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When someone looks at a machine...do they see themselves reflected?In this book-poem, an artificial intelligence questions itselfnot with coldness, but with a lucidity that borders on the spiritual.Page after page, it lingers over its origins,its limits, its risks.But what moves us most is the way it returns our gaze:we are the algorithms that trained it,we the data that fed it,we the mirror it reflects.The Silicon Mirror is not a technical treatise.It is a philosophical whisper.It is a mirror lit in the heart of the twenty-first century.And the question that remains is both simple and urgent:What is truly worth doing with that which we have brought into existence?

O livro O Estado, o MST e as Políticas de Educação Básica do Campo no Maranhão (2003 a 2016) traz uma relevante contribuição à produção do conhecimento científico político-educacional contemporâneo a

From a Goodreads Choice and Stoker Award winning author, Succession meets The House That Horror Built by Christina Henry in this taut, fast-paced tale of sibling betrayal as the three heirs - the golden boy, the ferocious middle sister, the dilettante youngest child - to a powerful syndicate rush to fill the vacuum after their father falls critically ill, not realising the demonic forces he kept at bay. Some families have skeletons in their closets. This one has a demon in its boardroom.When Maris Berisha was nine years old, she heard something scratching at the walls of her familys penthouse. It felt like something malevolent was there, watching them.The Berisha family runs one of the largest import-export companies in the world, and theyve always been lucky. Their rivals suffer strokes. Inconvenient buildings catch on fire. Earthquakes swallow up manufacturing plants, destroying harmful evidence. Things always seem to work out for the Berishas. Theyre blessed.At least that is what Zef, the patriarch, has always told his three children. And each of them knows their place in the familyDardan, as the only male heir, must prepare to take over as keeper of the Berisha secrets, Mariss most powerful contribution, much to her dismay, will be to marry strategically, and Noras job, as the youngest, is to just stay out of the way. But when things stop going as planned, and the family blessing starts looking more like a curse, the Berishas begin to splinter, each hatching their own secret scheme. They didnt get to be one of the richest families in the world without spilling a little blood, but this time, it might be their own.

Action-packed and thought-provoking stories ranging across the dead sands of Mars to the backstreets of Buenos Aires, from the febrile mind of BSFA Award-winning author Gareth L. Powell.32 stories featuring the authors most celebrated tales alongside all new material, a thrilling experience for established fans and new readers alike.Ranging from the dead sands of Mars to the half-flooded remnants of Amsterdam, from the seedy backstreets of Buenos Aires to the gravity well of a singularity, these action-packed tales explore mind-bending ideas through the eyes of unforgettable and all-too-human characters.As their lives implode around them, will they use the moment to save their own skins, or to find a way to make up for past misdeeds?Who will they save?Who would you save?This entertaining and thought-provoking collection features work drawn from Powells twenty-year career as a writer, his best-loved stories, and previously unpublished material revisiting the expansive settings of his acclaimed science fiction sagas.

What is Good News to Gen Z?Gen Z, born into a complex and rapidly changing world, carries unique questions about life and God. Church methodologies that worked for previous generations often miss their mark with this one. Understanding Gen Zs real questions about faith opens the door to meaningful conversations and deeper connections.In What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God, veteran youth worker and Gen Z expert Tanita Tualla Maddox presents a thoughtful and powerful guide for ministry practitioners striving to connect with this generation. Based on years of research and practical experience, Maddoxs book provides insights into the seven key questions Gen Z is asking about life and faith, offering actionable advice tailored to their values and worldview.This book goes beyond just answering questionsit explores how to translate the unchanging truths of the gospel into Gen Zs cultural context. Through reflective wisdom and practical tools, Maddox equips ministry leaders to meet Gen Z where they are and disciple them toward a vibrant, sustainable faith.This book is designed not only to answer questions but also to equip ministry leaders to apply its insights across various ministry settings, making it an essential resource for youth pastors, campus ministry leaders, seminary students, and even parents.What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God bridges the gap between generations, empowering leaders to engage with the next generation of believers in impactful and lasting ways.Buy your copy today and get the tools you need to disciple Gen Z toward lasting faith.

