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On November 7, 1940, the third-longest suspension bridge in the world began to twist like a ribbon in a mild wind. For hours, "Galloping Gertie" undulated wildly while spectators watched in horror. Then, it tore itself apart and fell into the Puget Sound. The only casualty was a terrified dog named Tubby trapped in a car.This engineering post-mortem explains the phenomenon of aeroelastic flutter (not simple resonance, as often taught). It details the hubris of designers who prioritized slender aesthetics over structural stability and ignored the wind tunnel tests. A definitive guide to why we now build bridges with trusses instead of solid plates, written in the wreckage of bad math.

First published in 1922, Siddhartha is Hermann Hesses profound novel about a young mans quest for enlightenment in ancient India. The story follows Siddhartha as he leaves a life of comfort to seek wisdom, experiencing the richness of the world, love, and suffering along the way.Through encounters with ascetics, merchants, and the river that teaches him the rhythm of life, Siddhartha discovers that true understanding cannot be taught but must be experienced. Hesses lyrical prose explores themes of self-discovery, inner peace, the nature of desire, and the path to spiritual fulfillment.Poetic, reflective, and deeply philosophical, Siddhartha remains a timeless classic, inspiring readers to contemplate the meaning of life and the journey toward personal and spiritual awakening.

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Ask anyone if they have changed significantly in the last ten years, and they will say "yes, absolutely." Ask them if they expect to change significantly in the next ten years, and they will likely shrug and say "probably not much."This is the "End of History Illusion." We walk around with the unshakable conviction that the person we are right now is the finished productthe final, optimized version of our character. This illusion is the root of our worst decisions. We sign thirty-year mortgages, get tattoos, and choose careers based on the preferences of a person who will cease to exist in a decade."The Finished Product Fallacy" combines behavioral psychology and philosophy to dismantle the myth of the static self. It teaches you how to make decisions for a stranger: your future self. Learn to build flexibility into your life, avoid the trap of over-committing to a rigid identity, and embrace the terrifying but liberating truth that you are not done cooking yet.

Coletânea de artigos científicos das Faculdades Integradas Vianna Júnior (Juiz de Fora-MG), elaborados por discentes, docentes e egressos de nossos cursos (Direito e Administração).

For a decade, we have been told that "influence" is a commodity. Teenagers aspire to be YouTubers, brands throw millions at TikTok stars, and the number of followers is the new currency. But every market based on attention eventually corrects."The Influencer Bubble" argues that the golden age of the influencer is ending. Oversaturation, declining trust, and the rise of AI-generated content are creating a perfect storm. Consumers are tired of sponsored lives and curated perfection. The "de-influencing" trend is just the first crack in the dam.This book analyzes the economics of the crash. What happens when engagement drops? What happens when brands realize the ROI isnt there? It offers a roadmap for the post-influencer world, where community, expertise, and genuine connection will replace the hollow metrics of vanity.

Before 1961, many psychologists believed that watching violence drained aggressive impulses (catharsis). Albert Bandura suspected the opposite. He showed children a video of an adult beating up an inflatable "Bobo doll." When the children were later left alone with the doll, they didnt just playthey mimicked the exact violent assaults they had seen, even using guns and hammers.This book details the experiment that founded Social Learning Theory. It argues that we are not born violent, but we learn it through modeling. In an age of TikTok challenges and media violence, Banduras findings are more relevant than ever. We are the mirrors of our environment.

