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I will not travel beyond Glasgows city limits, or use any vehicles except my bike, for a whole calendar year. Ellie Harrison, JanuaryThis simple proposition to attempt to live a low-carbon lifestyle of the future put forward by an English artist living in post-industrial Glasgow cut to the heart of the unequal world we have created. A world in which some live transient and disconnected existences within a global knowledge economy racking up huge carbon footprints as they chase work around the world, whilst others, trapped in a cycle of poverty caused by deindustrialisation and the lack of local opportunities, cannot even afford the bus fare into town. Were all equally miserable. Isnt it time we rethought the way we live our lives?In this, her first book, Ellie Harrison traces her own lifes trajectory to examine the relationship between literal and social mobility; between class and carbon footprint. From the personal to the political, she uses experiences and knowledge gained in Glasgow in 2016 and beyond, together with the ideas of Patrick Geddes who coined the phrase Think Global, Act Local in 1915, economist EF Schumacher who made the case for localism in Small is Beautiful in 1973, and the Fearless Cities movement of today, to put forward her own vision for the sustainable city of the future, in which we can all live happy, healthy and creative lives.

Filipa Fonseca Silva está de regresso com um romance intenso e brilhante sobre as mentiras em que acreditamos quando amamos e do que abdicamos por amor.Durante quinze anos, Estefânia viveu entre a pr

Primeiro romance de Édouard Louis, uma obra de ficção autobiográfica poderosa e comovente sobre o universo familiar e a infância, que valeu ao autor o imediato aplauso da crítica e a fama internacion

Um romance terno e divertido que nos ensina o que, no fundo, todos os amantes de gatos já sabem de cor: ter um pequeno felino ao lado pode mesmo mudar a nossa vida. Para melhor.Uma história doce e mágica que vai aquecer os nossos coraçes.Esta historia começa com um gatinho de seis semanas, de nariz sujo, olhos verdes brilhantes e pelo preto eriçado, a vaguear sozinho, a chuva, pelas ruas de uma cidade. No sabe aonde o levara o seu percurso ou com quem se cruzara, mas so muitas as historias e as pessoas que ja o esperam, para juntos percorrerem esse caminho: a jovem Matilde, vitima de bullying pelos colegas de escola; Diana e Paolo, almas solitarias destinadas a unir-se; Mario, um estafeta que ficou sem emprego e sem casa; Demir, um rapaz de coraço enorme e grandes sonhos; Teresa, uma idosa que precisa de companhia; e Elena, uma mulher com uma carreira brilhante, mas infeliz. Para eles, o protagonista desta fabula sera o fiel companheiro que lhes trara conforto nos momentos dificeis, a presença que os ajudara a encontrar coragem para dar aquele passo importante, o amigo em quem podero confiar nos momentos de solido. Mas ele no sabe tudo isto, porque ainda e um gatinho e isto e apenas o começo. O começo da historia do gato dos sete nomes.Os elogios da critica:Um romance envolvente e uma homenagem aos nossos adorados gatos. LiberoNas paginas de O Gato dos Sete Nomes, as historias das personagens abordam temas profundamente atuais que tocam a todos, contados com delicadeza atraves da vida de um gato. RAI TGR LazioUma leitura agradavel e fluida, em que as sete historias, tal como as famosas sete vidas dos gatos, nos fazem refletir sobre como um gato, mesmo que no salve o mundo, e capaz de mudar silenciosamente o curso das pequenas coisas. Il MessaggeroUm fenomeno com milhes de visualizaçes, Federico Santaiti, realizador e conceituado criador de conteudos, leva o leitor numa viagem pelo extraordinario e singular mundo dos gatos. Atraves de um enredo envolvente, as historias de sete pessoas entrelaçam-se na perfeiço com as "sete vidas" de um gato preto que, nas diferentes vidas dos protagonistas do romance, surge como resposta no preciso momento em que alguem precisa dele. Libero

Um retrato comovente das ligações familiares, das cicatrizes da memória e da fragilidade do perdão. Bestseller do The New York Times e considerado o Melhor Livro do Ano pelo The Washington Post.A fam

