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"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.

A young governess. A world of hardship. A quiet strength that refuses to break.Agnes Grey (1847), by Anne Bronte, is a moving and insightful novel drawn from the authors own experiences as a governess.The story follows Agnes, a clergymans daughter who takes up work as a governess to help support her struggling family. Faced with spoiled children, dismissive employers, and the loneliness of her position, Agnes must summon resilience and faith in her principles. Amidst the trials, she also discovers unexpected friendship, compassion, and love.Simple yet profound, Agnes Grey is a work of quiet power, shedding light on the struggles of working women in Victorian England while exploring themes of morality, independence, and dignity.Often overshadowed by the works of her sisters, Anne Brontes debut novel stands as a timeless portrait of perseverance and integrity. Click "Buy Now" and experience Anne Brontes classic tale of hardship, hope, and resilience.

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

Published in 1908, Memorial de Aires is Machado de Assis last novel and, at the same time, his literary testament. In this work, the author reaches the height of stylistic and emotional maturity, offering the reader a narrative of rare sensitivity and introspection. Counselor Aires, a retired diplomat and keen observer of life, records in his diary the events and reflections that mark the last years of his existence. More than a simple memoir, the book is a dive into the soul of a man who observes the world with gentle irony, elegant melancholy, and a deeply human wisdom. In its pages, we follow the serene and restrained love between Fidelia, a young and mysterious widow, and Tristo, a man torn between duty and desire. The counselor, narrator, and confidant observes this relationship with the gaze of one who has already understood the fleeting nature of time and the delicacy of human passions. The story unfolds under the shadow of old age, but without the weight of decay; on the contrary, Machado makes maturity a space for contemplation and subtlety, where what is left unsaid is as powerful as what is said. The language of Memorial de Aires is more serene, almost meditative, but still marked by Machados ironynow less cutting, more philosophical. The tone is that of someone who, after exploring the depths of the human soul in works such as Dom Casmurro and Quincas Borba, returns to the surface not to judge, but to understand. This is the Machado of final introspection, of awareness of the ephemeral and the art of observing life as a delicate mirror of human destiny. This revised and adapted digital edition preserves all the beauty and complexity of the original text, while making it more accessible to contemporary readers. It is a unique opportunity to rediscover an essential classic of Brazilian literature with clarity, fluidity, and stylistic fidelity, ready to be read on any device. More than a novel, Memorial de Aires is an elegant farewell, a lesson about time, memory, and silence. A book to be read slowly, savored as a dialogue between the past and the presentbetween Machados tradition and the modern gaze of those who seek to understand what it means to live, love, and age with dignity. Get your digital edition of Memorial de Aires now and immerse yourself in Machado de Assiss last and most refined creationan eternal classic in the form of a reflection on the human condition itself.

"The unseen world is not a fantasyit is the deeper layer of reality." Algernon Blackwood: The Complete Supernatural Stories gathers the haunting, otherworldly tales of one of the greatest masters of supernatural fictiona writer whose works blur the line between fear and wonder, and whose influence reaches from H.P. Lovecraft to Stephen King.This definitive collection includes Blackwoods most celebrated stories"The Willows,""The Wendigo,""The Listener,""The Man Whom the Trees Loved,""The Empty House," and dozens moreeach exploring the eerie intersection between nature, spirituality, and the unknown.Unlike mere horror, Blackwoods tales reveal a universe alive with unseen forcesmysterious presences, ancient energies, and cosmic consciousness that awaken awe as much as dread. His characters do not simply encounter ghosts; they confront the vast, living mysteries of existence itself.Beautifully written and deeply atmospheric, The Complete Supernatural Stories showcases Blackwoods unique gift for turning landscapes, forests, and rivers into living entities of both beauty and terror.This is the essential edition for lovers of occult fiction, ghost stories, and metaphysical horrora journey through fear, revelation, and the boundless imagination of one of literatures true visionaries. Click Buy Now to enter the strange, spiritual, and sublime world of Algernon Blackwood: The Complete Supernatural Storieswhere mystery lives in every shadow and silence speaks with power.

