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En 1931, Charles y Anne Morrow Lindbergh emprendieron un vuelo a Oriente por la ruta del gran círculo, del que nació este maravilloso A Oriente por el norte, el relato de viaje de Anne Morrow donde cuenta, con precision y belleza, sus experiencias como radioperadora novata y copiloto. En su periplo conocera a los orgullosos y timidos inuits de la isla del Rey Guillermo o a los euforicos tramperos rusos de Kamchatka. Traducido a numerosas lenguas, A Oriente por el norte se ha convertido, con el tiempo, en un clasico de los relatos de viaje.

A Princess of Mars (1912) is the first novel in Edgar Rice Burroughss Barsoom series, introducing readers to John Carter, a Confederate veteran mysteriously transported from Earth to Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Upon arrival, Carter discovers that the lower gravity grants him extraordinary strength and agility. He is captured by the green Martians, the Tharksa brutal, warlike raceand earns their respect through his courage and fighting skill. Carter later encounters Dejah Thoris, the beautiful princess of Helium, a red Martian city-state representing the planets more civilized side. They fall in love, but political rivalries and wars between Martian factions separate them repeatedly. Throughout his adventures, Carter strives to unite the warring peoples of Barsoom, demonstrating honor, bravery, and compassion. After many battles and trials, Carter saves Mars from ecological collapse by restoring its atmosphere, but he is suddenly returned to Earth before reuniting with Dejah Thoris. The novel ends with Carter longing to return to her. Blending adventure, romance, and science fiction, A Princess of Mars helped define early space opera and inspired later writers and filmmakers, including those of Star Wars and Avatar.

O amor provocou essa guerra. Pelo menos é o que as histórias vão contar. Nesta romântica releitura sáfica de um dos mitos gregos mais famosos da história, conheça a Guerra de Troia sob o olhar de Hel

"A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction." Virginia Woolfs A Room of Ones Own is one of the most influential works of feminist thought and literary criticism ever writtena visionary essay that explores the relationship between creativity, independence, and gender.Based on a series of lectures delivered at Cambridge University in 1928, Woolf reflects on why women had been historically excluded from literature and art. Through a blend of wit, insight, and poetic prose, she argues that financial freedom and personal space are essential for artistic creationand that the world must change to make such freedom possible.From her imagined figure of Shakespeares sister to her analysis of forgotten female writers, Woolf dismantles centuries of bias and gives voice to the struggles, silences, and potential of women artists. Her reflections transcend their time, resonating deeply in every generation that continues to fight for equality and creative expression.More than an essay, A Room of Ones Own is a manifesto for freedom of thought, imagination, and identitya timeless call for every individual to claim the space to dream and create. Click Buy Now to experience Virginia Woolfs A Room of Ones Owna brilliant, transformative work that forever changed how we think about art, gender, and the power of the mind.

Uma intrépida aventura de dois amigos inseparáveis, dois parceiros de todas as horas que resolvem deixar o trabalho semiescravo em um latifúndio cacaueiro do sul da Bahia para arriscarem a sorte nas terras do norte de Minas Gerias em busca de dias melhores, independencia financeira e autonomia. Depois de muitos percalços e contratempos durante a preparaço para a viagem e durante a propria viagem, chegam, finalmente, ao destino, onde conseguem terras devolutas, constituem familias, trabalham a terra, alcançam um certo progresso ate que a traiço de um deles, influenciado por uma filha sem escrupulos, culmina em uma grande tragedia.

Ao longo de quatro décadas, Francisco Oliveira transformou vivências, paixões e memórias em poesia. A Segunda Casa Amorosa reúne 178 sonetos que celebram o amor, a gratidão e a reflexão, dedicados às

Em um mundo iluminado pela lua, onde sonho e realidade se confundem, um homem relata uma visão assustadora nascida da febre e do medo. Atraído por uma presença misteriosa mortal, ele enfrenta forças

A vivid, hallucinatory rediscovered classic about split identity in the wake of First World War traumaHans, an esteemed surgeon, has just returned from the hellish battlefields of the First World War. But everything in his home feels alien, even his wife Grete. As he tries to regain a sense of normality, he is haunted by nightmarish visions and a profound sense of dissociation. Has the war turned him into someone else? Or has another man wormed his way into Hanss life?Told in a feverish monologue, A Shadow of Myself is a vivid, hallucinatory immersion in an unsettled mind. First published in 1926 and rediscovered in Germany only last year, this lightning-bolt of a war classic is now appearing in English for the first time.

