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Se volete avere uninfluenza benefica sugli esseri umani, entrate ogni giorno in contatto col sole per ricevere da lui alcune particelle che comunicherete agli altri. Il sole e lunico che puo mettervi nellumore migliore verso gli esseri umani. Finche non si segue quel modello di calore e di luce, ci si lascia andare a manifestazioni inferiori. Guardate che cosa accade nel mondo: si vedono solo persone che vogliono approfittare degli altri, asservirli e schiacciarli. Tutto cio non e certo edificante! Con il sole, invece, avete limmagine di un essere raggiante, generoso, e ne venite influenzati. E anche ammettendo che non sia una creatura intelligente e ragionevole come la sintende abitualmente, anche solo il contatto con la sua luce e con il suo calore non puo che ispirarvi pensieri piu vasti e sentimenti piu fraterni. Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

Dal 1776 ad oggi, gli Stati Uniti sono stati coinvolti in unimpressionante numero di guerre da quelle fondative sul proprio suolo, passando per espansioni continentali e guerre mondiali, fino ai moderni conflitti globali contro nemici irregolari e terroristi. Le motivazioni variano: dallindipendenza e unificazione territoriale, allespansione imperialista (destino manifesto), fino allideologia del contenimento del comunismo e, piu recentemente, alla lotta contro il terrorismo e la difesa di un ordine internazionale liberale. Gli esiti sono altrettanto vari: successi netti (come WWII, Guerra del Golfo 1991), stalli sanguinosi (Corea, la lunga Guerra Fredda senza confronto diretto ma con tante vittime per procura), sconfitte costose (Vietnam, Afghanistan 2021), dubbi successi (Iraq 2003, interventi post-2011).In termini umani, il tributo delle guerre americane e elevatissimo, specialmente per le altre nazioni coinvolte. Gli Stati Uniti hanno speso forse 20 anni su 245 in pace, essendo quasi costantemente in qualche forma di conflitto. Le stime dei caduti americani in guerre dallIndipendenza fino a oggi superano 1.300.000 soldati (piu di meta solo nella Guerra Civile), a cui si aggiungono centinaia di migliaia di feriti. Le perdite dei nemici e dei civili sono contate in decine di milioni solo nel XX secolo, le guerre di cui gli USA furono attori hanno visto forse 50-60 milioni di morti (tra WWII, Corea, Vietnam, Iraq, ecc.). Come osserva uno studio, dallindomani della WWII al 2018 gli USA hanno combattuto in almeno dozzine di conflitti armati, e sono direttamente o indirettamente responsabili di milioni di morti. Il ruolo globale militare americano continua ad evolvere: il XXI secolo ha visto il peso crescente della competizione con altre potenze (Russia, Cina) e sfide come la cyber-guerra. Ma la lezione storica rimane che ogni intervento armato comporta costi e conseguenze spesso non previste. Dallindipendenza a oggi, la storia militare degli Stati Uniti riflette lascesa del paese da giovane repubblica isolata a superpotenza egemone, con tutte le responsabilita e controversie che cio comporta. Guardando al passato, si scorgono momenti di coraggio e successo come pure errori, crimini e tragedie: un retaggio composito che gli USA e il mondo intero continuano a valutare e affrontare.I mini-ebook di Passerino Editore sono guide agili, essenziali e complete, per orientarsi nella storia del mondo.A cura di Antonio Ferraiuolo.

