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UM NOVO SISTEMA ECONÓMICO CAPAZ DE SALVAR A HUMANIDADE E O PLANETA, E DE CONTRIBUIR PARA A CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM FUTURO COM ZERO POBREZA, ZERO DESEMPREGO E ZERO EMISSÕES LÍQUIDAS DE CARBONO.Muhammad Yunus

Três dos mais marcantes romances do escritor brasileiro e acadêmico José Sarney compõem a Coletânea – Obras de Ficção: "A Duquesa vale uma missa", "O dono do mar" e "Saraminda". Publicadas em edições

A nossa vida depende da aprendizagem. Passamos décadas na escola a adquirir conhecimento. Queremos ser bons nas nossas profissões e até os passatempos se tornam mais divertidos quando sentimos que es

CENTÚRIAS DE MEDITAÇÃO REÚNE REFLEXÕES BREVES, POÉTICAS E PROFUNDAS QUE CELEBRAM A INOCÊNCIA DA INFÂNCIA, A BELEZA DA CRIAÇÃO E A PRESENÇA DE DEUS EM TODAS AS COISAS.Perdido durante mais de dois sécu

Nenhum homem merece as tuas lágrimas, e os que merecem nunca te farão chorar. Mais cedo ou mais tarde, o karma acaba por chegar. Enganei o playboy bilionário mais famoso de Nova Iorque. E agora… pare

Peridis firma la novela de su vida.Hay tesoros que solo se encuentran cuando miramos al pasado con nuevos ojos.Esta historia empieza como un cuento de hadas: hace más de setenta años, en otro tiempo y, desde luego, en otro mundo. En un pueblo muy cerca de una montaña agreste, entre las ruinas de un convento comido por los siglos y la hiedra, un niño avispado acompaña a su madre a sembrar unos surcos de habichuelas. Alli, el pequeño Jose Maria aprende la primera de una serie de lecciones que le acompañaran toda la vida: se recoge lo que se siembra. Y el, Jose Maria Perez, animado por un entusiasmo sin limites y una capacidad de trabajo homerica, sigue siendo un sembrador incansable.En este libro, con su peculiar estilo, bienhumorado y sabio, con una pizca de fantasia y mucho, muchisimo sentido del humor, el pequeño Jose Maria, pero tambien el Gran Peridis, realiza un repaso vital desde su infancia rural en la montaña palentina durante la posguerra. Sobre todo, ofrece un homenaje a todas aquellas personas que ayudaron y se dejaron ayudar, que cambiaron su vida a la vez que participaban en la restauracion de monumentos y comarcas, pero tambien de todo un pais que por primera vez en su historia miraba al futuro con esperanzaPeridis es reconocido como arquitecto, humorista, decano entre los colaboradores de El Pais, divulgador del patrimonio, creador de la Fundacion Santa Maria, director de la Enciclopedia del Romanico e impulsor de proyectos de creacion de empleo. Tiene una carrera impresionante de mas de sesenta años que le ha hecho merecedor de los mas sonoros reconocimientos.El tesoro del convento caido, mezcla de novela, memorias, testimonio y libro de autoayuda, se trata de un trabajo de una riqueza extraordinaria que servira no solo para dar testimonio de un esfuerzo colectivo fuera de lo comun sino para servir de reflexion y estimulo en un mundo cada vez mas individualista.

Con claros ecos del Lazarillo y de la obra de Chukri, estas páginas nos llevan tras los pasos de Jalil, un niño ciego y pobre a quien todos llaman Marruecos, obligado a desempeñar los trabajos más penosos para sobrevivir. En su picaresco periplo por las calles de Marrakech, Marruecos se topara con una abigarrada e inolvidable galeria de personajes y debera hacer frente a las situaciones mas rocambolescas. Llena de expresividad y colorido, esta magistral novela es a la vez cruda y enternecedora, y, ante todo, un homenaje a la invencible belleza de un pais y de su gente.Las pertenencias de Marruecos cabian en un cesto de esparto mas aspero que un chumbo y tan raido como su chilaba dominguera. Su fuerza de cinco años bastaba para transportar la exigua herencia, que se limitaba a tres o cuatro prendas que otros habian usado antes que el. Camiseta, babuchas, gorro, pantalon y playeras provenian de la caridad de quienes habian crecido mas deprisa. O de los trueques de su madre, cuya labor consistia en ganarse la vida como fuese, revendiendo o cambiando todo lo que encontraba.

