the book. Although the book is best known for demonstrating the power of the microscope, Micrographia also describes distant planetary bodies, the wave theory of light, the organic origin of fossils, and various other philosophical and scientific interests of its author.

The Last Man is a post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, which was first published in 1826. The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague. The novel was harshly reviewed at the time, and was virtually unknown having been eclipsed by Shelleys more popular works until a scholarly revival in the 1960s. It contains semi-biographical portraits of Romantic figures in Shelleys circle, particularly Shelleys late husband Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.Plot Summary:IntroductionMary Shelley states in the introduction that in 1818 she discovered, in the Sibyls cave near Naples, a collection of prophetic writings painted on leaves by the Cumaean Sibyl. She has edited these writings into the current narrative, the first-person narrative of a man living at the end of the 21st century, commencing in 2073 and concluding in 2100. Despite the chronological setting, the world of The Last Man appears to be relatively similar to the era in which it was written.Failure of Romantic Political IdealsThe Last Man not only laments the loss of Shelleys friends, but also questions the Romantic political ideals..

Featuring seventeen essays from people all around the world, Bloody Hell! is a collection of adventures in menopause from across the personal and political spectrum that aims to light a fire of shamelessness and break the boundaries surrounding this taboo topic. As a feminist of colour who often resorts to writing what she has long wanted to read, editor Mona Eltahawy has seen first-hand how when a movement takes a brave dive into the deep end of a taboo, representation can be limited. Bloody Hell! is the antidote.This is not a medical textbook, nor is it a guide on how to remedy or fix anything. Rather, it is a collection of menopausal individuals women, transmasculine and non-binary people with their own entry point into that transition who can share unique insights and anecdotes about menopause that are deeply intimate, highly informative and hugely relatable.Menopause can be a confusing and anxiety-ridden time spent navigating the unknown. However, it can also be an opportunity for transformation, liberation and self-love. Bloody Hell! is a chance for new beginnings, knowledge and power and these essays encourage us to embrace the messy and beautiful nature of change.

Generally known as Frankenstein, is a novel written by the British author Mary Shelley. The title of the novel refers to a scientist, Victor Frankenstein, who learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger than average and more powerful. In popular culture, people have tended to refer to the Creature as "Frankenstein", despite this being the name of the scientist.Frankenstein is a novel infused with some elements of the Gothic novel and the Romantic movement. It was also a warning against the "over-reaching" of modern man and the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novels subtitle, The Modern Prometheus. The story has had an influence across literature and popular culture and spawned a complete genre of horror stories and films. It is arguably considered the first fully realized science fiction novel.Shelley travelled through Europe in 1815 along the river Rhine in Germany stopping in Gernsheim, 17 kilometres (11 mil) away from Frankenstein Castle, where two centuries before, an alchemist engaged in experiments. She then journeyed to the region of Geneva, Switzerland, where much of the story takes place.

WE ARE PRESENTING THE NEW EDITION OF "THE GREAT GATSBY" WITH ADDED "NEW ILLUSTRATIONS" AND "DETAILED BIOGRAPHY" TO OUR READERS AS AN "E-KITAP PROJESI & CHEAPEST BOOKS".The Great Gatsby is a 1925 novel written by American author F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows a cast of characters living in the fictional town of West Egg on prosperous Long Island in the summer of 1922. The story primarily concerns the young and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his quixotic passion and obsession for the beautiful former debutante Daisy Buchanan. Considered to be Fitzgeralds magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores themes of decadence, idealism, resistance to change, social upheaval, and excess, creating a portrait of the Jazz Age or the Roaring Twenties that has been described as a cautionary tale regarding the American Dream.Fitzgeraldinspired by the parties he had attended while visiting Long Islands north shorebegan planning the novel in 1923, desiring to produce, in his words, "something newsomething extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." Progress was slow, with Fitzgerald completing his first draft following a move to the French Riviera.

To my thinking, all modern English books on the Devil and his works are unsatisfactory. They all run in the same groove, give the same cases of witchcraft, and, moreover, not one of them is illustrated. I have endeavoured to remedy this by localizing my facts, and by reproducing all the engravings I could find suitable to my purpose.I have also tried to give a succinct account of demonology and witchcraft in England and America, by adducing authorities not usually given, and by a painstaking research into old cases, carefully taking everything from original sources, and bringing to light very many cases never before republished.For the benefit of students, I have givenas an Appendixa list of the books consulted in the preparation of this work, which, however, the student must remember is not an exhaustive bibliography on the subject, but only applies to this book, whose raison detre is its localization.The frontispiece is supposed to be the only specimen of Satanic caligraphy in existence, and is taken from the Introductio in Chaldaicam Linguam, etc., by Albonesi (Pavia, 1532).

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