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Kai has wealthy parents, lives in a large villa, and has plenty of time on his hands. So its not so bad that nobody really notices him at school and his relatives are a little too crazy for him. But within one summer, everything changes. While his parents send him and his cousin on a big bike tour, the two actually end up separating. Back home in Berlin, his dad kicks Kai and his mom out of the house. No father, no money, and no mansion. Luckily, Kai meets the craziest people over the summer, who drag him from one mess to the next and dont give him enough time to mope around.

Discover the legendary epic that shaped a nations soul.Kalevala, compiled by Elias Lonnrot, is Finlands national epica sweeping saga of heroes, ancient magic, creation myths, and unforgettable adventure.Drawn from centuries of Finnish and Karelian oral folklore, this poetic masterpiece follows legendary figures such as Vainamoinen, Ilmarinen, and Lemminkainen as they face rivalries, quests, enchantments, and epic battles. Rich with mythological depth and cultural heritage, The Kalevala inspired generations of artists, composers, and writers across Europe.Inside this complete edition, youll explore:Ancient Nordic legends and heroic questsPowerful mythic themes of creation, destiny, and magicA foundational work of Finnish identity and folkloreA timeless epic that influenced world literature and musicCelebrated worldwide as one of the great epics of humanity, this monumental work continues to captivate readers drawn to mythology, history, and poetic storytelling.Add this legendary epic to your collection today and journey into the heart of Finnish myth and tradition.

In the complex web of global commerce, a sudden ten percent spike in consumer demand for a product can result in a catastrophic hundred percent over-ordering problem at the manufacturing level. This devastating amplification of small market shifts is known as the Bullwhip Effect, and it bankrupts companies every single year.This technical guide maps the precise mathematics and psychological panic that create supply chain distortions. When retailers react to minor shortages by over-ordering, distributors multiply that order, and factories ultimately produce massive surpluses. The book reveals how poor communication, order batching, and price promotions artificially inject volatility into otherwise stable systems.By examining recent global shortages and historic logistical failures, the text explains how inventory acts as a liability rather than an asset. You will discover how leading companies utilize just-in-time data sharing and continuous replenishment programs to flatten the whip.Stop ordering blindly into the void. Master the strategies required to synchronize your supply chain, reduce crippling inventory costs, and build a resilient logistics network that can weather market unpredictability.

Gnose é uma palavra originada do termo grego gnosis, e significa conhecimento. Portanto, o gnóstico, sendo o detentor da gnose, é aquele que foi realmente iniciado em seu mundo interno, ou seja, adquiriu o autoconhecimento pleno, o "conhece-te a ti mesmo." Acredita-se que gnose e um conhecimento que pressupe unio, comunho, identificaço entre o conhecedor e o conhecimento, pois conhecer e ser. Quanto ao Gnosticismo, pode-se dizer que e um sistema de conceitos doutrinarios que floresceu no seculo II, estendendo-se ate o seculo IV, de carater nitidamente influenciado pelo Cristianismo. Porem, os fatos mostram que suas origens remontam as epocas e as filosofias anteriores ao proprio Cristianismo, que floresciam na Babilonia, no Egito, na Siria e na Grecia. A maior polemica contra os gnosticos ocorreu no periodo patristico, com os escritos apologeticos de Irineu (130-200), Tertuliano (160-225) e Hipolito (170-236). O Gnosticismo foi considerado um movimento heretico pelos cristos ortodoxos. Os textos gnosticos encontrados em Nag Hammadi, na decada de 1940, reascenderam estudos e pesquisas a respeito dos enigmas vivenciados por grandes sabios da Antiguidade. Em A Igreja Gnostica, o leitor tera acesso a esses sagrados misterios, bem como a seus significados.

Find peace with God in the middle of everyday life.The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence** is a beloved Christian devotional that reveals how to experience constant awareness of Godnot just in church, but in every ordinary moment.Through simple conversations and letters, Brother Lawrence shares how he discovered deep joy and serenity while performing humble daily tasks. His message is powerful yet beautifully simple: true spirituality is found in loving attention to God in all things.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:Practical guidance for continual prayerWisdom on cultivating inner peaceEncouragement for everyday spiritual growthA gentle, accessible path to deeper faithCherished for centuries, this short yet life-changing work continues to inspire believers seeking calm, clarity, and closeness to God.Add this timeless spiritual treasure to your collection today and begin practicing Gods presence in every moment.