"It was not a dream; the door had opened, and the thing was in the room."Breaking away from the sensationalist Gothic tropes of his time, Le Fanu presents a chillingly sober account of a familys residence in a house plagued by the inexplicable. Set in a quiet, unassuming suburb, the narrative details a series of escalating disturbances: soft footsteps following residents down corridors, doors that unlock themselves, and the recurring apparition of a hand on a banister. Unlike the ghosts of old, these spirits are silent, indifferent, and terrifyingly persistent. This "authentic narrative" strips away the melodrama to focus on the raw, psychological dread of living with the unknown, creating a blueprint for haunted house stories that is still used in cinema today.The Horror of the Mundane: Le Fanus genius lies in his restraint. He understands that a ghost seen in the bright light of a Victorian afternoon is far more unsettling than one found in a graveyard at midnight. By grounding the "narrative" in the boring details of daily lifehousehold chores, tea times, and servant gossiphe makes the eventual appearance of the "woman in white" feel disturbingly real.A Pioneer of the "Found Footage" Style: By framing the story as a factual report, Le Fanu pioneered the "investigative" style of horror. He includes specific dates, descriptions of witnesses, and a clinical tone that forces the reader to question the boundary between fiction and reality. This approach directly influenced later masters like M.R. James and Shirley Jackson.The Psychological Toll: The book explores the "contagion" of fearhow the haunting affects each member of the household differently, leading to a climate of paranoia and exhaustion. It is a brilliant study of how a space meant for safety and privacy can be transformed into a site of inescapable vulnerability.Enter the house if you dare. Purchase this landmark of supernatural history today.

"He is one of us." MarlowYoung Jim is a promising officer in the British merchant marine, a dreamer fueled by romantic visions of heroism. But when the pilgrim ship SS Patna strikes an underwater object and begins to sink, Jim commits an act of cowardice that will haunt him forever: he jumps. Abandoning hundreds of passengers to their fate, he survives only to face a court of inquiry and a lifetime of self-loathing. The story follows Jim as he drifts through the ports of the East, shadowed by his secret shame, until the narrator Marlow helps him find a final chance for "greatness" in the remote jungle territory of Patusan. There, among the warring factions of the archipelago, Jim seeks to become the hero he once failed to be.A Masterpiece of Moral Ambiguity: Conrads novel is a pioneering work of modernism, using a fractured timeline and multiple viewpoints to ask a difficult question: Can a single moment of weakness define a mans entire soul? Jims struggle is not with the law, but with his own internal "ideal" of who he should be.The "One of Us" Philosophy: Through Marlows eyes, we see Jim as a representative of the human conditionflawed, idealistic, and deeply vulnerable. The novel explores the "misty" nature of truth and the fragility of the codes we live by, whether they be the rules of the sea or the expectations of society.The Final Stand in Patusan: In the second half of the novel, the scale shifts from a maritime drama to a colonial epic. Jim rises to become "Tuan Jim" (Lord Jim) to the local people, but the arrival of the villainous Gentleman Brown forces a final, tragic reckoning. It is a climax that challenges the possibility of ever truly escaping ones past.Explore the depths of the human heart. Purchase "Lord Jim" today.

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"He was a man who feared neither God nor Devil, but he feared a life without gold even more."Captain Walshawe is a man of legendary cruelty and even greater debt. Living in the decaying Wauling Manor, he views his pious and suffering wife not as a companion, but as a financial obstacle. When she dies, the Captains avarice leads him to commit a chilling act of spiritual sacrilege involving a "soul candle"a ritual intended to secure her fortune for himself, regardless of the cost to her eternal rest. But as the shadows lengthen in the drafty halls of Wauling, the Captain discovers that some bargains cannot be undone, and the spirit he thought he had extinguished is far from gone.The Horror of Character: Unlike many Gothic tales that rely on external monsters, the primary horror here is Captain Walshawe himself. Le Fanu paints a portrait of a man so consumed by selfishness that he becomes more frightening than the specters that haunt him. His "wickedness" is a tangible force that stains the very walls of his home.The Symbolic "Soul-Candle": Le Fanu utilizes a unique and terrifying supernatural device in this storythe candle that represents the life or soul of the deceased. This element introduces a tactile, ticking-clock tension to the haunting, as the Captains fate becomes literally tied to a flickering flame in the dark.A Masterclass in the Uncanny: The haunting of Wauling is subtle and psychological. It manifests in the sound of a silk dress brushing against a door, the smell of a guttering candle, and the oppressive feeling of a presence that refuses to leave. It is Le Fanu at his most focused, proving that the most terrifying ghosts are those created by our own transgressions.The Inevitability of Justice: As with much of Le Fanus work, the story serves as a grim reminder that one cannot cheat the afterlife. The Captains attempt to manipulate the spiritual world for material gain results in a haunting that is both a punishment and a mirror of his own moral vacuum.Face the darkness of Wauling. Purchase this classic of psychological horror today.

