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Beneath the waves lies a world of wonderand danger.In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne takes readers on an extraordinary underwater journey aboard the mysterious submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.When Professor Aronnax and his companions are captured at sea, they are thrust into a breathtaking voyage through the ocean depthsencountering lost civilizations, monstrous sea creatures, and dazzling marine landscapes.Blending scientific imagination, thrilling adventure, and philosophical depth, this timeless masterpiece is one of the foundations of modern science fiction.Perfect for readers who love exploration, maritime adventure, and visionary storytelling.Dive into one of the greatest adventure novels ever writtendownload 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea today.

A ruthless captain. A dark secret. A haunting legacy.In Wicked Captain Walshawe, Of Wauling, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu presents a chilling Gothic tale set against the shadowy backdrop of Irish society and maritime intrigue.The story follows the sinister Captain Walshawe, whose past deeds and mysterious presence cast a long, ominous shadow. As secrets emerge and tension builds, Le Fanu masterfully blends psychological suspense with supernatural undertones.Rich in atmosphere and moral complexity, this classic Victorian tale is perfect for readers who enjoy Gothic fiction, dark legends, and eerie historical drama.Enter a world where the past refuses to stay burieddownload this haunting classic today.

Em Desvendando a Mente Humana: Uma Jornada pela Bipolaridade, Essy Sena conduz o leitor por uma imersão profunda na mente de quem convive com o Transtorno Afetivo Bipolar (TAB). Com um olhar sensível

Na França, um homem é punido: seus mamilos são arrancados por tenazes, bem como parte da pele de suas coxas e de seus braços; despejam-lhe nas feridas abertas um líquido fervente; seus membros são am

King Solomon was famous for his wisdom. People traveled from all over the ancient world to seek his judgment on their most difficult problems. Yet, his own life was a disaster of uncontrolled spending, hundreds of wives, and poor parenting that eventually tore his kingdom apart. This phenomenonbeing wise for others but a fool for oneselfis known by psychologists as "The Solomon Paradox."This book explores the cognitive science behind why our brains are excellent at solving other peoples problems but terrible at solving our own. When we look at a friends situation, we see the big picture; when we look at our own, we are blinded by microscopic emotions.Crucially, the book offers a solution: "Self-Distancing." You will learn techniques to trick your brain into treating your own life as a third-party case study. By talking to yourself in the third person or journaling as an observer, you can access the wisdom you already possess but usually reserve for your friends. Stop being the smart friend with the messy life.

In a world of Facebook friends and Instagram followers, we feel more connected than ever. Yet, loneliness is at an all-time high. The British anthropologist Robin Dunbar proposed a biological explanation for this paradox: the human brain has a hard cognitive limit on the number of stable social relationships it can maintain. That number is approximately 150."The Village in Your Brain" explains the science behind "Dunbars Number." It traces our social evolution from primate grooming circles to hunter-gatherer tribes, showing that our neocortex was designed for village life, not global connectivity. When we try to maintain thousands of weak ties online, we exhaust our emotional bandwidth and neglect the deep, supportive bonds we actually need for survival.This book is a call to declutter your social life. It categorizes relationships into layersfrom the "support clique" of 5 people to the "sympathy group" of 15and provides a framework for aligning your digital habits with your biological reality. It challenges the quantity-over-quality mindset of the social media age.

As the clock ticked down to midnight on December 31, 1999, the world held its breath. Experts warned that airplanes would fall from the sky, nuclear power plants would melt down, and the global banking system would collapseall because early computer programmers had used two digits instead of four to represent the year. This was the Y2K bug, the first global panic of the digital age."The Bug That Cost Billions" revisits the hysteria and the massive engineering effort that took place behind the scenes. It tells the story of the army of retired COBOL programmers who were called back into service to patch billions of lines of code in legacy systems. It explores the survivalist movement that stocked up on canned food and ammo, convinced that civilization would end when the calendar flipped.Crucially, the book addresses the modern misconception that Y2K was a hoax because "nothing happened." It argues that nothing happened precisely because $300 billion was spent fixing it. It is a fascinating case study in prevention paradox: when you successfully prevent a disaster, everyone assumes the danger was never real.

Unleashing it was easy. Surviving it wont be Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash barely escaped with their lives the last time they messed around with portals, demons and the powerful relic known as the summonstone. But when the chance to reunite with an old friend arises, they decide to use its ancient power one more time. Big mistake.What they summon is not an old friend, or even a new one. Its something mischievous, something monstrous and now its loose

From Far Around They Saw Us Burn is the eagerly awaited first short story collection from Alice Jolly, one of the most exciting and accomplished voices in British fiction today.The extraordinary range of work gathered here is united by a fascination with how everyday interactions can transform our lives in unpredictable ways. These are stories of lonely people, outcasts and misfits, and the ghosts that inhabit our intimate spaces. The result is a compelling, arresting and, at times, devastating collection not least in the title story, which was inspired by the tragic true events of the 1943 Cavan orphanage fire.Written with an exemplary eye for detail and an intimate understanding of the complexities of human nature, Jollys collection builds up towards the ultimate question: what is revealed of us when we peel away the surfaces, and is it enough?