All you need to know about the 5th dimension to awaken spiritually and to live the life you dream of.The Maya already predicted it: in 2012, an era came to an end. A New Age is beginning, in which we will live in the 5th dimension on Earth from 2032 onwards. This spiritual awakening, Ascension, is explained in detail in this book.Everyone will start working with 12 chakras and we will be able to perceive the spiritual world, because the Veils of Amnesia will fall away. We will be challenged to start living from our soul again.This spiritual book describes the various building blocks, allies and healing techniques that exist in 5D, such as, for example:The twelve chakrasSoul pathsThe monad, oversoul, twinsouls and soulThe 12 dimensions in our universeThe field of consciousnessArchangelsBy expanding our consciousness to the 5th dimension, life flows more smoothly. By working together with the spiritual world, things that once seemed impossible can suddenly happen as if by magic.

We are obsessed with the 24-hour circadian rhythm, yet we completely ignore the microscopic clocks ticking inside our nervous system every single day. You do not lose focus at 2:00 PM because you are lazy; you lose focus because you are fighting against the relentless biological tide of your Ultradian Rhythms.Ultradian rhythms are natural, 90-to-120-minute cycles of brainwave activity that dictate our peaks and valleys of energy. Our bodies evolved to sprint, physically and mentally, for an hour and a half, followed by a mandatory 20-minute neurological trough designed for cellular repair and memory consolidation. When we use caffeine and sheer willpower to push through this biological dip, we trigger a cascade of stress hormones that permanently cripple our cognitive capacity for the rest of the day.This biological guide dismantles the toxic myth of the eight-hour grind. It provides the neurological blueprint to map your personal ultradian peaks, allowing you to synchronize your most complex tasks with your brains natural energetic surges.Stop fighting your own anatomy. By surrendering to the necessary troughs of the ultradian cycle, you unlock an entirely new level of sustainable, effortless concentration.

The modern pharmacy aisle is a testament to one of the most successful marketing campaigns in human history. Millions of healthy individuals spend billions of dollars annually on synthetic multivitamins, blindly trusting that these colorful capsules will prevent disease and optimize their biology.The startling truth is that the dietary supplement industry operates in a massive regulatory blind spot. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, most vitamins do not require rigorous clinical trials to prove their efficacy before hitting the shelves. Behind the holistic branding and the promises of boundless energy lies a ruthless economic engine driven by cheap synthetic extraction, astronomical profit margins, and the calculated manipulation of our fear of aging.This investigative business expose dismantles the financial mechanics of the wellness sector. It reveals how corporations exploit the placebo effect and aggressive lobbying to keep regulatory agencies at bay, while flooding the market with biologically redundant products that offer nothing but expensive urine.Reclaim your wallet from the supplement gurus. This book equips you with the economic and scientific literacy to separate genuine nutritional necessity from a highly profitable, synthetic illusion.

The traditional narrative of American history begins with European colonists arriving to find a vast, untamed wilderness sparsely populated by nomadic tribes. This persistent myth actively erases the reality of complex, highly structured indigenous civilizations that existed centuries before Columbus set sail.Just across the river from modern-day St. Louis, the earth still holds the remains of Cahokia. At its peak in the 12th century, this sprawling metropolis was larger than London, featuring massive earthen pyramids, intricate astronomical observatories, and trade networks that stretched from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico.This book resurrects the lost grandeur of the Mississippian culture. It synthesizes decades of archaeological data to reconstruct daily life in this thriving urban center, exploring the sophisticated agricultural and political systems that sustained tens of thousands of people, and the mysterious environmental shifts that led to its sudden abandonment.Rewrite your understanding of the North American continent. You will discover the awe-inspiring engineering and cultural achievements of a forgotten empire, gaining a critical new perspective on the deep, complex history of indigenous urbanization.