With Christmas Eve approaching, marking a year since his former boyfriend cruelly dumped him, all woodworker Declan Munro wants to do is quietly ride out a blizzard in his Cascade Mountain cabin. That hope is dashed when he rescues an ill-prepared snowshoer in the advanced stages of hypothermia. He races him home to warm up and regain consciousness.Corporate accountant and Miami transplant Tate Crawford feels like hes been transported to the winter wonderland of his dreams, especially when hes rescued by a handsome mountain man. Snowed in, Tate and Declan ski, skate, and sit by the fire together. Heart-hurt Declan fights his growing feelings for Tate, who fears he has nothing to offer in this mountain paradise. Will the two allow themselves the possibility of love?

Every legend has a beginning and this is where the worlds greatest detective took his first case.In A Study in Scarlet, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduces Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson the iconic duo whose brilliance, logic, and friendship would redefine detective fiction forever.When a gruesome murder shocks Victorian London, the newly acquainted Holmes and Watson are drawn into a mystery filled with cryptic clues, revenge, and a trail that leads far beyond England into the heart of a chilling secret born years earlier in the deserts of America.With sharp reasoning and fearless deduction, Holmes unravels a web of deceit where every word, every object, and every drop of scarlet tells a story.Combining gripping suspense, rich atmosphere, and masterful storytelling, A Study in Scarlet marks the electrifying debut of the most famous detective in literary history.Its not just a mystery its the birth of a legend. Click "Buy Now" and uncover A Study in Scarlet the unforgettable beginning of Sherlock Holmess journey into the art of deduction.

Esta antología ilustrada rinde homenaje a Julia Uceda y reivindica tanto su ejemplo moral como la fuerza y la singularidad de su poesía.Publicada con motivo del centenario del nacimiento de Julia Uceda, una de las autoras mas importantes de su generacion y de la poesia española contemporanea, esta antologia es fruto de la colaboracion entre la poeta, que trabajo en ella hasta poco antes de su muerte en 2024, y su sobrino el artista Francisco Uceda. A todo lo que pase y se borre y se pierda recoge poemas de sus diez libros publicados, desde Mariposa en cenizas (1959) hasta Escritos en la corteza de los arboles (2013), y los acompaña de ilustraciones expresamente realizadas para la ocasion, en una hermosa edicion que rinde homenaje a la memoria de Julia Uceda y reivindica tanto su perdurable ejemplo moral como la fuerza y la singularidad de su poesia.

### A Turma do Xadrez: O Visitante Misterioso Em O Visitante Misterioso , acompanhamos as aventuras de um grupo de amigos apaixonados por xadrez, que se autodenomina A Turma do Xadrez . Composta por Giovanni, Sofia, Nelson, Peixotinho, Reinaldo e Josevaldo, a turma e conhecida por suas habilidades estrategicas e espirito colaborativo. A trama começa quando um misterioso visitante chega a cidade de Itaguai. Ele e visto pela primeira vez na praça central, observando um torneio de xadrez organizado pela escola local. O visitante, com um ar enigmatico e um olhar afiado, atrai a curiosidade dos membros da turma, que decidem investigar mais sobre sua identidade e suas intençes. Enquanto tentam desvendar o misterio do visitante, a turma se depara com uma serie de desafios e enigmas que testam suas habilidades no so no xadrez, mas tambem em deduço e trabalho em equipe. Cada membro da turma utiliza suas forças individuais para contribuir na investigaço, revelando pistas e descobrindo segredos que os levam a uma revelaço surpreendente sobre o passado do visitante. Ao longo da historia, a Turma do Xadrez aprende valiosas liçes sobre amizade, confiança e a importancia de se manter unido diante das adversidades. Com reviravoltas e momentos de suspense, O Visitante Misterioso e uma aventura envolvente que prende a atenço do leitor do inicio ao fim. Se voce gosta de misterios e historias com personagens cativantes, este livro promete ser uma leitura imperdivel! Em O Visitante Misterioso , a Turma do Xadrez composta por Giovanni, Sofia, Nelson, Peixotinho, Reinaldo e Josevaldo enfrenta um intrigante desafio. A chegada de um visitante enigmatico em Itaguai desperta a curiosidade dos amigos. Eles decidem investigar sua identidade e intençes, desvendando uma serie de enigmas que testam suas habilidades e a força de sua amizade. Ao resolver o misterio, aprendem valiosas liçes sobre confiança e trabalho em equipe. Uma historia envolvente de suspense e descoberta, ideal para os apaixonados por misterios e aventuras.

A woman looking for her child is lied to. An artist pitches a memorial that is never built. A landlord raises rents. And thousands of children disappear.Absent The Wrong is an intimate and sweeping play by Carys D. Coburn about seventy years of Irish adoptees and their search for answers. It premiered at the Abbey Theatre as part of the 2022 Dublin Theatre Festival, where it was named Best New Production.

