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A narrativa acompanha a jornada introspectiva de Azália, uma adolescente de 11 anos que reside no Morro dos Mineiros, em Ilhabela. Distinta dos seus pares, a jovem navega por um turbilhão de pensamen

Le 21 décembre 1879, au village de Didi-Lilo, près de Tiflis, Catherine Djougachvili, qui était d’origine alaine, donna à son mari Vissarion Djougachvili, un fils qu’ils appelèrent Iossif, Joseph, et

Nesta obra, Marilena Chaui analisa as representações que estruturam a ideia de Brasil desde a colonização até o presente, defendendo que a sociedade brasileira se organiza a partir de um mito fundado

O jornalismo tem como solidificação de sua base as premissas da neutralidade, da imparcialidade e do compromisso com o público (no sentido de pessoas enquanto cidadãos). Será que o ser humano, seja p

A obra "Regularização Fundiária Urbana em Áreas com Financiamento Internacional: Estudo de caso do Município de Parauapebas-PA" investiga como projetos de infraestrutura financiados pelo Banco Intera

In 1839, the United States and Great Britain almost went to war over trees. The border between Maine and New Brunswick was undefined, and valuable timberland lay in the disputed zone. When Canadian lumberjacks started chopping down "American" pines, the Governor of Maine sent in the militia.This is the story of the Aroostook War, affectionately known as the "Pork and Beans War" due to the soldiers diet. It involved angry lumberjacks, a massive deployment of troops, and a lot of posturing, but miraculously, zero combat deaths. The only casualties were two soldiers who froze to death and a cow that was shot by mistake."The Pork and Beans War" is a humorous yet fascinating look at how close two allies came to bloodshed over resources. It highlights the power of diplomacy (and a convenient map fraud) in resolving the conflict, ultimately defining the peculiar northeastern border of the USA.

Uma aventura através do tempo!Centrado na história de duasirmãs, Zenzele, a mais velha, eAziza, a mais nova, o livro trazacontecimentos surpreendentesque só poderiam serexplicados pela força da fé– e

"Molduras Cosmológicas" propõe critérios hipotéticos que Mircea Eliade teria usado para selecionar os elementos constitutivos de sua "hermenêutica criativa" partindo de um conjunto de estruturas conc

They flew planes made of canvas and wood. They had no parachutes, no radios, and no radar. Their top speed was slower than a WWI fighter. And yet, the all-female 588th Night Bomber Regiment became the terror of the German eastern front.The Nazis called them "Nachthexen" (Night Witches) because the whooshing noise their planes made when they cut their engines to glide silently over targets sounded like a witchs broomstick. This book tells the incredible true story of young Soviet women, many barely out of their teens, who dropped 23,000 tons of bombs on the invading army.Facing skepticism from their own male comrades and deadly flak from the Germans, they flew up to 18 missions a night, freezing in open cockpits. "The Night Witches" is a story of grit, ingenuity, and the sheer terror of silent warfare in the dark. It explores how these women turned their obsolete equipment into a stealth advantage and carved their names into aviation history.

Pesquisa propõe o uso do Protocolo de Avaliação Rápida e educação ambiental na educação básica para analisar a degradação do rio Perequê, promovendo aprendizagem crítica e prática.

A quitosana e dois derivados modificados (com pirocatecol e óleo de girassol) foram empregados como adsorventes para seis diferentes corantes têxteis. Os ensaios foram realizados em soluções aquosas,

A presente obra examina, com rigor teológico, histórico e pastoral, a prática da bibliomancia bíblica, o uso da Bíblia como instrumento de adivinhação, fenômeno disseminado no meio evangélico penteco

The Golden Goose: A Tale of Kindness, Magic, and the Courage to Care" is a heartwarming, chapter-based bedtime story that brings the charm of classic fairy tales into the classroom and home.Told in 20 beautifully crafted chapters, this modern retelling of the timeless Brothers Grimm tale follows a kind-hearted boy named Tom and his brothers as they discover a mysterious goose with golden feathersone that leads them on a magical journey across enchanted forests, whispering mountains, and kingdoms in peril.Along the way, children will learn about:The power of kindness and how it transforms livesHelping others without expecting anything in returnEmpathy, bravery, and emotional intelligenceImaginative storytelling and moral decision-makingPerfect for read-aloud sessions, group discussions, or independent reading, The Golden Goose encourages students to reflect on their own actions, think critically about choices, and explore the difference between greed and generosity.This edition is ideal for primary school educators, homeschooling parents, and librarians looking to introduce timeless values through storytelling.

