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First published in 1865, From the Earth to the Moon is a pioneering work of science fiction that imagines humanitys first attempt to travel beyond Earth. After the American Civil War, the members of the Baltimore Gun Club seek a new challenge and conceive an extraordinary projectto launch a projectile to the Moon using a massive cannon.Led by the ambitious Impey Barbicane, and joined by his rival Captain Nicholl and the adventurous Frenchman Michel Ardan, the daring trio prepare for an unprecedented journey into space. Verne combines detailed scientific reasoning with bold imagination, crafting a story that feels both visionary and thrilling.Remarkably ahead of its time, the novel anticipated real-life space exploration by more than a century. Blending adventure, satire, and scientific curiosity, From the Earth to the Moon remains a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers fascinated by innovation and discovery.

A maioria das pessoas vive reagindo aos acontecimentos em vez de planejá-los. Este livro transforma o pensamento estratégico de um conceito abstrato em uma ferramenta prática para o dia a dia. Ao longo de 14 capitulos, voce aprendera a distinguir tatica de estrategia, calcular o custo de oportunidade de cada escolha, automatizar decises recorrentes para liberar energia mental, aplicar a teoria dos jogos as relaçes e escolher deliberadamente quais batalhas travar. No se trata de teoria abstrata, mas de estruturas replicaveis testadas em carreiras, finanças, tempo, relacionamentos e decises cotidianas. Este livro transformara radicalmente sua maneira de pensar, decidir e agir passando de viver por padro para viver deliberadamente.

Framley Parsonage is a novel by English author Anthony Trollope and the fourth installment in the Chronicles of Barsetshire, following Doctor Thorne and preceding The Small House at Allington. Like the other books in the series, it is set in the fictional county of Barsetshire and its cathedral town of Barchester.Amid the tranquil landscape of rural Barsetshire, ambition quietly disrupts the measured rhythms of clerical life. When the young and well-intentioned Reverend Mark Robarts comes under the patronage of powerful aristocrats, he believes he is securing a promising future for himself and his devoted wife, Fanny. But the allure of high society soon reveals its dangers. Flattered by influence, tempted by prestige, and entangled in financial obligations beyond his judgment, Mark risks both his reputation and his peace of mind.In Framley Parsonage, Trollope offers a nuanced exploration of the tensions between duty and aspiration, modesty and social ambition, personal integrity and worldly advancement. With subtle wit, psychological depth, and compassionate insight, he crafts a vivid portrait of Victorian provincial lifeits politics, its courtships, and its moral dilemmas.Anthony Trollope (18151882) was one of the most accomplished and widely read English novelists of the Victorian era. Best known for his richly detailed portrayals of provincial life and the clergy, he gained lasting fame with his Chronicles of Barsetshire series. Trollope combined psychological insight, gentle satire, and social realism to explore themes of ambition, duty, politics, and morality. A remarkably disciplined writer, he produced dozens of novels while working for many years in the British Post Office. Today, he is celebrated as a master of character-driven fiction and a keen observer of 19th-century British society.

The Bobbsey Twins in Washington takes Bert, Nan, Flossie, and Freddie on an exciting trip to the nations capital. Surrounded by historic landmarks, government buildings, and fascinating museums, the twins eagerly explore the city while learning about American history and civic life.Amid sightseeing adventures and unexpected surprises, the children encounter small mysteries and amusing mishaps that test their curiosity, courage, and teamwork. Guided by their strong family values, they discover important lessons about responsibility, honesty, and helping others.Blending education with wholesome adventure, this classic installment in the beloved Bobbsey Twins series offers young readers an engaging and heartwarming journey through Washington, filled with charm, discovery, and timeless appeal.

Elena is the perfect woman: blonde, cool, immaculately styledan ice queen who is respected at the office and whose life appears to be perfectly organized to the outside world. But every evening, when she takes the crowded slow train home, the controlled businesswoman becomes a different woman. One who secretly touches strange men, who feels them harden under her hand, and who needs the high risk of being discovered like a drug.What began as a chance "mishap" has long since become an addiction. Elena perfects her dangerous game until one Friday evening a stranger intervenes: a man who is charismatic, dominant, and dangerously attractive. He has been watching her for weeks. He knows her darkest secret. And instead of exposing her, he makes her an offer she cant refuse.He becomes her accomplice. Her director. Her protector and, at the same time, the one who pushes her further and further to her limitsand beyond. Together, they escalate the game: from secret touches in public to full sexual acts in public places.What began as a public secret becomes increasingly privateand increasingly intense. Elena discovers sides of herself she never thought possible: the desire to be used, the joy of taking control herself, and the deep satisfaction when shame and ecstasy mix.

