In a world where reality is not what it seems, the true nature of the “Invisible Dome Projector” is revealed, an enigmatic structure covering the known continents of this Dome-World, with a simulation of the cosmos designed to shape our thinking. This book explores how, over the generations, the Custodians and the Anunnaki have used advanced technology to not only project a fictionalized version of the universe, but also to manipulate human perception and destiny away from our true purpose and surroundings. Read more

Introducing Terra Babies at Home, a new board book series that presents plants, animals, and the environment to early readers from the intimacy of their home and helps them connect to the natural worldMy First Book of Growing Food is a beautiful introduction for babies and toddlers to the benefits of growing food, helping them to develop a connection with the natural world. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks, and it is recyclable.Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland (The Perfect Shelter) in this book where future nature lovers will learn about growing simple foods in a friendly and easy way while being introduced to basic concepts of the environment.Tots will learn that lettuce and tomatoes are easy to grow; herbs like rosemary, mint, and cilantro grow happily next to a bright window; and yes, tots can grow their own strawberries. And that's not all: The book shows readers how to start their own herb garden in twelve easy steps!Printed on a sturdy board using FSC materials and nontoxic inksGreat quality and baby safeReal board books, perfect for little handsRound corners for extra safetyA great baby shower giftAlso available from Terra Babies at Home: My First Book of Houseplants, My First Book of Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle. Read more

You can grow almost anything in a container—and do it almost anywhere! Whether you’re tight for space, time, money, or other resources or just want to keep things satisfyingly simple, container gardening is the perfect way not only to explore your love of plants but also to “grow” your knowledge.How to start? This is where the Container Gardener’s Handbook comes in. Created by The Old Farmer’s Almanac, America’s longtime trusted gardening resource, this third book is part of a best-selling gardening series that began with the extremely popular Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook (now its sixth printing!) and was followed by the beautiful and inspirational Flower Gardener’s Handbook. This newest book is a one-stop guide to container gardening success. Inside is everything that you’ll need to know about growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and ornamentals in containers to produce mouthwatering harvests and stunning displays. Filled with beautiful photos that make the book itself a joy to behold, the Container Gardener’s Handbook features a simple style and language that opens up a world of fun and creativity for gardeners of all experience levels.Highlights include . . .Many gardeners will agree that there’s nothing as rewarding as enjoying produce that they’ve grown themselves. Fortunately, growing crops in containers enables just about anyone to experience this joy—with no garden plot needed! Find out how to care for and harvest flavor-packed miniature tomatoes, salad greens, peppers, basil, chives, blueberries, citruses, cantaloupes, and other favorites to serve at your next meal!Looking for eye-catching displays to perk up a space? Discover sure-to-please ornamental plants for any situation, plus ideal ways to arrange them in decorative containers for the special look that you want. Let the mantra “thriller, filler, spiller” help you to design pots with a stunning focal point surrounded by complementary plants that fill in around it and trail over the edge!Learn about plant care, including how to identify and control diseases and pests, select the best potting mix, apply water and fertilizer—and overcome “FOOF” (fear of overfertilizing)!Wondering how big a container your plant needs? Don’t know whether to use terra-cotta or plastic pots? Find out how to choose the proper container by size, type, purpose, and more.Some plants, like geraniums, have lots of varieties from which to choose. If you’re overwhelmed by the many options available, just check out the recommended selections for 38 specially profiled plants.For added enjoyment, browse—and learn from—the insightful and entertaining anecdotes from experienced gardeners included in this helpful guide.This third book in a best-selling Old Farmer’s Almanac gardening series takes the stress out of striving for container gardening success and replaces it with fun and excitement. Whether a gardener’s goal is more food, more sensational displays, better use of space, a new growing adventure, or all of the above, the Container Gardener’s Handbook makes it easy for containers to be in everybody’s garden—and many other spots! Read more