In un mondo in cui il denaro e spesso fonte di stress, confusione e decisioni impulsive, Consapevolezza Finanziaria offre un percorso chiaro, concreto e umano per riprendere il controllo della propria vita economica.Rivolto a giovani adulti e famiglie, questo libro non promette scorciatoie ne soluzioni miracolose. Accompagna invece il lettore nella costruzione di una base finanziaria solida, fondata su consapevolezza, responsabilita e scelte coerenti nel tempo. Attraverso un linguaggio semplice ma rigoroso, Fabrizio Ambrogi guida passo dopo passo nella gestione delle spese, del risparmio, del debito, degli investimenti e della protezione del patrimonio, senza mai perdere di vista la dimensione emotiva e personale del denaro.Il cuore del libro non e fatto solo di numeri, ma di decisioni quotidiane, abitudini, obiettivi di vita e rapporto emotivo con il denaro. Ogni capitolo costruisce un tassello di un sistema integrato che aiuta il lettore a passare da una gestione reattiva a una gestione intenzionale, autonoma e sostenibile.Consapevolezza Finanziaria non insegna semplicemente cosa fare con i soldi, ma come pensare al denaro in modo maturo, evitando gli errori piu comuni, le illusioni del guadagno facile e la dipendenza da modelli esterni. È un libro che restituisce centralita alla persona, aiutandola a usare il denaro come strumento al servizio della vita, e non come fonte di ansia o di conflitto.Un testo pratico, diretto e profondamente educativo, pensato per chi desidera meno stress finanziario, piu lucidita nelle scelte e maggiore liberta nel tempo.

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Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer, poet, literary critic and essayist, recognized as one of the greatest writers of horror literature together with Edgar Allan Poe and considered by many to be one of the precursors of Anglo-American science fiction. His works, a contamination between horror, soft science fiction, dark fantasy and low fantasy, have often been described, even by himself, with the term weird fiction (where weird stands for "strange"), being recognized among the main origins of the modern literary genre of the new weird.The Dreams in the Witch House is a short horror story by Howard Phillips Lovecraft, first published in the July 1933 issue of Weird Tales. It represents a pinnacle of Lovecrafts later style, where he successfully bridges the gap between traditional Gothic horror and the emerging genre of science fiction. The story is set in the fictional, mist-shrouded city of Arkham, Massachusetts, a recurring location in the Cthulhu Mythos.The narrative follows Walter Gilman, a student of mathematics and folklore at Miskatonic University. Driven by a morbid curiosity, Gilman rents a room in the "Witch House", a building rumored to have been the home of Keziah Mason, an old woman who escaped the Salem witch trials in 1692. Gilman is particularly interested in the house because of its strange architecture; the walls and ceilings are built at odd, non-Euclidean angles that seem to defy physical laws.As Gilman delves deeper into his studies of quantum physics and higher dimensions, he begins to experience feverish dreams. In these nightmares, he is pulled through the sharp angles of his room into abysses of cosmic space, guided by the crone Keziah Mason and her familiar, Brown Jenkina grotesque, human-faced rat. The story suggests that what ancient legends called "witchcraft" was actually a primitive understanding of mathematics and the ability to travel through the fourth dimension.

"To cross the African continent from east to west in a single boundthat is my plan." Dr. Samuel FergussonDr. Samuel Fergusson, a bold explorer and scientist, proposes a feat deemed impossible by the Royal Geographical Society: a journey across the unexplored heart of Africa by air. Accompanied by his friend Richard "Dick" Kennedy and his faithful servant Joe, Fergusson boards the Victoria, a revolutionary hydrogen balloon equipped with a unique heating mechanism that allows for unprecedented control of altitude. From the island of Zanzibar to the banks of the Senegal River, the trio faces searing deserts, hostile tribes, and the raw power of nature in a desperate race to bridge the gap between the discoveries of Burton, Speke, and Livingstone.The Innovation of the Victoria: Unlike standard balloons of the era that relied on discarding ballast to rise, Fergussons Victoria utilized a sophisticated furnace to expand and contract the hydrogen gas. This "hard science" approacha hallmark of Vernes styleconvinced many readers of the time that such a journey was actually possible, blending mechanical theory with high-stakes drama.The Quest for the Nile: The novel captures the "Nile Fever" that gripped the Victorian world. As the characters drift over the great lakes of Central Africa, Verne provides a vivid, encyclopedic look at the continents geography and wildlife, acting as both a narrator of fiction and a commentator on the real-world explorations of his contemporaries.Survival at the Mercy of the Winds: The journey is a constant battle for survival. The crew must contend with a lack of water, a terrifying attack by a swarm of vultures, and the structural failure of the balloon itself. It is a story about the triumph of human intellect and camaraderie over the unpredictable forces of the natural world.Witness the birth of a legend. Purchase "Five Weeks in a Balloon" today and take flight into history.

