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Behind every fortune lies a peculiar story. The Odd Rich dives deep into the eccentric worlds of billionaires whose lives shatter convention and redefine what success looks like. From tech visionaries sleeping three hours a night to magnates who collect UFO art or communicate through cryptic rituals, this book reveals the mysteries and private habits that fuel both genius and madness. Mixing biography and behavioral insight, it explores how eccentricity often walks hand-in-hand with innovationand how ambition, obsession, and isolation shape the greatest wealth builders of our time. Irresistibly fascinating and deeply human, The Odd Rich offers a rare glimpse behind the glittering facade of power to uncover the quirks that make these figures unforgettable.

Aging is inevitablebut how fast we age is not. Ageless by Design explores the latest science behind longevity and how everyday choices can slow biological aging. Drawing from cutting-edge research in genetics, nutrition, cellular repair, and lifestyle medicine, this book explains how inflammation, metabolism, and stress influence how our bodies and minds age. Youll learn how to boost vitality through sleep, movement, diet, and mindsettools proven to extend not just your lifespan but your healthspan. Grounded in science and written for everyday readers, this guide helps you take aging into your own hands and live younger, longer, and stronger.

When the days grow shorter and the light fades, many people feel their energy and happiness dim too. Chasing the Light helps you understand Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and how to manage it naturally, safely, and effectively. Based on insights from psychology and neuroscience, this guide explains how light, sleep, hormones, and lifestyle habits influence your mood. Youll discover actionable strategiesfrom light therapy and nutrition to mindfulness, exercise, and mindset techniquesthat help restore balance and emotional stability during darker months. Compassionate, clear, and empowering, this book shows you how to embrace every season with calm, energy, and resilience.

The Conscious Kitchen is your guide to transforming how you cook, shop, and manage waste one meal at a time. Designed for modern households looking to live cleaner and greener, this book reveals proven strategies for minimizing kitchen waste without sacrificing convenience or flavor.Youll learn practical tips on food storage, meal planning, composting, smart shopping, and creative use of scraps that prevent waste before it starts. With step-by-step methods, easy recipes, and eco-minded swaps, each chapter builds a sustainable system tailored to your lifestyle.By blending environmental awareness with everyday practicality, The Conscious Kitchen empowers you to reduce your footprint, cut costs, and build a kitchen that supports both your health and the planet. Small changes truly make a big difference and this book shows you how to start where you are.

Before it became your morning ritual, coffee was a journey across centuries and continents. Bitter Origins traces the remarkable story of coffeefrom its mystical roots in the Ethiopian highlands to the vibrant coffee houses of the Islamic world, European courts, colonial plantations, and modern cafes. Through wars, revolutions, and trade, coffee fueled creativity, conversation, and conquest. This book blends cultural history, economic intrigue, and personal stories, revealing how this small bean shaped global commerce and social life. Richly researched and beautifully told, it invites readers to savor not just the drink, but the epic human history it carries in every cup.

Inflammation is your bodys alarm systembut when it never turns off, it leads to fatigue, pain, and disease. The Anti-Inflammation Reset teaches you how to calm your bodys fire naturally. This beginner-friendly guide explains what chronic inflammation is, how it develops, and how to reverse it through simple dietary and lifestyle changes. Learn to identify hidden inflammatory triggers in food, stress, and the environment, and discover healing through anti-inflammatory meals, movement, mindfulness, and restorative sleep. With easy-to-follow plans and science-based strategies, this book empowers you to take control of your health and feel vibrant, strong, and pain-free againnaturally.

The Space Race captured the worlds imaginationbut behind the astronauts were countless unrecognized minds who made liftoff possible. Beyond the Stars shines light on the engineers, programmers, mathematicians, and visionariesmen and women alikewhose brilliance and grit turned Cold War dreams into cosmic reality. From hidden laboratories to mission control rooms, this book reveals the personal sacrifices, political struggles, and scientific breakthroughs that defined a generation. Through compelling storytelling and historical insight, it uncovers how collaboration, courage, and quiet genius built humanitys path to the starsreminding us that true exploration begins on Earth, with those willing to challenge the impossible.

Long before stock markets and multinational corporations, medieval merchants built a global web of trade that changed the course of history. The Silk and the Silver reveals the untold stories of the daring traders, bankers, and sea captains who connected continents and cultures during the Middle Ages. From the spice routes of Venice and the fairs of Champagne to the silk markets of Constantinople and the ports of the Hanseatic League, this book explores their ingenuity, rivalry, and courage. Blending historical research with vivid storytelling, it uncovers how these early entrepreneurs laid the groundwork for capitalism, finance, and international exchange as we know them today.

