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A obra Manifestum: magia em curso nos apresenta um mundo onde o ponteiro é nosso inimigo, quem controla o tempo pode se tornar Deus, mesmo que isso demore uma longa trajetória. Nathan Trivalyum, um garoto de apenas nove anos, se ve descobrindo o mundo completamente novo ao encontrar o primeiro artefato da historia. Arremessado em um mundo onde a magia e o cotidiano coexistem, ele precisa sobreviver a perigos desconhecidos enquanto descobre que seus proprios misterios se equiparam aos do novo mundo que o cerca.A criança no corpo de um adulto, forçado pelo tempo, tenta crescer, encontrar equilibrio e responsabilidade ao lado de seus unicos e novos amigos. Albert, Dyuana e Koda, esto agora to alinhados na jornada quanto em seus proprios problemas. Magia, artefatos, misterios e uma construço descomunal de personalidades do vida a cada nova descoberta. Ao fim, cada um deles tece a propria construço psicologica ao vislumbrar que no importa o mundo, seus medos so inimigos a altura da sombra que os persegue.

In 1953, two determined climberssupported by a tireless teampushed through storms, darkness, ice walls, and the thin air of the worlds most lethal altitude. Beyond the Death Zone delivers an inspirational, gripping retelling of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest, celebrating the human spirit that dares to reach where no footsteps had ever stood.Written for hobbyists who love mountains, exploration, and the thrill of pushing limits, this narrative brings the Everest story to life with vivid immediacy. Experience the tension of route-finding up the treacherous Khumbu Icefall, the unforgiving winds along the South Col, and the final push up the Hillary Stepmoments where courage mattered as much as skill.More than an account of a historic climb, this book reveals the teamwork, resilience, and unwavering belief that made the ascent possible. Through a blend of storytelling and insight into high-altitude survival, readers witness how ordinary humans achieved an extraordinary goal. Step into the thin, icy air of the Himalayas and discover what it truly means to stand at the top of the world.

In 1954, on the razor-edged ridges of the Karakoram, a team of climbers confronted the mountain that had defeated generations: K2steeper, colder, and far deadlier than Everest. Into the Savage Wind offers a gripping, technically grounded account of the first successful ascent of the worlds most feared summit.Created for students seeking structured, clear, and precise explanations, the book breaks down the climbs critical challenges: high-altitude physiology, rope-fixing strategies, load-carrying systems, avalanche risk assessment, and the engineering of camps carved into ice-blasted slopes. Readers follow the expedition from logistical preparation in Pakistan to the final, oxygen-assisted push through the Bottleneck, where towering seracs threatened collapse at any moment.This narrative blends intense human drama with accessible technical insightshowing how teamwork, methodical planning, and survival judgment made the impossible attainable. More than a story of conquest, it illuminates the science, risk management, and tactical decision-making essential for extreme-altitude mountaineering. Step onto the coldest, most unforgiving mountain on Earth and discover how climbers first claimed the peak that demands perfection from anyone who dares approach it.

Em um mercado cada vez mais competitivo e dinamico, a capacidade de pensar estrategicamente sobre produtos deixou de ser um diferencial para se tornar uma necessidade. Empresas que compreendem profundamente seu mercado, definem objetivos claros e constroem roadmaps consistentes so aquelas que se destacam e prosperam.Neste livro, Rafael Auday traz um guia pratico que combina conceitos fundamentais com ferramentas e frameworks aplicaveis ao dia a dia. Voce estara preparado para liderar iniciativas, tomar decises embasadas e comunicar sua viso com confiança para criar produtos de sucesso. Ao longo dos capitulos, voce sera guiado por uma jornada completa de um workplan estrategico: conhecera bem o mercado, viso de negocio e objetivos, personas e publico-alvo, metricas, roadmaps, equipes e, sobretudo, como desenvolver e aplicar o pensamento estrategico por todo o ciclo de vida do produto.

