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Nero ha i suoi hobby, che pratica soprattutto quando e nella casa di campagna. Questa volta vuole cimentarsi nella pittura a olio. Non puo immaginare che unattivita cosi innocua lo portera a notare alcune anomalie e scoprire che i suoi vicini sono scomparsi in modo misterioso. Mentre cerca di capire cosa possa essere successo, e fatto oggetto di un minaccioso invito a non immischiarsi. Coinvolto in un gioco pericoloso di cui non conosce ne le regole ne lavversario, dovra impegnare tutto se stesso per mettersi al sicuro e continuare nellindagine.

Seis amigos. Uma noite. E algo que veio do outro lado para mudar tudo...Um espírito retorna à Terra para cumprir sua última missão. O destino dele está entre seis amigos de longa data. O que começa c

Happiness is the second part of Yuri Felsens The Recurrence of Things Past trilogy, following the critically acclaimed Deceit. Both subtle and profound in its exploration of love, art, literature, and human frailty, Felsens trilogy traces the tormented romance of its protagonist alongside his artistic evolution, standing at the forefront of aesthetic and philosophical currents in European modernism.

PARAÍSO SÍSMICO: AS SUBVERSÕES CRIATIVAS DA ESCRITA LITERÁRIA é um convite a todos que desejam assimilar os mecanismos da expressão literária e do pensamento crítico. É um provocativo tremor de terra

Set across liminal landscapes, this collection of fourteen stories from award-winning author Niamh Mac Cabe feature characters navigating emotional or existential thresholdsgrieving, seeking meaning, or reconciling with the past. Whether it is a reclusive sculptor haunted by guilt, a lost child drawing maps in the sand, or a greyhound silently shadowing a man to a mountain lake, Mac Cabes lyrical prose and inventive narrative structures evoke an eerie, tender intimacy. Rich and atmospheric, exploring themes of memory, solitude, loss, and the mysterious rhythms of nature and human connection, this collection blurs the line between the internal and external world, and invites us into spaces of beauty, melancholy and subtle transformation. Four Night Seas marks the arrival of a vital new voice in Irish writing.

Fascinating and elegantly written, Master & Cartographer introduces a largely forgotten naval hero of Stuart England N.A.M. Rodger, author of The Safeguard of the Sea, The Command of the Ocean and The Price of VictoryThis is a book about maps and map-making, about power and class, and about war, seamanship and navigation. It is a study of wealth, patronage and money, in an England riven by religious disorder and toxic politics.Greenvile Collins (164394) was a naval warrant officer who caught the attention of a King. His seagoing career took him from Patagonia to the Arctic, into battles against Dutch men of war and Barbary corsairs, and to the slave markets and Silk Road ports of the Mediterranean. A scientific navigator, his professional drive drew him to Shetland, the Scilly Isles and all points in between, as he undertook the most ambitious hydrographic survey of the British coastline yet attempted.Then, even as he laboured to complete his monumental sea atlas, he was summoned yet again to the service of the Crown. The Glorious Revolution was a campaign of crisis for a deeply conflicted Royal Navy, and a crucial test of loyalty for Greenvile Collins and his fellow officers.Greenvile Collins emerges as a sympathetic hero, who served three kings while compiling invaluable charts and navigational data for his fellow sailors. Not since Patrick OBrians Aubrey-Maturin novels have I enjoyed such rollicking armchair adventures at sea Dava Sobel, author of Longitude

Our 90s fever dreams were beautiful but they were also brutal and only the good girls, like Melissa, have the guts to tell you that Shirley MansonAs if through the lens of her camera, Melissa shows us a female experience of rock and roll Martha WainwrightIntimate, poetic Walton GogginsThanks to a thrown beer bottle and a fan letter to a P.O. box, Melissa Auf der Maurs first band scored an opening slot for the Smashing Pumpkins in her bohemian home town, Montreal. Sensing Melissas talent, Billy Corgan recommended her to Courtney Love. Whisked from her local scene, Melissa joined Hole just after the deaths of Kurt Cobain and Holes prior bassist, Kristen Pfaff, with the just-widowed Courtney Love at the centre of it all.That was only the beginning of Melissas journey through alternative rock, a trip she undertook alongside 90s luminaries including Rufus Wainwright, Michael Stipe and her former boyfriend, Dave Grohl. Even the Good Girls Will Cry is a vivid dispatch from the last analogue decade, capturing that bygone era in all its messy, angsty glory.

Genealogy Methods and Techniques offers practical guidance on how to get the most from your family history research and be confident in the results. Suitable both for beginners who want to get things right from the start, and for experienced researchers with thorny problems to solve, this book offers tips and tricks for everyone. This book takes the reader on a journey through a series of research strategies, providing guidance at every step of the way. With clear explanations, real-life case studies and over 100 tables, charts and illustrations, it will equip you to apply best practices to your own research right from the start. Whether your research focuses on an in-depth analysis of a single individual or location, or tracing multiple generations of a family tree, this guide offers the structured approach and essential tools required to achieve reliable and meaningful results.