Anna Karenina follows the tragic story of Anna, a married aristocratic woman in 19th-century Russia, who enters a passionate affair with Count Vronsky. Though initially intoxicated by love, Anna becomes increasingly isolated as society condemns her, and her marriage to Alexei Karenin collapses. She sacrifices her social standing and motherhood for Vronsky, but their relationship deteriorates under jealousy, insecurity, and societal pressure. Consumed by despair and feeling unloved, Anna ultimately takes her own life. Parallel to Annas story is that of Konstantin Levin, a landowner seeking meaning in faith, labor, and love. His courtship and marriage to Kitty, along with his spiritual struggles, contrast Annas downfall, offering a vision of redemption through simplicity and moral integrity. Through these intertwined narratives, Tolstoy explores themes of love, betrayal, family, social hypocrisy, and the search for purpose. The novel presents a vast portrait of Russian society and asks whether true happiness lies in passion or moral duty.

The Fur Country (1873) by Jules Verne is an Arctic adventure novel set in the frozen wilderness of northern Canada. The story follows an expedition from the Hudsons Bay Company, led by Lieutenant Jasper Hobson and accompanied by a group of settlers, soldiers, and the courageous traveler Mrs. Paulina Barnett. Their mission is to establish a new trading post near the Arctic Circle for the fur trade. At first, the settlers succeed in building Fort Hope, but they soon face the extreme hardships of polar lifeblizzards, hunger, and isolation. The true crisis begins when they discover that the land beneath them is not solid ground but a vast ice floe that has broken away from the continent. Trapped on a drifting island of ice, they are carried helplessly into the Arctic Ocean. Fighting freezing temperatures and despair, the group must rely on courage, ingenuity, and unity to survive. Verne combines scientific observation with human drama, exploring the fragility of civilization against natures immense power. The Fur Country is both a thrilling tale of survival and a reflection on human endurance, hope, and the spirit of exploration.

The Beasts of Tarzan (1914) is the third novel in Edgar Rice Burroughss Tarzan series and continues the adventures of Lord Greystoke, now living peacefully with his wife, Jane Porter, and their infant son, Jack. Their happiness is shattered when Tarzans old enemiesNikolas Rokoff and Alexis Paulvitchescape from prison and kidnap both Jane and the child as part of a revenge scheme. Rokoff abandons Tarzan on a remote jungle island, leaving him for dead. Drawing on his strength and primal instincts, Tarzan survives and unites with a band of animal alliesan ape named Akut, a leopard called Sheeta, and other wild creatures who become his "army." Together, they pursue the villains through the African wilderness in a daring rescue mission. Tarzan tracks Rokoff to the mainland, battling natural dangers and human treachery alike. In a thrilling climax, he rescues Jane and their son, bringing justice to his enemies.The novel emphasizes loyalty, the bond between humans and animals, and Tarzans evolution from savage to protector. Blending action, romance, and moral courage, The Beasts of Tarzan reinforces Burroughss vision of a hero equally at home in civilization and the wild.

In Maiwas Revenge; Or, The War of the Little Hand, seasoned hunter and adventurer AllanQuatermain embarks on an expedition in Africa. While hunting elephants for ivory, he receives word that his English friend JohnEvery is held captive by the ruthless tribal chief Wambe, whose cruelty is unmatched. Simultaneously, a native African princess, Maiwa, approaches Quatermain seeking vengeance: her young son has been killed under Wambes tyrannical rule, and she bears the dead childs hand as a token of her sorrow and rage. Quatermain is drawn into the conflict, partly to help Maiwa avenge her son and partly to rescue his friend. What follows is a daring assault by allied tribes against Wambes kraal, a sequence of hunts, battles and cliff-hanging escapes typical of Haggards adventure style. In the end, Maiwas revenge is exacted, Quatermain secures his friends release, and justice is delivered. Throughout the narrative, themes of colonial hunting, tribal war, vengeance and loyalty intertwine.