Um menino. Uma chave misteriosa. E um segredo que pode mudar todos os mundos.Pouco antes de morrer, a avó de Wood — um garoto de sete anos — entrega a ele uma chave antiga com um aviso urgente: "Prot

Between the late 1600s and early 1700s, the worlds oceans erupted into a chaotic arena of rebellion, violence, and astonishing opportunity. Empire of Rogues delivers a penetrating, expert-level examination of the Golden Age of Piracya brief but explosive era that forever reshaped maritime law, global trade, and naval warfare.Designed for professionals, historians, and serious enthusiasts, this book dismantles popular myths to reveal the strategic, economic, and political forces that produced figures such as Blackbeard, Charles Vane, and Anne Bonny. Explore how privateering collapsed, how pirate havens formed intricate shadow economies, and how naval powers responded with evolving tactics and legal innovations.Drawing from archival records, court transcripts, ship logs, and recent scholarship, the narrative reconstructs the true operational methods of pirate crewstheir governance structures, weaponry, navigation, and brutal codes of discipline. This informative and authoritative account reveals not only how pirates disrupted empires but how their actions accelerated reforms in global maritime systems. Step into a world where rebellion met opportunity, and learn why this turbulent age still influences maritime security today.

Rising from the Cambodian jungle like a vision carved into the earth itself, Angkor Wat stands as one of humanitys greatest architectural triumphs. Stone of the Eternal Kingdom unveils the astonishing craftsmanship, engineering precision, and spiritual ambition that brought this vast temple city to life.This immersive account guides readers deep into the techniques and technologies that powered the Khmer Empires most iconic construction. From quarrying massive sandstone blocks to orchestrating intricate hydraulic systems, every detail reveals a civilization working at the height of artistic and engineering brilliance. Discover how thousands of specialistssculptors, mathematicians, architects, and laborerscollaborated to erect a structure aligned with celestial rhythms and infused with symbolic meaning.Written for hobbyists who love exploring how ancient wonders were actually made, this book dismantles myths and illuminates the ingenious methods behind Angkor Wats enduring strength. Clear breakdowns, accessible explanations, and vivid storytelling bring the technical marvels of Khmer construction to life. Step behind the stone walls and uncover the real science, labor, and imagination that shaped a monument still standing as a testament to human ingenuity.

For centuries, Rome ruled vast territories with unmatched military discipline, administrative rigor, and cultural influence. Yet by the 5th century, the empire that once seemed unstoppable fractured under pressure from within and without. Twilight of the Eternal City presents a research-driven, expert-level examination of the true causes behind the fall of the Roman Empirefar beyond simplified tales of "barbarians at the gates."This analytical narrative dissects the intertwined political, economic, military, and social dynamics that eroded stability across centuries. Through primary-source evaluations, archaeological findings, demographic studies, and modern historiographical debates, the book illuminates how corruption, overexpansion, civil conflict, shifting trade networks, climate stress, and foreign incursions collectively pushed Rome past its breaking point.Crafted for professionals and serious scholars, the text emphasizes evidence, complexity, and competing interpretations rather than easy conclusions. Each chapter offers clear, research-oriented insights into how systemic decay operates within large stateslessons that continue to resonate in discussions of geopolitical decline today. Step into the final chapters of an empire and uncover how a civilization that reshaped the world ultimately collapsed under the weight of its own contradictions.

Long before Romes legions or Persias mighty armies, the earliest clashes that shaped human civilization erupted across the fertile plains between the Tigris and Euphrates. Warriors of the Cradle Kingdoms transports readers into the raw, formative struggle for power among Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyriawars that defined the political and military foundations of the ancient world.This authoritative exploration reveals how rival city-states developed the first organized armies, engineered innovative weapons, established battlefield tactics, and orchestrated campaigns that would echo through millennia. From chariot warfare and siege innovations to imperial conquests that redrew ancient borders, each chapter reconstructs the pivotal conflicts that transformed scattered settlements into mighty empires.Designed for readers seeking a deeper, more technical understanding of ancient military history, this book offers a clear, meticulously detailed examination of the strategies, technologies, and geopolitical tensions that shaped humanitys earliest theaters of war. Step into the birthplace of organized conflict and uncover how Mesopotamias battles forged the blueprint for warfare across the ancient world.

Anna Leite, uma senhora solitária de 67 anos, acredita que seus dias estão chegando ao fim quando recebe o diagnóstico de uma grave doença cardíaca. Em meio a sintomas, lembranças e noites insones, o

