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Neste livro original e fascinante, que incursiona pela literatura, pelas artes plásticas, pela medicina e pela política, Moacyr Scliar traça um panorama abrangente da história da melancolia e de suas repercusses na cultura brasileira numa narrativa em que erudiço e estilo se combinam de forma espirituosa e fluente.A modernidade nasce melancolica. Uma melancolia que ja aparecia em personagens biblicos e nos textos classicos da medicina grega, mas que se torna verdadeiro clima de epoca na passagem da Idade Media para o Renascimento, quando, paradoxalmente, novos horizontes so abertos nas ciencias e na arte. Aquela era tambem a epoca da Peste Negra, da caça as bruxas, da recluso dos loucos uma conjuntura de sombria ameaça, neutralizada pela euforia maniaca da caça as riquezas e da especulaço comercial. E ento que, cruzando o Atlantico, as naus europeias chegam ao Novo Mundo trazendo consigo as sementes da melancolia.Para contar essa historia, com erudiço e clareza, Moacyr Scliar reune conhecimento medico e talento de escritor. A narrativa se desdobra em tres momentos: a Antiguidade classica, a Renascença e o Brasil na transiço para a modernidade.

Long before humanity reached orbit, a daring group of dreamers, scientists, and engineers set out to solve one of historys most ambitious challenges: how to leave Earth itself. Engines Toward the Stars gives beginners an accessible, informative journey through the early race to build the first rocketsan adventure driven by imagination, rivalry, and relentless experimentation.From backyard experiments to secret laboratories, readers will meet the pioneers who reshaped physics and engineering. The book traces the breakthroughs of Konstantin Tsiolkovskys theoretical equations, Robert Goddards revolutionary liquid-fueled rockets, and Hermann Oberths bold designs that inspired a generation of future engineers. It also explores how political ambition, wartime pressure, and scientific collaboration accelerated rocket development and laid the foundation for the space age.Clear explanations demystify propulsion, thrust, staging, and fuel chemistry, helping new learners understand how early rockets evolved into powerful machines capable of challenging gravity itself. The narrative shows how inspiration and determination turned once-impossible dreams into engines that would one day carry satellites, astronauts, and telescopes into the cosmos.This informative introduction is perfect for readers taking their first steps into the history of rocketry and modern space exploration.

Scotlands Stone of Destiny is the most famous symbol of both Scottish nationhood and the British monarchy. Nick Aitchison has produced a fully updated, researched and illustrated study of its history, mythology and cultural significance.Having first traced the origin, evolution and function of myths surrounding the Stone and the ancient prophecy that gives the Stone its name, Aitchison examines the Stone itself its appearance, geology and source and reveals the Stones original function and the origins of its symbolic sanctity. Scotlands Stone of Destiny discusses the much-disputed issue of authenticity, and finally places it in a wider context with reference to the Stones significance to the creation of the Scottish parliament and the destiny of the Scots.

In 1911, Roald Amundsen and his small, determined team embarked on one of the most daring endeavors in exploration history: a race across Antarctica to reach the South Pole before anyone else. Chasing the Frozen Horizon offers general readers an inspiring, accessible look into the courage, discipline, and vision that propelled the expedition across a continent of ice, crevasses, and unrelenting cold.This narrative traces how Amundsens meticulous planning, mastery of polar travel, and unwavering belief in his teams abilities shaped every decisionfrom dog-sled strategies to weather timing to their efficient march across the high polar plateau. Readers will experience the daily triumphs and terrors that accompanied them as they endured blizzards, navigated hidden dangers, and pushed through the psychological weight of absolute isolation.Beyond recounting the journeys milestones, the book reveals the deeper themes that define the expedition: leadership under extreme pressure, the power of preparation, and the human resilience that transforms impossible goals into world-changing achievements. An uplifting exploration for readers seeking inspiration through true stories of grit and triumph, this account celebrates the spirit that carried Amundsen to the bottom of the world.

In an age when much of the world remained a blank mystery, one expedition dared to test the limits of human endurance and geographical imagination. Into the Infinite Seas plunges readers into the gripping saga of the first circumnavigationan astonishing journey launched under Ferdinand Magellans command that forever reshaped global understanding.This vivid retelling follows the fleet across treacherous straits, uncharted oceans, and encounters with diverse cultures that challenged European assumptions about the world. From mutinies and starvation to breathtaking discoveries, each chapter illuminates the immense courage required to traverse waters no one had ever mapped. The expeditions ultimate successcompleted after Magellans deathproved that Earth could be circled, global trade routes could be realized, and distant civilizations were closer than ever imagined.Crafted for general readers seeking clarity, excitement, and accessible insight, this book offers a balanced, informative exploration of one of historys boldest achievements. Discover the human drama, navigational genius, and extraordinary resilience that turned a desperate gamble into a defining moment of the Age of Exploration.

