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First published in 1719, Robinson Crusoe is one of the earliest and most enduring adventure novels in English literature. The story follows Robinson Crusoe, a restless young man who defies his familys wishes and embarks on a sea voyageonly to be shipwrecked on a deserted island.Alone for years, Crusoe must rely on ingenuity, determination, and faith to survive. He builds shelter, cultivates food, and gradually creates a life from isolation. His encounter with Friday, a native he rescues and befriends, adds new dimensions to the narrative, exploring themes of companionship, culture, and survival.Exciting, reflective, and influential, Robinson Crusoe remains a timeless tale of resilience, independence, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

Mio zio di onesti assai principi,poi che sul serio sammalo,si fece presentar rispetto,di meglio nulla sinvento;lesempio suo sia di lezione;ma, mio buon Dio, che grande noiastar col malato giorno e notte,ne mai lasciarlo dun sol passo!Che gran malignita meschinafar divertire un mezzo vivo,a lui i cuscini accomodare,contrito dar la medicina,con un sospir pensar tra se:Ma quando il diavolo ti porta!II.Cosi pensava il gagarello,volando sporco sui postali,per Giove che cosi disposeerede della stirpe sua.Amici di Ruslan-Ludmila!Leroe di questo mio romanzo,lasciando indugi e prefazioni,adesso voglio presentare:Onegin, mio buon conoscente,cresciuto presso la Neva,la che nasceste forse purelettore, voi, o prosperaste!Un tempo anchio me la spassai:ma mi fa male laria al nord

First published in 1894, The Jungle Book is a beloved collection of adventure stories set in the forests of India. The book follows Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, as he learns the laws of the jungle under the guidance of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther, while facing the threat of the fierce tiger Shere Khan.Blending adventure, moral lessons, and vivid storytelling, Rudyard Kipling explores themes of belonging, courage, identity, and the balance between civilization and the wild. In addition to Mowglis tales, the collection includes other memorable animal stories filled with imagination and wisdom.Exciting, timeless, and rich in atmosphere, The Jungle Book remains a classic of childrens literature that continues to captivate readers of all ages.

First published in 1887, The Canterville Ghost is Oscar Wildes witty and imaginative tale that blends humor, satire, and the supernatural. The story follows the Otis family, an American household that moves into an old English manor haunted by the ghost of Sir Simon de Canterville.Expecting fear and terror, the ghost instead finds himself frustrated by the practical and unshaken Americans, who treat his eerie appearances with indifferenceand even humor. Through this clever reversal, Wilde gently satirizes cultural differences between America and England while exploring themes of redemption, compassion, and forgiveness.Charming, humorous, and unexpectedly touching, The Canterville Ghost remains a timeless classic that delights readers with its blend of comedy and heartfelt storytelling.

First published in 1935, Of Time and the River is Thomas Wolfes sweeping and deeply personal novel that continues the story of Eugene Gant, a character closely based on Wolfe himself. Expansive and lyrical, the novel traces Eugenes journey from his Southern roots to his search for identity, artistic purpose, and belonging in a vast and changing world.Blending autobiography with fiction, Wolfe explores themes of ambition, loneliness, memory, time, and the relentless passage of life. Through richly detailed prose and emotional intensity, he captures the struggles of youth, the yearning for greatness, and the complex ties between family, home, and personal destiny.Epic in scope and poetic in style, Of Time and the River stands as a landmark of American literature, offering a profound meditation on growth, aspiration, and the human experience.

First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wildes only novel and a masterpiece of Gothic fiction and philosophical drama. The story follows the handsome young Dorian Gray, whose portrait mysteriously ages and reflects the moral decay of his soul while he himself remains outwardly youthful and untouched by time.Influenced by the charismatic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian embraces a life devoted to pleasure and indulgence, free from visible consequences. As his sins accumulate, the hidden portrait grows increasingly grotesque, symbolizing the cost of vanity, selfishness, and moral corruption.Elegant, provocative, and rich in wit, this timeless novel explores themes of beauty, art, temptation, and the duality of human naturecontinuing to captivate readers with its haunting psychological depth and sharp social commentary.

