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Esta edição reúne dois importantes ensaios de Sigmund Freud: Transitoriedade (1916) e Luto e melancolia (1917). No primeiro, Freud reflete sobre a dificuldade humana de usufruir da beleza e dos valor

La parabola della pallacanestro americana secondo uno dei giornalisti piu irriverenti e rispettati del mondo sportivo. Una riflessione su come il basket americano abbia scelto, per convenienza, marketing e denaro, una strada legata quasi esclusivamente alla potenza e allatletismo a discapito di gioco di squadra, tecnica, creativita. Un amore, quello di Sergio, per lNBA a un certo punto tradito da altre logiche, da dinamiche di spettacolo, lontane da quello che lui considera pallacanestro. Il racconto dei leggendari Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, ma anche il razzismo, Malcolm X, il marketing, la fisicita che soffoca la tecnica in un gioco che non riesce piu a riconoscere.

Timeless sculptures between presence and absence an insight into the unique artistic world of Walter MoroderWalter Moroder is one of the most distinctive sculptors of our time. His life-size figures, which refuse any imitation of human existence, embody a state of waiting, silence, and stillness creating a powerful interplay of presence and absence. This monograph presents, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of more than three decades of his artistic career. Structured into 16 chapters and enriched with large-format images, it allows readers to experience the depth and uniqueness of Moroders work. Book Highlights: Comprehensive monograph covering 30 years of artistic creation Life-size sculptures of existential intensity 16 chapters offering a clear overview and art-historical context Large-format illustrations and sophisticated book design A must-have volume for collectors, art lovers, and anyone fascinated by the power of contemporary sculpture.Markus Klammer is an editor, art critic, and curator of numerous exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, with publications and texts on Heinz Gappmayr, Remy Zaugg, Gerhard Merz, Michele Bernardi, Hugo Vallazza (selection). Hatje Cantz published his monograph on Gianpietro Carlesso in 2014. Markus Klammer lives and works in Bolzano (Italy).Walter Moroder (born 1963) comes from a renowned family of sculptors in Val Gardena (Italy). During his training, he went through all the stages of the regions craft and artistic tradition, only to leave them behind after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich (graduating in 1988) and making a decisive decision about his future direction. His sculptural exploration of the forms of the human body confirms his affinity for classical sculpture, but in conjunction with a decidedly postmodern visual thinking that goes beyond figurative, abstract, or neo-expressive conventions.

Timeless sculptures between presence and absence an insight into the unique artistic world of Walter MoroderWalter Moroder is one of the most distinctive sculptors of our time. His life-size figures, which refuse any imitation of human existence, embody a state of waiting, silence, and stillness creating a powerful interplay of presence and absence. This monograph presents, for the first time, a comprehensive overview of more than three decades of his artistic career. Structured into 16 chapters and enriched with large-format images, it allows readers to experience the depth and uniqueness of Moroders work. Book Highlights: Comprehensive monograph covering 30 years of artistic creation Life-size sculptures of existential intensity 16 chapters offering a clear overview and art-historical context Large-format illustrations and sophisticated book design A must-have volume for collectors, art lovers, and anyone fascinated by the power of contemporary sculpture.Markus Klammer is an editor, art critic, and curator of numerous exhibitions of modern and contemporary art, with publications and texts on Heinz Gappmayr, Remy Zaugg, Gerhard Merz, Michele Bernardi, Hugo Vallazza (selection). Hatje Cantz published his monograph on Gianpietro Carlesso in 2014. Markus Klammer lives and works in Bolzano (Italy).Walter Moroder (born 1963) comes from a renowned family of sculptors in Val Gardena (Italy). During his training, he went through all the stages of the regions craft and artistic tradition, only to leave them behind after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich (graduating in 1988) and making a decisive decision about his future direction. His sculptural exploration of the forms of the human body confirms his affinity for classical sculpture, but in conjunction with a decidedly postmodern visual thinking that goes beyond figurative, abstract, or neo-expressive conventions.

Six voices. One lifetime. An unforgettable literary experience.The Waves by Virginia Woolf** is one of the most innovative and poetic novels of the twentieth century.**Told through a series of soliloquies from six charactersBernard, Susan, Rhoda, Neville, Jinny, and Louisthe novel traces their lives from childhood to old age. Rather than following a traditional plot, Woolf creates a rhythmic, almost musical narrative that captures the shifting tides of thought, identity, friendship, and time.Interwoven with lyrical interludes describing the movement of the sun over the sea, The Waves becomes a meditation on:The fluid nature of self and consciousnessThe passage of time and the inevitability of changeFriendship, loss, and human connectionThe beauty and fragility of existenceWidely regarded as Woolfs most experimental and ambitious work, this novel stands as a cornerstone of literary modernism and psychological fiction.Elegant, philosophical, and deeply moving, The Waves is essential reading for lovers of classic literature and innovative storytelling.Add this timeless modernist masterpiece to your collection today.