A story where the past quietly lives within the present.A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf is a beautifully crafted modernist work that explores memory, love, and the invisible connections between people.In this subtle and poetic story, Woolf blends reality and reflection as characters sense the presence of something timeless within an old house. With delicate language and emotional depth, she captures fleeting moments, inner thoughts, and the quiet persistence of human memory.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A masterful example of modernist literatureThemes of love, memory, and continuityElegant, lyrical proseOne of Woolfs most admired short worksCelebrated for its atmospheric style and psychological insight, this story remains an essential read for lovers of literary fiction and modernist writing.Add this refined classic to your collection today and experience the quiet brilliance of Virginia Woolfs storytelling.

A final masterpiece from one of literatures greatest voices.Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf is a beautifully layered modernist novel that captures a single summer day in an English villagewhere a pageant performance quietly reflects the history, tensions, and spirit of a nation on the brink of war.Through shifting perspectives and poetic prose, Woolf weaves together themes of time, identity, community, art, and the fragile thread connecting past and present. As villagers gather to watch a historical pageant, deeper truths emerge in the pausesbetween the actsrevealing both personal introspection and collective memory.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A richly textured portrait of pre-war EnglandWoolfs signature stream-of-consciousness styleReflections on art, history, and human connectionOne of the most subtle and thought-provoking works of modernist fictionCelebrated as Woolfs final novel, this timeless work continues to fascinate readers and scholars alike.Add this elegant literary classic to your collection today and experience the quiet brilliance of Woolfs last masterpiece.

The traditional method of studyingreading a textbook repeatedly, highlighting text, and reviewing notesis an illusion of competence. It feels productive, but the brain immediately discards the information. Cognitive psychology has proven that the absolute fastest way to encode knowledge into long-term memory is through the Testing Effect, also known as active retrieval.This educational guide dismantles the myths of passive learning. It reveals the counterintuitive biological truth: the sheer cognitive struggle of trying to remember an answer, even if you fail completely, physically strengthens the neural pathways far more than simply reading the correct answer. The brain only prioritizes information that it has to work hard to retrieve.Through MRI scans and empirical classroom data, the book explains how implementing "desirable difficulty" creates permanent structural changes in the brain. It provides actionable frameworks for replacing useless highlighting with flashcards, self-quizzing, and forced recall sessions.Stop wasting hours on passive review. Transform your study habits by understanding that testing is not merely a way to measure learningit is the most powerful learning mechanism the brain possesses.

In modern blockbuster video games, players are frequently presented with a deeply emotional storyline. The protagonist might be portrayed as a sensitive, morally conflicted father searching for his family. Yet, the moment a cutscene ends, the player assumes control and effortlessly murders hundreds of nameless henchmen without a second thought. This jarring disconnect between a games narrative and its actual gameplay mechanics is known as Ludonarrative Dissonance.This deep-dive into interactive design theory explores why even the most expensive games often fail to resonate emotionally. Coined by designer Clint Hocking, the concept exposes the critical flaw of prioritizing shooting mechanics over narrative consistency. When the actions required to "win" actively contradict the personality of the character you are playing, the psychological immersion shatters.By analyzing both massive failures and brilliant successes in game design, the book provides a masterclass on how mechanics themselves must tell the story. You will understand why inventory limits, movement speed, and combat choices are actually the most powerful storytelling tools a developer possesses.Bridge the gap between story and system. This text is essential reading for anyone trying to understand why some virtual worlds feel alive while others feel like disjointed movie sets.