A obra apresenta uma investigaço pioneira sobre a formaço de agentes desportivos em contextos inclusivos, tendo como fio condutor a mudança da atitude face a deficiencia. Inspirada na Teoria do Contacto, parte da convicço de que a convivencia estruturada entre pessoas com e sem deficiencia, aliada a metodologias adequadas, pode gerar mudanças significativas nas dimenses cognitiva, afetiva e comportamental dos futuros profissionais do desporto. Com base numa rigorosa reviso bibliografica, o autor prope um modelo que integra aspectos tecnicos e tacticos das modalidades desportivas com experiencias praticas e reflexivas, promovendo empatia, cooperaço e justiça social, tratando o desporto como uma estrategia pedagogica e social. Esta metodologia, validada por especialistas e implementada em cursos de Paravoleibol em diferentes provincias de Moçambique, organizou-se em duas fases e quatro niveis, combinando jogos cooperativos, dinamicas participativas, trabalhos em pequenos grupos, simulaçes e estagios praticos. Os resultados indicam mudanças consistentes e duradouras na atitude perante a deficiencia, com impactos positivos nas dimenses cognitiva, afetiva e comportamental. Mais do que apresentar concluses, a obra reforça o papel do desporto como agente de incluso e transformaço social, defendendo que o contacto humano, mediado por metodologias adequadas, pode derrubar preconceitos e abrir caminho para uma cultura desportiva inclusiva e equitativa em Moçambique e alem.

On a rain-soaked field in 1415, a weary English army stood face-to-face with a vastly larger French force. What followed became one of the most stunning victories in medieval warfare. Steel in the Muddy Fields delivers a clear, informative, and engaging account of the Battle of Agincourtan encounter that transformed the course of the Hundred Years War and reshaped the mythology of kingship, courage, and tactical innovation.Aimed at general readers, this narrative breaks down the essential elements that defined the battle: the crippling impact of mud and terrain, the disciplined use of English longbowmen, the tactical missteps of French commanders, and the iron will of Henry V. Readers will discover how weather, logistics, morale, and battlefield positioning proved as decisive as weapons and armor.Going beyond dramatic storytelling, the book provides accessible insight into medieval military structure, combat conditions, cultural context, and the long-term legacy of a single days fighting. Step into the clash where discipline defeated might, where strategy overcame numbers, and where an outmatched army secured one of historys most iconic battlefield triumphs.

Before the ancient world understood the scale of its own oceans, one civilization quietly mastered them. Masters of the Early Waves transports readers into the exhilarating rise of the Phoenician navigatorsbold innovators who carved trade routes across the Mediterranean long before empires learned to sail.This gripping narrative reveals how a network of coastal cities transformed themselves into the earliest maritime superpower, developing advanced shipbuilding, pioneering long-distance commerce, and spreading new ideas, alphabets, and cultural connections across continents. From cedar-laden harbors to storm-battered open seas, youll follow the astonishing expansion of these sea traders as they charted new worlds, founded distant colonies, and reshaped the economies of ancient civilizations.Accessible and engaging for newcomers to ancient history, this book illuminates how the Phoenicians revolutionized navigation, built wealth through daring trade ventures, and left behind a legacy that still touches global culture today. Dive into the origins of international seafaring and discover the extraordinary people who made the world wider, richer, and forever connected.

In an age when much of the world remained a blank mystery, one expedition dared to test the limits of human endurance and geographical imagination. Into the Infinite Seas plunges readers into the gripping saga of the first circumnavigationan astonishing journey launched under Ferdinand Magellans command that forever reshaped global understanding.This vivid retelling follows the fleet across treacherous straits, uncharted oceans, and encounters with diverse cultures that challenged European assumptions about the world. From mutinies and starvation to breathtaking discoveries, each chapter illuminates the immense courage required to traverse waters no one had ever mapped. The expeditions ultimate successcompleted after Magellans deathproved that Earth could be circled, global trade routes could be realized, and distant civilizations were closer than ever imagined.Crafted for general readers seeking clarity, excitement, and accessible insight, this book offers a balanced, informative exploration of one of historys boldest achievements. Discover the human drama, navigational genius, and extraordinary resilience that turned a desperate gamble into a defining moment of the Age of Exploration.

From the endless grasslands of Mongolia emerged a boy who would become one of the most transformative figures in world history. Rider of the Eternal Steppe offers general readers an informative, fast-moving journey through the astonishing life of Genghis Khanhis hardships, ambitions, military genius, and the vast empire he forged from fractured tribes.This narrative explores his early struggles for survival, his rise to unify the Mongol clans, and the sweeping campaigns that reshaped Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. Readers will discover how he revolutionized warfare with mobility, psychological strategy, disciplined organization, and unparalleled adaptability. But beyond the battlefield, the book highlights his lesser-known achievements: religious tolerance, merit-based leadership, written law codes, and innovations in communication and trade that connected cultures across continents.Clear, engaging, and grounded in historical scholarship, this account brings Genghis Khans world to life and provides an accessible understanding of how one individual redefined global history. Ideal for curious readers seeking an accurate and compelling introduction, it presents the conqueror not as myth, but as a complex leader shaped by circumstance, vision, and relentless will.