When Alice Jollys second child was stillborn and all subsequent attempts to have another baby failed, she began to consider every possible option, no matter how unorthodox.Shot through with humour and full of hope, Dead Babies and Seaside Towns is an intensely personal account of the search for an alternative way to create a family. As she battles through miscarriage, IVF and failed adoption attempts, Alice finds comfort in the faded charm of Britains crumbling seaside towns.The journey ultimately leads her and her husband to a small town in Minnesota, and to two remarkable women who offer to make the impossible possible.In this beautifully written book, Alice Jolly describes with a novelists skill the events that many others have lived through even if they may feel compelled to keep them hidden. Her decision not to hide but to share them, without a trace of self-pity, turns Dead Babies and Seaside Towns into a universal story: one that begins in tragedy but ends in joy.

Not a Fictional Mum makes sure no woman gets left behind Giovanna Fletcher In this inspiring, topical and painfully funny memoir, Not a Fictional Mum asks what it is that really makes a mum? What Makes a Mum? is a less conventional journey of being mothered and reaching motherhood, from teenage foster care, struggling with infertility and navigating the adoption process. Not a Fictional Mum reveals the policies and statistics that led her to campaign for change, and what emerges is a picture of resilience, determination and hope.A personal account and a manifesto for change, What Makes a Mum? looks at family beyond genetics and offers a guiding hand to anyone in the long and sometimes agonising pursuit of becoming a mother.

The thrill of the carnival turns sinister as FBI Agent Hailey Rock tracks a murderer using fairground games as instruments of death. Can she unveil the face behind the funhouse mirror before the carnival leaves town, taking another soul with it?"A brilliant book. I couldnt put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!"Reader review for Only MurderThis is book #15 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.Future books in the series are now available!"I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didnt guess theculprit at all Already pre-ordered the second!"Reader review for Only Murder"This book takes off with a bang An excellent read, and Im looking forward to the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I cant wait to see what happens next!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"The twists and turns kept coming. Cant wait to read the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more."Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I cant say enough about this author! How about out of this world! This author is going to go far!"Reader review for ONLY MURDER"I really enjoyed this book The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT"This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT

King Arthurs Death, commonly referred to as the Alliterative Morte Arthure, is a Middle English poem written in Lincolnshire at the end of the 14th century. A source work for Malorys later Morte dArthur, it is an epic tale which documents the horrors of war, the loneliness of kingship and the terrible price paid for arrogance.The poem tells of the arrival of emissaries from Imperial Rome demanding that Arthur pay his dues as a subject. Arthurs refusal leads him on a quest to confront his foes and challenge them for command of his lands.His venture is not without cost. Although he defeats the Romans, his decision to leave Mordred at home to watch over his realm and guard Guinevere, his queen, proves to be a costly one. He must now face Mordred for control of his kingdom a conflict ultimately fatal to the pair of them.Combining heroic action, insight into human frailty and great attention to contemporary detail, King Arthurs Death is not only a lesson in effective kingship, it is also an astonishing mirror on our own times, highlighting the folly of letting stubborn dogma drive political decisions.

The Art of War (Dellarte della guerra), is one of the lesser-read works of Florentine statesman and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli.The format of The Art of War was in socratic dialogue. The purpose, declared by Fabrizio (Machiavellis persona) at the outset, "To honor and reward virtu, not to have contempt for poverty, to esteem the modes and orders of military discipline, to constrain citizens to love one another, to live without factions, to esteem less the private than the public good." To these ends, Machiavelli notes in his preface, the military is like the roof of a palazzo protecting the contents.Written between 1519 and 1520 and published the following year, it was the only historical or political work printed during Machiavellis lifetime, though he was appointed official historian of Florence in 1520 and entrusted with minor civil duties.Many, Lorenzo, have held and still hold the opinion, that there is nothing which has less in common with another, and that is so dissimilar, as civilian life is from the military. Whence it is often observed, if anyone designs to avail himself of an enlistment in the army..