Gold has captivated investors, entrepreneurs, and economists for centuries yet its modern role is frequently distorted by cycles of enthusiasm, ideological conviction, and media-driven narratives. Between the fervent advocacy of gold bugs and the dismissiveness of conventional finance, the genuine strategic picture often remains obscured.This book explores the patterns behind golds appeal, examining the macro narratives that amplify its perceived value during periods of monetary uncertainty and dollar volatility. It reveals the tensions between emotional conviction and evidence-based positioning, and reframes assumptions about gold as a store of value, inflation hedge, and portfolio stabilizer.Rather than advocating for or against gold as an asset, this book examines the dynamics that drive its cycles how geopolitical shifts, central bank behavior, and dollar dominance narratives interact to create both opportunity and exposure. It explores how entrepreneurs and business-minded readers can develop a more calibrated, analytically grounded perspective on commodity markets without surrendering to hype or reflexive skepticism.Written with intellectual clarity and strategic depth, this book equips readers to navigate macro narratives more deliberately understanding what gold signals, what it conceals, and where the real risks reside beneath the surface of popular discourse.

The Power of Beets: How This Simple Root Vegetable Can Boost Your Immunity, Lower Your Blood Pressure, and Improve Your Brain Function by Dr. Earl J. Schley is a compelling and science-based guide to unlocking the extraordinary health potential of one of natures most underrated superfoods.In this insightful book, Dr. Schley explains how the nutrient-rich beetroot supports cardiovascular health, enhances blood circulation, strengthens the immune system, and sharpens cognitive performance. Drawing from nutritional science and practical research, he breaks down how natural compounds such as nitrates, antioxidants, and essential vitamins work together to promote overall wellness.Readers will discover how beets help regulate blood pressure naturally, improve oxygen flow throughout the body, and protect the brain from age-related decline. The book also provides simple, easy-to-follow strategies for incorporating beets into everyday meals, including juices, salads, and wholesome recipes designed for maximum benefit.Clear, informative, and practical, *The Power of Beets empowers readers to take control of their health using a simple, affordable, and accessible root vegetableproving that powerful transformation often begins with the most humble foods.

Most offers are designed to convert. The most powerful ones are designed to be talked about. The distinction between an offer that merely closes and one that clients voluntarily advocate for is not accidental it is the result of deliberate structural and positioning decisions embedded at the point of conception, not layered on afterward through marketing effort.This book explores the dynamics behind offer design that generates genuine client enthusiasm examining the patterns that distinguish forgettable transactions from experiences clients feel compelled to share. It reframes assumptions about value communication, pricing perception, and positioning, revealing the underlying tensions between what businesses believe their offer delivers and what clients actually experience as remarkable.Rather than prescribing promotional frameworks, this book examines how deliberate choices around offer structure, delivery experience, outcome clarity, and emotional resonance interact to produce the conditions for organic advocacy. It explores how perceived value is constructed not merely stated and how the gap between a competent offer and a brag-worthy one operates at the level of design, not decoration.Drawing on observable patterns across service businesses, digital products, and entrepreneurial practice, this book functions as a strategic lens for entrepreneurs and professionals who understand that the most durable marketing asset a business can possess is an offer so precisely constructed that clients become its most credible and enthusiastic advocates.

When we marvel at the miracles of modern globalization, we usually point to massive cargo ships, advanced containerization, and digital tracking software. Yet, none of these marvels could function without a painfully boring, utterly ubiquitous invention hiding at the base of every supply chain.The modern wooden shipping pallet is the unsung hero of global logistics. Born out of necessity during World War II to drastically speed up the loading of military supplies, this simple platform standardized the spatial dimensions of global trade, allowing goods to flow seamlessly from a factory floor to a retail shelf.Standardized Timber pulls back the curtain on the multi-billion dollar pallet industry. It details the fierce battles over dimensional standards, the complex pooling economies that track millions of wooden platforms worldwide, and the invisible mechanical foundation that prevents global commerce from collapsing.Gain a newfound appreciation for the hidden architecture of trade. Learn how strict standardization of the simplest materials created unprecedented operational efficiency, and discover the massive economic forces driving the humble wooden pallet.

