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O bebê da família Círculo vai para a escola pela primeira vez. Lá, ele vê bebês de outras formas e fica assustado. "Eles são diferentes de mim", o bebê fala com o pai. O pai Círculo não sabe o que fa

For a logical thinker, intuition can feel like the least reliable tool in the room. It is unverifiable, inconsistent, and suspiciously resistant to being proven. And yet, there are moments quiet, persistent, difficult to dismiss when something beyond analysis seems to know something the data doesnt.Intuition Training for Logical Thinkers explores what intuition actually is beneath the mysticism it is so often wrapped in, and why the analytical mind is not its enemy but, in many ways, its most capable interpreter. It examines how years of privileging reason over felt sense can gradually create a lopsided inner landscape one in which the mind is highly developed but the subtler signals of the body and deeper cognition go consistently unread. It gently reframes intuition not as the opposite of logic, but as a different and equally sophisticated form of information processing one that becomes more accessible the more honestly it is examined.This book offers insight into the practical intersection of analytical thinking and inner knowing: how pattern recognition underlies much of what we experience as gut feeling, why the body registers meaningful signals before conscious reasoning catches up, and what it means to build a more integrated relationship between evidence-based thinking and the quieter, faster intelligence that operates beneath it. It does not ask you to abandon critical thinking or surrender to feeling over fact. What it offers is something more nuanced and more honest a thoughtful exploration of how intuition and logic, trusted together, create a richer and more reliable inner compass than either can provide alone.For anyone who has ever talked themselves out of something that turned out to be right, or reasoned their way into something that turned out to be wrong and wondered what they missed in the process.

O Seminarista é um romance de Bernardo Guimarães publicado em 1872, que aborda o conflito entre o amor humano e as imposições morais e religiosas do século XIX. A narrativa acompanha Eugênio, jovem s

There is a particular kind of grief that has no funeral, no sympathy cards, no socially accepted space to fall apart. It is the grief of mourning something that looked like love but upon honest reflection, may never have truly been what you believed it was.Grieving the Relationship That Never Existed explores the painful inner experience of losing not just a person, but a version of reality you had built your hope around. It examines how the mind constructs a portrait of someone from fragments early tenderness, moments of connection, the person you believed they could become and how devastating it is when that portrait no longer holds.This book offers insight into the layers beneath this kind of loss: the grief that feels illegitimate because others dont understand what exactly you are mourning, the shame of having loved an illusion, and the quiet disorientation of rebuilding a sense of reality after it has been gently or violently dismantled. It does not rush you toward acceptance or reframe your pain as a lesson learned. Instead, it sits with the complexity of mourning something real to you, even when others question whether there was ever anything there to lose.For anyone who has ever been told you barely knew them or it wasnt even that serious and felt the unbearable loneliness of a grief no one else could quite see.

Ordering food online is part of peoples lifebut it still comes with challenges. Customers often need to share personal delivery information across multiple restaurant systems, and in some cases, that data is passed to third parties without consent, creating serious privacy risks. Also, international travelers need to perform a currency exchange operation just to place a simple food order.This book introduces blockchain, Bitcoin, and a blockchain-based solution for the restaurant sector using Lisk. By leveraging decentralized technology, it proposes a customized system that eliminates intermediaries, reduces transaction fees, guarantees privacy, and security of operations.At the heart of this work is a Restaurant Proof of Concept built upon the Lisk sidechain network, enabling fast and secure food ordering using the LSK crypto asset. Through empirical studies, the author evaluates its performance in scalability, privacy, auditability, and costcomparing it to major blockchains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Multichain.A standout feature is the hands-on testing with the Lightning Network on the Bitcoin Testnet, showcasing its strengths in speed and efficiency, as well its limitations for industries with specific operational needs.The comparative analysis between Lisk-SDK and the Lightning Network offers a unique perspective on blockchain adoption in retail. Whether youre a developer, researcher, or entrepreneur, this book delivers actionable insightsand its for you.

Enter a world of knights, virtue, and epic adventure.The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser is one of the greatest masterpieces of English Renaissance poetryan ambitious epic that blends romance, mythology, and moral allegory into a dazzling literary journey.Set in a richly imagined fantasy realm, the poem follows noble knights on quests that represent virtues such as holiness, temperance, chastity, and justice. Through vivid imagery and intricate symbolism, Spenser crafts a layered narrative that celebrates heroism while reflecting the ideals of the Elizabethan age.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:Epic battles and enchanted landscapesPowerful allegories of virtue and moralityLyrical verse in the distinctive Spenserian stanzaA cornerstone of classical English literatureAdmired for centuries and studied worldwide, this monumental work continues to inspire lovers of poetry, fantasy, and literary history.Add this legendary epic to your collection today and experience one of the grandest achievements in English poetry.