Este livro resulta de uma pesquisa de mestrado que objetivou dar voz aos docentes e gestores escolares acerca do fenômeno suicídio e suas implicações na educação básica. Segundo a Organização Mundial

"Thriller writing at its best."--Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)From the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars (with over 10,000 five-star reviews) comes a groundbreaking new spy thriller series: orphan Lara King has been raised and trained from a young girl to become one of the CIAs deadliest and most effective agents.In Book #14, Lara King takes on her deadliest rolea mole within a militant cult aiming to destabilize an international defense summit. With little more than her training and instincts, Lara navigates through the mindscape of indoctrination to stop an army that answers only to one man and his catastrophic agenda.The Lara King series delivers a captivating spy thriller with twists you wont see coming, hooking you from start to finish. Embark on a riveting adventure with this new and thrilling action protagonist that guarantees to keep you engrossed well past your bedtime. Fans of Vince Flynn, Brad Taylor, and Lee Child are sure to fall in love.Future books in the series are also available!"Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story thats hard to put down."--Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)"One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel."--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)

Silence is not empty.It is selective.In The Silent Lesson, the trials deepen. Sound is stripped away, commands are no longer spoken, and obedience is measured not by reactionbut by restraint. As Mara moves through chambers built to listen, erase, and compare, sheuders confrontation emerges: not only with the Sovereigns system, but with another initiate whose mastery of silence has always come at a cost.Here, power is no longer instruction.It is calibration.Through mirrored breath, competing stillness, and the quiet cruelty of comparison, Mara learns that obedience can bind two bodies at oncebut only one can endure without breaking. What marks her is not punishment, but recognition.The Silent Lesson is a slow, ritual-driven erotic novella focused on internalized control, consent through structure, and the moment silence stops being absence and becomes identity.For readers of psychological BDSM, ritualized power exchange, and erotic fiction where restraint carries more weight than force.

Em uma era marcada por crises, polarizações e mudanças sociais aceleradas, pensar politicamente tornou-se uma necessidade — e não mais uma opção. Longe das disputas partidárias e dos rótulos que satu

Madalena é a chefe da maior rede de crime organizado da atualidade. Implacável e fria, é uma máquina de guerra talhada pelas mãos da crueldade. Num mundo de homens, ela é "A Mulher" que não verga.Até

Giocare a football mi e sempre venuto facile e sono uno dei migliori.La parte difficile? Tutto cio che ci sta intorno. I paparazzi non mi danno pace e, quando sapranno con chi ho firmato, i media si scateneranno. Ho bisogno di un po di respiro, prima di affrontare quel circo mediatico.Un atleta normale si rifugerebbe in una baita nei boschi. Io? Morirei di noia. Da bambino, in Texas, ho visto abbastanza spazi aperti da bastarmi una vita.Cosi lascio che il mio agente, Eli Cohen, mi sistemi in una modesta villetta di periferia, dove saro nascosto sotto il naso di tutti.Avro una coinquilina, ma Eli mi garantisce che sara come non averla.Sbagliato. Il mio infallibile agente questa volta si e sbagliato su tutto. E ora la mia vita non sara mai piu la stessa.Giocare a football mi e sempre venuto facile e sono uno dei migliori.La parte difficile? Tutto cio che ci sta intorno. I paparazzi non mi danno pace e, quando sapranno con chi ho firmato, i media si scateneranno. Ho bisogno di un po di respiro, prima di affrontare quel circo mediatico.Un atleta normale si rifugerebbe in una baita nei boschi. Io? Morirei di noia. Da bambino, in Texas, ho visto abbastanza spazi aperti da bastarmi una vita.Cosi lascio che il mio agente, Eli Cohen, mi sistemi in una modesta villetta di periferia, dove saro nascosto sotto il naso di tutti.Avro una coinquilina, ma Eli mi garantisce che sara come non averla.Sbagliato. Il mio infallibile agente questa volta si e sbagliato su tutto. E ora la mia vita non sara mai piu la stessa.

Gear production is undergoing a transformation. As demands for efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability continue to rise, digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, and data-driven control systems are coming into sharper focus. But how far has this transformation progressed and where do conventional approaches still set the benchmark? The 2025 Aachen Forum on Gear Production (AFGP), organized by the Laboratory for Machine Tools and Production Engineering (WZL) of RWTH Aachen University in cooperation with the Research Association for Drive Technology (FVA), will address these questions with a special focus on the role of digitalization and AI in gear manufacturing. The program covers a broad spectrum: from AI-assisted gear design and visual analytics for tool wear, to digital process chains, multi-body simulations, and hybrid manufacturing strategies. Experts from industry and academia will present current developments, practical applications, and critical assessments of digital solutions in gear production. Participants will also have the opportunity to experience ongoing research firsthand during a guided tour of the WZL laboratories. An evening networking event will provide further space for in-depth technical exchange. AFGP 2025 offers a unique platform to discuss how digital and conventional technologies can complement each other and how gear production can evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