The Return of Tarzan (1913) continues the story of John Clayton, Lord Greystokebetter known as Tarzanafter he leaves the African jungle to live among civilized society in Europe. Despite his noble title and education, Tarzan feels alienated and disillusioned by the hypocrisy and deceit he encounters. Heartbroken when Jane Porter marries another man, he seeks a new purpose and joins the French secret service. During his missions in Algeria and the Sahara, Tarzan demonstrates his courage and sense of honor, surviving treachery, duels, and desert dangers. Fate brings him back to Africa, where he becomes the leader of the Waziri tribe and rediscovers his natural strength and connection to the wild. Meanwhile, Janes expedition to Africa ends in disaster when her ship is attacked, leaving her stranded near Tarzans territory. The two are dramatically reunited after Tarzan rescues her from danger and confronts villains seeking the hidden treasure of Opar, a lost city ruled by the mysterious priestess La, who loves him. By the novels end, Tarzans identity as both man and jungle hero is fully reconciled. He wins back Janes love, embraces his dual heritage, and claims his rightful place as Lord Greystoke.

1984 (published in 1949) is George Orwells powerful dystopian novel depicting a totalitarian future where the state controls every aspect of life. The story follows Winston Smith, a minor worker at the Ministry of Truth in Oceania, one of three global superstates. His job is to rewrite historical records so they align with the Partys propaganda, led by the omnipresent figure of Big Brother. The Party enforces absolute obedience through surveillance, psychological manipulation, and fear. Independent thoughtthoughtcrimeis punished severely, and language itself is controlled through Newspeak, designed to eliminate rebellion by narrowing the range of thought. Winston secretly longs for freedom and truth, beginning a forbidden love affair with Julia, a fellow rebel. Together, they dream of overthrowing the Party.However, they are betrayed, arrested by the Thought Police, and tortured by OBrien, a Party official. Through intense psychological manipulation, Winston is forced to renounce his beliefs and love for Julia, accepting the Partys reality completely. The novel ends with Winstons tragic submissionhe loves Big Brother. Orwells 1984 is a chilling warning about the loss of individuality, truth, and freedom under oppressive regimes.

Tarzan of the Apes (1912) is the first novel in Edgar Rice Burroughss famous Tarzan series. It tells the story of John Clayton, the infant son of English aristocrats who are marooned on the coast of Africa after a mutiny. When his parents die, the baby is discovered and adopted by Kala, a kind-hearted female ape, who raises him as her own within the tribe of the great apes. Growing up in the jungle, Tarzan develops extraordinary strength, agility, and intelligence, mastering survival and communication with animals. He later discovers the cabin where his parents lived and teaches himself to read English from the books he finds, though he cannot yet speak the language. His life changes when outsiders arrive on the coastamong them Jane Porter, an American woman. Tarzan rescues her, and they fall in love, but the discovery of his true human heritage creates a conflict between his wild upbringing and his noble lineage. The novel explores civilization versus nature, identity, and belonging. Burroughs combines adventure, romance, and philosophical reflection in a story that became one of the most enduring legends of modern popular culture.

The Decameron is a collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. Set during the Black Plague in Florence, the book frames its stories through ten young noblesseven women and three menwho flee to the countryside to escape the epidemic. To pass the time and preserve their spirits, they decide to tell one story each per day over ten days. The tales range from comic to tragic, exploring themes such as love, intelligence, betrayal, fortune, and morality. Many stories celebrate wit and human resilience, often poking fun at corruption within the clergy, hypocrisy in society, and the unpredictability of fate. Characters include clever wives, foolish husbands, lustful priests, noble lovers, and tricksters who outsmart the powerful. Through this rich mosaic of voices, Boccaccio paints a vivid portrait of human natureits follies, desires, and strengths. Although born from the fear of death, the stories affirm life, joy, and the power of storytelling to heal and unite. The Decameron is both a mirror of medieval society and a timeless testament to human creativity in crisis.

Eirik the Reds Saga is a 13th-century Icelandic saga that recounts the exploration of Greenland and Vinland (North America) by Norse settlers. It follows Eirik the Red, an outlawed Norwegian who, after being exiled from Iceland, sails west and establishes the first Norse settlements in Greenland around the year 985. The saga also focuses on Eiriks children, especially his son Leif Erikson, who becomes a famous explorer. Inspired by tales of lands further west, Leif sails and discovers regions he names Helluland, Markland, and Vinlandbelieved to be parts of modern Canada. Unlike Greenland, Vinland is rich, fertile, and promising. The narrative blends history, legend, and the supernatural, including encounters with indigenous peoples (referred to as "Skrlings") and mysterious omens. Conflicts The saga emphasizes themes of exploration, fate, bravery, and the harsh realities of frontier life. It remains one of the earliest European accounts of voyages to North America, centuries before Columbus, celebrating the Viking spirit of discovery while revealing their struggles to survive in unknown lands.arise, but the Norse attempts to settle Vinland ultimately fail due to hostility and isolation.