Introducing Terra Babies at Home, a new board book series that presents plants, animals, and the environment to early readers from the intimacy of their home and helps them connect to the natural world.My First Book of Houseplants is a beautiful introduction to the world of houseplants for babies and toddlers, helping them to develop a connection with the natural world. Like other titles in the earth-friendly series Terra Babies at Home, this book is made with FSC materials and nontoxic inks, and it is recyclable.Simple and quirky text pairs with charming art by Åsa Gilland (The Perfect Shelter) in this book where future nature lovers will learn about houseplants in a friendly and easy way while being introduced to basic concepts of plant care and the environment."The spider plant looks silly … like it needs a haircut!" we read. "And the iron plant is very elegant." Readers will learn that some plants have beautiful flowers, like the peace lily, and others can make you smile, like the lucky bamboo. And that's not all: The book shows readers how to start their own houseplant project in seven easy steps! Printed on a sturdy board using FSC materials and nontoxic inks.Great quality and baby safeReal board books, perfect for little handsRound corners for extra safetyA great baby shower giftAlso available from Terra Babies at Home: My First Book of Growing Food, My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Read more

This must-have collection covers the lands and inhabitants of Middle-earth.The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, powers, and creatures—as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In these specially designed volumes, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants of Middle-earth. A must-have guide to the Tolkien world, this collection includes seven individual books and provides an A-to-Z dictionary of the vernacular, an atlas describing the various terra firma, an exploration of the Rings of Power, histories of battles, dark powers, heroes, and the Hobbits that started it all. More than 200 black-and-white and full-color illustrations make the pages a joy to behold as you learn all you’ll need to know about Tolkien’s fantasy realm.This set includes the following titles:An Atlas of Tolkien The Battles of Tolkien The Dark Powers of Tolkien A Dictionary of Tolkien The Heroes of Tolkien The Hobbits of Tolkien The Ring Legends of TolkienThis work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers. Read more

No one touches my bride. No one but me.I am the last basilisk on Alia Terra. As I roam my lands, loneliness muddles my mind and pumps violence into my veins until I don’t recognize myself. Soon I’ll become a feral beast – unless I mate.The matchmaking temple is the only way a creature like me, scaly, fanged, and with lethal eyes, can marry. Soon, I have a match. My temple bride is everything I dream of: sweet, resolute, her delicious scent calming my rage with the first inhale.It seems like it will work out until a human male barges in the temple, grabbing my bride so hard she cries out, and tries to drag her away. My fury burns too hot to control. I unleash my lethal sight, killing him on the spot.My bride is terrified, cringing away from me. Will she ever trust me again after this?The Temple, a matchmaking service for monsters, shifters, and aliens, is open for service.Arranged Monster Mates is a series of novellas written by your favorite paranormal and sci-fi romance authors: Eden Ember, Layla Fae, and Cara Wylde.Each of these steamy stories has it all: a possessive male, a heroine ready to sacrifice herself to the beast, plenty of spice, and a happily ever after to curl your toes! Read more

FOR THE GOOD OF THE STATE…Danai Centrella-Liao rose to prominence on the gladiator world of Solaris VII before being sent to McCarron’s Armored Cavalry, where her victories on innumerable battlefields garnered her the position of shàng-xiào of the Second MAC. Her brother, Capellan Chancellor Daoshen Liao, now uses Danai as a powerful chess piece in his relentless quest to conquer Terra—despite her opposition to his ruthless tactics.On the remote world of Sheratan, a violent resistance has formed, threatening Daoshen’s march toward Terra. Assuming command of the Liao forces there, Danai discovers that diplomacy is sometimes a dead-end. But achieving peace may cost more than she is willing to pay…As Daoshen’s ambitions grow ever more expansive and his tactics ever more destructive, Danai is promoted to jiāng-jūn of the MAC to keep her out of Daoshen’s way. Robbed of any real power, Danai is forced to reckon with the Celestial Wisdom’s overreach and its cost to the Confederation in treasury, faith, and blood.There are eyes on Daoshen’s crown. Rumors of a mad king. And a plot to have Danai ascend to the Capellan throne…In the end, blood will rise… For the good of the state… Read more