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is one of Dostoyevskys most powerful short works, blending existential despair with spiritual awakening. Through the confession of a man on the brink of suicide, Dostoyevsky explores guilt, moral responsibility, and the possibility of universal love. Symbolic, emotional, and deeply philosophical, this story offers a concentrated expression of Dostoyevskys belief in redemption through compassion and truth. A must-read for lovers of philosophical and spiritual literature.

Madame Bovary is a landmark novel of literary realism, portraying the inner life of a woman trapped between romantic dreams and mundane reality. Gustave Flauberts precise prose and psychological depth expose the dangers of illusion, dissatisfaction, and emotional excess. Controversial, influential, and timeless, this novel reshaped modern fiction and remains a masterpiece of world literature.

The Invisible Man is one of H. G. Wellss most famous and influential science fiction novels, combining scientific imagination with psychological horror. The story follows Griffin, a brilliant but unstable scientist who discovers the secret of invisibilityonly to descend into obsession, isolation, and moral collapse. As his power grows, so does his detachment from humanity, leading to chaos and terror. Sharp, suspenseful, and deeply unsettling, this novel explores the dangers of unchecked ambition and the corrupting nature of absolute power. A cornerstone of classic science fiction that continues to resonate with modern readers.

In I giuochi della vita, Grazia Deledda osserva lesistenza umana con lo sguardo limpido e profondo che lha resa una delle voci piu alte della letteratura italiana. La raccolta riunisce dodici novelle composte e pubblicate nei primi anni del Novecento, tra il 1901 e il 1905. La maggior parte delle storie e ambientata in Sardegna, mentre altre si muovono tra il mondo dei grandi proprietari della pianura padana e lambiente discreto della piccola borghesia.l titolo della raccolta allude ai molteplici giuochi dellesistenza, in cui la vita e la morte sembrano tendere tranelli improvvisi o beffarsi di individui fragili, esposti allincertezza e allimprevedibilita del destino. Grazia Deledda (18711936) e una delle piu grandi scrittrici italiane del Novecento e lunica donna italiana ad aver ricevuto il Premio Nobel per la Letteratura (1926). Autodidatta, seppe trasformare la Sardegna la sua terra dorigine in uno spazio narrativo universale, indagando con profonda sensibilita i conflitti morali, le passioni segrete e il destino degli individui. La sua prosa, limpida ed essenziale, unisce realismo e tensione etica, restituendo ritratti umani di intensa verita. Le sue opere, tradotte in tutto il mondo, continuano a parlare al lettore contemporaneo per la loro capacita di cogliere leterno dramma dellesistenza.

In questa Dissertazione sopra lanima delle bestie, Giacomo Leopardi affronta uno dei grandi interrogativi della filosofia moderna: la natura interiore degli animali e il confine, spesso presunto ma fragile, tra luomo e le altre creature viventi.Muovendosi tra riflessione metafisica, ironia sottile e rigore argomentativo, Leopardi smonta le certezze dellantropocentrismo, interrogando lidea stessa di anima, coscienza e sensibilita. Lungi dallessere un semplice esercizio scolastico, il testo rivela gia la profondita di uno sguardo critico che sapra farsi, negli anni, radicale indagine sul destino delluomo e sulla sua illusoria superiorita.Giacomo Leopardi (Recanati, 1798 Napoli, 1837) e stato uno dei massimi poeti e pensatori della letteratura italiana ed europea. Dotato di straordinaria erudizione, sviluppo fin dalla giovinezza una profonda riflessione filosofica sulla condizione umana, sul rapporto tra natura e ragione, tra desiderio e infelicita. Autore di capolavori come i Canti e lo Zibaldone, Leopardi uni lirismo poetico e rigore intellettuale, offrendo una visione lucida e disincantata dellesistenza, in cui lillusione, limmaginazione e il dolore diventano elementi centrali dellesperienza umana.