First published in 1922, Siddhartha is Hermann Hesses profound novel about a young mans quest for enlightenment in ancient India. The story follows Siddhartha as he leaves a life of comfort to seek wisdom, experiencing the richness of the world, love, and suffering along the way.Through encounters with ascetics, merchants, and the river that teaches him the rhythm of life, Siddhartha discovers that true understanding cannot be taught but must be experienced. Hesses lyrical prose explores themes of self-discovery, inner peace, the nature of desire, and the path to spiritual fulfillment.Poetic, reflective, and deeply philosophical, Siddhartha remains a timeless classic, inspiring readers to contemplate the meaning of life and the journey toward personal and spiritual awakening.

Set twelve years after Riders of the Purple Sage, the novel follows John Shefford, a former clergyman, on his quest to find Fay Larkin in the remote Arizona-Utah borderlands. He discovers a hidden Mormon village of "sealed wives" and meets the enigmatic Sago Lily. As federal authorities move in to prosecute polygamists, Shefford confronts secrets that test his beliefs on faith, justice, and personal freedom in the harsh desert frontier.

Set against the rugged Arizona wilderness, the story follows Carley Burch, a young New Yorker drawn West by a letter from her fiancé, Glenn Kilbourne, changed by war. As she journeys through harsh landscapes, she confronts love, transformation, and the contrast between city life and untamed nature. The opening follows Carley on the train to Flagstaff, anxious and reflective, preparing to face Glenn and the challenges of their renewed relationship.

First published in 1853, Twelve Years a Slave is the harrowing autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free African-American man who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the antebellum United States. For twelve years, Northup endured brutal labor, inhumane treatment, and the constant struggle for survival before regaining his freedom.His account provides a detailed and personal perspective on the daily horrors of slavery, the resilience of the human spirit, and the importance of hope, courage, and determination. Northups narrative is both a historical document and a testament to the enduring fight for justice and human dignity.Intense, moving, and historically significant, Twelve Years a Slave remains essential reading for understanding slavery, American history, and the triumph of perseverance over oppression.

First published in 1839, The Charterhouse of Parma is Stendhals masterful historical novel set in early 19th-century Italy. The story follows Fabrizio del Dongo, a young Italian nobleman whose life is marked by passion, political intrigue, and personal ambition as he navigates the complexities of love, war, and society.Through vivid characterization and richly detailed settings, Stendhal explores themes of romance, honor, social ambition, and the clash between personal desires and societal expectations. The novel balances thrilling adventure with keen psychological insight, offering a portrait of both individual emotion and the broader political landscape of the era.Epic, engaging, and elegantly written, The Charterhouse of Parma remains a timeless classic, celebrated for its narrative sophistication, emotional depth, and enduring exploration of the human heart.

Over almost seventy years, the original Land Rover evolved from the ground-breaking Series I model in 1948 to the final Defender in 2016. Now there is a totally new Defender for the 2020s.Land Rover charts the history of the authentic bloodline in this carefully compiled collection of striking and, in some instances, very rare photographs.It presents the memorable mileposts and bizarre diversions in an astonishingly long life and is a rich visual tribute to the genius and guts of these legendary vehicles.

Marco do pragmatismo, A vontade de crer investiga a relação entre fé, razão e experiência. Nesta tradução rigorosa e fluente, William James questiona a origem de nossas crenças e o limite da racional

Fruto de um incansável trabalho de jornalismo investigativo, este é o primeiro grande livro a expor a realidade catastrófica do comércio global de lixo — um negócio clandestino cuja finalidade é desp

A first-class mysteryBernard OKeeffe is on a roll to the big time Daily Mail. Perfect comfort reading The Times. An enthralling mix of mystery and murder Mail on Sunday. An enthralling mix of mystery and murder Mail on Sunday. What goes around comes around on the carousel of time. Every summer four friends gather at Barnes Fair to ride the carousel in memory of Esther, the school friend they lost in a car crash they were all involved in as teenagers.This year, the morning after the fair, one of those friends, Shelley Gregory, is found murdered on that very carousel. DI Garibaldi has questions to ask. Who killed Shelley, and why there? Is her death linked to the tragedy the friends commemorate each year, or do the answers lie closer to home in the quiet Thameside village of Barnes, where Shelley was well known but not always well liked? As Garibaldi pieces together the events of that summer night, he uncovers dark undercurrents beneath Barness genteel surface and begins to see the truth: what goes around comes around when you ride the carousel of time.