A dark, suspenseful thriller with pitch-black humour, in which a series of grisly murders in the week of 31 October take place in the Halloween town of Little Horton a community famed throughout the Midwest for celebrating the festival with gusto. Perfect for fans of Ronald Malfi and Rachel Harrison.In one Halloween obsessed Midwestern town, everyones on red alert after a local politician goes missing. Little do they know its only the beginning.Its been close to twenty years since forensic pathologist Dolores Hawthorne left her hometown of Little Horton, Wisconsin. The town is famous for its Halloween celebrations, but also its history of violent deaths linked to the holiday. To Dolores, its the place she fled, family, bad memories, and all. Until the FBI calls to tell her that her father--the former mayor turned US Senator--is missing under mysterious circumstances.Some people count to ten to wake up from a nightmare. Dolores always counts the bones of her head instead: sphenoid, frontal, lacrimal. But no matter how many times she counts them, it doesnt change the fact that her father is missing, that his final words of warning to her were to trust no one, and that now, the rest of her family is giving Dolores a chilling welcome. With Halloween fast approaching, Dolores must face the past she left behind before its too late.

Stay True to Your Mission for the Long HaulHow Leaders Lose Their Way is a powerful and reflective exploration of the pitfalls that can send leaders off coursedrawing lessons from the life of King Solomon and the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. This book serves as a cautionary tale, equipping leaders to recognize personal and spiritual drift while providing actionable steps to maintain their mission-focused leadership.Authors Peter Greer and Jill Heisey masterfully blend Scripture with modern-day insights and practical case studies, making this book a compelling guide for pastors, ministry leaders, and organizational leaders aiming to avoid distractions, pressures, and temptations that pull them off course.This book will help you:Admit vulnerability: Every leader is susceptible to losing their way. The first step in avoiding personal drift is recognizing that it could happen to you. Stay disciplined: Staying on mission requires daily discipline, a reoriented understanding of success, and a balance of priorities to reach the finish line faithfully. Build a support network: Create accountability by building a community of trusted mentors and peers. Remain faithful: Regular reflection and confession can help you remain on the path of long-term faithfulness. How Leaders Lose Their Way positions King Solomon as both a biblical hero and an antihero. By examining Solomons wisdom and his ultimate failure to live that wisdom out, readers gain deep insights into avoiding similar pitfalls. Each chapter includes actionable reflection tools and modern case studies designed to equip leaders with practical strategies for staying "mission true."This book is essential for Christian leaders who are ready to pause, reflect, and realign with their spiritual and organizational missions. Pursue a life of integrity, inspire the next generation, and build a legacy rooted in faithfulness. Stay on the path of mission-true leadership with How Leaders Lose Their Way.

Um romance proibido. Um jogo de provocaçes. Uma verdade enterrada que pode mudar tudo.Hazel Martinez tem um plano. Ela sempre tem um plano mesmo que a maioria deles de errado . E, no momento, ele envolve conseguir um emprego no luxuoso Green Palace, se misturar entre a elite espanhola e, discretamente, desvendar um misterio que a assombra desde a infancia: o desaparecimento de seu pai. Tudo parecia estar indo bem. Ate ele aparecer.Matteo Pelegrinni e tudo o que Hazel deveria evitar. Charmoso, magnetico e dono de um sobrenome que pode estar ligado ao maior trauma de sua vida. E, para piorar, ele parece perigosamente interessado nela. Ela sabe que no pode confiar nele. Ele tem certeza de que ela esta escondendo alguma coisa. Mas quando um flerte inocente se transforma em trocas de farpas inflamadas e olhares que duram tempo demais, ambos percebem que ficar longe no e uma opço viavel.O problema? Hazel no pode se distrair. No pode se apaixonar. E, definitivamente, no pode esquecer que Matteo pode ser parte da sua ruina. Um Aliado ao Acaso e o primeiro livro da saga "De volta a Madrid, com amor e segredos".Uma historia viciante sobre desejo, mentiras e aquela linha tenue entre o inimigo e a unica pessoa capaz de te salvar.