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teóri

In 1949, a psychologist coined a simple phrase that would forever alter our understanding of human education: "Neurons that fire together, wire together." This is the foundational principle of Hebbian Learning, the biological mechanism behind every single skill you have ever acquired.When you learn to ride a bike or speak a new language, you are not merely storing information in a metaphysical cloud; you are physically altering the structural architecture of your brain. Every successful repetition sends an electrical signal across a specific synaptic gap, thickening the connection and increasing the efficiency of the neural circuit. Over time, what requires intense conscious effort becomes a hardwired, automatic reflex.This insightful guide translates complex neurobiology into actionable pedagogical strategies. It exposes why cramming fails to create durable synaptic bonds and why spaced, deliberate practice is the only way to literally build a smarter brain from the inside out.Stop fighting against your own biology. By applying the mechanics of Hebbian Learning, educators and students alike can construct robust, permanent neural pathways that turn difficult concepts into second nature.

We walk through life operating under a comfortable, yet entirely fabricated, assumption: we believe that most people think, feel, and judge the world exactly as we do. When our colleagues nod in a meeting or our friends laugh at a joke, we instantly assume complete ideological alignment.This cognitive trap is known as the False Consensus Effect. It is the brains egocentric tendency to overestimate the extent to which our own opinions, beliefs, and values are normal and universally shared. This biological blind spot is the invisible architect behind catastrophic product launches, bitter political divides, and sudden corporate collapses where leadership genuinely believed the market wanted what they were selling.This book dissects the psychology of projection and the comforting illusion of the echo chamber. It reveals why smart executives misread their customers and why individuals feel utterly betrayed when their peers suddenly disagree with them on fundamental issues.Learn to shatter the mirrors of agreement that distort your reality. By recognizing your own projection bias, you can cultivate genuine empathy, make bulletproof decisions, and navigate social environments with absolute clarity.

In the summer of 1789, the global balance of power was almost entirely destroyed over a few rudimentary tents on the rainy coast of Vancouver Island. The remote inlet of Nootka Sound was a lucrative hub for the sea otter pelt trade, drawing opportunistic merchants from across the globe.When a Spanish naval commander arrived to claim the territory for the Crown, he impounded several British trading vessels and tore down their makeshift settlement. When the news finally reached London months later, the British Empire erupted in fury. What began as a minor squabble between exhausted sailors escalated into a massive geopolitical crisis. Both Britain and Spain mobilized their vast armadas, dragging the entire world to the brink of a devastating global war over an isolated patch of mud and fur.This meticulous historical analysis untangles the bizarre Nootka Sound Crisis. It reveals how the rigid honor codes of fading empires clashed with the aggressive expansion of modern capitalism, ultimately breaking Spains monopoly on the Pacific Ocean forever.Discover the fragile threads that hold empires together. This chronicle proves that world wars are rarely born from grand strategies, but from the petty pride of men at the edge of the map.

Every time you stream a video or send a text, your signal bounces off a towering steel structure. Yet, the telecommunications giants like AT&T or Vodafone rarely own these vital pillars. They lease them from a hidden cartel of specialized real estate investment trusts that control the vertical airspace of the modern world.This is the multi-billion dollar shadow economy of cell tower infrastructure. These massive B2B corporations operate in total obscurity, acquiring strips of land, rooftops, and concrete monoliths solely to rent the physical space back to the tech industry at astronomical margins. Because moving an antenna is technically disastrous and regulatory approval for new towers is nearly impossible, these infrastructure landlords hold an unbreakable monopoly over their tenants, practically printing money through decades-long, inflation-adjusted leases.This investigative financial deep-dive breaks down the ruthless economics of vertical real estate. It explains how these invisible landlords capitalized on the smartphone boom, creating one of the most profitable and impenetrable asset classes in modern history.Look up and see the real masters of the internet. This book equips investors and tech professionals with the knowledge to understand the physical bottlenecks that silently dictate the digital economy.

Join the Gingerbread Man on a delightful adventure filled with magic, fun, and sweet surprises! This charming bedtime story invites young readers into a whimsical world where courage, friendship, and kindness lead the way.Perfect for children ages 38, this heartwarming tale follows the Gingerbread Man as he explores new places, meets interesting friends, and learns valuable lessons along the journey. With an engaging story and a magical atmosphere, its the perfect book to spark imagination and make bedtime a special moment. Why children and parents will love this book:A fun and magical adventure storyPerfect for bedtime readingEncourages imagination and kindnessIdeal for boys and girls ages 38A wonderful gift for young readersMake bedtime magical and join the Gingerbread Man on an unforgettable adventure!