"The American character is one of action. They have decided to go; therefore, they will go."The war is over, but the ambition of the Baltimore Gun Club is just beginning. In a world of steam and iron, President Impey Barbicane has issued a challenge that sounds like madness: fire a manned projectile at the Moon. This isnt a fantasy; it is a meticulously calculated industrial assault on the heavens. From the massive excavation of the Florida launch site to the chemical innovations required for life support, follow three men as they prepare to become the first human beings to leave the Earths atmosphere.The Mission Parameters:The Weapon: The Columbiad, a 900-foot-deep "super-cannon" cast directly into the earth.The Vessel: A hollow, conical aluminum shella revolutionary choice of material that predicted modern aerospace engineering.The Crew: A trio of clashing personalitiesBarbicane, Nicholl, and Ardantrapped in a small, padded cabin for a journey through the silent vacuum of space.The Physics: Experience the terrifying "recoil" of the launch and the first literary description of the weightlessness of space.Jules Verne didnt just write a story; he wrote a prophecy. He correctly identified the need for a launch site near the equator, the use of rockets for course correction, and the approximate travel time to our lunar neighbor. It is the ultimate "tinkers" adventure, where the primary weapons are slide rules, gunpowder, and unbreakable human spirit.The countdown has begun, and the world is watching the Florida coast. Will the Columbiad reach its target, or will it be lost to the void?Order your copy of "From the Earth to the Moon" now and witness the birth of the Space Age.

"He was not a man of this world, and the gold he paid with had a cold, ancient gleam."In the workshops of 17th-century Leyden, the young and talented artist Godfried Schalken falls in love with Rose, the beautiful niece of his master, Gerard Douw. But their romance is shattered by the arrival of a mysterious suitor: Minheer Vanderhausen. Blue-skinned, breathless, and draped in magnificent but outdated finery, Vanderhausen offers a chest of gold so immense that Douw cannot refuse. Rose is bartered away to this living corpse, disappearing into a nightmare from which there is no return. Years later, Schalken is granted one final, terrifying glimpse of his lost loveand the horrific entity she now serves in the shadows.The Horror of the Visual: Le Fanu, himself an admirer of art, uses the techniques of the Dutch masters to tell his story. He describes scenes as if they were paintings, utilizing chiaroscurothe intense contrast between deep shadows and bright lightto hide the grotesque features of the supernatural antagonist. The result is a story that feels as textured and atmospheric as an oil painting come to life.A Tale of Moral Decay: At its heart, the story is a critique of avarice. Gerard Douws willingness to sell his niece for a chest of gold is the "true" horror that invites the supernatural in. Le Fanu explores the idea that human greed can be more monstrous than any phantom, leading to a tragedy that haunts the protagonist until his dying day.The Legacy of the "Demon Lover": Schalken the Painter is a foundational text in the "demon lover" tradition of Gothic fiction. It avoids the typical "clanking chains" of 18th-century ghosts, opting instead for a quiet, physical, and deeply uncanny presence. The final image of the storythe "living" paintingremains one of the most famous and frightening endings in horror literature.Dont look too closely at the shadows. Purchase this masterpiece of the macabre today.