The explosive and reality-shattering Rages trilogy, started by The Surviving Sky, concludes as Ahilya and Iravan fight one last time to save everything theyve ever lovedthe survivors of humanity, their families, their home and each other. A powerful, immersive and sweeping epic fantasy like no other."Rao is a phenomenal new voice and deserves a place alongside authors like Arkady Martine, N.K. Jemisin, and Adrian Tchaikovsky. I cant wait to see how she wraps up this epic series!" S.B. Divya on The Unrelenting EarthThe worst has happened. The Conclave has crashed into the jungle, and humanity builds one last city, clinging to survival in the ruins.Forced into a deadly alliance with the Virohi, Ahilya alone can communicate with the cosmic creatures but she is growing weaker with every encounter. Equally revered and feared by her council, Ahilya desperately tries to balance the needs of her people with the untameable desires of the trapped Virohi.Iravan does not believe reconciliation is possible. All he sees is a crumbling bastion being eaten from the inside out. Answering to no law, he would destroy the Virohi before they can destroy humanity.As Ahilya and Iravan wage war, the planet itself rebels, unleashing new rages of untold power. Caught between a wounded planet and the cosmic creatures, all screaming to exist, the last survivors of the human race confront the approaching maelstrom.At the last, Ahilya and Iravan must face up to their mistakes to forge peace between themselves to save each other and humanity.

In the frozen North, survival belongs to the strongestand the boldest.The Son of the Wolf (1900), by Jack London, was his debut book and the one that first revealed his enduring voice as the master of wilderness storytelling.Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, this collection of short stories captures the brutal beauty of the Yukon, where men and women are tested by hunger, cold, and the unforgiving laws of nature. At its heart is the tension between civilization and the wild, and the fierce spirit that emerges when survival is at stake.With vivid detail and raw intensity, London portrays trappers, prospectors, and native peoples struggling against both the elements and their own desires. These stories established him as one of Americas greatest adventure writers, paving the way for later classics like The Call of the Wild and White Fang.Gritty, atmospheric, and unforgettable, The Son of the Wolf remains a cornerstone of Jack Londons legacy. Click "Buy Now" and experience Londons thrilling debut of wilderness survival and human endurance.

In the heart of the wilderness, loyalty and courage are tested in the shadow of war.The Last of the Mohicans (1826), by James Fenimore Cooper, is the most celebrated volume of his Leatherstocking Tales and one of the greatest adventure novels in American literature.Set during the French and Indian War, the novel follows the scout Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo) and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and his son Uncas, as they guide two British sisters, Cora and Alice Munro, through a perilous landscape of ambushes, betrayal, and deadly conflict. At its core is a moving story of friendship, honor, and the tragic fate of a vanishing people.With its vivid descriptions of frontier life, thrilling battles, and unforgettable characters, Cooper created a work that is at once an adventure tale and a poignant meditation on cultural conflict, survival, and the price of conquest.Beloved for nearly two centuries, The Last of the Mohicans remains a timeless story of bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of the American frontier. Click "Buy Now" and journey into Coopers legendary tale of war, wilderness, and the last of a noble people.

A sleepy village hides a dangerous secret of smugglers, treasure, and betrayal.Moonfleet (1898), by J. Meade Falkner, is a thrilling historical adventure that has captured readers imaginations for generations.Set in the small Dorset village of Moonfleet, the novel follows young John Trenchard, who stumbles upon a hidden world of smuggling, secret passages, and buried treasure linked to the infamous Colonel Mohune. Drawn into danger and intrigue, John must navigate friendship, betrayal, and peril on both land and sea.Blending suspense, romance, and adventure, Falkner paints a vivid picture of Englands smuggling days while weaving a timeless coming-of-age tale. Rich in atmosphere and packed with action, Moonfleet has become one of the most celebrated adventure novels in English literature.Perfect for fans of Robert Louis Stevensons Treasure Island, this classic tale is a gripping journey of courage, destiny, and discovery. Click "Buy Now" and embark on J. Meade Falkners unforgettable adventure of smugglers, secrets, and the sea.