Prémio da Crítica da GalizaPrémio Follas Novas para Melhor LivroPrémio Xerais de RomanceUm dos Melhores Livros Galegos do Ano (El País)Entre o silêncio e o grito, entre o que se diz e o que se cala,

Romance inaugural de László Krasznahorkai sobre um mundo em decadência, falsos profetas e utopias falhadas, já considerado uma obra-prima da literatura contemporânea, foi igualmente adaptado ao cinem

A ferramenta essencial para alcançar o sucesso no trabalho e na vidaMilhes de pessoas em todo o mundo tornaram-se mais bem-sucedidas ao compreenderem o simples facto de que 80% dos seus resultados provem de 20% dos seus esforços. E este e o livro que lhe mostra como o fazer.O Principio 80/20, escrito pelo visionario Richard Koch, e mais poderoso e essencial do que nunca. Mostra-lhe como funciona a regra 80/20 e revela-lhe como usa-la de maneira sistematica e pratica para aumentar significativamente a sua eficacia e melhorar os seus resultados.Seja mais eficaz com menos esforço: Identifique os metodos que levam a otimos resultados; Evite o trabalho arduo; Seja seletivo no que faz; E, no fim, tenha uma otima vida.Hoje, muito pouco daquilo em que despende o tempo tem impacto no seu sucesso. Ao concentrar-se no que importa, pode desbloquear o enorme potencial dos 20% magicos.Os elogios da critica:"Leia este livro e use-o."Tim Ferriss, autor de 4 Horas por Semana"Aqui encontra ideias que podem mudar a sua vida."The Good Book Guide"A gesto do tempo no e organizar as suas tarefas diarias, mas sim organizar as tarefas diarias essenciais e descartar o resto. Richard Koch ganhou milhes com isto - um bestseller baseado numa unica ideia - provando que funciona."Gentlemens Quarterly"Richard Koch e um entusiasta do Principio 80/20. Leia-o e tambem se tornara um."Andrew Campbell, diretor do Ashridge Strategic Management Centre"Perspicaz e acessivel, este livro ajuda as pessoas a concentrarem-se em no desperdiçar as suas vidas."Theodore Zeldin, fellow do St Antonys College, Oxford"Damos 5 estrelas a esta obra-prima este livro vale muito mais do que o seu preço."The Weston Review

A forma perfeita de planear as refeições da sua semana sem esforço!Comprovado, acessível e eficaz: o método que já mudou a rotina de quem achava que não tinha tempo para cozinhar.«Não tenho tempo.» Q

Poderá um diagnóstico médico causar mais mal do que bem?UM DOS MELHORES LIVROS DO ANOThe Times * The Sunday Times * Financial TimesThe Guardian * The Economist * The London StandardThe Observer * The New Statesman * The Irish TimesO diagnostico e visto como a chave que abre a porta de acesso a muito daquilo por que ansiamos uma explicaço, o potencial de recuperaço, apoio, uma tribo de outros pacientes com a mesma doença , mas atras dessa porta tambem existem aspetos mais negros que nem sempre so devidamente ponderados.Do autismo as alergias, da PHDA a Covid longa, cada vez mais pessoas recebem rotulos medicos. Sera que estamos realmente a ficar menos saudaveis ou apenas a considerar patologicas as normais imperfeiçes humanas?Quando sofremos, e natural desejarmos um rotulo claro, compreenso e, naturalmente, tratamento. No entanto, muitos diagnosticos no so to definitivos quanto parecem e, nalguns casos, podem transformar pessoas saudaveis em pacientes.O avanço de tecnicas sofisticadas de sequenciaço genetica significa que ate os mais saudaveis podero, em breve, ser rastreados em busca de potenciais anomalias. Nunca tantas pessoas foram classificadas como doentes.Baseando-se em historias reais, em decadas de pratica clinica e na investigaço medica mais recente, a Dra. Suzanne OSullivan apela a necessidade de encontrarmos novas e melhores linguagens para falar do sofrimento e de desenvolvermos formas de apoiar as pessoas sem as medicalizar.Os elogios da critica:A melhor escritora de ciencia da atualidade uma verdadeira herdeira de Oliver Sacks.Sathnam Sanghera, jornalista e autor bestsellerRevelador. Aborda tantos temas que me tem preocupado, mas que eu no conseguia resolver sozinho como pai e medico.Chris Van Tulleken, medico e autor do bestseller Pessoas Ultra ProcessadasUm estudo brilhante sobre os perigos do sobrediagnostico.The GuardianTornamos as pessoas mais doentes pelo simples ato de as diagnosticarmos com um problema medico. Um livro fascinante.The TimesCom clareza de prosa e raciocinio, A Era dos Diagnosticos deve fazer-nos refletir a todos se estamos mais ou menos saudaveis quando recebemos um diagnostico.Elizabeth F. Loftus, psicologa e professora na Universidade da California

Uma distopia com um plot twist nunca antes visto e que inquieta pelas estranhas semelhanças com a nossa realidade cada vez mais virtual.Num mundo à beira do colapso, a humanidade está dividida em doi