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No dia em que fizemos a primeira reunião do grupo que criamos com o nome «Memórias da infância», percebi que não havia nenhuma distância entre nós, apesar de que, fisicamente, quase todos moravam num

Este livro analisa o papel do sindicalismo norte-americano no Brasil nas décadas de 1960 e 1970. Com foco nas ações da maior central sindical dos Estados Unidos – a AFL-CIO – e das entidades financia

Os bastidores do Dia D narrados pela perspectiva de Winston ChurchillO Dia D é celebrado como um grande triunfo e um ponto de virada da Segunda Guerra Mundial, mas Churchill sabia que operações de gr

Em meio à onda conservadora na comunidade acadêmica e escolar, principalmente entre professores e pesquisadores, observou-se uma construção sistemática, por diversos grupos, de narrativas históricas

Some people run from danger others outsmart it. Against All Odds brings together the most astonishing true stories of escape and survival ever recorded tales so dramatic, they sound like fiction. From prisoners of war to wrongfully convicted captives, from explorers trapped in hostile lands to civilians escaping tyranny, these are stories of courage, wit, and sheer willpower.Every page captures the raw tension of impossible odds and the human instinct to survive no matter the cost. These arent legends or myths, but true accounts drawn from eyewitness records, diaries, and declassified reports that prove reality can be stranger and far more heroic than imagination.Inside youll discover:The WWII POWs who tunneled out of Nazi camps under the enemys nose inspiring The Great Escape.The slave who mailed himself to freedom in a wooden box.The daring Cold War flight over the Berlin Wall that became an act of defiance heard around the world.A group of Antarctic explorers who survived months stranded in the frozen wilderness with nothing but determination.Political prisoners, spies, and ordinary citizens who escaped regimes that tried to erase them.Each chapter blends suspenseful narrative with historical context, showing not just how these escapes happened, but why they mattered. These acts of defiance reshaped lives, inspired revolutions, and revealed the power of human resilience.Perfect for readers who love survival stories, military history, or the triumph of the human spirit, Against All Odds proves that sometimes, the most unbelievable stories are the ones that actually happened.

They were called criminals, but history remembers them as heroes. Legends Beyond the Law uncovers the incredible true stories of outlaw figures who defied kings, governments, and empires and, in doing so, captured the imagination of generations.These are not tales of mindless violence or greed. They are stories of rebellion, justice, and survival of ordinary people who refused to bow to corrupt systems and instead carved their own paths, even when it cost them everything. From ancient bandits who became folk saints to modern-day rebels who challenged injustice, this book reveals the humanity behind the legend.Inside youll discover:Robin Hoods real origins and the forgotten men who inspired the myth of Englands most famous outlaw.The female bandits of Asia and Latin America who turned resistance into revolution.Ned Kelly, the ironclad Australian outlaw who became a symbol of rebellion against colonial power.Jesse James and the American Wild West, where crime, politics, and myth collided.Pirates of the Caribbean who challenged empire, law, and the meaning of freedom.Freedom fighters branded as traitors until history redeemed them.Through thrilling storytelling and meticulous research, Legends Beyond the Law explores how societies create their heroes and how those heroes, in turn, shape the societies that condemn them. Each story reveals that the line between outlaw and icon is thin, often drawn only by those who hold the power.This is a book for readers who love history, rebellion, and the undying spirit of defiance. These are the stories of those who lived by their own code and changed the world in the process.