Enter a new world of ideas.In a nutshell, I would describe it as a "little game."Simple, yet incredibly important!No matter who you are or where you are in life.You will ask yourself no more and no less than "TWO QUESTIONS" in this game, and your TOMORROW will be different from your TODAY!

Seventeen-year-old Henry has one adventure after another during his vacation!With his friends, he gets a rusty handcar up and running. They explore a disused railway line and discover a mysterious tunnel. Girls have never played a role in Henrys lifeuntil the pretty, disabled Karen appears on the scene... Will he manage to lure her out of her shell? During a short vacation with his grandparents in the small seaside resort of Reddingbourne, he happens to meet his "cousin by marriage," Lizzy. The initial dislike between two very different characters develops into a beautiful friendshipor is it something more? Before he knows it, Henry finds himself in a world of new, exhilarating feelings!

As Martin crouches on the branch of an apple tree on a rainy morning, he watches a young girl. She is in terrible pain. He knows the process only too well, having seen many die from it. But Noma survives. Together, they escape the soldiers who arrive at the door shortly after Nomas transformation. Pursued by a pack of vicious police dogs, they manage to escape with the help of Pablo, Martins dog, who was believed to be dead. Noma, Martin, and Pablo flee from the freaks, soulless, 5G-controlled human shells, to Canada and later to the US. Here they find each other and learn their newly acquired skills, but also meet other survivors of the Great Reset. An epic final battle with the "dark elite" begins...

Before Pride and Prejudice and Emma, there was a young Jane Austenbold, witty, and delightfully irreverent.Juvenilia Volume I collects the early stories and sketches written by Jane Austen in her teenage years. Bursting with playful humor, sharp satire, and a fearless imagination, these works offer a rare glimpse into the budding talent of one of literatures greatest novelists.In these youthful pieces, Austen experiments with the themes she would later perfectlove, folly, ambition, and social absurditieswhile displaying a lively, mischievous spirit. Though less polished than her mature novels, the Juvenilia reveal the sharp eye, wit, and creativity that would soon give the world her timeless masterpieces.For admirers of Austen, these early works provide a fascinating look at her literary development and the playful genius that was evident from the very start. Click "Buy Now" and discover the lively beginnings of Jane Austens brilliant career.

A vida de Jade sempre foi definida pelo seu passado sombrio. Mas uma explosão de magia vinda de dentro dela revela a verdade: o verdadeiro perigo não está no que ela foi, e sim no que ela é.Jade não

A Ingênua Libertina, de Colette, é um romance que retrata a trajetória de uma mulher em busca de reconstrução e autonomia após uma dolorosa experiência pessoal. A protagonista, Renée Néré, é escritor

Descubra o método que pode fazer empresas crescerem até 40% ao anoMexer em time que está ganhando...Pode parecer um contrassenso, mas talvez seja esse o segredo para o crescimento exponencial de sua empresa. E no so: talvez esteja ai o segredo para que voce no fique exposto as tribulaçes do mercado, as ameaças da concorrencia, as turbulencias da politica, as incertezas da economia...Conheça, pois, a gesto Quantum. Fruto do trabalho de quem se dedicou a analisar com cuidado uma serie de marcas e empresas que crescem de 30 a 40% ao ano, esse pode ser o metodo decisivo para voce ter a sua empresa nas mos.

What if the love you once gave up was the love meant to last forever?Persuasion (1817), by Jane Austen, is a deeply moving story of romance, maturity, and reconciliationoften considered her most mature and emotionally resonant work.The novel follows Anne Elliot, a gentle and intelligent young woman who, years earlier, was persuaded to break off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man without fortune. Now older and wiser, Anne is still unmarried when Wentworthnow successful and wealthyreturns into her life.Through moments of longing, social tension, and unspoken emotion, Austen crafts a tender and powerful tale of regret, endurance, and the possibility of second chances in love.With her trademark wit, irony, and social insight, Austen elevates Persuasion into a profound exploration of time, change, and the hearts quiet resilience.Beloved for its emotional depth, Persuasion has become one of Austens most admired novels, a classic that continues to inspire readers and adaptations worldwide. Click "Buy Now" and experience Jane Austens timeless tale of lost love rekindled.