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A coletânea "Cidadania Plural: Direito das Diversidades, Inclusão Social e Acesso à Justiça no Estado Democrático de Direito" reúne 26 capítulos produzidos por estudantes, professores e profissionais

A história de Lila continua agora na cidade de Nova York. Após pedir o divórcio de Paul para recuperar sua identidade, ela precisa navegar pela guarda compartilhada de sua filha, Michele, e pelo recomeço de sua vida profissional e amorosa.A trama se desenrola atraves de crises e reencontros. Os anos passam, Michele cresce e passa pela fase da puberdade; Paul evolui de um marido distante para um pai presente e parceiro responsavel.Lila se envolve com Nick; Paul encontra uma nova parceira, Ava.Diante de sentimentos conflitantes entre a liberdade individual e a maternidade, Lila continua buscando refugio em seu "chale" imaginario como um recurso eficaz para aprofundar sua jornada psicologica.A surpreendente descoberta da gravidez de Lila transforma sua jornada e nos faz imaginar: o que vira depois?

What if the greatest detective solved crimes by understanding the human soul?Father Brown: The Complete Chronicles brings together all the beloved stories featuring G. K. Chestertons unforgettable priest-detective. Modest in appearance yet profound in insight, Father Brown solves mysteries not through force or showmanship, but through empathy, moral reasoning, and a deep understanding of human weakness.Set in England and beyond, these classic tales blend clever puzzles with philosophical reflection and quiet humor. Each case reveals not only how a crime was committed, but whymaking Father Browns deductions as humane as they are brilliant.These stories helped define the cozy mystery tradition while offering something rare in detective fiction: compassion without sentimentality.Inside this eBook, youll explore:All Father Brown stories in one complete collectionClever mysteries solved through insight and moral logicClassic cases such as The Blue Cross and The Invisible ManA cornerstone of British detective fictionAdapted for radio and television and loved for generations, Father Brown remains one of literatures most distinctive and enduring detectives.Discover mysteries where wisdom matters more than cleverness. Buy now and enjoy Father Brown: The Complete Chronicles.

A coletânea Narrativas em foco: estudos interdisciplinares em humanidades – Volume 9 reúne pesquisas que exploram, sob múltiplas perspectivas, as formas pelas quais narrativas históricas, culturais,

In a rapidly changing world, the ability to learn is important, but the ability to unlearn is critical. Educator Amanda Bell presents "The Art of Unlearning," a guide to cognitive flexibility. Bell argues that our biggest obstacle to growth isnt ignorance, but the outdated mental models and obsolete skills we cling to.Drawing on neuroplasticity research, Bell explains why unlearning is biologically harder than learningit requires pruning established synaptic pathways. She identifies common "competence traps," where experts fail because they rely on solutions that used to work. The book covers how to unlearn bad management habits, cultural biases, and even muscle memory.Bell provides a framework for "intellectual humility" and active curiosity. She uses case studies from industries disrupted by AI to show how professionals who could let go of their "hard-earned wisdom" thrived, while rigid thinkers perished. This book is for lifelong learners who realize that to fill the cup, you must first empty it.

"Frame Perfect" by tech journalist Daniel OMalley explores the subculture of speedrunningthe art of completing video games as fast as humanly (and sometimes inhumanly) possible. OMalley argues that speedrunning is not just a hobby, but a form of digital archaeology and extreme optimization that offers lessons applicable to software engineering and project management.The book dives into the technical side, explaining how runners dissect game code to find "sequence breaks," utilize memory corruption, and exploit physics engines. It profiles legendary runners and the collaborative effort required to shave milliseconds off a record. OMalley also explores the psychology of the "reset," the ability to fail thousands of times and immediately start over with high focusa trait he calls "micro-resilience."Beyond the screen, "Frame Perfect" looks at the community-driven charity events like GDQ (Games Done Quick) that raise millions, proving the social value of this niche. It honors the dedication required to master a system so thoroughly that you can break it to your will. This book is for gamers, coders, and anyone fascinated by the limits of human reaction time and the beauty of broken code.

"Extinction Events" by business analyst Robert Keane is a post-mortem examination of the titans of industry that vanished. Keane moves beyond the standard "Kodak moment" anecdotes to analyze the structural and cultural rigidity that prevents successful companies from adapting to change. He treats the market as an evolutionary ecosystem where "survival of the fittest" applies ruthlessly to corporations.The book dissects the internal politics, the "sunk cost fallacy," and the "innovators dilemma" that blinded executives at companies like Blockbuster, BlackBerry, and Sears. Keane reveals that these companies didnt die because they didnt see the futureoften they invented it (like Kodak and the digital camera)but because their internal revenue models were addicted to the past. He introduces the concept of "organizational calcification."Keane also studies the survivorscompanies like IBM or Netflixthat managed to cannibalize their own successful businesses to survive a shift. The book provides a diagnostic tool for leaders to spot the early warning signs of an extinction event in their own sector. It is a stark, data-driven look at why success is often the biggest threat to future survival.