Long hidden beneath volcanic ash, the city of Pompeii waited nearly seventeen centuries to be seen again. Unearthed from Ash and Time gives students a clear, informative exploration of the excavation history that revealed one of the most astonishing archaeological sites in the world.This engaging narrative walks readers through the earliest accidental discoveries of the 18th century, the shift toward scientific excavation in the 19th and 20th centuries, and the modern technologies that continue to transform our understanding of Roman life. Students will learn how plaster casts preserved haunting final moments, how frescoes and mosaics were uncovered, and how entire neighborhoods emerged from layers of ash to show daily routines frozen at the instant of catastrophe.The book highlights major excavators, evolving techniques, conservation challenges, and the ethical questions surrounding preservation. Clear explanations and structured insights help students understand not only what was found, but how archaeologists piece together evidence to rebuild the story of an ancient city.Accessible yet richly detailed, this account brings the excavation of Pompeii to life as both a scientific achievement and a powerful window into the ancient world.

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Long before legions thundered across continents, Rome was nothing more than a cluster of huts on a muddy riverbank. From Marshland to Empire offers teachers an informative, classroom-ready exploration of how this unassuming settlement transformed into one of the most powerful civilizations in history.Structured for clarity and teaching versatility, the narrative walks readers through the citys legendary origins, its early struggles for survival, and the political innovations that set it apart from neighboring cultures. Students will encounter the rise of the Republic, the formation of its legal institutions, the strategic diplomacy behind alliances, and the disciplined military ethos that enabled Rome to conquer Italy and beyond.Drawing from archaeology, classical texts, and modern scholarship, the book highlights how geography, cultural diversity, and societal adaptability contributed to Romes explosive growth. It explains key developmentscitizen-soldier identity, the Senates shifting influence, infrastructure breakthroughs, and the expanding economyusing accessible language suited for guided learning.Designed as a reliable educational tool, this account brings the thrilling rise of ancient Rome to life while giving teachers the clear, factual framework they need to spark discussion and deeper understanding.

In 1858, engineers and visionaries attempted something the world had never seen: laying an electric telegraph cable across the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. Wires Across the Deep gives beginners an accessible, technical introduction to the daring project that shortened communication time between continents from weeks to minutesredefining politics, business, journalism, and human connection.This clear, reader-friendly narrative explains the engineering challenges behind the cables design, insulation, signal transmission, and deployment from specialized ships. Readers will discover how electrical resistance, oceanic pressure, cable armoring, and early telegraph protocols shaped the projects successes and failures. The book also explores the competing designs, the scientific disputes of the era, and the dramatic setbacksincluding broken cables, signal degradation, and storms at seathat almost doomed the effort multiple times.With simplified diagrams, step-by-step explanations, and vivid storytelling, the book makes complex engineering concepts approachable while highlighting the international cooperation and bold innovation that powered this milestone in communication history. A perfect technical starting point, it reveals how a single cable sparked a global transformation.

Behind Romes marble monuments and political legends lived millions of ordinary people whose routines shaped the empire far more than its generals or emperors. Streets, Statues, and Senate Voices offers general readers a research-driven, immersive look into the daily life of Roman citizensfrom bustling marketplaces and crowded insulae to lavish dinner banquets and public baths echoing with conversation.Drawing on archaeological evidence, inscriptions, household artifacts, urban planning studies, and classical literature, this book reconstructs the rhythms of Roman life with scholarly precision. Readers will explore how families organized their homes, how merchants negotiated prices, how artisans managed workshops, how public entertainment influenced culture, and how law, religion, and civic duty shaped every citizens identity.The narrative examines work, education, hygiene, food culture, festivals, social class, and leisure, offering a clear window into how ordinary Romans lived, aspired, and adapted within one of historys most complex societies. This research-focused account balances academic depth with accessible explanation, helping everyday readers understand what truly defined Roman life beyond the Senate and the legions.Rich, grounded, and deeply revealing, it brings ancient Rome down from its pedestals and into the lived experience of its people.

From the grandeur of Persepolis to the philosophical teachings of Zoroastrianism, ancient Persia shaped the world with ideas, innovations, and cultural power that still resonate today. Empire of Fire and Wisdom offers entrepreneurs an educational journey into a civilization built on administrative brilliance, visionary leadership, and a deep reverence for harmony and justice.This narrative highlights how Persias valuestolerance toward diverse cultures, streamlined governance, monumental architecture, and sophisticated trade networksfueled one of historys most successful empires. Readers gain insight into how the Persians organized vast territories, promoted cultural exchange along the Royal Road, and balanced military might with intellectual and artistic expression.The book explores family traditions, spiritual life, craftsmanship, and diplomatic strategy, showing how these foundations created a resilient empire admired by allies and rivals alike. Its educational focus reveals Persia not only as a historical power, but as a source of timeless lessons about leadership, adaptability, and cultural vision.For entrepreneurial minds seeking inspiration from past civilizations, this account illuminates how ancient Persias spirit continues to echo through modern ideas about innovation, governance, and human progress.

