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Between 1854 and 1929, an estimated 250,000 orphaned, abandoned, and homeless children were transported from the teeming slums of New York City to the rural Midwest. Historian Emily Carter chronicles this massive social experiment in "The Children on the Tracks." Orchestrated by Charles Loring Brace and the Childrens Aid Society, the goal was benevolent but the methods were brutal.Carter describes the "placing out" process, where children were displayed on train platforms like livestock, inspected by local farmers looking for free labor rather than a son or daughter. While some found loving homes and became governors or judges, many others faced abuse and servitude.The book explores the clash of cultures (Catholic urban immigrants vs. Protestant rural farmers) and the legacy of these trains, which laid the foundation for the modern foster care system. It is a heartbreaking and inspiring tapestry of survival, identity, and the search for home in a rapidly expanding nation.

"The Virtual Plague The day a video game glitch modeled a real pandemic" recounts the "Corrupted Blood" incident in World of Warcraft. In 2005, a new boss (Hakkar the Soulflayer) introduced a contagious spell designed to drain life. Due to a coding oversight, players pets carried the infection out of the dungeon and into the major cities.Gaming historian Sarah Servin details the chaos: Millions of characters died. Players reacted exactly like people in a real pandemic. Some fled to the countryside (quarantine), some healed others (first responders), and some griefers intentionally spread the disease (bioterrorists)."The Virtual Plague" explains how the CDC and epidemiologists later requested the data from Blizzard to study human behavior during outbreaks. It is a fascinating look at how a virtual world accidentally became the perfect simulation for COVID-19 and other real-world biological crises.

Entre lembranças, reflexões e pequenos instantes que muitas vezes passam despercebidos, Crônicas do Cotidiano nos convida a revisitar o simples com novos olhos. Em cada página, o autor transforma sit

"The reason that the rich were so rich, Vimes reasoned, was because they managed to spend less money." Financial writer Benjamin Cole expands on Terry Pratchetts famous "Boots Theory" in "The Poverty Premium." Cole uses hard data to prove that being poor is the most expensive lifestyle of all.The book details the structural costs: high-interest payday loans for those without credit, the inability to buy in bulk (costing 20% more per unit), late fees, and the cost of low-quality goods that break and need replacing (the boots).Cole analyzes the "time tax" of povertylong commutes, laundromats, and bureaucracythat prevents skill-building. "The Poverty Premium" is a dismantling of the "avocado toast" myth, showing that financial discipline is mathematically impossible when the system charges you a penalty for having no capital. A sobering look at the economics of survival.

O segundo volume de Saberes insurgentes, ao enlaçar educação e psicologia, traz ao público visões e conhecimentos frequentemente inferiorizados, mas que possuem poder de transformação para nossa real

"Move fast and break things" was the motto that built Facebook and Uber. Business analyst Jonathan Key argues in "Move Slow and Fix Things" that this era of cheap money and reckless growth is over. Key dissects the failures of the "Blitzscaling" model, where companies burned billions to acquire users without a path to profitability (WeWork, Bird Scooters).Key advocates for the "Zebra" model (sustainable, real revenue, black and white) over the "Unicorn" model (mythical, billion-dollar valuation). He analyzes companies that prioritized product quality, ethical supply chains, and steady growth, showing that they are more resilient in economic downturns.The book is a manifesto for "Patient Capital." It challenges founders to build companies that solve actual problems rather than just disrupting regulations. Key argues that in a world of AI and complexity, breaking things is no longer a strategyfixing them is.

"The Missing Bullets Why we focus on the survivors and ignore the dead" explains the concept of "Survivorship Bias" through its most famous origin story. During WWII, the US military wanted to reinforce their bombers. They looked at the planes that returned from battle, noted where they were riddled with bullet holes (wings, tail), and decided to put more armor there.Mathematician Abraham Wald stopped them. He argued they were looking at the wrong planes. The planes with holes in the wings came back. The planes with holes in the engines and cockpit never returned. Therefore, the armor needed to go where there were no bullet holes on the survivors.Author David Logic explores how this bias affects modern life: We study college dropouts who became billionaires (Bill Gates), ignoring the millions of dropouts who failed. "The Missing Bullets" teaches readers to look for the invisible datathe silence of the graveyardto make smarter decisions.