We like to believe that our life choices, especially our careers, are the result of free will, rigorous education, and personal passion. We construct elaborate narratives to explain why we became doctors, lawyers, or engineers, completely ignoring the invisible linguistic anchors we were given at birth.The psychological phenomenon of nominal determinism reveals a bizarre glitch in human cognition: we are statistically far more likely to gravitate toward professions, cities, and even partners that share phonetic similarities with our own names. This unconscious bias drives people named Dennis to become dentists, and people named Lauren to move to London.Destined by Design dives into the fascinating intersection of linguistics, sociology, and behavioral psychology. It explores decades of research demonstrating how the subtle, repeated exposure to our own names primes our brains to seek out familiar patterns, heavily influencing our most critical life decisions without our awareness.Uncover the subconscious power of language on your identity. Understand how your name has quietly steered your path, and learn how to recognize this cognitive bias so you can make truly independent choices about your future.

The sound of war. The voice of a nation. The poetry of compassion.Drum-Taps by Walt Whitman is a moving and historically significant collection of poems inspired by the American Civil War.Written during one of the most turbulent periods in American history, these poems reflect Whitmans deep emotional response to the realities of warits courage, devastation, sacrifice, and profound human cost. Having served as a volunteer nurse in military hospitals, Whitman brings an intimate and compassionate perspective to the suffering of soldiers and the spirit of the nation.This complete edition includes powerful poems such as:"Beat! Beat! Drums!""The Wound-Dresser""Vigil Strange I Kept on the Field One Night"Through vivid imagery and free verse innovation, Drum-Taps captures both patriotic fervor and heartfelt mourning, revealing Whitmans belief in unity, democracy, and the enduring strength of the human soul.An essential work for lovers of classic American poetry, history, and literary modernism.Add this historic and emotionally resonant poetry collection to your library today.

Buying a bouquet of pristine red roses for Valentines Day feels like a romantic, natural gesture. But the journey of those delicate flowers from a farm on the equator to your local supermarket is a masterpiece of brutal efficiency, exact temperature control, and high-stakes financial trading.Cut flowers are among the most perishable commercial goods on earth. To prevent them from rotting, the floral industry relies on a military-grade "cold chain" network. Within hours of being cut in Kenya or Colombia, flowers are chilled, flown across oceans, aggressively auctioned in high-speed Dutch markets, and distributedall while staying biologically dormant.Cold Chain Blossoms exposes the ruthless business behind the beauty. It dives into the high-stress logistics, the complex auction psychology of Aalsmeer, and the environmental and human costs required to maintain a massive global market built on selling a dying biological product.Look past the petals to understand the mechanics of extreme perishable logistics. Learn how the floral industry pioneered cold chain technology and discover the cutthroat economic strategies required to sell perfection on a ticking clock.

For centuries, the Roman and Byzantine empires bled gold to purchase a fabric that was lighter than air and stronger than steel. China held an absolute, fiercely guarded monopoly on silk production, protecting the secret of the silkworm under penalty of gruesome death.In the 6th century, Emperor Justinian realized that military might could not solve an economic deficit. He orchestrated one of the earliest and most consequential acts of corporate espionage in human history, dispatching two monks to traverse the treacherous Silk Road and steal the biological source of Chinas wealth.Smuggling the Silk tells the thrilling true story of these ancient spies who hid living silkworm eggs inside hollow bamboo canes. It details their perilous journey and how their successful heist instantly shattered an ancient monopoly, forever altering the balance of global economic power.Uncover the roots of industrial espionage. Learn how a single, daring theft of biological intellectual property reshaped the medieval world and laid the foundation for modern global trade.

A fleeting romance beneath the glow of midnight dreams.White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a deeply emotional and beautifully written short novel about love, longing, and solitude in 19th-century St. Petersburg.Told from the perspective of a lonely dreamer, the story unfolds over four nights and a morningwhere chance encounters lead to heartfelt conversations and the possibility of connection. Through tender dialogue and introspective narration, Dostoevsky explores themes of hope, imagination, vulnerability, and unfulfilled desire.Inside this complete edition, youll discover:A touching story of unexpected loveProfound psychological insightClassic Russian literary realismThemes of loneliness, dreams, and emotional depthBeloved by readers worldwide, White Nights remains one of Dostoevskys most accessible and romantic workscapturing the fragile beauty of human connection.Add this timeless literary gem to your collection today and experience a story that shines with emotional brilliance.