In the mid-19th century, a failed Chinese scholar named Hong Xiuquan suffered a severe nervous breakdown. Upon waking, he claimed to have received a divine revelation: he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ, sent to rid China of demonic forces. What began as a fever dream escalated into the Taiping Rebellion, the deadliest civil war in human history.This historical documentary uncovers the mechanics of mass religious fanaticism. It explores how a single mans delusion found fertile ground in a society plagued by extreme poverty, corruption, and the crippling aftermath of the Opium Wars. Hong mobilized millions into a fanatical, highly organized army that conquered vast swaths of the Qing Empire and established a radical, utopian theocracy.The book details the staggering human costan estimated twenty to thirty million deadmaking it a conflict bloodier than World War I. You will understand how European powers intervened, balancing their Christian sympathies against the cold economics of the tea and silk trade.Explore a tragedy that permanently altered global history. This is a chilling case study of how economic desperation and unchecked religious fervor can burn a nation to the ground.

A groundbreaking novel that changed America.The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is one of the most influential works of social reform literature ever written. First published in 1906, this shocking and unforgettable novel exposed harsh working conditions and corruption in the American meatpacking industry.Through the struggles of immigrant laborer Jurgis Rudkus and his family, Sinclair delivers a gripping story of hardship, exploitation, and survivalrevealing the human cost of industrial greed. While written to promote social change, the novel remains a powerful piece of American realism and historical significance.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A compelling story of ambition and adversityA vivid portrayal of early 20th-century working lifeThemes of justice, inequality, and reformOne of the most impactful novels in American historyPraised for its courage and lasting influence, The Jungle continues to be studied in schools and universities around the world.Add this essential classic to your collection today and experience the novel that helped spark real-world change.

What if a perfect society truly existed?Utopia by Thomas More is one of the most influential works of political philosophy ever written. First published in 1516, this groundbreaking classic imagines an ideal island society built on reason, equality, and shared prosperity.Through a thought-provoking dialogue, More explores themes of justice, governance, property, religion, and human naturechallenging readers to question the structure of their own societies. Both imaginative and sharply critical, Utopia continues to spark debate among scholars, political thinkers, and reformers worldwide.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A visionary blueprint of an ideal commonwealthInsightful reflections on law, power, and moralityEarly foundations of modern political theoryA timeless work that shaped centuries of philosophical thoughtStudied in universities and discussed for over 500 years, this classic remains essential reading for anyone interested in politics, philosophy, and the future of society.Add this enduring masterpiece to your collection today and explore the idea of a better world.

Depois de um divórcio complicado, Emmanuelle tira férias e aluga um chalé na Europa para refazer a rota da própria vida. Ela esperava silêncio e reflexão, mas encontrou tentação e paixão na figura do

For millions of years, the human body evolved into the ultimate endurance-running machine, heavily relying on the elastic recoil of the Achilles tendon. Yet, over the last century, chronic foot, knee, and back pain have reached epidemic proportions. The hidden culprit is tightly laced onto our feet every single morning.This physiological investigation exposes the silent damage inflicted by modern shoe design. Elevated heels, even the slight ones found in standard athletic shoes, fundamentally alter our anatomy by holding the foot in a constant state of plantar flexion. Over time, this causes the massive Achilles tendon to physically shorten and lose its crucial elasticity, while disabling the natural shock-absorbing arch of the foot.The book translates complex biomechanical research into practical knowledge, detailing how this single structural shift sends shockwaves of dysfunction all the way up the human spine. It challenges the orthotic industrys reliance on rigid support rather than restoring natural mobility.Take back the structural integrity of your foundation. Discover actionable methods to safely transition your tendons back to their evolutionary length and move pain-free.

Pina Piccolo is a writer and translator who lives between Italy and California. She earned her Ph.D. in Italian Literature at the University of California, Berkeley in 1985 and has been contributing to scholarly journals since then. Over the years she has translated many books of poetry and fiction into Italian, including works by Shailja Patel, Ahmed Masoud, Iya Kiva, Adeena Karasick, Mahmoud Darwish And many others. She was one of the founders and editors of the Italian language digital literary journal La Macchina Sognante, and is the editor-in-chief of the transnational literary journal The Dreaming Machine. Her contribution to cultural activism include founding the Bologna chapter of 100Thousand Poets for Change and initiating many solidarity projects in the cultural field. Her poetry collection I canti dell Interregno was published in 2018 by Lebeg Edizioni. Her scholarly contributions focus on the theater of Dario Fo and Franca Rame, the novels of Gianni Celati, post-colonial studies, eco-feminism, migration, anti-racism and resistance literature.