La maggior parte delle persone vive reagendo agli eventi invece di progettarli. Questo libro trasforma il pensiero strategico da concetto astratto in strumento pratico quotidiano. Attraverso 14 capitoli imparerai a distinguere tattica da strategia, calcolare il costo opportunita di ogni scelta, automatizzare decisioni ricorrenti per liberare energia mentale, applicare teoria dei giochi alle relazioni, e scegliere deliberatamente quali battaglie combattere. Non teoria astratta ma framework replicabili testati su carriera, finanze, tempo, relazioni e decisioni quotidiane. Questo libro trasformera radicalmente il tuo modo di pensare, decidere ed agire - passando da vivere di default a vivere deliberatamente.

Die meisten Menschen reagieren auf Ereignisse, anstatt sie zu planen. Dieses Buch verwandelt strategisches Denken von einem abstrakten Konzept in ein praktisches Alltagswerkzeug. In 14 Kapiteln lernen Sie, Taktik von Strategie zu unterscheiden, die Opportunitatskosten jeder Entscheidung zu berechnen, wiederkehrende Entscheidungen zu automatisieren, um mentale Energie freizusetzen, Spieltheorie auf Beziehungen anzuwenden und bewusst zu entscheiden, welche Kampfe Sie fuhren mochten. Keine abstrakte Theorie, sondern reproduzierbare Rahmenbedingungen, die in Bezug auf Karriere, Finanzen, Zeit, Beziehungen und alltagliche Entscheidungen getestet wurden. Dieses Buch wird Ihre Art zu denken, zu entscheiden und zu handeln radikal verandern weg vom Leben nach Standard, hin zum bewussten Leben.

Unleashing it was easy. Surviving it wont be Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash barely escaped with their lives the last time they messed around with portals, demons and the powerful relic known as the summonstone. But when the chance to reunite with an old friend arises, they decide to use its ancient power one more time. Big mistake.What they summon is not an old friend, or even a new one. Its something mischievous, something monstrous and now its loose

When Alice Jollys second child was stillborn and all subsequent attempts to have another baby failed, she began to consider every possible option, no matter how unorthodox.Shot through with humour and full of hope, Dead Babies and Seaside Towns is an intensely personal account of the search for an alternative way to create a family. As she battles through miscarriage, IVF and failed adoption attempts, Alice finds comfort in the faded charm of Britains crumbling seaside towns.The journey ultimately leads her and her husband to a small town in Minnesota, and to two remarkable women who offer to make the impossible possible.In this beautifully written book, Alice Jolly describes with a novelists skill the events that many others have lived through even if they may feel compelled to keep them hidden. Her decision not to hide but to share them, without a trace of self-pity, turns Dead Babies and Seaside Towns into a universal story: one that begins in tragedy but ends in joy.

Not a Fictional Mum makes sure no woman gets left behind Giovanna Fletcher In this inspiring, topical and painfully funny memoir, Not a Fictional Mum asks what it is that really makes a mum? What Makes a Mum? is a less conventional journey of being mothered and reaching motherhood, from teenage foster care, struggling with infertility and navigating the adoption process. Not a Fictional Mum reveals the policies and statistics that led her to campaign for change, and what emerges is a picture of resilience, determination and hope.A personal account and a manifesto for change, What Makes a Mum? looks at family beyond genetics and offers a guiding hand to anyone in the long and sometimes agonising pursuit of becoming a mother.

The thrill of the carnival turns sinister as FBI Agent Hailey Rock tracks a murderer using fairground games as instruments of death. Can she unveil the face behind the funhouse mirror before the carnival leaves town, taking another soul with it?"A brilliant book. I couldnt put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!"Reader review for Only MurderThis is book #15 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.Future books in the series are now available!"I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didnt guess theculprit at all Already pre-ordered the second!"Reader review for Only Murder"This book takes off with a bang An excellent read, and Im looking forward to the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I cant wait to see what happens next!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"The twists and turns kept coming. Cant wait to read the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more."Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I cant say enough about this author! How about out of this world! This author is going to go far!"Reader review for ONLY MURDER"I really enjoyed this book The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT"This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT

King Arthurs Death, commonly referred to as the Alliterative Morte Arthure, is a Middle English poem written in Lincolnshire at the end of the 14th century. A source work for Malorys later Morte dArthur, it is an epic tale which documents the horrors of war, the loneliness of kingship and the terrible price paid for arrogance.The poem tells of the arrival of emissaries from Imperial Rome demanding that Arthur pay his dues as a subject. Arthurs refusal leads him on a quest to confront his foes and challenge them for command of his lands.His venture is not without cost. Although he defeats the Romans, his decision to leave Mordred at home to watch over his realm and guard Guinevere, his queen, proves to be a costly one. He must now face Mordred for control of his kingdom a conflict ultimately fatal to the pair of them.Combining heroic action, insight into human frailty and great attention to contemporary detail, King Arthurs Death is not only a lesson in effective kingship, it is also an astonishing mirror on our own times, highlighting the folly of letting stubborn dogma drive political decisions.