Nesta comovente história sobre amor, família e o poder da conexão, um gato de rua adota cinco estranhos ao longo de um verão fatídico.Gato vive sua vida pelas ruas de Nova York — sempre muito esperto

"All right, then, Ill go to hell." Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of the most important and enduring novels in American literaturea daring, humorous, and deeply human story that explores freedom, conscience, and the journey toward moral truth.Set along the mighty Mississippi River, the novel follows Huck Finn, a rebellious boy escaping the constraints of civilization, and Jim, a runaway enslaved man seeking freedom. Together, they embark on a raft journey through the American South, encountering adventure, danger, and discovery.As Huck struggles between the prejudices of his upbringing and the call of his heart, Twain masterfully exposes the hypocrisy of society, the evil of slavery, and the universal longing for liberty and integrity. Written in Twains brilliant vernacular style, the novels humor and vivid realism bring to life an unforgettable panorama of American life in the 19th century.Often hailed as "the first Great American Novel," Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is both a thrilling adventure and a profound moral explorationa timeless testament to friendship, courage, and the fight for what is right. Click Buy Now to experience Mark Twains Adventures of Huckleberry Finna journey of laughter, rebellion, and redemption that defines the American spirit.

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop: The Complete Fables gathers the legendary collection of moral tales that have inspired humanity for over 2,500 yearsstories that speak with simplicity, wit, and enduring truth about the nature of life and the choices we make.From "The Tortoise and the Hare" to "The Fox and the Grapes,""The Boy Who Cried Wolf," and "The Lion and the Mouse," Aesops fables reveal universal lessons about wisdom, justice, humility, and compassion. Through talking animals and clever allegories, these stories capture timeless truths about human behavior, echoing across generations and cultures.Simple enough for children, yet profound enough for adults, these fables offer more than moral instructionthey reflect the art of storytelling as philosophy, teaching that actions, not words, reveal character.Complete and beautifully formatted, this edition presents every known fable attributed to Aesop, restored with clarity and elegance for modern readers while preserving their ancient charm.A cornerstone of world literature, Aesop: The Complete Fables remains a guide to understanding ourselves and the world around usreminding us that truth and virtue never grow old. Click Buy Now to own Aesop: The Complete Fablesthe immortal collection of stories that continue to teach, entertain, and inspire every generation.

Yuh got a whole life beyond here. Dis is just one part of it. It is a brutal part, but its just one part.Ty, Leroy and Daniel have signed up to a new Caribbean cooking group led by their occupational therapist, Naomi. Believing in the healing power of food, Naomi hopes to encourage the men to talk and share but when youre locked in a secure hospital, too much food for thought can be a bad thing.As the hospital is filled with the evocative smells and tastes of home, they must all face the truth about who they are, and what theyve done.Funny and affecting, Sophia Griffins play After Sunday is a powerful examination of the intertwining lives of four people fighting for a better future. It was first produced by and performed at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, and the Bush Theatre, London, in 2025, directed by the Belgrades Creative Director Corey Campbell.

Richard Ayoade has set down his most enormous thoughts for the benefit of all those who dare read them. Thoughts like . . . TV detectives need a gimmick. Mine would be not caring who did it.If, when one door shuts, another door opens, theres something wrong with your doors. They shouldnt be doing that.Wheres the box to tick if you ARE a robot?My mother used to say Manners Maketh the Man, but I didnt think it was very mannerly of her to make fun of my lisp.Plato, Aristotle, Montaigne. Men who have searched for meaning with, lets face it, mixed results. Whither the one who can solve it? Cometh the hour, cometh the Ayoade. He brings wisdom distilled from a life lived in relentless pursuit of Truth.Afterthoughts goes beyond rumination, past pondering, probing further than ever before, drawing from a deeply private pool of questions: a reservoir so refreshing you may never need to think again.

Sometimes the smallest voice carries the greatest truth.In Agnes Grey, Anne Bronte tells a deeply personal and quietly powerful story about resilience, morality, and the courage to remain kind in a harsh world.When Agnes Grey, a young woman from a modest family, becomes a governess for the wealthy, she is thrown into a society ruled by vanity and cruelty. Surrounded by arrogance and indifference, she must navigate humiliation, loneliness, and injustice yet she never abandons her integrity or compassion.As she discovers the harsh realities of social class and the true meaning of love, Agness journey becomes an inspiring portrait of dignity and strength in the face of oppression.Drawing from her own experiences, Anne Bronte crafts a story that is both tender and revolutionary a powerful defense of womens independence and moral courage.Agnes Grey remains a timeless classic for anyone who has ever dared to stand firm in their principles and find beauty in simplicity. Click "Buy Now" and rediscover Agnes Grey a moving story of quiet rebellion, hope, and the enduring power of self-respect.

Publicada em 1920 e até hoje inédita em português, Água escura é a mais singular das obras do sociólogo, escritor e ativista estadunidense W. E. B. Du Bois. Nela, ele desconstrói a noção eurocêntrica