Começa a Copa Meikou, a primeira batalha de Inori e Tsukasa como atleta e técnico rumo aos Jogos Olímpicos! Sua rival, Miketa, aperfeiçoou o salto duplo, enquanto Inori só consegue fazer uma volta. Mirando na vitoria, Inori entra no rinque com suas tecnicas de patinaço aprimoradas e o talento para superar sua adversaria!

Uma história de superação e patinação no gelo para encantar toda a família!"Professor Tsukasa... Se eu disser que quero ser a melhor patinadora do mundo, você me ajudaria?"Medalist, o premiado mangá

Cleethorpes was originally three small farming and fishing hamlets on the Lincolnshire coast, which later combined and eventually developed into a thriving seaside resort. This book examines the early history of the hamlets, and the reader is taken on a journey through their years as a quiet bathing place, when transport posed difficulties to potential holidaymakers.The railway revolutionised Cleethorpes, making it a favourite venue for the inhabitants of nearby manufacturing districts. The railway company became Cleethorpes leading developer, creating a bustling Victorian resort. In the 20th century the Cleethorpes municipal authority superseded the railway company as resort developer, carrying out an enterprising programme of resort expansion.The author describes the resorts attractions, which in its heyday lured multitudes of visitors. In later decades, Cleethorpes trade fluctuated dramatically, but there are promising signs of an up-turn in the resorts prospects as it enters the 21st century. Thoroughly researched and beautifully illustrated, Cleethorpes: The Creation of a Seaside Resort is essential reading for residents and visitors alike.

This book tells the story of the making of Grimsby. It describes how the town grew on the ground and so helps to explain Grimsbys present-day physical character. The story is an intriguing one and includes colourful controversies and conflicts that influenced the towns development.The story begins with the Viking foundation of Grimsby. Then, in the years after the Norman Conquest the town became a successful trading community and port. This was followed by a long period of decline. The towns fortunes were revived with the coming of the railway in 1848 and the constructions of an extensive dock system. There then followed a massive increase in trade, and the foundation of the ports modern fishing industry. In the process, it attracted immigration. This new population needed somewhere to live. Consequently, land was quickly covered with houses.The long-term effect of this period of extensive and intensive building which is described in this book was to determine to a large extent the shape and character of the modern town.

Understand your cycle. Transform your health.If youve ever wondered why your periods feel unpredictable, painful or overwhelming, this book is for you.From the science behind your cycle to practical advice for managing symptoms and problems, renowned endocrinologist Dr Mary Ryan covers it all: what a healthy period looks like, how hormones affect your body and mind, and why nutrition, exercise and stress matter. She tackles problems like endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS and PMS, as well as fertility, mood and the transition to perimenopause.Packed with expert insights and actionable strategies, this is your essential guide to understanding your body and taking control of your hormonal health, so you can feel your best at every stage of life.Praise for Its Probably Your HormonesOf all of the people who could give us advice, youre one of the most worthy CLAIRE BYRNEHer passion for womens self-worth shines through on every page MARY McCARTHY, THE SUNDAY TIMES

No ano de 1751, no vilarejo serrano da Covilhã, a jovem nobre Luíza Silveira desafia as convenções ao se apaixonar por Guilherme, um humilde camponês de origem judaica escocesa. Prometida em casament

"Thermal Equilibrium: The Hidden Mechanics of Human Perspiration" tackles a biological function that is often considered socially embarrassing but is secretly our species greatest evolutionary superpower: sweating. This book removes the stigma from perspiration to uncover the remarkable biological engineering of the human thermoregulatory system. It reveals how our millions of eccrine glands give humans a critical endurance advantage over almost every other land mammal, allowing our ancestors to hunt down faster prey simply by outlasting them in the heat.The reader will explore the complex physiological cascade that occurs when core temperature rises, triggering the brains hypothalamus to release fluids that cool the skin through rapid evaporation. The text delves into the modern implications of this system, analyzing how athletes optimize heat acclimatization, the dangers of dehydration, and how our biological cooling mechanism is being pushed to its absolute limits by rising global temperatures."Thermal Equilibrium: The Hidden Mechanics of Human Perspiration" provides a fascinating, science-backed look at the body under stress. It empowers general readers to understand their own physiology, turning the simple act of sweating into a profound appreciation for the resilience and evolutionary brilliance of the human machine.