The Art of War (Dellarte della guerra), is one of the lesser-read works of Florentine statesman and political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli.The format of The Art of War was in socratic dialogue. The purpose, declared by Fabrizio (Machiavellis persona) at the outset, "To honor and reward virtu, not to have contempt for poverty, to esteem the modes and orders of military discipline, to constrain citizens to love one another, to live without factions, to esteem less the private than the public good." To these ends, Machiavelli notes in his preface, the military is like the roof of a palazzo protecting the contents.Written between 1519 and 1520 and published the following year, it was the only historical or political work printed during Machiavellis lifetime, though he was appointed official historian of Florence in 1520 and entrusted with minor civil duties.Many, Lorenzo, have held and still hold the opinion, that there is nothing which has less in common with another, and that is so dissimilar, as civilian life is from the military. Whence it is often observed, if anyone designs to avail himself of an enlistment in the army..

Prémio da Crítica da GalizaPrémio Follas Novas para Melhor LivroPrémio Xerais de RomanceUm dos Melhores Livros Galegos do Ano (El País)Entre o silêncio e o grito, entre o que se diz e o que se cala,

Romance inaugural de László Krasznahorkai sobre um mundo em decadência, falsos profetas e utopias falhadas, já considerado uma obra-prima da literatura contemporânea, foi igualmente adaptado ao cinem

A ferramenta essencial para alcançar o sucesso no trabalho e na vidaMilhes de pessoas em todo o mundo tornaram-se mais bem-sucedidas ao compreenderem o simples facto de que 80% dos seus resultados provem de 20% dos seus esforços. E este e o livro que lhe mostra como o fazer.O Principio 80/20, escrito pelo visionario Richard Koch, e mais poderoso e essencial do que nunca. Mostra-lhe como funciona a regra 80/20 e revela-lhe como usa-la de maneira sistematica e pratica para aumentar significativamente a sua eficacia e melhorar os seus resultados.Seja mais eficaz com menos esforço: Identifique os metodos que levam a otimos resultados; Evite o trabalho arduo; Seja seletivo no que faz; E, no fim, tenha uma otima vida.Hoje, muito pouco daquilo em que despende o tempo tem impacto no seu sucesso. Ao concentrar-se no que importa, pode desbloquear o enorme potencial dos 20% magicos.Os elogios da critica:"Leia este livro e use-o."Tim Ferriss, autor de 4 Horas por Semana"Aqui encontra ideias que podem mudar a sua vida."The Good Book Guide"A gesto do tempo no e organizar as suas tarefas diarias, mas sim organizar as tarefas diarias essenciais e descartar o resto. Richard Koch ganhou milhes com isto - um bestseller baseado numa unica ideia - provando que funciona."Gentlemens Quarterly"Richard Koch e um entusiasta do Principio 80/20. Leia-o e tambem se tornara um."Andrew Campbell, diretor do Ashridge Strategic Management Centre"Perspicaz e acessivel, este livro ajuda as pessoas a concentrarem-se em no desperdiçar as suas vidas."Theodore Zeldin, fellow do St Antonys College, Oxford"Damos 5 estrelas a esta obra-prima este livro vale muito mais do que o seu preço."The Weston Review

A forma perfeita de planear as refeições da sua semana sem esforço!Comprovado, acessível e eficaz: o método que já mudou a rotina de quem achava que não tinha tempo para cozinhar.«Não tenho tempo.» Q