Crime and Punishment follows Rodion Raskólnikov, a poor former student living in St. Petersburg. Intellectually proud and isolated, he deve lops a theory that extraordinary individuals may transgress moral laws for a greater purpose. To test this idea, he murders a greedy pawnbroker, believing he can use her money for good. However, the act plunges him into psychological torment. Haunted by guilt and paranoia, Raskolnikov becomes physically ill and mentally unstable. He oscillates between confession and defiance, distancing himself from those who care for him, including his mother, sister Dunya, and the gentle prostitute Sonia. Sonia, who endures her own suffering with faith, becomes his moral compass. Meanwhile, detective Porfiry Petrovich quietly investigates, suspecting Raskolnikov but seeking a confession through psychological pressure rather than evidence. Sonia urges Raskolnikov to seek redemption through confession and repentance. Finally, unable to bear the burden, Raskolnikov admits his crime and is sentenced to Siberian penal labor. Sonia follows him, offering hope and spiritual renewal. Through suffering, he begins to rediscover humility and love. The novel explores the depths of conscience, morality, pride, and redemption, revealing that true punishment lies not in law, but in the human soul.

The Death of Ivan Ilyich tells the story of Ivan Ilyich, a high-ranking Russian judge who lives a socially respectable but spiritually shallow life. Focused on career, comfort, and social approval, Ivan believes he has lived "properly." Everything changes when he develops a mysterious, painful illness. As his condition worsens, Ivan confronts isolationhis family is more irritated than compassionate, and only his simple servant, Gerasim, shows genuine kindness. Facing death, Ivan is tormented by the fear that his life has been meaningless. He realizes that ambition and social status have led him away from true humanity. During his final days, Ivan undergoes a profound inner struggle. He begins to understand that a good life is measured not by appearances, but by compassion and authenticity. Moments before dying, he experiences a spiritual awakening, letting go of fear and accepting death with peace. Through Ivans journey from denial to acceptance, Tolstoy explores the existential questions of mortality, the emptiness of materialism, and the possibility of spiritual redemption. The novella is a powerful meditation on how facing death can reveal the truth about life.

Moby-Dick follows Ishmael, a contemplative sailor who joins the whaling ship Pequod, commanded by the mysterious and obsessive Captain Ahab. Ishmael seeks adventure and meaning, but soon realizes that the voyage is driven by Ahabs singular purpose: to hunt and kill Moby Dick, a legendary white whale that previously maimed him. As the Pequod sails across the oceans, the multinational crew encounters other ships and faces the dangers of whaling life. Through philosophical reflections, whaling lore, and vivid descriptions of the sea, Ishmael narrates both the grandeur and brutality of human ambition. Ahabs obsession intensifies, blinding him to reason and the warnings of prophetic figures like Fedallah. He believes defeating Moby Dick will give him ultimate power over fate. When the Pequod finally confronts the whale, a fierce battle ensues. Moby Dick destroys the ship and drags Ahab to his death. The entire crew perishes, except Ishmael, who survives by clinging to a coffin-turned-life buoy. He is rescued and becomes the lone storyteller of the doomed voyage. Through its epic journey, Moby-Dick explores themes of obsession, fate, natures power, and the limits of human knowledge, leaving readers to question the cost of pursuing vengeance at all costs.

White Nights is a lyrical short story by Fiódor Dostoyevski, set in St. Petersburg and narrated by a lonely, unnamed dreamer. The protagonist lives an isolated life, wandering the city and imagining romantic fantasies to escape his solitude. Everything changes during a summer "white night," when he meets Nastenka, a young woman crying by a canal. The dreamer comforts her, and they form a fragile bond over four nights. Nastenka shares her own story: she awaits the return of a lodger she loves, who promised to marry her but has not returned. As they spend time together, the dreamer falls deeply in love with her, experiencing companionship and hope for the first time. However, on the final night, the lodger returns. Nastenka, overjoyed, reunites with him, leaving the dreamer heartbroken yet gracious. Though devastated, he chooses to cherish the fleeting happiness their brief connection brought him. The story closes with his reflective acceptance even a moment of love, though temporary, can illuminate a life of loneliness.