O testemunho de vida da pastora Rose é extremamente impactante e acreditamos após essa leitura a sua vida jamais será a mesma. Desde a sua infância, ela enfrenta desafios e lutas, mas é alcançada pe

A escrita no faz nossos fantasmas irem embora. Eles seguem nos acompanhando, mesmo sorrateiramente, a nossa espreita, prontos para nos encararem de frente quando menos esperamos. E o que muda ento? Passamos a conhece-los e ate a nomea-los. Ento, quando resolvem nos visitar, ao inves de lutarmos e nos debatermos inutilmente para espanta-los, demandando uma energia desmedida, aprendemos a convida-los para se sentar conosco e tomar um cafe. Paramos para sintonizar em outras frequencias, fortalecendo-nos e nos abrindo diante do novo. Assim, deixamos de empurrar com as mos o que deve ser acolhido com o coraço. Nosso lado sombra e nosso lado luz caminham, juntos, na incrivel jornada de sermos humanos. E dessa aventura que este livro trata. Da busca de cura das dores da alma e conciliaço entre nossos lados; de nos entendermos com nossos fantasmas, convidando-os para dançar no palco da vida. Escrita como expresso artistica dos inumeraveis estados do ser, como diz Nise da Silveira, inspirada em Antonin Artaud. Escrita como forma de ressignificar os vazios que nos constituem e apreciar o processo de nos tornarmos aquilo que somos. Ento, pega teu cafe e entra! Quem sabe algo aqui no te afeta e te conecta com tua alma tambem.

At the height of its influence, the Ottoman Empire commanded continents, seas, cultures, and intellectual horizons. Imperial Radiance Unbound offers beginners a clear, research-grounded introduction to the era often called the Ottoman Golden Agea period defined by military triumphs, architectural splendor, scientific inquiry, flourishing arts, and sophisticated imperial administration.Blending accessible storytelling with careful historical examination, this book guides readers through the rule of Suleiman the Magnificent, the empires political institutions, the multicultural environments of its great cities, and the innovations that propelled its society forward. Rather than relying on legends or dramatized myths, the narrative draws from contemporary records, academic studies, and archaeological findings to uncover how the empire sustained such remarkable power and stability across centuries.From grand mosques rising above Istanbuls skyline to the disciplined organization of the Janissary corps and the vibrant exchanges along its trade routes, each chapter unpacks the forces that shaped this extraordinary era. Perfect for newcomers to Ottoman history, the book provides a solid research-based foundation that illuminates one of the most impressive imperial peaks in world history.

Before the West was won, its frontier towns were shaped as much by saloons, gambling halls, and boomtown chaos as by the cold precision of men who lived by their guns. Lawless Echoes on Dusty Streets offers hobbyists a clear, well-organized reference guide to the real gunfighters who left their mark on the American frontierstripping away myth to uncover documented history.This book catalogues the lives and reputations of notorious figures such as Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, Bill Doolin, and Clay Allison, while also spotlighting lesser-known pistoleros whose stories rarely reach mainstream histories. Entries detail the weapons they carried, the duels that forged their names, the town politics that fueled violence, and the shifting legal systems that blurred the line between lawman and outlaw.With structured sections, historical summaries, and evidence-based profiles, this reference volume allows readers to explore how frontier gunfighting actually worked: the unwritten rules, survival tactics, social dynamics, common misconceptions, and the cultural forces that turned ordinary men into legends.A practical, fact-driven resource, its ideal for hobbyists who enjoy diving deep into the gritty realities of the Wild West.

by JACK RAYMONDA routine job turns into a nightmare. A lawyer becomes a target.Insurance lawyer Alex Thorkild is supposed to simply inspect a 50 million asset in a secluded high-tech estate a straightforward job at the end of his much-needed vacation. But the asset is Prometheus, the worlds most advanced artificial intelligence. When a bizarre experiment ends in a deadly catastrophe, Alex goes from investigator to prime suspect and target.Hunted by a ruthless team of mercenaries and betrayed by the people he should trust most, he begins a desperate escape through the wilderness. His only hope is an unlikely alliance with a mysterious spy and the brilliant creator of the AI. But as they fight for survival, Alex realizes that far more than stolen technology is at stake. Its a weapon that could plunge the world into chaos.In a race against time, a man whose only weapon so far has been the fine print in contracts must win a game whose rules he doesnt know. Because in this game, he is the decisive disruptive factor.