Over 50 step-by-step recipes for stunning outdoor planters of all shapes and sizes, in Artisan's bestselling flower recipe book format. We're taking the Recipe Book series outside! In the Container Garden Recipe Book, Lana Williams of the Oakland-based Tender Gardener offers readers dozens of step-by-step recipes for lush outdoor planters, from classic terra-cotta pots to window boxes, urns, bowls, and more. There are recipes specifically designed to adorn your porch or patio (a rustic birdcage-cum-hanging basket, a stately Japanese maple planted in a painted terra-cotta urn) and others that are perfect for backyard entertaining (an elegant tabletop trough of succulents, a concrete water garden that's sure to be a conversation starter). And with Lana as their guide, readers' yards will never be bare thanks to creative designs for all seasons, from urns bursting with spring bulbs to a summer trough brimming with fresh herbs and an heirloom pumpkin converted into the perfect home for fall blooms.  And recreating these stunning designs couldn't be simpler! Each recipe includes a detailed ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, along with hundreds of photos showing where and how to place each plant. Also included is foundational information on planting techniques, care instructions, choosing the right container, as well as plant spotlights highlighting foolproof options for all climates and seasons, from spring bulbs to evergreens. Read more

As featured in Financial Times, Gardens Illustrated, and GardenistaAn illustrated insider’s guide to the best flowering bulbs for beautiful garden plantings throughout the year    Bulbs are an essential part of any gardener’s planting palette – from the first snowdrops of winter to the last crocus of autumn, they offer endless opportunities for floral impact and experimentation.In A Year in Bloom, award-winning garden writer Lucy Bellamy showcases a wide-ranging selection of more than 150 bulbs, each presented with informative text, expert planting advice, and vibrant photography.Organized into four seasonal chapters, this modern grower’s guide embraces familiar flowers such as tulips and daffodils alongside less common blooms, including dog’s tooth violets, gladioli, and autumn snowflakes. Gardeners will discover bulbs suited for borders, containers, and grass plantings; bulbs to attract pollinators, for scent, for naturalized plantings; and reliably perennial bulbs that will flower year after year, supporting a sustainable approach.Elegantly designed and extensively researched, A Year in Bloom features contributions from an all-star roster of the garden world’s greatest names, including Dutch plantsman Piet Oudolf, British garden designer Dan Pearson, and renowned US garden writer Margaret Roach.Featured bulbs include: Acis autumnalis; Allium sphaerocephalon; Anemone nemorosa ‘Robinsoniana’; Bessera elegans; Camassia leichtlinii ‘Alba’; Colchicum autumnale; Crocus tommasinianus; Cyclamen repandum; Eranthis hyemalis; Erythronium ‘Pagoda’; Fritillaria meleagris; Galanthus elwesii ‘Mrs Macnamara’; Galanthus plicata ‘E.A. Bowles’; Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus; Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’; Hippeastrum ‘Terra Mystica’; Iris ‘Benton Nigel’; Iris reticulata; Leucojum aestivum ‘Gravetye Giant’; Lilium martagon; Muscari armeniacum ‘Valerie Finnis’; Narcissus ‘Thalia’; Narcissus fernandesii var. cordubensis; Nerine bowdenii; Ornithogalum ponticum ‘Sochi’; Scilla bifolia; Tritonia disticha subsp. rubrolucens; Tulipa ‘Ballerina’; Tulipa orphanidea (Whittallii Group); Tulipa sylvestris. Read more

A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization."I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years.—Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the YearEnergy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time. Read more