"Ressaber: decolonizando o Direito" é uma obra fundamental que emerge como um projeto epistemológico desafiador, propondo uma crítica radical ao processo de produção do conhecimento jurídico tradicio

Esta obra foi elaborada por um conjunto de autores que avaliam diversos temas concernentes ao período do século XVIII ao século XXI e apresentam o que há de melhor sobre temáticas relacionadas ao "Conhecimento, politicas publicas e praticas de cura no Brasil", em perspectiva historica e social. De modo geral, os pesquisadores analisam os desafios relacionados a saude e a doença; as trajetorias profissionais e a constituiço de instituiçes medicas; o desenvolvimento de politicas publicas; os impactos da medicina na vida coletiva; e a importancia da luta pelo direito a saude.Os autores tambem observam os avanços na compreenso de diversas enfermidades (a loucura/alienaço, o penfigo/fogo selvagem, o beriberi etc.); problematizam a alimentaço infantil e a preocupaço com a fome; e estudam instituiçes ligadas ao campo sanitario e a organizaço das cidades (a cadeia, o asilo, o hospital, o manicomio etc.). Alem disso, interpretam a preocupaço da administraço com os meios de conservaço da saude e da vida; a atuaço de medicos e administradores e suas estrategias para a constituiço de politicas voltadas ao coletivo; e o impacto da morte, em decorrencia da pandemia, sobre os trabalhadores da saude.

"The Golden Sinking The warship that sank because the King wanted more guns" tells the tragic story of the Vasa. Built in 1628 to be the flagship of the Swedish Empire, it was the most expensive and heavily armed warship ever constructed. It sailed less than a mile on its maiden voyage before a light breeze tipped it over, and it sank in Stockholm harbor.Engineering historian Sven Deep explains the cause: Scope Creep. King Gustavus Adolphus kept changing the requirements, demanding a second row of heavy cannons on the upper deck. The shipwrights knew the center of gravity was too high, but no one dared tell the King."The Golden Sinking" is a timeless case study in project management failure. It illustrates the dangers of ignoring physics to please a boss and how hierarchical fear can turn a technological marvel into a national embarrassment.

Vikings are remembered as raiders terrorizing medieval Europe. Yet this violent narrative overlooks what sustained Norse expansion across four centuries: agricultural settlements seeking arable land, merchant networks trading furs and walrus ivory, and political systems adapting to local conditionsfrom integrating into Francias feudal structure to establishing parliamentary assemblies in Iceland and trading partnerships in Byzantine Constantinople.This book traces Viking activity through settlement archaeology, runestone inscriptions, saga accounts, and contemporary records from attacked communities. It examines how Norse farmers colonized Iceland and Greenland seeking independence from Scandinavian kings, how Dublin and York functioned as trading hubs rather than military outposts, and how Viking leaders converted to Christianity when political advantage required it. The focus extends beyond dramatic raids to include the women managing farms during mens absence, the enslaved people whose labor sustained colonies, and the environmental limits that ended Greenland settlements.By analyzing the economic and social foundations of Norse expansion, this work reveals a more complete picture: not just warriors, but communities seeking resources, trade access, and political autonomy. It explores how Vikings succeeded through adaptationand failed when environmental and political realities exceeded their capacity to adjust.

In a marketplace flooded with data and specs, marketing strategist Leo Vance argues that the oldest technology is still the most effective: the story. "The Story ROI" bridges the gap between literary theory and hard-nosed sales metrics. Vance demonstrates that "storytelling" isnt just a buzzword; it is the fundamental operating system of the human brain.The book dives into the neuroscience of "neural coupling," where a good story synchronizes the listeners brain with the tellers. Vance critiques modern corporate marketing for focusing on the "what" (features) rather than the "why" (narrative). He provides a framework called the "Hero-Customer Arc," where the brand is not the hero, but the guide (like Yoda) who helps the customer (Luke) win the day.Vance analyzes successful campaigns from Apple to Nike to show how they sell identity and transformation, not just products. He gives practical advice for founders and marketers on how to craft a "Origin Story," a "Product Story," and a "Vision Story" that cut through the noise. This is a playbook for turning commodities into legends.

"The Smoke of Freedom How a nephew of Freud taught women to smoke" dissects one of the most cynical and successful marketing campaigns in history. In the 1920s, it was taboo for women to smoke in public. The American Tobacco Company wanted to double its market. They hired Edward Bernays, the father of Public Relations and Sigmund Freuds nephew.Author Edward Ash details Bernays strategy. Using psychoanalysis, he branded cigarettes not as nicotine sticks, but as "Torches of Freedom"phallic symbols of male power that women could challenge by smoking. He staged a protest at the Easter Parade in New York, where debutantes lit up for the cameras."The Smoke of Freedom" is a terrifying look at how deep psychological desires (like emancipation) can be hijacked to sell toxic products. It is the origin story of modern spin, showing that if you can change the cultural narrative, you can sell death as liberty.