"Curiouser and curiouser!" Lewis Carrolls Alices Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most enchanting and imaginative stories ever writtena timeless celebration of wonder, wordplay, and the boundless creativity of childhood.Follow Alice, a curious young girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world filled with talking animals, mischievous characters, and delightful absurdities. From the grinning Cheshire Cat to the eccentric Mad Hatter, the temperamental Queen of Hearts, and the ever-late White Rabbit, every encounter is a riddle, a game, and a reflection of the surreal logic that governs Wonderland.Carrolls genius lies in blending nonsense and wisdom, humor and philosophy, crafting a tale that entertains children while captivating adults with its deeper reflections on identity, growing up, and the nature of reality.Filled with unforgettable imagery, sparkling dialogue, and literary brilliance, Alices Adventures in Wonderland remains a cornerstone of classic literaturea dreamlike journey through imagination itself.Perfect for readers of all ages, this masterpiece continues to inspire films, art, and literature across the world, proving that some stories never grow oldonly curiouser. Click Buy Now to join Alice in her Adventures in Wonderlanda timeless voyage through fantasy, laughter, and the endless magic of imagination.

Miguel, un músico treintañero y nómada, regresa, muy en contra de su voluntad, a la casa medio abandonada de su padre, con quien no habla desde hace años, enclavada en una zona rural argentina. Allí lo reciben la naturaleza inhospita, dificil, del entorno, una manada de perros y Celso, el paraguayo que cuida la finca, pozo inagotable de excesos etilicos y de creencias cambiantes, todas con identica conviccion, con quien establece una amistad tan comprometida como improbable. En medio de las contradicciones con las que habita ese mundo arido, y de su accidentada cartografia emocional, Miguel invoca: "Que me pase algo. Algo que me cambie. Algo irreversible". Quizas sea cuestion de suerte. O de afinar la mirada para ver mas alla de lo evidente y poder desgranar su propia existencia, en donde la extrañeza comienza por no poder escucharse a si mismo. O de descubrir la necesidad de desaprender para volver a encontrarse, para comprender un mundo tan ajeno como hermoso, con esa belleza desbordante de la vida real que se rebela y se impone en medio de discordias rurales y el vertigo de hacer por primera vez lo que ni siquiera imagino. Con visos de western y pulso cinematografico, la voz narrativa de Matias Gotelli, ganador por unanimidad del II Premio Diana Zaforteza con Alimento para puma, es tan potente, personal y autentica que establece su propio universo, desplegandose en cada pagina con ternura y humor en una profunda exploracion del alma humana.

Almas de Silício e Poeira transcende os limites de um único gênero, tecendo uma tapeçaria rica que une narrativa poética, teologia, psicologia, psicanálise, filosofia e mitologia. Esta interdisciplin

Han pasado seis años y yo aún vivo donde vivíamos. En la misma casa. Conocí a Pablo y tuvimos a Matilda.Ahora los tres dormimos en el que fue tu dormitorio, el de las pelusas. Dos amigas dejan de ser amigas. Esta es la historia de la cicatriz que queda en una de ellas.

André não se envolve com ninguém há três anos. Desde que aquela que ele acreditava ser a sua cara metade seguiu outro caminho, ele está desacreditado do amor. Angelina e o seu namorado, Ariel, estão

Dreams of success. A forbidden love. A choice that leads to ruin.An American Tragedy (1925), by Theodore Dreiser, is one of the most important novels of 20th-century American literaturean unflinching portrait of ambition, morality, and the darker side of the American Dream.The story follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man born into poverty who longs for wealth, status, and recognition. His pursuit of success leads him into a dangerous entanglement of passion and ambition, where a single decision changes his life forever.Inspired by true events, Dreisers masterpiece blends social commentary and psychological depth, exposing the tensions between class, desire, and moral responsibility in a rapidly changing America.Both haunting and unforgettable, An American Tragedy remains a searing exploration of ambitions costand the fragility of human choice. Click "Buy Now" and experience Theodore Dreisers timeless classic of love, ambition, and downfall.