The definitive guide to private equity for investors and finance professionalsMastering Private Equity was written with a professional audience in mind and provides a valuable and unique reference for investors, finance professionals, students and business owners looking to engage with private equity firms or invest in private equity funds. From deal sourcing to exit, LBOs to responsible investing, operational value creation to risk management, the book systematically distils the essence of private equity into core concepts and explains in detail the dynamics of venture capital, growth equity and buyout transactions.With a foreword by Henry Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of KKR, and special guest comments by senior PE professionals. This book combines insights from leading academics and practitioners and was carefully structured to offer:A clear and concise reference for the industry expertA step-by-step guide for students and casual observers of the industryA theoretical companion to the INSEAD case book Private Equity in Action: Case Studies from Developed and Emerging MarketsFeatures guest comments by senior PE professionals from the firms listed below:Abraaj • Adams Street Partners • Apax Partners • Baring PE Asia • Bridgepoint • The Carlyle Group • Coller Capital • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP • FMO • Foundry Group • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • General Atlantic • ILPA • Intermediate Capital Group • KKR Capstone • LPEQ • Maxeda • Navis Capital • Northleaf Capital • Oaktree Capital • Partners Group • Permira • Terra Firma  Read more

HUMANITY’S LAST HOPE...The clock is ticking to stop a second asteroid from striking Earth, and Elliot Adams is humanity’s only chance. But saving his home world will push him and his friends to their limits as they return to a planet torn apart by devastation. Beneath the ruins, salvation may lie—if they can survive long enough to find it.Earth, however, isn’t the only battleground. On Lunar, strange occurrences threaten the fragile peace, and the Telvanni’s thirst for vengeance burns brighter than ever. With deadly secrets uncovered and enemies closer than they appear, Elliot must face the terrifying truth: death is just the beginning.Packed with pulse-pounding action, high-stakes intrigue, and a race against time, The Aftermath: Terra is a thrilling sci-fi epic where survival demands more than courage—it demands sacrifice. Read more

It's been nearly a year since Briec met Laramy and started her campaign to win the woman. At first, it had seemed like she just might convince the hard-edged, over-literal beauty to be hers… but almost overnight, things changed. Laramy stopped returning her texts and seemed to be avoiding her at all costs. It didn't deter her. She had a goal and that goal was to be mated to the gargoyle. So, she changed tactics, showing up at during the classes Laramy taught at the training facility, each time working harder and harder to gain her attention… until Laramy told her if she wasn't serious, then to leave her alone. So, apparently, Briec was going to have to act like a grown-up. Should be too hard, right? A misunderstanding when angry words are spoken causes Briec to change everything about herself, leaving Laramy feeling responsible and sad. She never wanted Briec to change. She loved the crazy garnet witch just the way she was. Now she has to figure out how to convince Briec of that, while dealing with feelings she's never had to deal with before… like jealousy.Bewitching Laramy is a Terra Mortis short. It would help if you've read the Terra Mortis series for the sake of knowing the background characters, but not knowing them won't take away from the romance.

"Takes an underdog and crafts an amazing world to make them a powerhouse."—Goddess of Geekdom, Felicia DayA world destroyed. A lone warrior. A chance to start again.Ever since he was little, Merrick had been blessed by the Great Spirits granting him an unusually strong connection to the Song of the World.With his Warrior Ceremony approaching, Merrick was sure his greatest wish was about to come true, never expecting he was going to be thrown into a torrent of change that would threaten to sweep away his whole world.Invaders from another world were beginning to creep into his people’s land, intent on devouring every resource they could find, and when Merrick offers to act as a guide for a rich young prospector’s group, he finds he may have bit off more than he can chew.Fierce wolves stalk the dark, and poisonous insects hide under every leaf, but the true danger lurks in the hearts of his companions as he ventures out into the untamed wilds to seek a treasure he knows nothing about.Armed with a Guardian Spirit he doesn’t understand and strange knowledge of the future, it will take every ounce of courage and fortitude Merrick can muster to make it out of the mountains alive.Don't miss the next action-packed LitRPG adventure from Seth Ring, bestselling author of Battle Mage Farmer & Nova Terra. It's packed with epic fantasy action, survival adventure, magic, and a mysterious and wild world just waiting to be discovered.Perfect for readers who enjoy exploring rich worlds and complex characters who grow to match the incredible challenges thrown their way. Grab your copy today! Read more