Why do massive bureaucracies often seem utterly incapable of fixing the exact issues they were founded to resolve? The answer lies in the Shirky Principle: Institutions will inherently try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution.This critical business text dissects the hidden structural incentives that force organizations to prioritize self-preservation over actual success. When a company or agency builds its entire revenue model, hierarchy, and identity around managing a specific crisis, completely eliminating that crisis equates to organizational suicide.Through high-profile case studies spanning global charities, tech monopolies, and healthcare providers, the book reveals how executives subconsciously introduce friction to delay permanent solutions. You will understand the economic mechanics of perpetual maintenance versus disruptive resolution, and why so many consultants charge millions without ever changing the status quo.Identify the invisible forces holding your company back. This guide provides the strategic blueprints needed to align institutional survival with actual problem-solving, ensuring your business stays relevant without sabotaging its own mission.

Modern culture insists that talking about our experiences helps us process and remember them better. However, neurological research reveals a counterintuitive truth: attempting to describe a complex visual memory or a profound emotion with vocabulary actually degrades your brains ability to recall the original experience.Welcome to the phenomenon of verbal overshadowing. This book explores the biological friction between the brains intuitive, sensory-processing centers and its language centers. When you force a nuanced, multi-sensory memorylike the taste of a rare wine or the exact face of a strangerinto the rigid constraints of language, the words overwrite the authentic memory. You stop remembering the event and start remembering only the description.Through fascinating studies involving eyewitness testimonies, expert sommeliers, and meditation practitioners, the text maps the boundaries of human language. It demonstrates why over-analyzing a feeling can strip it of its emotional weight and authenticity.Learn to protect your most valuable memories from your own vocabulary. Discover when to stay silent and allow your brain to process the world without the destructive interference of words.

Olhares que Atravessam a Minha Alma,é um livro de memórias celebrando a vida em todas as suas fases,desde da tenra infância à idade adulta. São memórias que descrevem a arte como instrumento de trans

E se a fé que exibimos fosse apenas uma máscara?Em Desfariseis, somos confrontados com o convite doloroso e libertador de despir o farisaísmo que habita em cada um de nós. Entre metáforas afiadas e reflexes profundas, o autor revela o percurso intimo de quem decide abandonar a religiosidade vazia para reencontrar a essencia viva do evangelho.O caminho do "desfarisar" e arido, incomodo e, muitas vezes, solitario como uma ferida que sangra antes de cicatrizar. Ainda assim, e no atrito com a verdade que a alma encontra seu verdadeiro altar.Este livro e um convite ao autoconfronto: quem somos diante de Deus, quando ninguem nos observa? Ao atravessar desertos interiores, revisitar altares pessoais e reavaliar cada gesto, o leitor sera instigado a trocar a aparencia pela autenticidade, o ritual pelo relacionamento e a culpa pela graça.Desfariseis no oferece respostas faceis, mas prope uma jornada corajosa: rasgar as vestes da hipocrisia e vestir-se de vulnerabilidade. Afinal, apenas quem ousa se despir das proprias mascaras encontra a liberdade que cura e a verdade que liberta.

In April 1865, the steamship SS Sultana exploded and sank on the Mississippi River, claiming the lives of nearly 1,200 people. Most of the victims were emaciated Union soldiers returning home from Confederate prison camps. Yet, this horrific eventthe deadliest maritime disaster in United States historyremains largely absent from the collective memory.This documentary narrative uncovers the tragic timing that buried the Sultanas fate. Occurring just days after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the end of the Civil War, the overwhelmed press and public simply had no emotional capacity left to process another mass tragedy. The story was swiftly pushed to the back pages of history.The book investigates the lethal cocktail of extreme corporate greed, military corruption, and gross negligence that led to the boiler explosion. You will see how a ship legally rated for 376 passengers was dangerously overloaded with over 2,000 desperate men, creating a floating powder keg.Revisit the lost voices of the Mississippi. This account brings long-overdue justice to the victims of a monumental disaster erased by the shadow of a nations grief.