In the far reaches of the East, a mans downfall becomes his only truth. Joseph Conrads An Outcast of the Islands is a haunting and morally complex novel of corruption, desire, and spiritual decayan early masterpiece that established Conrad as one of the great voices of modern literature.Set in the exotic and treacherous world of colonial Southeast Asia, the novel follows Peter Willems, a disgraced European trader who seeks refuge with a remote native tribe after being caught in a web of deceit and greed. Consumed by ambition and lust, Willems betrays the very people who give him shelter, setting off a tragic chain of events that exposes the limits of forgiveness and the depth of human weakness.With lush, atmospheric prose and psychological intensity, Conrad explores themes of moral isolation, cultural conflict, and the destructive power of temptation. The novel serves as both a gripping adventure and a profound meditation on guilt and redemption.Written with the insight and precision that define all of Conrads work, An Outcast of the Islands immerses readers in a world of moral ambiguity where civilization and savagery intertwine. Click Buy Now to experience Joseph Conrads dark and mesmerizing tale of exile, betrayal, and the fragile line between man and monster.

Ana Karenina, publicada por León Tolstói entre 1875 y 1877, es una de las novelas más célebres de la literatura mundial y un hito del realismo ruso. Ambientada en la alta sociedad de la Rusia zarista, narra la tragica historia de Ana Karenina, una mujer hermosa y respetada que, atrapada en un matrimonio sin amor con el funcionario Alexei Karenin, inicia una apasionada relacion con el apuesto oficial Conde Vronsky. Mientras Ana desafia las normas sociales, enfrenta el juicio implacable de la aristocracia y una creciente sensacion de aislamiento. Su lucha entre el deseo personal y el deber social la conduce a un dolor emocional insoportable. Paralelamente, la novela sigue la vida de Konstantin Levin, un terrateniente que busca sentido y redencion a traves del trabajo, la fe y el amor sincero por Kitty, ofreciendo un contrapunto de esperanza y espiritualidad. Tolstoi teje una compleja red de personajes y situaciones para explorar temas universales como el amor, el adulterio, la moralidad, la hipocresia social, el sentido de la vida y la busqueda de la verdad. A Karenina es un profundo retrato de la condicion humana y una critica mordaz a las convenciones sociales de su tiempo, consolidando a Tolstoi como un maestro narrativo incomparable.

Discover the heartwarming story that has charmed readers for generations.Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery is a timeless tale of hope, humor, and the power of imagination a story that celebrates the beauty of belonging and the courage to dream.When spirited, red-haired Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to live with the Cuthberts at Green Gables, her boundless curiosity and vivid imagination soon turn their quiet world upside down. Through her adventures and misadventures, Anne learns the meaning of family, friendship, and self-acceptance transforming not only her own life but the hearts of everyone she meets.Set amid the rolling hills and blossoming meadows of Prince Edward Island, Montgomerys classic novel captures the wonder of childhood and the joy of seeing the world through eyes filled with hope. Its a celebration of laughter, love, and lifes simple miracles. Click "Buy Now" and fall in love with Anne of Green Gables the unforgettable story of a girl whose imagination made the world more beautiful.

Depois de perder o emprego e de decidir abandonar a casa que, com tanto cuidado, transformou num lar, Aria Grant vê-se encurralada entre duas opções igualmente incómodas: continuar a viver com o irmã

