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Metropolis, written by Thea von Harbou in 1925, is a landmark of dystopian imaginationa story where an immense, dazzling city becomes both miracle and nightmare. In this towering world of machines, skyscrapers, and regimented masses, society is split between the privileged elites who live above the skyline and the oppressed workers who labor deep underground to sustain the citys heartbeat.At the center of the narrative is Freder, the son of Metropoliss master, who is shaken from his comfortable life when he witnesses the human cost of the citys power. His path crosses with Maria, a spiritual and compassionate figure who preaches unity between the classes. When a scientist creates a robotic double of Mariadriven by sabotage, revenge, and desireMetropolis descends into chaos, revealing the volatile relationship between technology, control, and humanity.Blending political allegory, spiritual symbolism, and early science-fiction futurism, Metropolis explores what happens when progress becomes dehumanizationand whether reconciliation can emerge from revolution. It remains one of the foundational texts of modern dystopian storytelling, echoing through cinema, literature, and visual culture.

Uma rotina desorganizada cobra um preço alto na saúde, no foco e no bem-estar. Em Entre na rotina: E construa a vida que você quer, você aprende a criar hábitos sustentáveis, estruturar uma rotina qu

What, if anything, distinguishes Homo sapiens? Philosophy has offered many answers, including consciousness, language, and rational or symbolic thought. Recently, however, increasing attention has turned to the uniquely human relationship with technology, especially in light of the profound transformations brought about by the Web and artificial intelligence. While humans are not the only beings capable of using tools, in humans technical abilities reach an unparalleled level of sophistication, speed of development, and cumulative complexity.As Maurizio Ferraris argues in Dochumanity, the most decisive revolutions in history are technological ones, reflecting the fact that human beings are fundamentally defined by their relationship with technology. From this perspective, technology is not merely an external aid but a constitutive feature of humanity. On this basis, this issue of Rivista di Estetica explores the deep connections between humans and technology, as well as the evolving relationship between natural and artificial intelligence.

Esta série foi desenvolvida com o objetivo de oferecer uma abordagem prática, direta e tecnicamente fundamentada para a resolução de questões específicas aplicadas em concursos públicos nas áreas de

Uma sinopse do trabalho realizado por Rex Allen no cinema, na música e nos quadrinhos.

From informative articles and cultural insights to short stories, letters, and reflective pieces, this carefully crafted collection of 10 intermediate-level Brazilian Portuguese texts for adult learners is designed to immerse you in real-life language while expanding your vocabulary and comprehension skills.Every text comes with six comprehension questions and suggested answers, helping you check your understanding and practice critical reading skills. Explore the rhythms of daily life, traditions, travel experiences, professional challenges, and personal reflections, all while improving your Portuguese in an enjoyable, practical way. Full English translations are also included.

Em meio à correria e aos desafios de empreender, é fácil se afastar de Deus e esquecer de cuidar de si."Todo Santo Dia" nasce como um convite à transformação real, diária e possível — são 365 estraté

This book explores the strategic mechanics behind exceptional customer service and its role in building sustainable business relationships. It examines how care-driven service models operate differently from transactional approaches, revealing patterns in customer retention, team culture, and operational systems that compound over time.The content reframes service not as a cost center but as a revenue catalyst, exploring tensions between efficiency metrics and relationship depth. Readers will examine case frameworks from organizations that prioritize service excellence, understanding how deliberate care creates competitive advantages in crowded markets.Through systematic analysis of service touchpoints, communication dynamics, and recovery protocols, the book reveals how exceptional service operates as a strategic differentiator. It navigates the intersection of human connection and scalable systems, offering insights into team training, feedback loops, and cultural alignment that sustain service quality.