O retrofit traz dentro de si a proposta de fazer a reconverso de espaços vazios urbanos ou arquitetonicos em espaços habitados. De crescer sem demolir, inovar sem desperdiçar, projetar o amanh com o que ja esta de pe.Retrofit em multiviso reune autores de formaçes diversas (engenharia, arquitetura, urbanismo, direito, administraço, meio ambiente) que compartilham suas experiencias nessa arte de equilibrar o possivel e o desejavel, as limitaçes tecnicas e o desempenho ideal, a preservaço e a modernizaço, o custo e o valor social. Com fotos, graficos, quadros, plantas e imagens de projetos, cada capitulo apresenta desafios e soluçes de edificios conhecidos de grandes cidades que ganharam novos usos.Uma obra plural que revela o retrofit no apenas como instrumento de politica urbana, de sustentabilidade e de incluso social, mas tambem seu poder de reconectar a populaço a historia das cidades e criar continuidade entre passado e futuro.

Step into the world of pilgrims, stories, and medieval adventure.Written by the father of English literature, Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales is one of the most influential works in world literature.This legendary collection follows a group of pilgrims traveling to Canterbury, each sharing vivid, humorous, dramatic, and sometimes moral tales along the journey. Through these stories, Chaucer offers a rich portrait of medieval societyits characters, culture, beliefs, and everyday lifebrought to life with wit and remarkable storytelling.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A diverse collection of engaging storiesMemorable characters from all walks of lifeHumor, romance, morality, and adventureA foundational masterpiece of English literatureStudied in classrooms and cherished by readers for centuries, this classic continues to inspire writers and literature lovers around the world.Add this essential literary masterpiece to your collection today and experience one of the greatest works ever written in English.

An unforgettable journey down the Mississippi River.Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is one of the greatest novels in American literature, celebrated for its powerful storytelling, humor, and social insight.Follow Huck Finn and Jim as they escape along the Mississippi River, facing challenges, discovering friendship, and questioning the world around them. Through adventure and reflection, Twain delivers a story that is both entertaining and deeply meaningfulexploring themes of freedom, morality, and growing up.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A gripping adventure story set in the American SouthA heartfelt exploration of friendship and loyaltyThemes of independence and personal conscienceOne of the most influential works in literary historyWidely studied and admired, this classic continues to shape readers understanding of American culture and storytelling.Add this essential masterpiece to your collection today and experience one of the most powerful novels ever written.

Cursed with the ability to foresee the future and hear the thoughts of others, a man is driven into a spiral of isolation and horror. This gothic tale explores the dark side of consciousness, revealing that the veil of ignorance is sometimes the only thing that makes life bearable.

The glittering surface of London society masks a treacherous world of adult scandals seen through the eyes of a bewildered young girl. As she is used as a pawn in her mothers romantic schemes, her coming-of-age becomes a heartbreaking loss of clarity. This sharp social satire exposes the cruelty often hidden behind impeccable manners.

A vibrant American social climber takes Washington D.C. by storm, proving that intellect and charm can bypass the barriers of tradition. Her refusal to conform to the expectations of a sophisticated diplomat creates a captivating portrait of modern independence. James delivers a spirited look at the rise of the self-made woman in a changing world.

A skeptical inquiry into the shadowy world of séances and spirits leads to chilling questions about what lies beyond the veil. As investigators probe the claims of mediums, they find themselves caught between elaborate hoaxes and inexplicable phenomena. The boundary between science and the supernatural becomes dangerously thin. It is a provocative journey into the Victorian obsession with the afterlife and the mysteries of the occult.

An idealistic painter in the heart of Rome spends years trying to capture the perfect Madonna on canvas, only to be paralyzed by his own high standards. His life becomes a tragic testament to the gap between divine inspiration and human execution. This story is a beautiful, melancholy reflection on the ultimate failure of the perfectionist.

Undine Spragg is a chaotic force of ambition, treating marriage as a stepping stone to global conquest. She moves from the American Midwest to the apex of French society, leaving a wake of financial ruin and emotional devastation. Her character is a terrifying embodiment of consumerism, devoid of empathy and driven solely by the need to be envied. This satire bites hard, exposing the hollowness of a life built entirely on acquisition.

A mysterious crypt protected by seven distinct mechanisms holds the key to a vast fortune and a terrifying bloodline secret. As the heirs begin to vanish one by one, a relentless investigator must crack the code before the tomb claims another victim.

A party of friends isolates themselves in a snowbound estate to confront local legends, discovering that the true hauntings come from their own memories and lost loves.

Newland Archer is engaged to the perfect society debutante, but his world is upended by the return of the scandalous Countess Olenska. He is torn between the safety of convention and the electrifying possibility of a life lived authentically. The rigid social codes of 1870s New York act as a silent antagonist, slowly strangling his chance at happiness. It is a sophisticated tragedy about the roads not taken and the heavy price of propriety.

Traverse a broad spectrum of intellectual critiques ranging from the art of literature to the noise of city streets. These essays combine biting wit with deep philosophical insight, targeting the absurdities of social conventions and academic pretense. The authors cynical yet brilliant voice offers a refreshing antidote to blind optimism. A definitive collection for those who appreciate sharp, unyielding cultural commentary.

Isolated by his high rank, a dying clergyman reflects on a life of ceremony that has left him spiritually hollow and estranged from his own humanity.