Vivir lo Vivido, un libro que narra la vida de un hombre que Nació de pie, en una familia humilde y con grandes carencias económicas sin embargo rodeado de mucho cariño y amor.Vivir lo vivido es el relato de su vida con aciertos y errores, con oportunidades e inconvenientes que tuvo que enfrentar para llegar a lograr éxito en la vida gracias a su empeño para sortear dificultades y a su infinita perseverancia.Este libro nos hace pensar si tener éxito en la vida será consecuencia de eventos fortuitos que las personas resuelven acertadamente, aunque primero debamos preguntarnos: ¿Qué es tener éxito en la vida? ¿ Será casarse y tener hijos? ¿Tener una familia numerosa como fue la constituida por el protagonista de esta obra?La circunstancia o coyuntura de haber nacido en una familia de escasos recursos, comenzar desde cero su carrera empresarial y alcanzar una situación económica sólida, lo señala como una persona que tuvo éxito en la vida. Hay consenso general en que debemos ser felices en el paso por este mundo y tratar de perseguir la dicha, de igual modo es una de las máximas expresiones de tener éxito en la vida terrenal.Además el conseguir reconocimiento y admiración de la gente y de la sociedad te hace ser un individuo que posee éxito en la vida. Aunque el personaje principal hizo su vida debido a las circunstancia que le rodearon y trabajó día a día para hacer lo mejor posible su labor.No visualizaba y no estaba en su meta cercana tener éxito en la vida, sino que la suma de los pequeños triunfos diarios lo llevó a lograr el éxito.. Read more

With extensive research, real-world examples, and hands-on applications, this go-to guide offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of biochar―and all of its world-changing uses.Like many human discoveries, biochar has likely been invented, lost, and reinvented multiple times. It can be found in the rich terra preta soils of the Amazon and in the ancient “dark earths” dotting Africa, Asia, and Europe. However, biochar isn’t just an archeological curiosity. In The Biochar Handbook, author Kelpie Wilson argues that the simple process of burning organic material in a low-oxygen, low-emission environment could be one of the most powerful tools we have to restore degraded soils and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.In accessible and authoritative prose, Wilson demonstrates that biochar is a low-tech but effective means of reducing wildfire risks, restoring soil carbon, managing manure, weaning farms off of toxic inputs, and producing the best compost ever made.In this book, you’ll also find:A pocket history of biocharStep-by-step instructions on making biochar for yourselfApplications for soil water retention, pest deterrence, compost enhancement, and moreInspiring examples of ecosystem restoration and improved forest managementLow-cost recipes, including Cultured Biochar and Sustainable Potting Soil Wilson makes a compelling case that biochar is both simple to make and a potent solution to a host of knotty problems, both global and close to home. Whether you’re a gardener, homesteader, rancher, commercial farmer, permaculturalist, or forest manager, this book will show you how to put biochar to work, making you and your community more resilient as a result. Read more

An in-depth look at America’s historic skyscraper and Chicago’s most iconic building.This is the captivating story of the spectacular architecture of the century-old Wrigley Building—its design, construction, and enduring significance as one of Chicago’s most emblematic buildings. Through meticulous research and spectacular photography, the book unearths a century’s worth of architectural, social, and business history, shedding light on many aspects of the Wrigley Building for the first time.The Wrigley represents the high-water mark of Beaux Arts Classicism in the city, a gleaming white palazzo at the head of Chicago’s grandest boulevard, Michigan Avenue. With lavish terra-cotta ornamentation, it was Chicago’s tallest building when it opened in 1921. The book focuses on the intertwined stories of William Wrigley Jr., the larger-than-life founder of the chewing gum empire, and Charles Gerhard Beersman, the relatively unknown architect who, mentored by architect Julia Morgan, brought the building to life.With stunning new photography alongside archival images, renderings, and original blueprints and drawings, this volume is a must-have for any architecture enthusiast. It unveils a fresh perspective on this architectural marvel as well as a wealth of fascinating social history illuminating the building’s significance as more than just a structural landmark but as a nexus of Chicago’s cultural, social, and business evolution. The book incorporates multiple paper stocks and two gatefolds. Read more

• Por la autora best seller, V.E. Schwab.
• Una de las novelas más esperadas de 2020.
• Un libro autoconclusivo perfecto para los lectores de “La mujer del viajero en el tiempo”.
 Una vida que nadie recuerda.
Una historia que nunca olvidarás.