First published in 1887, The Canterville Ghost is Oscar Wildes witty and imaginative tale that blends humor, satire, and the supernatural. The story follows the Otis family, an American household that moves into an old English manor haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville.Expecting fear and terror, the ghost instead finds himself frustrated by the practical and unshaken Americans, who treat his eerie appearances with indifferenceand even humor. Through this clever reversal, Wilde gently satirizes cultural differences between America and England while exploring themes of redemption, compassion, and forgiveness.Charming, humorous, and unexpectedly touching, The Canterville Ghost remains a timeless classic that delights readers with its blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling.

The Republic is one of Platos most influential philosophical works, written in the form of a dialogue led by Socrates. In this foundational text of Western philosophy, Plato explores the meaning of justice, the nature of the soul, and the structure of the ideal society.Through a series of debates and thought experimentsincluding the famous Allegory of the CavePlato examines education, morality, leadership, and the role of philosopher-kings in governing a just state. The work also delves into questions of knowledge, reality, and the relationship between individual virtue and social harmony.Profound, challenging, and timeless, The Republic remains essential reading for students of philosophy, political theory, ethics, and anyone seeking deeper insight into justice and human nature.

First published in 1905, The Gift of the Magi is one of O. Henrys most beloved short stories, celebrated for its heartfelt message and unforgettable twist ending. The story follows a young married couple, Jim and Della, who struggle financially but deeply cherish one another.Determined to buy a meaningful Christmas gift, each secretly sacrifices their most prized possessionDella sells her beautiful hair to purchase a chain for Jims watch, while Jim sells his watch to buy combs for Dellas hair. Through this poignant irony, O. Henry highlights the true meaning of love, generosity, and selfless giving.Tender, simple, and emotionally powerful, The Gift of the Magi remains a timeless holiday classic that continues to inspire readers with its message that love is the greatest gift of all.

Originally published between 1787 and 1788, The Federalist Papers is a collection of 85 essays written to advocate for the ratification of the United States Constitution. Written under the pseudonym "Publius," Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay present a detailed defense of the proposed federal government and its structure.The essays examine the principles of republican government, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, and the protection of individual liberties. Notable essayssuch as Federalist No. 10 and Federalist No. 51remain central to constitutional interpretation and political theory.Clear, persuasive, and historically significant, The Federalist Papers stands as a cornerstone of American political thought and an essential text for understanding the foundations of constitutional democracy.

First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe is one of the earliest and most enduring adventure novels in English literature. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a restless young man who defies his familys wishes and embarks on a sea voyageonly to be shipwrecked on a deserted island.Alone for years, Crusoe must rely on ingenuity, determination, and faith to survive. He builds shelter, cultivates food, and gradually creates a life from isolation. His encounter with Friday, a native he rescues and befriends, adds new dimensions to the narrative, exploring themes of companionship, culture, and survival.Exciting, reflective, and influential, Robinson Crusoe remains a timeless tale of resilience, independence, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

First published in 1895, The Red Badge of Courage is Stephen Cranes powerful and realistic portrayal of a young soldiers experience during the American Civil War. The novel follows Henry Fleming, a Union soldier who struggles with fear, doubt, and the desire for courage in the face of battle.Rather than focusing solely on action, Crane delves deeply into the psychological turmoil of warfareexploring themes of fear, shame, pride, heroism, and the search for identity. The "red badge" symbolizes both a wound of honor and the internal transformation that comes from confronting ones own weaknesses.Intense, introspective, and groundbreaking in its realism, The Red Badge of Courage remains a landmark of American literature and a profound exploration of the human spirit under the pressure of war.