"Winged Couriers: Avian Espionage and the Siege of Paris" delves into one of the most remarkable and desperate communication networks in military history. During the devastating Prussian siege of Paris, the city was entirely cut off from the outside world, prompting a sudden and urgent need for a new method of transferring information. This book uncovers the hidden mechanics of how the French postal service turned to homing pigeons and cutting-edge micro-photography to bypass enemy lines.The reader will explore the frantic innovation that led to the creation of the first commercial microfilm, allowing thousands of dispatch messages to be rolled into tiny quills and attached to the tail feathers of birds. It reveals the challenges these avian spies faced, from harsh winter weather to Prussian snipers and specially deployed hunting falcons. The text deconstructs the fragile logistics of transporting the birds out of the city via hot air balloon, only for them to fly back in with crucial intelligence."Winged Couriers: Avian Espionage and the Siege of Paris" is an incredible journey into the intersection of biology, early photography, and survival. It offers historians and communication experts a vivid look at how a seemingly primitive method laid the conceptual groundwork for modern encrypted data transmission.

The genetic diversity of the entire human race is startlingly narrow, suggesting that at some point in our distant past, our ancestors were nearly wiped from the face of the Earth. The culprit was not disease or war, but an apocalyptic geological event that plunged the globe into a devastating, decades-long freeze.Around 74,000 years ago, the Toba supervolcano in present-day Indonesia detonated in the largest eruption of the past two million years. The resulting ash cloud obliterated the sun, triggering a sudden, brutal volcanic winter that decimated global flora and fauna and reportedly reduced the global human population to a mere few thousand breeding pairs.This gripping archaeological and genetic investigation reconstructs the timeline of the Toba catastrophe. It explores how our resourceful ancestors survived the sudden collapse of their ecosystems, how the resulting isolation forced rapid evolutionary leaps in cooperation and tool-making, and how this terrifying bottleneck permanently scarred human DNA.Witness the greatest survival story in the history of our species. Understand the delicate balance of the Earths climate systems, and discover how a single mountain in Sumatra nearly ended the human experiment before it truly began.

"The Adaptive Mind: Unlocking Cognitive Flexibility" is an inspiring guide for anyone seeking to navigate the constant change of the modern world. While many focus on specialized skills, this book uncovers the invisible infrastructure of "cognitive flexibility": the ability to switch between thinking modes, adapt to new information, and thrive in uncertain environments. It reveals that this is not a static trait, but a dynamic capacity that can be unlocked by understanding the neurological and psychological mechanics of the mind.The reader will explore compelling real-world stories of individuals who have successfully adapted to profound change, analyzed through the lens of modern neuroscience and positive psychology. The book provides actionable tools and conceptual frameworks to move beyond rigid thinking and build an "adaptive mind." It explores the critical difference between fixed and growth mindsets, offering a roadmap for lifelong learning and resilience."The Adaptive Mind: Unlocking Cognitive Flexibility" is not just about coping with change; it is about embracing it. It offers powerful insights and practical strategies for general readers to build an unbreakable internal core, transforming moments of despair into a foundation for a richer, more authentic life.

In an era dominated by continuous news cycles, certain obscure threats inexplicably explode into global panics while pressing realities are completely ignored. This is not a failure of journalism, but a highly predictable psychological vulnerability triggered by the sheer volume of repeated information.The availability cascade is a self-reinforcing mechanism of collective belief, where a novel idea or perceived danger gains unwarranted credibility simply through relentless public repetition. Once a narrative enters the social bloodstream, the cognitive friction required to challenge it becomes too great, forcing politicians, experts, and the general public to conform to a mathematically false reality.This investigation tears down the mechanics of mass hysteria and manufactured outrage. It examines historical cascades, from unfounded health scares to irrational economic panics, illustrating how media algorithms and human neurobiology collude to amplify the loudest voices while silencing objective data.Equip yourself against the modern machinery of societal manipulation. Learn to recognize the initial tremors of an availability cascade, defend your personal decision-making from repetitive media conditioning, and navigate the digital information economy with uncompromising intellectual clarity.

When Spanish conquistadors first encountered a strange, unyielding white metal in the rivers of South America, they considered it an infuriating impurity. They named it "platina"little silverand ordered it thrown back into the water so it could "ripen" into gold.Behind this historical footnote lies a fascinating tale of ignorance, counterfeiting, and eventual redemption. Because platinum was heavy and cheap, counterfeiters soon began using it to adulterate gold coins, forcing the Spanish Crown into a frantic, secret war against the very material they had discarded.This book unravels the bizarre economic journey of platinum from a colonial nuisance to the apex of luxury. You will discover how eighteenth-century metallurgists finally cracked its high melting point, sparking a European obsession that transformed laboratory crucibles and royal jewelry alike.Explore the ultimate story of perceived value and artificial prestige. Grab your copy to uncover how the worlds most exclusive precious metal began its life as industrial garbage.