Beneath the surface of human progress lies a disturbing truth that many scientific breakthroughs came at an unimaginable human cost. The Hidden Laboratory exposes the secret world of unethical experiments, covert research programs, and state-sponsored science that treated people as test subjects rather than human beings.This gripping historical investigation traces the evolution of human experimentation from early medical "cures" and wartime atrocities to Cold War psychological trials and secret chemical tests. Behind every headline and government report lies a web of ambition, ignorance, and moral blindness that shaped modern science.Inside, youll uncover:The gruesome medical experiments conducted during World War II in the name of national advancement.The shocking story of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study and how its cover-up changed medical ethics forever.Cold War mind control programs, including MK-Ultra, and the scientists who blurred the line between curiosity and cruelty.Radiation and drug experiments conducted on unwitting civilians in hospitals, prisons, and schools.How secret government agencies used science as a weapon and how many of these stories only surfaced decades later.Meticulously researched and written with journalistic clarity, The Hidden Laboratory reveals the chilling intersection of science, secrecy, and power. It is both a warning and a testament a reminder that progress without ethics leads not to enlightenment, but to darkness.For professionals in medicine, psychology, ethics, or history and for any reader unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths this book opens the sealed archives of human suffering in the name of knowledge.

Um registo da nossa vivência familiar em África. Vivência passada maioritariamente na Malhangalene, em Lourenço Marques, hoje é Maputo, em Moçambique, nas costas do Índico.Neste meu terceiro livro pu

Ireland went to the 2023 rugby world cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They were the reigning grand slam holders; and still they came home early.Getting to the last four of the World Cup has become a national obsession. But is this the only measure of success? In Touching Distance, Brendan Fanning, one of the games most authoritative voices, shines a piercing light on every corner of the Irish rugby system, from grassroots to green jersey, illuminating the fine lines and thin margins between success and failure.From the breakthrough years of Eddie OSullivan to men of massive influence like Joe Schmidt and Stuart Lancaster, with David Nucifora the first tsar of Irish rugby in the pro era through to Andy Farrell, the man in whom Irish fans hopes now rest, no stone is left unturned in Fannings revealing and absorbing narrative.With the clock already counting down to the 2027 World Cup in Australia, where are Ireland on their quest for the top? And is glory finally within reach?A hugely enjoyable book that gives a fascinating insight into whats been going on behind the curtain of Irish rugby over the last 20 years. SHANE HORGANSmart, incisive and packed with great stories. Most of what I know about rugby Ive learned from reading Brendan Fanning. PAUL HOWARD

Adolf Eichmann, oficial da SS e, arquiteto da solução final na questão do holocausto, foi o principal protagonista na logística do extermínio de milhões de judeus, através de um aparato burocrático,

Ireland, under both the Irish Free State and after full independence, has now had just over 100 years of autonomous national political leadership.This book, based on Iain Dales blockbuster podcast, tells the story of Irish politics over the past century by examining the lives and actions of each Irish Taoiseach, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheal Martin. 15 leading Irish historians, journalists and politicians write essays on each of these figures, showing in the process how Ireland developed from a poor ex-colony to a successful, modern country at the heart of the European Union. In the process, the contributors examine the importance of topics such as the power of the Roman Catholic Church, changing social mores, Irelands relationship with the UK, and its economic development.This is a must read for anyone interested in Irish politics at a time of potential far-reaching change for the republic.

A Cool Head in Hell is a compelling historical narrative based on Harry Silmans diary, arguably the only contemporaneous account by a POW under the Japanese to survive WW2. In it, as well as in letters and later accounts, Silman details his experiences as a doctor in the British Army from the Dunkirk evacuation (in which he was amongst the last soldiers delivered to safety) to his deployment to Singapore and subsequent capture by Japanese troops.Silmans vivid diary entries take us through his time as a detainee in the notorious Changi prison camp, and as a forced labourer on the Burma Railway. His calm manner, resourcefulness, resilience and positive nature during such cruel conditions, in which survival was a daily gamble, stand out and his perspective is up-front, as he was tasked with care of so many ill, wounded and dying fellow combatants.Harrys diary, compiled on scraps and hidden improbably under the threat of extreme sanction,offers rare insight into the survival strategies and medical challenges endured by the prisoners of war, and the deep bonds they formed. The narrative is rich with personal anecdotes, including Harrys enduring friendship with an Anglican padre and his leadership in organising Jewish services, providing a poignant look at faith, community and solidarity in horrific circumstances.Astutely edited by Harrys daughter Jacqueline Passman, the book also reflects on the psychological and emotional aftermath of captivity, examining how Harrys experiences shaped him long after liberation.