In the mid-19th century, two British shipsthe Erebus and the Terrorsailed boldly into the Arctic in a final attempt to conquer the elusive Northwest Passage. They never returned. Vanished in the Polar Silence offers a compelling and informative exploration of the Franklin Expedition, a mission that became one of the greatest maritime mysteries in history.This immersive narrative guides readers through the expeditions planning, its early successes, and the devastating chain of events that followed as the crew became trapped in unforgiving ice. Drawing from modern archaeological discoveries, recovered artifacts, Inuit oral histories, and scientific analyses, the book pieces together what likely happened to the 129 men who disappeared into the frozen wilderness.Created for students seeking clarity, structure, and a solid foundation of factual understanding, this work breaks down the complex story into accessible themesleadership decisions, environmental challenges, survival attempts, and long-delayed discoveries that have only recently come to light. Step into a world of frost, darkness, and determination as you follow a tragedy that continues to fascinate historians, explorers, and scientists alike.

Before the ancient world understood the scale of its own oceans, one civilization quietly mastered them. Masters of the Early Waves transports readers into the exhilarating rise of the Phoenician navigatorsbold innovators who carved trade routes across the Mediterranean long before empires learned to sail.This gripping narrative reveals how a network of coastal cities transformed themselves into the earliest maritime superpower, developing advanced shipbuilding, pioneering long-distance commerce, and spreading new ideas, alphabets, and cultural connections across continents. From cedar-laden harbors to storm-battered open seas, youll follow the astonishing expansion of these sea traders as they charted new worlds, founded distant colonies, and reshaped the economies of ancient civilizations.Accessible and engaging for newcomers to ancient history, this book illuminates how the Phoenicians revolutionized navigation, built wealth through daring trade ventures, and left behind a legacy that still touches global culture today. Dive into the origins of international seafaring and discover the extraordinary people who made the world wider, richer, and forever connected.

Across medieval Europe, the heartbeat of every village, city, and fortress echoed from a single essential placethe blacksmiths forge. Forged in Fire and Faith offers general readers a clear, technically grounded look into the lives and craftsmanship of the smiths who armed knights, equipped farmers, and kept entire communities functioning.Through vivid, accessible storytelling, this book reveals how medieval blacksmiths mastered the physics of heat, metal, and force to create tools, armor, horseshoes, weaponry, hinges, and countless everyday necessities. Readers will explore the structure of a typical forge, the specialized tools of the trade, the science of tempering and quenching, and the apprenticeship systems that shaped new generations of smiths.Beyond technique, the narrative examines the cultural stature of blacksmithsoften seen as semi-mystical figures whose fires symbolized strength, craftsmanship, and divine order. From grueling work routines to the economic networks that supplied iron and charcoal, every chapter illuminates how these artisans balanced physical endurance, precision, and deep practical knowledge.Both informative and hands-on in tone, this technical exploration shows how blacksmiths helped construct the medieval world one hammerstroke at a time.

In 1922, a sealed doorway deep within the Valley of the Kings changed the worlds understanding of ancient Egypt forever. Treasures Beneath Eternal Sand offers beginners a clear, reference-style look at the discovery of King Tutankhamuns tombone of the most astonishing archaeological breakthroughs of all time.Structured for easy exploration, this guide walks readers through the expedition led by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon, explaining the methods, tools, and techniques used to uncover the long-hidden chambers. It presents the facts behind the excavation: how the tomb was located, the challenges of working in tight, fragile spaces, the cataloging of thousands of artifacts, and the unparalleled moment when Carter first peered inside the golden-lit antechamber.The book also breaks down the significance of key objectsTuts funerary mask, chariots, jewelry, shrinesand explains what they reveal about royal life, burial rituals, and craftsmanship in the New Kingdom. Each section provides crisp, beginner-friendly reference material enriched with historical context.A perfect starting point for readers new to archaeology, this guide brings clarity, structure, and excitement to one of historys most iconic discoveries.