Autoimmune conditions are often invisible, unpredictable, and exhaustingbut knowledge can help you reclaim control. When the Body Fights Back explains what happens when your immune system mistakenly turns against your body, breaking down complex science into clear, human-centered language. Youll learn the common triggers behind autoimmune reactionslike stress, gut health, toxins, and infectionsand find practical guidance on managing flare-ups through nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional balance. Including expert insights and empowering self-care strategies, this book helps you see your condition not as a limitation, but as a message from your body inviting healing and awareness.

Transform a simple sheet of paper into endless creative possibilities with Folded Wonders. This beautifully illustrated guide takes you through the fundamentals of origamifrom easy beginner shapes to more complex intermediate designs. Learn essential folding techniques, pattern reading, symmetry, and precision through clear instructions and diagrams. With projects ranging from classic cranes and flowers to geometric models and animals, youll build skill and confidence while discovering the meditative joy of folding. Perfect for beginners ready to grow or craft lovers seeking a soothing, creative escape.

Long-distance hiking? Alone? As a woman? After an existential crisis, the loss of her mobility, and years of pain from bilateral hip osteoarthritis, Mirandawith no hiking experienceembarks on her personal adventure with her new porcelain hips. She hikes the GR34, also known as the Sentier des Douaniers, for 24 days, from the pirate town of Saint-Malo to Lannion always with the sea in view. Not knowing exactly what to expect, she opens herself up to solitude, fascinating nature, and inspiring encounters. With every kilometer, her confidence grows in herself, in life, and in humanity. It is a personal story about setting out and searching, about daring and trusting and about realizing that life is not about arriving, but setting out.

Sobrevivente do Escuro é a história de uma mulher que carrega segredos sombrios, um passado de dor e silêncios que a acompanham desde a infância. Entre traumas escondidos e verdades encobertas, Maria

Quando pequenos temos a capacidade de sonhar, sentir e imaginar muito além da realidade. Ao chegar à vida adulta, nos limitamos a apenas sobreviver em um mundo totalmente imprevisível. Contudo, a vid

No futebol moderno, o placar final é diretamente influenciado por outra batalha, mais silenciosa e igualmente decisiva, que passou a definir o destino dos grandes clubes.É o jogo invisível travado nã

Neste livro, Edson Pissolato convida o leitor a percorrer a jornada de De Executivoa Mentor, mostrando como líderes podem deixar de ser apenas gestores de resultadospara se tornarem desenvolvedores de pessoas e construtores de legado. A partir dedecadas de experiencia em ambientes de alta presso, o autor apresenta historias,insights e ferramentas praticas para transformar autoridade em influencia genuina,cultura em diferencial competitivo e mentoria em estrategia de negocios.A obra preenche uma lacuna entre liderança tradicional e mentoria estrategica,ajudando executivos a entender que seu maior legado no so resultados pontuais,mas pessoas transformadas. Ao propor a transiço de chefe para mentor,o livro contribui para culturas organizacionais mais humanas, sustentaveise orientadas a proposito, sem abrir mo de desempenho e geraço de valor.E uma leitura-chave para quem deseja liderar com impacto sistemico e duradouro.

Fruto das pesquisas desenvolvidas conjuntamente e a partir da tese com a qual Felipe Cesar José Matos Rebêlo obteve o título de Doutor em Direito Político e Econômico pela Universidade Presbiteriana

Num presídio em que ninguém sabe que está na prisão, vive um prisioneiro acometido com a inconclusão perpétua: um transtorno mental que o afoga em graves crises de compulsão retórica desde a infância

Ultor de Lacy is a powerful gothic legend steeped in Irish folklore, historical memory, and supernatural vengeance. Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu blends myth, history, and horror to tell a story of inherited guilt and relentless fate. Atmospheric and tragic, the narrative draws heavily on Celtic legend and moral consequence, making it a compelling example of early Irish gothic fiction. This work is ideal for readers interested in folklore-driven horror and classic literary ghost legends.

The Lost Stradivarius is a haunting gothic novel that blends academic life, artistic obsession, and supernatural mystery. Centered on a mysterious violin with a dark history, the story explores temptation, ambition, and moral decay as music becomes a conduit for unseen forces. Falkners refined prose and slow-building suspense create an atmosphere of mounting unease, making this novel a hidden gem of classic gothic fiction. Ideal for readers who appreciate psychological horror intertwined with cultural and artistic themes.

Moonchild is Aleister Crowleys most famous novel, blending fiction with occult philosophy, ceremonial magic, and esoteric symbolism. The story revolves around rival magical orders locked in a spiritual struggle over a child destined for higher purpose. Dense, provocative, and steeped in mystical lore, Moonchild offers insight into Crowleys magical worldview while delivering a dark and intellectually challenging narrative. A must-read for students of occult fiction, esoteric traditions, and early twentieth-century mystical literature.