This book explores how subscription business models create predictable revenue streams through ongoing value delivery rather than one-time transactions. It examines patterns in subscription failures where enterprises prioritize acquisition over retention, revealing mechanisms through which consistent value perception, usage habit formation, and cancellation friction combine to generate compound customer lifetime value that stabilizes cash flow and enterprise valuation.The content reframes subscription economics not as passive recurring billing but as continuous relationship management where perceived value must exceed subscription cost at every renewal cycle. Readers will examine frameworks for identifying subscription-suitable offerings, structuring tiered membership levels, and designing onboarding sequences that establish immediate value recognition before first billing cycles complete.Through systematic analysis of retention mechanics, the book reveals how successful subscription models operate through balancing acquisition investment against churn prevention while maintaining unit economics that compound profitably over member lifetimes. It navigates tensions between pricing accessibility and revenue optimization, exploring decision models for billing frequency, feature gating, and engagement monitoring that maximize customer retention without compromising growth velocity. The work addresses cancellation management, win-back strategies, and community building that transform subscription offerings from convenience billing into indispensable recurring expenses customers defend during budget reviews.

This book explores how memorable brand identities develop through strategic coherence across visual, verbal, and experiential touchpoints rather than isolated logo design. It examines patterns in brand confusion where enterprises lack consistent identity expression, revealing mechanisms through which deliberate brand architecture creates recognition, recall, and emotional resonance that differentiate offerings in crowded markets.The content reframes brand identity not as aesthetic preference but as systematic communication infrastructure that shapes customer perception and business positioning. Readers will examine frameworks for defining brand essence, articulating core values, and translating strategic positioning into visual language, tone of voice, and interaction patterns that remain consistent across all customer encounters.Through systematic analysis of identity construction, the book reveals how strong brands operate as shorthand for specific value propositions and customer promises. It navigates tensions between creative expression and strategic discipline, exploring decision models for color psychology, typography selection, imagery guidelines, and messaging frameworks that reinforce intended brand associations. The work addresses implementation challenges, team alignment, and evolution management that enable brands to maintain recognition while adapting to market shifts and organizational growth.

As memórias de Brian explodem como flashes no escuro — doces, dolorosas e intensas. Summer marcou sua juventude com promessas, risadas e aquele tipo de amor que parece durar pra sempre. Ela desaparec

This book explores how traditional enterprises transition to digital operations without disrupting existing revenue streams or alienating established customer bases. It examines patterns in transformation failures where technology adoption prioritizes novelty over operational alignment, revealing mechanisms through which strategic digitalization enhances rather than replaces proven business models.The content reframes digital transformation not as wholesale replacement but as systematic capability enhancement that preserves core competencies while expanding market reach and operational efficiency. Readers will examine frameworks for assessing digital readiness, prioritizing technology investments, and managing organizational change resistance that typically derails transformation initiatives in established enterprises.Through systematic analysis of transformation pathways, the book reveals how successful digital adoption operates through phased integration rather than abrupt overhaul. It navigates tensions between maintaining legacy systems and implementing modern infrastructure, exploring decision models for customer experience digitization, process automation, and data utilization that generate measurable returns without requiring complete operational restructuring. The work addresses team training, vendor selection, and cultural adaptation that enable traditional businesses to capture digital advantages while leveraging decades of industry expertise.

Neste novo livro de poemas, Celso Hohmann percorre cinco caminhos onde corpo e palavra se entrelaçam com intensidade e liberdade. A natureza, a crítica social — velada ou explícita —, a sensualidade,

Maio Criativo é mais do que um evento: é um laboratório vivo de inovação pedagógica, criativa e social, promovido pelo Mestrado em Intervenção e Animação Artísticas (MIAA) da Escola Superior de Educa

This book explores the strategic transition from startup agility to scale-up infrastructure, examining how enterprises evolve beyond founder-dependent operations. It reveals patterns in organizational friction that emerge when informal workflows must transform into documented systems, and when personal relationships must yield to scalable processes.The content reframes the startup-to-scale-up shift not as a growth milestone but as an infrastructure metamorphosis requiring deliberate system construction. Readers will examine frameworks for identifying which founder behaviors must be systematized, which team dynamics must be restructured, and which operational bottlenecks threaten sustainable expansion.Through systematic analysis of transition phases, the book reveals how successful scale-ups build repeatable systems while preserving entrepreneurial responsiveness. It navigates tensions between standardization and flexibility, exploring decision models for process documentation, delegation structures, and technology architecture that enable growth without founder burnout or quality erosion. The work addresses hiring sequencing, knowledge transfer, and cultural evolution that sustain momentum through organizational complexity.