Como uma pequena cidade do interior fluminense, com recursos limitados e vulnerabilidade social, tornou-se a maior potência educacional do Rio de Janeiro e uma das 50 melhores do Brasil? Esta é a his

Ao se pensar no contexto de uma escola pública vem em mente inúmeros desafios vivenciados no cotidiano escolar, como por exemplo: alto índice de evasão, reprovação, violência escolar, dificuldades de

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

"Im just not a math person." Educator Brian Foster argues that this sentence is a lie. In "The Math Anxiety Cure," Foster explains that mathematical ability is not a fixed talent, but a skill blocked by trauma. He explores how timed tests, public shaming at the chalkboard, and the "speed culture" of schools create a cortisol response that physically shuts down the working memory needed for calculation.Foster combines the "Growth Mindset" research of Carol Dweck with practical therapy techniques. He teaches readers how to re-regulate their nervous system when they see numbers.The book deconstructs math myths, showing that real mathematics is about patterns and slow, deep thinking, not rapid arithmetic. It offers a path for adults to reclaim their numeracy, arguing that math anxiety is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. A healing guide for anyone who freezes when the waiter brings the bill.

Home is the first place. Work is the second. But where do we go to just "be"? Sociologist David Oldman explores the extinction of "The Third Place"parks, libraries, pubs, and cafes where community happensin his book of the same name. Oldman argues that the privatization of public space and the rise of "loitering is forbidden" architecture has destroyed social cohesion.He critiques the "Starbucks effect," where community hubs are replaced by transactional spaces designed for high turnover, not conversation. The book links the loss of these neutral grounds to the loneliness epidemic and political polarization; without places to interact with strangers casually, we retreat into digital echo chambers."The Vanishing Third Place" is a call to action for urban planners and citizens. Oldman champions the return of the "bump-in" factor and explains why a bench in a park does more for mental health than a therapy app.

Anna Békésis poetry collection spans several decades, making it colorful, emotionally turbulent, and covering almost every topic from the authors perspective in the form of poetry.Why is this good?Because it speaks to everyone at once: the elderly, the young, those in love, those in mourning: it is a kind of poetic journey through life.Poetry lovers should pick up this book and start readingit is sure to enchant them.

" Voce quer saber, o que acontece quando uma pessoa assina uma folha em branco?Otto assinou uma folha em branco e sentiu isso na pele.Tendo a sensaço de que a vida inteira...havia alguma coisa errada com as pessoas do seu convivio.As pessoas que te cercam, podem te influenciar, tanto para o bem quanto para o mal.Voce leitor, ira aprender isso neste livro e no permitir que ninguem controle a sua vida.Portanto, as experiencias e situaçes aqui neste livro relatadas, ira fazer voce refletir antes de assinar, um documento ou uma folha em branco. Otto conviveu com pessoas que tentaram invalidar a sua existencia desde o seu nascimento.Ele no sabia o que era e sentia alguma coisa que no sabia explicar, mas estava ali como uma farpa em sua mente, deixando o aloprado e doente.Este livro relata a historia real de Otto, que aos 25 anos, ficara sabendo que seu pai, no havia falecido, sua me havia lhe informado que seu pai morrera, quando ele ainda era pequeno.Para sua surpresa, seu pai era um medico otorrinolaringologista, muito bem conceituado, de familia tradicional na cidade de Franca SP.Esses fatos extranhos foram o começo do seu pesadelo e estes misterios foram todos desvendados neste livro.Voce quer saber mais?Leia este livro."

No Minecraft, até o chão que você pisa pode te pregar uma peça! Blocos que somem, que explodem, que liberam poções ou escondem baús secretos… Isso mesmo! Neste episódio, vamos explorar os blocos e es