Aquí encontramos al Jon Bilbao más crudo y eléctrico. Las tres primeras colecciones de cuentos que Bilbao publicó antes de llegar a Impedimenta, reunidas por primera vez en un solo volumen. La piedra fundacional de una de las voces mas poderosas de la narrativa breve en español.Antes del volcan es el mapa subterraneo de una erupcion. En estos relatos extraidos de tres libros ya miticos y largamente inencontrables: Como una historia de terror, Bajo el influjo del cometa y Fisica familiar, a los que se añaden tres relatos ineditos en forma de bonus tracks Jon Bilbao explora el momento en que lo cotidiano se resquebraja y deja entrever una fisura. Una mujer sueña que su casa es tomada por ardillas. Un padre teme la arquitectura mental de su hijo. Un cometa altera el ritmo de un pueblo costero. Una pareja de mirones observa como sus vecinos rezan cada noche la Biblia. Y siempre, por debajo, subyace el temblor de lo desconocido: la amenaza larvada, la violencia que acecha bajo lo visible, el extrañamiento que asedia lo domestico. Publicados por primera vez en un solo volumen, Antes del volcan reune los cuentos con los que Jon Bilbao redefinio la narrativa breve española contemporanea.Historias que basculan entre la tension invisible y la grieta emocional, la amenaza natural y el delirio intimo, lo gotico y lo cotidiano. Relatos que, como lava detenida, conservan intacta su temperatura. Una cartografia del miedo que nos habita. El punto exacto en el que todo empieza a moverse bajo nuestros pies.CRITICAJon Bilbao escribe con tal calidad y es poseedor de una imaginacion tan portentosa que el lector le acompaña admirado. Jose Maria Pozuelo Yvancos, ABC CulturalFiccion y no ficcion se abrazan como ingredientes fundamentales, confundidos en el ejercicio mas ludico de contar historias, en uno de los hitos mas redondos que ha alumbrado la narrativa española en este siglo. Pablo Bujalance, El Diario de SevillaJon Bilbao perfecciona, a cada nuevo libro, su peculiar y, a ratos, muy anglosajon don para aquello que Roberto Bolaño llamo el ejercicio de esgrima. Laura Fernandez, BabeliaLa escritura de Jon Bilbao no es inocente ni gratuita, no escribe solo por darse el gustazo de contar (que tambien), sino que busca un cierto sentido trascendente a la literatura. Santos Sanz Villanueva, El CulturalEl universo de Jon Bilbao edifica una metarrealidad poblada por seres y conflictos representativos de arraigadas inquietudes existenciales. Jesus Ferrer, La RazonJon Bilbao esta levantando una obra que podra ser leida con respeto dentro de cien años Alberto Olmos, El ConfidencialEl gran merito de Bilbao es, ademas de retratar con todas sus virtudes y flaquezas unos personajes impactantes, su notable agilidad, ese ritmo trepidante que nos lleva sin descanso de una historia a otra, sin darnos cuartel. Rosa Marti, EsquireJon Bilbao es autor de una obra solida y perturbadora, donde es capaz de crear una realidad alternativa. Cine y LiteraturaUnas narraciones redondas que avalan que nos cuestionemos la costumbre de vivir, con sus derivas. Ricardo Martinez Llorca, Culturamas

Por meio de cartas, L. se dirige a um amigo, Jamal, refugiado afegão em Berlim. As correspondências, sem resposta, se transformam num diálogo consigo mesmo, refletindo, em uma prosa lírica e pungente

«Y si hubiésemos mirado la historia con ojos equivocados». Una secta radical instalada en el seno de la Iglesia ha ocultado a la humanidad la época de mayor florecimiento de nuestra historia por su

A daring wager. A race against time. An adventure that spans the globe.Around the World in Eighty Days (1872), by Jules Verne, is a thrilling journey that has enchanted readers for generations.The story follows the unflappable English gentleman Phileas Fogg who bets that he can travel around the entire world in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal servant Passepartout, Fogg faces storms, delays, and countless dangers across continents and oceansall while being pursued by a relentless detective who suspects him of a great crime.Brimming with excitement, wit, and wonder, Vernes masterpiece combines suspense with vivid portrayals of different lands and cultures, making it not only an adventure story but also a celebration of exploration and human ingenuity.Timeless and captivating, Around the World in Eighty Days remains one of the most beloved travel adventures in world literature. Click "Buy Now" and join Jules Vernes unforgettable race around the globe.

"Your thoughts shape your destinydiscover the book that has inspired millions worldwide."In As a Man Thinketh, James Allen reveals the profound truth that you become what you think. First published in 1903, this short yet life-changing work has stood the test of time as one of the most influential guides to self-mastery and success.With clear wisdom and practical insight, Allen shows how thoughts shape your character, your circumstances, and ultimately your future. This isnt just a bookits a roadmap to transforming your life from the inside out. Whether you want greater peace of mind, stronger discipline, or lasting success, this classic will empower you to rise above challenges and live with purpose.You will discover why thoughts are the seeds of success or failure, how to cultivate a disciplined and positive mindset, and the hidden connection between inner belief and outer achievement. Its message is simple yet powerful: change your thoughts, and you will change your life.Hailed as the foundation of modern self-help, this book has inspired visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and motivational icons around the world. From Norman Vincent Peale to Tony Robbins, generations have drawn strength and clarity from its timeless teachings.If youre ready to harness the power of your thoughts and create the life you truly desire, this enduring classic is your essential guide. Click Buy Now and begin your journey toward inner mastery and success today!