On August 27, 1883, the island of Krakatoa disintegrated in a blast so loud it ruptured eardrums 40 miles away and was heard 3,000 miles across the ocean. It was the loudest sound in recorded history. But the shockwave didnt just travel through the air; it traveled through the newly laid submarine telegraph cables."The Scream of the Earth" argues that Krakatoa was not just a geological disaster, but the first true global media event. For the first time in human history, news traveled faster than the wind. People in London knew about the tidal waves in Java before the smoke had cleared. The eruption turned sunsets red around the globe, inspired Edvard Munchs "The Scream," and sparked a scientific revolution in understanding the jet stream.This narrative history connects the dots between a volcano in the Sunda Strait and the birth of the interconnected world. It explores how a natural catastrophe forced humanity to realize, for the very first time, that we all share the same atmosphere and the same fate. It is a story of terrifying power, early globalization, and the day the world got smaller.

It sounds like a hostage situation, but it might be the biggest health hack of the decade. "Mouth Taping" is the practice of sealing your lips shut while you sleep to force nasal breathing.Why? Because mouth breathing is a silent epidemic. It causes snoring, sleep apnea, dental decay, and puts the body in a constant state of "fight or flight" by hyperventilating. Nasal breathing, on the other hand, produces Nitric Oxidea miracle molecule that widens blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and kills pathogens."The Shut Mouth" combines ancient yogic wisdom with modern pulmonology. It explains how re-training your breath can cure morning fatigue, improve athletic performance, and even reshape your jawline. Stop choking on air. Learn why the nose is for breathing and the mouth is for eating, and how a small piece of tape can unlock the deep, restorative sleep you have been missing for years.

Silicon Valley worships the "First Mover Advantage." We are told that you must be first to market to win. But history tells a different story. Facebook wasnt the first social network. Google wasnt the first search engine. Apple didnt invent the MP3 player or the smartphone."The Second Mover" challenges the cult of innovation. Being first is expensive, risky, and often fatal. The pioneer has to educate the market, make all the mistakes, and build the infrastructure. The Second Mover watches, learns, optimizes, and then executes with superior resources.This book analyzes the strategy of "Fast Following." It teaches entrepreneurs and managers when to innovate and when to wait. Learn how to let your competitors burn their cash clearing the jungle, so you can pave the road. In business, the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

In 2014, a "Playable Teaser" (P.T.) appeared on the PlayStation Store. It was a terrifying loop of a haunted hallway, filled with cryptic puzzles and a ghost named Lisa. Players eventually discovered it was a secret trailer for Silent Hills, directed by Hideo Kojima and Guillermo del Toro. Then, Konami cancelled the game, fired Kojima, andunprecedented in historydeleted P.T. from the servers.This book explores the cult of the "lost game." PS4s with P.T. installed are now sold for hundreds of dollars on eBay. It analyzes the genius of P.T.s design (the looping corridor, the radio broadcasts) and the corporate feud that killed the most anticipated horror game of the decade. A story of art, ego, and digital impermanence.

In May 1991, Sergei Krikalev blasted off from the Soviet Union towards the Mir space station. He was supposed to be up there for five months. But while he was circling the Earth, the country that sent him up began to disintegrate. Tanks rolled into Red Square, the hammer and sickle was lowered, and the Soviet Union ceased to exist.Down on Earth, chaos reigned. The space agency ran out of money. They couldnt afford to bring him back. Krikalev was told he had to stayindefinitely. He became "the last citizen of the USSR," circling a planet that had radically changed, floating in a tin can while his hometown of Leningrad became St. Petersburg again."The Last Citizen" is the harrowing, claustrophobic, and deeply human story of the 311 days Krikalev spent in orbit, twice as long as planned, waiting for a countryany countryto bring him home. It is a story of duty, abandonment, and the ultimate perspective on political borders.

It lasted less than ten seconds, but it changed gaming forever. Evo 2004. Daigo Umehara vs. Justin Wong. One pixel of health left. A super move unleashed. And then, the impossible happened."The Moment 37" is a deep dive into the most iconic highlight in competitive gaming history: The Daigo Parry. It dissects the mechanics, the psychology, and the sheer audacity required to parry 15 consecutive hits with zero margin for error in front of a screaming crowd.But this book is more than just one clip. It is the story of the grassroots fighting game community (FGC), the rivalry between Japan and the USA, and the moment video games transitioned from a pastime to a spectator sport. It captures the electricity of the arcade era and the spirit of competition that drives players to mastery.

In 1998, Yahoo refused to buy Google for $1 million. In 2002, they refused to buy it for $5 billion. In 2006, they almost bought Facebook for $1 billion but lowered the offer at the last minute, causing Mark Zuckerberg to walk away. Instead, they spent billions on https://www.google.com/search?q=Broadcast.com and Tumblr, assets that became worthless."The Purple Giant" is a tragedy of corporate strategy. It traces how the king of the early internet lost its crown not through bad luck, but through a series of historically bad decisions. It explores the identity crisis of a tech company that thought it was a media company, proving that in Silicon Valley, playing it safe is the riskiest strategy of all.