The Unseen Facets of AGEP: Exploring Advanced Glycation End Products is a groundbreaking guide that sheds light on one of dermatologys most misunderstood and alarming skin conditions, Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP). Written to inform, support, and empower, this comprehensive book takes readers on a deep exploration of the biological, clinical, and emotional aspects of AGEP, offering a clear and compassionate understanding of its many layers. AGEP can appear suddenly, transforming healthy skin into a painful landscape of pustules, redness, and inflammation. For those who experience it, or those caring for someone who does, the uncertainty can be overwhelming. This book serves as a beacon of clarity, translating complex medical concepts into accessible insights that every reader can grasp. From understanding the pathophysiology and etiology of AGEP to recognizing its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, this guide bridges the gap between medical science and everyday experience. Inside these pages, youll uncover: A detailed look at the biology of AGEP, including how immune responses and molecular mechanisms drive this reaction. A step, by, step guide to diagnosis and assessment, covering clinical presentation, blood tests, biopsies, and differential diagnosis. Insights into current treatments and emerging therapies designed to reduce inflammation, promote healing, and prevent recurrence. The often, overlooked psychological and emotional effects of AGEP, helping readers navigate the mental strain that accompanies visible and painful skin reactions. Preventive strategies and knowledge of risk factors to minimize future flare, ups and support long, term skin health. Special sections on AGEP in children and the elderly, providing tailored approaches to management across age groups. A broader view of AGEPs relationship with other skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and contact dermatitis. Drawing from both science and empathy, The Unseen Facets of AGEP goes beyond clinical explanations, it humanizes the experience. It encourages patients, caregivers, and healthcare enthusiasts to approach AGEP with knowledge, patience, and hope. The book also examines global prevalence, case studies, and research progress, giving readers a broader understanding of how AGEP is being studied and managed worldwide. Whether youre newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about how advanced glycation end products contribute to this rare dermatological reaction, this book provides the clarity and reassurance you need. Through engaging writing and factual depth, it transforms fear into understanding and confusion into empowerment. If youve ever searched for answers about sudden skin eruptions, unexplained allergic responses, or severe medication, related rashes, this book will guide you toward awareness and confidence. The Unseen Facets of AGEP is not just about the science of skin, its about the resilience of the human body and spirit when faced with the unexpected.

"The Buried Cartridge How the worst video game ever made destroyed an industry" tells the legendary story of the Video Game Crash of 1983. Atari was the king of the world, the fastest-growing company in US history. In a hubristic rush to cash in on the movie E.T., they forced one developer to code the game in just five weeks. The result was a glitchy, unplayable mess.Gaming historian Michael Pitel chronicles the aftermath: Millions of cartridges were returned. Atari, facing financial ruin, secretly loaded 700,000 unsold games into trucks and buried them in a landfill in Alamogordo, New Mexico. The crash wiped out 97% of the video game industrys revenue in two years."The Buried Cartridge" is a business thriller about quality control. It shows how flooding the market with garbage product ("shovelware") alienated an entire generation of consumers, until Nintendo eventually arrived to save the medium.

"The Bloody Bucket The war where 2,000 men died for a wooden pail" tells the story of the War of the Bucket (War of the Oaken Bucket) in 1325. Tensions were high between the Italian city-states of Modena and Bologna. But the spark wasnt land or religion; it was a raid where Modenese soldiers stole a bucket from a well in Bologna.Historian Julian Smith chronicles the Battle of Zappolino, one of the largest battles of the Middle Ages, involving 32,000 soldiers. Bologna demanded the bucket back. Modena refused. 2,000 men died in the fighting. Modena won and kept the bucket."The Bloody Bucket" highlights the absurdity of human conflict. To this day, the stolen bucket hangs in the bell tower of the Cathedral of Modena, a rotting wooden trophy that cost more lives per splinter than any artifact in history.

The human head weighs about 10-12 pounds. But when you tilt it forward 60 degrees to look at your phone, the force on your neck increases to 60 pounds. Physiotherapist Rachel Prentiss explains the biomechanics of "Text Neck" in "The Digital Hunch."Prentiss warns that we are evolving into a hunched species. She details the long-term consequences: early arthritis, reduced lung capacity, and chronic headaches ("cervicogenic headaches"). It isnt just about pain; bad posture affects serotonin levels and confidence.The book provides a "Tech-Rehab" plan. Prentiss demonstrates simple exercises like "Chin Tucks" and "Thoracic Extensions" to reverse the curve. She advocates for holding phones at eye level (the "T-Rex arms" position) and changing how we interact with technology to protect the structural integrity of our bodies.

"Youre just better at it than me." It sounds like a compliment, but its often a trap. Psychologist Nora Blake explores the phenomenon of "Weaponized Incompetence"pretending to be bad at a simple task so that someone else will do it for you.Blake analyzes this behavior in marriages (the husband who "ruins" the laundry so hes never asked again) and offices (the coworker who "cant figure out" the spreadsheet). She argues that this isnt just laziness; it is a manipulative strategy to avoid responsibility and emotional labor, forcing the other person into a parent/manager role.The book offers strategies to call out this behavior without starting a fight. Blake teaches the "Minimum Standard of Care" concept and how to stop "gatekeeping" tasks (fixing them after the partner does them poorly), which only reinforces the cycle. A guide to re-establishing equity and respect.