Com lirismo e ironia, o autor mais emblemático do Harlem Renaissance narra os medos e fantasias que fundamentam a violência racial e, ao mesmo tempo, as micro resistências cotidianas aos caprichos da

Some islands are erased from maps.Others are erased from memory.This story belongs to the latter.!Island of the Damned is not merely a work of speculative fiction. It is an examination of a recurring human impulsethe belief that isolation grants permission, that secrecy absolves responsibility, and that power, when hidden far enough from public sight, can reshape morality itself.Across history, islands have served as laboratories of ambition. Removed from law, distanced from conscience, they become ideal vessels for experimentationnot only on bodies, but on ethics, identity, and the very definition of humanity. In this novel, Aethelburg Island stands as such a place: a sealed ecosystem where science detaches from accountability, where progress is pursued without restraint, and where the human form becomes raw material.Island of the Damned asks a simple but unsettling question:If humanity could be redesigned.Who would be trusted to decide what must be removed?This book does not offer comfort. It offers reflection. It invites the reader to confront the seductive nature of control, the danger of believing oneself exempt from moral limits, unsettling truths

"A Science-Fiction Novel"The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs and the second of Burroughs Barsoom series.The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs and the second of Burroughs Barsoom series. It features the characters of John Carter and Carters wife Dejah Thoris. It was first published in The All-Story as a five-part serial in the issues for January-May 1913. It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in September, 1918 and in many editions subsequently.As usual for him, Burroughs begins with a frame story that explains how he (Burroughs) came into possession of the text. At the end of the first book, A Princess of Mars, John Carter was unwillingly transported back to Earth. The story proper begins with his arrival back on Barsoom (Mars) after a ten-year separation with Dejah Thoris, their unborn child, and the Red Martian people of the nation of Helium, whom he has adopted as his own. Unfortunately, Carter materializes in the one place on Barsoom from which nobody is allowed to depart: the Valley Dor, which is the Barsoomian afterlife.

Glenn Killbourne and his fiancee Carley Burch find a strange test of their love in the mountains and canyons of Arizona.What subtle strange message had come to her out of the West? Carley Burch laid the letter in her lap and gazed dreamily through the window.It was a day typical of early April in New York, rather cold and gray, with steely sunlight. Spring breathed in the air, but the women passing along Fifty-seventh Street wore furs and wraps. She heard the distant clatter of an L train and then the hum of a motor car. A hurdy-gurdy jarred into the interval of quiet."Glenn has been gone over a year," she mused, "three months over a year-and of all his strange letters this seems the strangest yet."She lived again, for the thousandth time, the last moments she had spent with him. It had been on New-Years Eve, 1918. They had called upon friends who were staying at the McAlpin, in a suite on the twenty-first floor overlooking Broadway. And when the last quarter hour of that eventful and tragic year began slowly to pass with the low swell of whistles and bells, Carleys friends had discreetly left her alone with her lover, at the open window.

This gentle volume gathers three winter-touched dream journeys by Christopher T. Winters into one continuous collection of calm, stillness, and quiet reflection.Across moonlit snowfields, sleeping gardens, and forests where light itself learns to dream, these stories invite the reader to slow down and rest within carefully crafted atmospheres of silence and warmth. Each narrative unfolds without urgency, allowing the mind to soften and the imagination to drift naturally toward sleep.Winters Quiet Stories Volume I is designed as a companion for nighttime readinga place where thoughts can loosen their grip, breath can deepen, and the world can feel gentle again. There is no conflict to resolve, no tension to overcome. Only presence, memory, and the soft reassurance of quiet landscapes shaped by moonlight.This collection includes: The Moon Wrote Its Quiet Secrets in Snow The Moons Quiet Garden The Forest Where Moonbeams Learned to DreamIdeal for readers seeking calming fiction, bedtime reading for adults, and poetic stories that linger softly at the edge of sleep.