Francia, 1714.
En un momento de desesperación, una joven hace un pacto faustiano para conseguir una vida infinita. ¿Cuál es el precio que deberá pagar para vivir eternamente?
El olvido.
Todas y cada una de las personas que conoce la terminarán olvidando.
Así es cómo comienza la extraordinaria vida de Addie LaRue; una vida que atraviesa siglos y continentes, una vida que atraviesa la historia y el arte, en la que ella intenta comprender hasta dónde será capaz de llegar con tal de dejar su marca en el mundo.
Sin embargo, todo cambia cuando, después de 300 años, Addie conoce a un hombre en una librería. Pero hay algo más… él es la única persona que recuerda su nombre. Read more

A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization."I wait for new Smil books the way some people wait for the next 'Star Wars' movie. In his latest book, Energy and Civilization: A History, he goes deep and broad to explain how innovations in humans' ability to turn energy into heat, light, and motion have been a driving force behind our cultural and economic progress over the past 10,000 years.—Bill Gates, Gates Notes, Best Books of the YearEnergy is the only universal currency; it is necessary for getting anything done. The conversion of energy on Earth ranges from terra-forming forces of plate tectonics to cumulative erosive effects of raindrops. Life on Earth depends on the photosynthetic conversion of solar energy into plant biomass. Humans have come to rely on many more energy flows—ranging from fossil fuels to photovoltaic generation of electricity—for their civilized existence. In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel–driven civilization. Humans are the only species that can systematically harness energies outside their bodies, using the power of their intellect and an enormous variety of artifacts—from the simplest tools to internal combustion engines and nuclear reactors. The epochal transition to fossil fuels affected everything: agriculture, industry, transportation, weapons, communication, economics, urbanization, quality of life, politics, and the environment. Smil describes humanity's energy eras in panoramic and interdisciplinary fashion, offering readers a magisterial overview. This book is an extensively updated and expanded version of Smil's Energy in World History (1994). Smil has incorporated an enormous amount of new material, reflecting the dramatic developments in energy studies over the last two decades and his own research over that time.

COMÉDIA ROMÂNTICA - HATERS TO LOVERS - TRABALHAM JUNTOS - FAKE DATING - FAST BURN - SÓ TEM UMA CAMA - POR QUE VOCÊ SE IMPORTA?Camila é insuportável. Ela é chata, sistemática, tem um belo chute e eu tenho certeza de que sua missão na Terra é me infernizar.Ela é a garota que cresceu na casa do lado.Ela é a herdeira com quem dividirei a empresa que carrega nossos sobrenomes.Ela é a dona do meu ódio.Ela é a minha maior obsessão.E agora, ela também é a arquiteta com quem preciso trabalhar para provar aos nossos pais que somos maduros o bastante para assumirmos a empresa.Acontece que é impossível pensar em maturidade quando estou perto dela, porque o mundo perde a importância se comparado a tudo o que Camila Boaventura causa em mim.Ela me faz queimar. O que me preocupa é que eu nem sempre queimo de ódio.Não sei por que pensei que a solução para aliviar a raiva que sentíamos seria descontar tudo em uma cama. Eu acho que estava tão apavorada com a ideia de perder o emprego que decidi que valia a pena arriscar.Seria uma única vez. Seria nosso segredo.Só que dividir a cama não foi algo inédito, porque assim que assumimos esse tal projeto, fomos enviados em uma viagem onde estaríamos sob o mesmo teto. Dormindo na mesma cama.Eu odiava essa ideia tanto quanto odiava ele.O problema é que essa viagem me mostrou que, talvez... Eu não odiasse Augusto Montenegro tanto quanto eu pensava. Read more