"O seu trabalho não é só aquilo que você vê."Em Eu não trabalho pra você, André Ito Gonçalves apresenta o trabalho como um campo vivo de sentido, muito além da lógica de sobrevivência ou de produtivi

Have you ever pressed a crosswalk button multiple times, convinced it would make the light change faster? Or perhaps you roll the dice a little harder when you need a high number in a board game? These tiny, irrational actions are symptoms of a profound psychological necessity: the absolute refusal to accept that we are at the mercy of chance.The Illusion of Control is the cognitive bias that makes us believe we can influence outcomes that are demonstrably random. It is the invisible architect behind the multi-billion-dollar gambling industry, the bizarre rituals of professional athletes, and the disastrous miscalculations of Wall Street traders. Our brains are pattern-seeking machines, terrified of chaos and desperate for agency.This book dismantles the comforting lies we tell ourselves about probability. We will explore the dark side of this illusion, showing how the belief in our own influence can trap us in toxic investments, superstitious compulsions, and fatal errors in risk assessment.Reclaim your rationality from the grip of superstition. By recognizing the Illusion of Control, you can stop fighting mathematical randomness, accept the limits of your agency, and make truly calculated decisions in an unpredictable reality.

When a catastrophic hurricane tears through the American South, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) does not immediately check the stock market or the power grid to gauge the devastation. Instead, they look at a highly specific, totally unofficial macroeconomic metric: the operational status of the local Waffle House.This legendary diner chain is famous for never closing. Their hyper-resilient supply chain and crisis-ready management structure allow them to operate without power, using limited emergency menus. If a Waffle House is serving a full menu, the area is safe (Green). If they are serving a limited menu, power is out but the community is surviving (Yellow). If the doors are actually locked, the destruction is absolute (Red).This fascinating business expose dives into the hidden logistics and operational genius behind the Waffle House Index. It uncovers how a simple restaurant mastered supply chain resilience better than the federal government, and how their crisis management protocols are studied by top-tier military logisticians.Learn to build an unshakeable enterprise. By understanding the mechanics of the Waffle House Index, you will discover the operational secrets required to keep your business running when the entire world loses power.

Have you ever read a fascinating historical anecdote in a textbook, only to completely forget the core scientific principle it was meant to illustrate? You have fallen victim to one of the most counterintuitive glitches in human cognition.The Seductive Details Effect is a psychological phenomenon where highly interesting but highly irrelevant information actively destroys your ability to learn. When educators or authors include fun trivia, dramatic side-stories, or flashy graphics to "engage" the reader, the brain allocates its limited working memory to the shiny distraction. The core structural knowledge is pushed out, leaving the student entertained but fundamentally ignorant of the actual subject matter.This insightful guide dissects the architecture of human attention and the flawed design of modern educational materials. It reveals why the current trend of "edutainment" is neurologically counterproductive, and how stripped-down, boring presentations often yield drastically higher retention rates.Stop letting your focus be hijacked by shiny trivia. By understanding how seductive details sabotage your cognitive load, you can ruthlessly filter out the noise and master the complex information that actually matters.

On a crisp April morning in 1947, a small fire broke out deep in the cargo hold of the SS Grandcamp, a French vessel docked in Texas City. Below the decks sat 2,200 tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly volatile chemical fertilizer. What followed was a catastrophe that rewrote the map of the American Gulf Coast.The resulting detonation was so unimaginably violent that it triggered a localized tidal wave, knocked small airplanes out of the sky, and launched the ships two-ton anchor a mile and a half inland. The blast ignited a horrific chain reaction across the adjacent chemical plants and oil refineries, culminating in the deadliest industrial accident in United States history. Almost six hundred people vanished in the flames, and thousands more were left permanently scarred.This harrowing historical documentary reconstructs the hours leading up to the disaster, exposing the fatal cocktail of maritime negligence, unregulated post-war chemistry, and catastrophic hubris. It details the desperate rescue efforts and the terrifying realization that progress had outpaced safety.Confront the brutal cost of industrial negligence. This book serves as a chilling reminder of what happens when we blindly stack the explosive fuels of the modern world without understanding the spark.