Floating 250 miles above Earth, the astronauts of the International Space Station live in one of the most advanced, high-stakes environments ever created. Orbiting on the Edge of Tomorrow gives general readers a clear, technical exploration of how these modern explorers work, experiment, and survive in the silent vacuum beyond our atmosphere.This book breaks down the ISS as a functioning laboratory: its modular design, life-support architecture, propulsion coordination, and the precise routines that keep astronauts healthy in microgravity. Readers will learn how spacefarers conduct complex research on fluid dynamics, biological adaptation, materials science, and Earth observationexperiments impossible to replicate on the ground.The narrative also explains the engineering logic behind orbital maintenance, cargo deliveries, EVA procedures, spacecraft docking, and international coordination among NASA, ESA, Roscosmos, JAXA, and CSA. Alongside these systems, the book highlights the human element: teamwork, adaptation to isolation, physical strain, and the psychological discipline required for months of continuous mission work.Designed for inquisitive readers, this technical yet accessible guide reveals how astronauts transform the ISS into a frontier outpostpushing the limits of science and human capability with every orbit.

In 1937, aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart set off on a daring attempt to circumnavigate the globean achievement that would have crowned her already remarkable career. Instead, she vanished over the Pacific, leaving behind one of the greatest mysteries in modern exploration. Vanishing Beyond the Horizon offers students a clear, research-oriented guide to the facts, theories, and investigative breakthroughs surrounding her disappearance.This book breaks down the final flight stage-by-stage, reconstructing radio signals, weather patterns, aircraft limitations, navigational challenges, and the last confirmed communications. It also examines the major hypotheses that have captured public imagination: crash-and-sink scenarios, island survival possibilities, archival intelligence documents, and archaeological evidence from remote Pacific atolls.Designed to support learners in understanding how historical investigations work, the narrative highlights research methods, source evaluation, and how new discoveries reshape longstanding interpretations. Rather than promoting sensationalism, the book focuses on critical thinking, evidence analysis, and the ongoing scientific efforts to uncover what truly happened.Engaging and accessible, this guide helps students explore one of the most enduring unsolved cases of the 20th century with clarity and disciplinewhile celebrating the extraordinary spirit of the woman behind the mystery.

Lo que empezó como una simple broma con lápices cruzados en casa de Andres se convirtió en una puerta abierta a algo mucho más antiguo. Algo que llevaba esperando desde 1932, cuando un niño llamado Charlie desaparecio en el Sanatorio de la Marina junto a una niña llamada Veronica. Ahora, Andres y sus amigos comienzan a escuchar voces, a ver sombras... y a recibir mensajes de un numero sin remitente. Cada pregunta que hacen acerca del juego los acerca mas a la verdad, pero tambien a aquello que el libro prohibido advertia: Lo que se revela exige algo a cambio. Entre el miedo, la culpa y la obsesion por saber, descubriran que hay lugares -y espiritus- que no buscan ser liberados, sino recordados. Y una vez que los recuerdas... ya no puedes olvidarlos.

When humans first opened the hatch and stepped into open space, the world witnessed not just a scientific breakthrough but a branding moment that reshaped global imagination. Stepping Into the Void offers experts and professionals a marketing-focused examination of the first spacewalkershow their missions captured public attention, fueled national prestige, and transformed astronauts into enduring symbols of human possibility.This book analyzes the pioneering extravehicular activities (EVAs) of the 1960s, detailing the engineering risks, technological preparations, and dangerous improvisations that made these early spacewalks possible. But it also explores an often-overlooked dimension: how governments, media, and agencies packaged these missions into powerful narratives that influenced politics, funding, and global perceptions of the space race.Through mission transcripts, archival reports, geopolitical analyses, and branding case studies, readers gain insight into how the first EVAs helped shape national identity and public support for space exploration. The book breaks down the choreography of early spacewalks, the evolution of spacesuit design, and the communication strategies that turned astronauts into icons overnight.For professionals interested in innovation, leadership, and storytelling, this account reveals how the earliest steps into space became one of historys most successful marketing moments.

Before electricity hummed through cities or factories roared with mechanized force, a bold invention reshaped labor, travel, and industry: the steam engine. Engines of Rising Power offers experts and professionals a structured, educational examination of how this transformative machine emerged, evolved, and propelled the world into a new era of innovation.This authoritative narrative traces the roots of steam technology from early atmospheric experiments through the pioneering breakthroughs of Savery, Newcomen, and Watt. Readers gain insight into the engineering principles behind pressure, condensation, and mechanical energy transfer, as well as the design refinements that made steam engines efficient enough to power factories, mines, ships, and locomotives.The book connects technical evolution with economic and social impacthow steam accelerated industrialization, reorganized labor systems, reshaped transportation networks, and enabled global trade expansion on an unprecedented scale. Diagrams, clear explanations, and historical case studies help illuminate how individual inventors, financiers, and engineers contributed to a revolution that forever changed the trajectory of human civilization.Precise, informative, and deeply contextualized, this educational resource is ideal for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of one of historys most important technological leaps.