In an era obsessed with "life hacks" and making things effortless, author Lydia Cross challenges the status quo with "The Friction Advantage". Cross argues that our addiction to convenience is atrophying our cognitive and emotional resilience. The central thesis is that "friction"the psychological resistance we feel before doing something hardis not a barrier to be removed, but the signal of growth itself.Cross explains the neuroscience of the Anterior Midcingulate Cortex, a brain region that grows specifically when we do things we dont want to do. She demonstrates how voluntarily engaging in high-friction activities (like cold exposure, difficult reading, or public speaking) builds a "willpower reserve" that transfers to all other areas of life. The book distinguishes between "bad friction" (pointless bureaucracy) and "good friction" (developmental challenges).Readers will learn how to reframe the sensation of struggle as a dopamine-triggering reward, rather than a punishment. Cross provides a protocol for "progressive overload" for the mind, similar to weightlifting. This book is a counter-intuitive guide for anyone who feels stuck in the comfort zone and wants to rebuild their capacity for hard work and deep satisfaction.

"The Paper Fairies How two schoolgirls fooled the creator of Sherlock Holmes" tells the charming yet baffling story of the Cottingley Fairies. In 1917, two young cousins, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths, took photos of themselves playing with dancing fairies at the bottom of their garden. The fairies were obviously paper cutouts held up by hatpins. Yet, the photos fooled the world.Author Arthur Lens explores how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the logical mind behind Sherlock Holmes, became the girls biggest champion. Consumed by his belief in Spiritualism after losing his son in WWI, Doyle desperately wanted the photos to be real proof of the supernatural."The Paper Fairies" is a story about the will to believe. It contrasts the innocence of a childhood prank with the desperate grief of a war-torn generation, showing that even the smartest people can be blinded by what they hope to see.

This book explores FOMO not as a modern phenomenon to overcome through willpower, but as anxiety that surfaces when you havent clarified what actually matters to youmaking every unchosen option feel like potential loss. It examines the patterns beneath chronic indecision, comparison-driven choices, and the exhausting attempt to experience everything, reframing FOMO as information about misalignment between how youre living and what you genuinely value.Rather than offering strategies to resist social media or practice gratitude, this book invites you to understand what drives the perpetual sense that better options exist elsewherewhether its unclear priorities that make every choice feel equally important, fear of commitment that keeps you scanning for alternatives, or genuine dissatisfaction youre avoiding by staying perpetually open. It explores how decision anxiety often masks the deeper discomfort of actually choosing, which means accepting what youre not choosing.Through psychological insight into choice overload, values clarification, and the difference between opportunity awareness and anxiety-driven option hoarding, this book offers a compassionate path toward decisive living. It examines why keeping all options open doesnt preserve freedomit prevents genuine engagement with anything. The goal isnt eliminating FOMOits developing clear enough priorities that unchosen options feel like acceptable trade-offs rather than devastating losses.

Harper the Hedgehog awakens to a strange, intelligent wind sweeping through Willowgladean unsettling force that rattles leaves, bends branches, frightens animals, and vibrates through the ground like a living heartbeat. Though the sky is clear and calm, the wind moves with deliberate confusion, carrying scents of ozone and wild energy as if trying to speak or find something. As the forest ripples with uneaserabbits trembling underground, birds scattering, squirrels zigzagging through treesHarper alone steps forward, sensing not danger but a lost, frightened presence searching for connection. Her quills hum with instinctive awareness as she realizes the wind isnt a storm at all, but a conscious being entering the forest with purpose, curiosity, and fear, and it has somehow noticed her. Instead of hiding, Harper bravely approaches the trembling air, feeling within it the promise of something extraordinary that is about to change Willowglade forever.

Discover the inaugural historical novel that set the template for the genre, telling the story of a young Englishman caught between two worlds during the Jacobite rising of 1745. The protagonists journey from the civilized south into the wild Highlands serves as a metaphor for the collision between the romantic past and the pragmatic future. Through vivid cultural contrasts and battle scenes, the text examines the allure of rebellion and the inevitability of historys march. It is a seminal work that captures the tragedy and dignity of a lost cause.

Engage with the cornerstone of Western political philosophy, a sweeping inquiry into the nature of justice and the construction of an ideal city-state. Through the famous allegory of the cave and the concept of the philosopher-king, the text argues that the just soul and the just state are mirror images of one another. It covers an immense range of topics, including education, poetry, immortality, and the structure of reality. This monumental work challenges readers to imagine a society governed by reason and the Good.

Enter a world of Edwardian wit and cruelty where the savage nature of animals often mirrors the behavior of polite society. These short stories are masterpieces of brevity and satire, introducing readers to mischievous children, talking cats, and the absurdity of social conventions. The humor is sharp, often dark, and deployed with a precise command of language that exposes the hypocrisy of the upper classes. It is a delightful yet biting collection that finds comedy in the unexpected and the macabre.