Most businesses are quietly optimized for growth and quietly exposed when conditions reverse. When credit tightens, consumer confidence contracts, and market volatility accelerates, the structural vulnerabilities that prosperity conceals become impossible to ignore.This book explores the operational and strategic patterns that distinguish businesses which endure economic downturns from those that falter under pressure. It examines the underlying tensions between growth-oriented business design and recession-resilient frameworks, reframing assumptions about scalability, cost structure, revenue diversity, and liquidity management.Rather than offering reactive survival tactics, this book explores how deliberate structural decisions made before conditions deteriorate determine whether a business contracts gracefully or collapses under the weight of its own assumptions. It examines patterns in cash flow architecture, supplier dependencies, customer concentration risk, and pricing flexibility that either compound vulnerability or facilitate stability during periods of macro disruption.Drawing on observable dynamics across industries and economic cycles, this book functions as a strategic lens for entrepreneurs and business leaders who understand that resilience is not a response to crisis it is a design principle embedded long before crisis arrives. Accessible yet intellectually rigorous, it bridges macro awareness with operational clarity for business builders operating in an increasingly volatile global environment.

Every time you look at your investment portfolio or real estate appraisal, you see a specific, reassuring number. We base our entire financial security on the assumption that this stated wealth can be converted into usable cash exactly when we need it most.This assumption is the most dangerous illusion in modern finance. The numbers on your screen represent the price of the last transaction, not a guaranteed offer. When a crisis hits and everyone rushes for the exit simultaneously, market liquidity evaporates instantly, rendering "valuable" assets completely unsellable.Mirage of Liquidity dissects the hidden mechanics of market panic and asset valuation. It explains how paper wealth is a collective hallucination that relies entirely on the continuous presence of willing buyers, and why the richest investors often find themselves cash-poor during economic shocks.Protect yourself from the devastating shock of frozen markets. Learn how to accurately assess the true liquidity of your portfolio, diversify with accessible cash reserves, and build a financial strategy that survives the sudden disappearance of buyers.

The core premise of video games has always been interactivity: you overcome challenges through skill, timing, and strategy. Yet, one of the most profitable genres in modern mobile gaming is the "idle game" or "clicker"a game that literally plays itself while you do nothing.This genre strips gaming down to its most naked psychological hook: the Skinner box. By offering a constant, exponential increase of arbitrary numbers and automated progress bars, idle games hijack the brains dopamine system. They provide the deep neurological satisfaction of continuous achievement without demanding any actual effort or skill.The Illusion of Progress explores the insidious and brilliant design mechanics behind games that play themselves. It breaks down the mathematical formulas used to balance exponential growth, and examines what our obsession with these automated loops reveals about the modern human desire for friction-free productivity.Decode the psychological manipulation of incremental progression. Understand why our brains crave the visual representation of rising numbers, and learn how game developers weaponize our innate desire for endless growth to maximize player retention.

Long before it was used to power modern smartphones and electric vehicles, cobalt was prized for a completely different reason: its unparalleled ability to produce a brilliant, indestructible blue. From ancient Egyptian ceramics to Chinese porcelain, it was the ultimate luxury pigment.However, the pursuit of this mesmerizing color came with a staggering human and environmental cost. The mining of cobalt ores was notoriously toxic, earning the metal its name from the German word "Kobold," meaning a malicious goblin blamed for poisoning miners in the deep, dark earth.Blue Gold traces the fascinating journey of cobalt from an ancient artistic luxury to a modern technological necessity. It uncovers the hidden economic wars fought over this rare element, detailing how the desire for a single color shaped global trade routes and drove colonial exploitation.Explore the intersection of art, chemistry, and economics. Understand the historical weight of the materials we take for granted, and how the ancient quest for beauty directly mirrors our modern hunger for energy.

Have you ever felt completely drained after scrolling through social media, even though you havent done any physical work? The modern world demands a constant stream of emotional labor, asking us to care deeply about everything from global crises to the personal struggles of distant acquaintances.We are biologically wired to feel empathy for our immediate tribe, not for a global network of thousands. This continuous emotional output leads to compassion fatigue, a hidden epidemic where our capacity to care becomes dangerously depleted, leaving us numb, anxious, and deeply exhausted.Exhausted by Empathy explores the neurobiology of caring and how our modern environment weaponizes our natural compassion. It reveals the invisible toll of emotional labor in both our personal and professional lives, explaining why we often feel overwhelmed by the suffering of others while neglecting our own psychological boundaries.Discover actionable strategies to build emotional resilience and set healthy boundaries. Learn how to protect your mental energy without losing your humanity, and reclaim your capacity for genuine, sustainable connection today.

A obra de André Passos revela como agricultura, escravidão e redes mercantis moldaram o litoral catarinense no período colonial. Premiada pela ABPHE, a pesquisa conecta Santa Catarina à economia-mund