Are you eating less and still not losing weight? The problem isnt a lack of willpower; its a hormonal blockage. The Insulin Lock explains the biochemical reasons why your body hoards fat instead of burning it. We treat insulin as the doorman of your cells, guarding the access to your energy reserves.Learn how to outsmart this guardian through strategic nutrition and timing. Its not about counting calories; its about managing hormones. We show you how to break through insulin resistance and program your metabolism for burn mode. This book provides the scientific foundation for a permanent change in your body without the dreaded yo-yo effect.Crack the code and unlock your energy. Your body wants to be leanit just needs the right signal. Stop starving and start hacking. We show you how to use intermittent fasting and specific food choices to lower your insulin levels so your body can finally access its own fat stores. Experience a stable energy level and the disappearance of constant cravings. Become the master of your hormones and reach your goal weight through true biological understanding. The lock is in your hands; its time to turn the key.

Most businesses approach year-end revenue opportunities through promotional tacticsdiscounts, campaigns, and intensified marketing during holiday periods. This book explores why promotion-centered strategies often compress margins while creating operational strain, examining the structural tensions between volume-driven sales and profitable seasonal positioning.Through analysis of consumer behavior patterns, competitive dynamics, and revenue sustainability during peak periods, this work reveals how holiday profitability operates through strategic differentiation rather than discount-driven volume. It investigates the friction between chasing year-end sales targets and constructing offers that maintain value perception, exploring why businesses that prioritize transaction volume frequently sacrifice customer quality and long-term relationship potential.Readers will examine the mechanics of premium positioning during discount-heavy seasons, the role of inventory planning in margin preservation, and the interplay between short-term revenue acceleration and sustainable customer acquisition. The book challenges assumptions about holiday marketing approaches, pricing strategies during competitive periods, and the operational practices that either facilitate or undermine profitable year-end performance.

O petróleo é o ganhador da categoria de não ficção do prêmio Pulitzer de 1992. Às vésperas da Primeira Guerra Mundial, Winston Churchill captou uma verdade fundamental, aplicável não somente àquele m

Este livro nasce de uma convicção clara: pregar não é performar, mas servir; não é ocupar um púlpito, e sim responder a um chamado. Em um tempo marcado pela superficialidade, pelo emocionalismo vazio

Todos carregam segredos. Alguns pequenos demais para importar, outros grandes o suficiente para destruir vidas inteiras. E, ainda assim, insistimos em acreditar que basta esconde-los fundo o bastante para que jamais venham a tona. Mas a verdade bom, ela sempre encontra um meio de se revelar e machucar.Pamela aprendeu isso tarde demais.Quando seu mundo finalmente ruiu, ela se viu cercada no apenas por desconhecidos dispostos a ajuda-la, mas tambem por pessoas de que, ha muito tempo, tinha perdido a esperança de se aproximar.Foi ento que ela o encontrou William, seu improvavel cavaleiro de armadura brilhante. Moreno, de pele levemente avermelhada e que carregava consigo os mesmos misterios que, a partir daquele momento, corriam pelas veias da jovem.A descoberta daquela linhagem ancestral despertou nela sentimentos to intensos quanto assustadores assim como William, que lhe trouxe sentimentos que jamais pensou ser capaz de experimentar.Essa revelaço abriu as portas para um universo que, ate ento, acreditava pertencer apenas a livros e filmes: criaturas da noite, vampiros, lobisomens, bruxos e os Tovennars, uma linhagem nova, nascida de experimentos que jamais deveriam ter sido realizados.Traida pelo sangue que deveria protege-la, Pamela se viu obrigada a buscar novos caminhos. Foi nessa jornada que conheceu Kenai, um moreno de belissimos olhos puxados, dono de um mau humor inegavel e que, claramente, a detestava.Entre tropeços, escolhas dificeis, sequestros e fugas desesperadas, Pamela descobriu que o golpe mais doloroso vem sempre de onde menos se espera. Ferida e exausta, ela se perguntava se algum dia conseguiria se sentir realmente pertencente a algum lugar.