What if your coffee mug, your light switch, or even your shoelaces could tell a story?The Secret Life of Things reveals the astonishing and sometimes bizarre histories behind the everyday objects we use without a second thought. From accidental inventions that changed the world to forgotten creators who shaped modern life, this book uncovers the mysteries that live in plain sight.Each chapter takes you on a journey through time tracing the weird origins, cultural twists, and hidden meanings embedded in common items. Discover how war, love, mistakes, and even superstition have influenced the design of the world around you.Written in a captivating, conversational tone, this book turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. Perfect for readers who love quirky facts, hidden history, and storytelling that surprises at every turn.Once you know the strange truths behind these familiar things, youll never see your home or the world the same way again.Open the pages and uncover the stories your objects have been keeping secret all along.

Um diagnóstico Médico Não é necessariamente definitivo muito menos uma sentença de morte.Vanusa uma mulher saudável, de 43 anos após sofrer um AVC isquêmico ficando inicialmente com graves sequelas,

Every myth hides a truth buried beneath centuries of storytelling, fear, and wonder.Born of Legend takes readers deep into the mysterious origins of humanitys most famous myths, revealing how real events, ancient rituals, and forgotten civilizations gave birth to the stories we still tell today. From the Greek gods and Norse giants to dragons, mermaids, and lost cities, this book uncovers the surprising truths that inspired timeless legends across cultures.Youll explore how folklore evolved through generations, how natural phenomena became divine tales, and how human imagination turned history into myth. Each chapter traces the roots of a different legend, connecting ancient wisdom with modern understanding in ways that will challenge everything you thought you knew.Written in an engaging, cinematic style, Born of Legend is a fascinating blend of history, anthropology, and mystery perfect for readers who crave the truth behind the worlds greatest stories.Enter the realm where fact meets fantasy and discover how myths were never made up they were remembered.

Por trás de cada dor pode esconder-se uma história que não sabíamos que era nossa.Descubra como a história familiar pode influenciar a sua saúde.Insónia, ansiedade, depressão, perturbações digestivas

Como se reconstruir quando sua vida muda da noite para o dia? Lançada aos holofotes públicos aos quinze anos, após o atentado perpetrado pelo Talibã contra sua vida, Malala logo se transformou em um

From the bestselling author of the Time Travellers Guides In these sparkling A to Zs, time-travelling historian Ian Mortimer visits four classic periods of English history: the fourteenth century, the Elizabethan age, the Restoration and the Regency. As he ranges from the Great Plague to the Great Freeze, from Armada to Austen, and from tobacco to toenails, he shines a light into corners of history we never knew were so fascinating -- or so revealing of the whole. How did the button change life in the Middle Ages? If you found yourself at a smart Elizabethan party, should you kiss your hostess on the lips? Why were pistols safer than swords in a duel? And how come Regency Londoners quaffed so much port? This is Mortimer at his accessible and witty best. As ever, his aim is not only to bring the past to life but also to illuminate our own times.

First published in 1863, "Excursions" is an anthology of several essays by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The anthology was published posthumously and contains an introduction entitled "Biographical Sketch" in which fellow transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson provides a description of Thoreau.The collection, other than R. W. Emersons biography of Thoreau, contains nine of Thoreaus essays: Natural History of Massachusetts, A Walk to Wachusett, The Landlord, A Winter Walk, The Succession of Forest Trees, Walking, Autumnal Tints, Wild Apples, and Night and Moonlight.

CANUDOS SOB AS ÁGUAS DA ILUSÃO é um ensaio, no qual o autor, Eldon Canário, nascido no povoado inundado pelas águas de um açude, faz uma crítica contundente sobre a construção da barragem que submerg