Poderá um diagnóstico médico causar mais mal do que bem?UM DOS MELHORES LIVROS DO ANOThe Times * The Sunday Times * Financial TimesThe Guardian * The Economist * The London StandardThe Observer * The New Statesman * The Irish TimesO diagnostico e visto como a chave que abre a porta de acesso a muito daquilo por que ansiamos uma explicaço, o potencial de recuperaço, apoio, uma tribo de outros pacientes com a mesma doença , mas atras dessa porta tambem existem aspetos mais negros que nem sempre so devidamente ponderados.Do autismo as alergias, da PHDA a Covid longa, cada vez mais pessoas recebem rotulos medicos. Sera que estamos realmente a ficar menos saudaveis ou apenas a considerar patologicas as normais imperfeiçes humanas?Quando sofremos, e natural desejarmos um rotulo claro, compreenso e, naturalmente, tratamento. No entanto, muitos diagnosticos no so to definitivos quanto parecem e, nalguns casos, podem transformar pessoas saudaveis em pacientes.O avanço de tecnicas sofisticadas de sequenciaço genetica significa que ate os mais saudaveis podero, em breve, ser rastreados em busca de potenciais anomalias. Nunca tantas pessoas foram classificadas como doentes.Baseando-se em historias reais, em decadas de pratica clinica e na investigaço medica mais recente, a Dra. Suzanne OSullivan apela a necessidade de encontrarmos novas e melhores linguagens para falar do sofrimento e de desenvolvermos formas de apoiar as pessoas sem as medicalizar.Os elogios da critica:A melhor escritora de ciencia da atualidade uma verdadeira herdeira de Oliver Sacks.Sathnam Sanghera, jornalista e autor bestsellerRevelador. Aborda tantos temas que me tem preocupado, mas que eu no conseguia resolver sozinho como pai e medico.Chris Van Tulleken, medico e autor do bestseller Pessoas Ultra ProcessadasUm estudo brilhante sobre os perigos do sobrediagnostico.The GuardianTornamos as pessoas mais doentes pelo simples ato de as diagnosticarmos com um problema medico. Um livro fascinante.The TimesCom clareza de prosa e raciocinio, A Era dos Diagnosticos deve fazer-nos refletir a todos se estamos mais ou menos saudaveis quando recebemos um diagnostico.Elizabeth F. Loftus, psicologa e professora na Universidade da California

Uma distopia com um plot twist nunca antes visto e que inquieta pelas estranhas semelhanças com a nossa realidade cada vez mais virtual.Num mundo à beira do colapso, a humanidade está dividida em doi

Um romance imerso nos desacertos pessoais e políticos que moldam o doloroso fio do dia a dia da contemporaneidade, que nos traz a voz única de um dos autores mais lúcidos e atentos do nosso tempo.Uma trabalhadora de uma gigantesca empresa de expediço de encomendas, Barbara de seu nome de guerra, vive um precario equilibrio entre uma gravidez escondida, o conforto das redes sociais e o aconselhamento terapeutico aos colegas de trabalho, prisioneiros de ansiedades varias. Convidada a partilhar um voo de turismo espacial como unica operaria entre astronautas milionarios, aproveita o passeio na atmosfera para anunciar a sua condiço e exercer uma pequena grande vingança sobre um dos milionarios, reconhecido assediador.Regressada do espaço, assiste ao lento desmoronar da atmosfera fabril, com a chegada de novas maquinas trabalhadeiras a relegarem o operariado ao despedimento e ao desespero, enquanto a administraço oferece como menu consolador uma panoplia de eremitas, falsos santos, mulheres-magicas e especialistas do fim do mundo, entre outros.Os elogios da criticaA arte de Jose Gardeazabal consiste em encontrar um terreno comum entre o triunfo da linguagem desenfreada e a voz imperiosa da consciencia social.Alberto ManguelUm livro extraordinario, ninguem escreve com esta estranheza, inteligencia e talento em Portugal.Jose Riço Direitinho (sobre Quando eramos peixes)Mereceria integrar as antologias dos melhores textos da literatura portuguesa de todos os tempos.Miguel Real, Jornal de Letras (sobre A melhor maquina viva)[...] um autor com uma cultura literaria extraordinaria, este e o desenho de uma distopia radical.Eliane Robert Moraes, Juri do Premio Literario Oceanos (sobre A melhor maquina viva)Se necessario fosse, o segundo romance de Jose Gardeazabal vem confirma-lo como uma das grandes vozes da literatura portuguesa.Jose Riço Direitinho, Publico (sobre A melhor maquina viva)[Um livro que,] pela sua qualidade literaria e originalidade estrutural, e tambem pelo testemunho que as paginas sumariam, cristalizara este tempo estranho transfigurado na memoria estetica da Literatura.Miguel Real, Jornal de Letras (sobre Quarentena - Uma historia de amor)O aparecimento de Jose Gardeazabal no plano literario europeu contribui para uma desconstruço da Europa moderna.Ana Catarina Anjos, A Europa Face a Europa: Poetas Escrevem a EuropaMaquina narrativa em que a ferocidade da ironia esmaga os leitores desavisados. [] esta e uma catarse literaria continua.Revista Viso (sobre Origami)Origami e um livro politico, [] no sentido moderno e abrangente. Uma lucida biografia dos nossos tempos.Jose Riço Direitinho, Publico