"A spectre is haunting Europethe spectre of communism."In a world transformed by the Industrial Revolution, Marx and Engels set out to decode the hidden mechanics of society. They argue that all of human history is the history of class struggles: the constant friction between those who own the means of production and those who sell their labor to survive. The Communist Manifesto is a call to action that envisions a future beyond exploitation, predicting the inevitable rise of the working class and the transition to a classless, stateless society. Whether viewed as a historical artifact or a living critique of global economics, this text remains essential for understanding the modern world.The Great Divide: Bourgeoisie vs. Proletariat: The Manifesto famously defines the two warring camps of the industrial age. The Bourgeoisie (the ruling capitalist class) are described as a revolutionary force that "shattered" feudalism but created a system of "naked self-interest." Opposing them is the Proletariat (the working class), whom Marx describes as the "grave-diggers" of the very system that created them.The Ten-Point Program: In the second section, the authors lay out a controversial and radical set of measures for the "most advanced countries," including the abolition of private land ownership, a heavy progressive income tax, and the centralization of credit and communication in the hands of the state. These points sparked over a century of political experimentation and debate across every continent.A Legacy of Global Change: From the revolutions of 1917 to the modern labor movements of the 21st century, the rhetoric of the Manifesto has been used to challenge the status quo. Its closing cry"Working Men of All Countries, Unite!"remains one of the most famous slogans in human language, symbolizing the birth of international political solidarity.Analyze the roots of the modern world. Purchase "The Communist Manifesto" today.

"Descend into the crater of Snaefellsjokull, and you will reach the center of the earth. I have done it." Arne SaknussemmWhen the eccentric Professor Otto Lidenbrock discovers a cryptic runic manuscript by an ancient Icelandic alchemist, he embarks on an audacious mission: to follow the authors path into the very heart of the planet. Accompanied by his reluctant nephew Axel and their stoic guide Hans, the trio descends into the bowels of a dormant volcano. What they find defies all scientific laws of the 19th centurya vast, sunless world of luminous forests, subterranean oceans, and living relics of the prehistoric past.A Masterpiece of Scientific Speculation: Verne was a master of "hard" sci-fi, grounding his fantastic tales in the geology and paleontology of his day. As the characters descend, they move backward through time, passing through different geological strata. The novel turns a treacherous expedition into an immersive lesson on the history of our planet.The Prehistoric Sea: The centerpiece of the adventure is the "Lidenbrock Sea," a massive underground ocean illuminated by a strange electrical phenomenon. Here, the explorers witness a titanic struggle between a Plesiosaur and an Ichthyosaur, creatures long thought extinct. Vernes descriptions of these ancient behemoths remain some of the most vivid in adventure fiction.A Trio of Contrasts: The story is driven by its characters: the obsessed and brilliant Professor Lidenbrock, the cautious and skeptical Axel, and the unflappable Hans Bjelke. Their dynamic provides a human anchor to the overwhelming wonders of the deep, exploring themes of courage, intellectual curiosity, and the limits of human endurance.The Great Ascent: Trapped and running out of supplies, the teams journey reaches a fever pitch as they face volcanic eruptions and magnetic storms. Their unconventional "exit" from the Earths interior is one of the most famous and thrilling finales in the genre.Descend into the unknown. Purchase "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" today.

Viviamo in unepoca in cui lincertezza economica e diventata una condizione strutturale della vita quotidiana. Inflazione, instabilita lavorativa, cambiamenti continui e un flusso incessante di informazioni rendono sempre piu difficile orientarsi e prendere decisioni serene sul denaro.Finanza personale in tempi incerti propone un percorso di educazione finanziaria che mette al centro la consapevolezza, le scelte e il benessere delle persone, evitando approcci tecnici o prescrittivi. Il libro accompagna il lettore in una riflessione progressiva sul rapporto con il denaro, sulle emozioni che influenzano le decisioni economiche e sullimpatto che il contesto di incertezza ha sulla vita quotidiana.Attraverso un linguaggio chiaro e accessibile, lautore affronta temi fondamentali come la gestione delle risorse, il budget, il risparmio, la liquidita, lindebitamento, il rischio e linflazione, sempre con un approccio educativo e divulgativo. Lobiettivo non e fornire soluzioni universali, ma offrire strumenti di orientamento per sviluppare maggiore autonomia decisionale e una relazione piu equilibrata con il denaro.Il volume si rivolge a chi desidera fare ordine, comprendere meglio il contesto economico in cui vive e costruire scelte piu coerenti con i propri valori e obiettivi di vita. Finanza personale in tempi incerti non e un manuale di investimenti ne una guida alla consulenza finanziaria, ma un testo di educazione finanziaria pensato per studenti, famiglie, educatori e contesti formativi.In tempi incerti, la finanza personale diventa una competenza di vita. Questo libro invita a svilupparla con consapevolezza, realismo e responsabilita.