The Terra Cotta Army is one of the greatest archaeological discoveries ever made. Over seven thousand life-size figures of warriors and horses were interred in the mausoleum of the first emperor of China—and each figure was individually carved.Weaving together history and a first-hand account of his experiences in China, John Man tells the fascinating story of how and why these astonishing figures were created in the third century BC, and how they have become a symbol of China's history, culture, and society. Read more

Uma das mais importantes coletâneas da literatura mundial Doze contos peregrinos são histórias de latino-americanos na Europa, peregrinos que não deixam de sonhar com a terra natal. O mestre do realismo fantástico Gabriel García Marquez usa como pano de fundo Barcelona, Genebra, Roma e Paris para retratar a solidão através de histórias brilhantes de amor, poder e morte. Do homem que luta pela canonização de sua filha durante cinco papados à prostituta que decide acertar todos os detalhes de seu funeral, todos os contos são dotados da sensibilidade e do humor que são as marcas do grande mestre. Read more

Um clássico da literatura brasileira contemporânea, Feliz ano velho ganha nova edição pela Alfaguara.Feliz ano velho é o primeiro livro de Marcelo Rubens Paiva. Aos vinte anos, ele sobe em uma pedra e mergulha numa lagoa imitando o Tio Patinhas. A lagoa é rasa, ele esmigalha uma vértebra e perde os movimentos do corpo. Escrito com sentido de urgência, o livro relata as mudanças irreversíveis na vida do garoto a partir do acidente. Ele é transferido de um hospital a outro, enfrenta médicos reticentes, luta para conquistar pequenas reações do corpo. Aos poucos, se dá conta de sua nova realidade, irreversível. E entende que é preciso lutar. O texto expressa a irreverência e a determinação da juventude, mesmo na adversidade, e a compreensão precoce "de que o futuro é uma quantidade infinita de incertezas".Leitura obrigatória do vestibular da UFRGS. Read more

La libreria Les Chats Noirs di Marzio Montecristo è stata scelta come “libreria galleggiante” per un evento esclusivo: il celebre giallista Aristide Galeazzo, uno degli autori più amati e discussi del panorama italiano, scriverà i capitoli finali del suo nuovo romanzo Maestrale di sangue proprio a bordo di una nave da crociera. La casa editrice Polpicella ha organizzato un tour che circumnavigherà la Sardegna, facendo tappa nei principali porti. A ogni sosta, i lettori saliranno a bordo per assistere a presentazioni sotto le stelle e tornare a terra con una copia autografata. Il richiamo ad Assassinio sul Nilo è evidente e il marketing dell’editore ci ricama sopra. Marzio, però, non è per nulla entusiasta – detesta Aristide Galeazzo –, tuttavia la libreria naviga in cattive acque, e questa è un’opportunità da non perdere. Così, il libraio si imbarca nell’impresa, portando con sé l’ispettore Caruso, prossimo membro del club di lettura degli “investigatori del martedì”, e le due mascotte feline, Miss Marple e Poirot. Marzio immagina una vacanza tutto sommato piacevole, ma il viaggio prenderà una piega inaspettata: un omicidio scuote l’atmosfera idilliaca della crociera. Nessuno può lasciare la nave, i sospetti crescono e la tensione si taglia col coltello. Toccherà a Montecristo mettere a frutto anni di letture poliziesche per affrontare un assassino dalla mente brillante, convinto di aver commesso e il delitto perfetto.Piergiorgio Pulixi firma un giallo irresistibile, intriso di suspense e ironia, che rende omaggio ai grandi classici del mystery trasformando i lettori nei veri protagonisti di questa crociera del crimine. Read more

THE DREAM REALIZED…After a grueling campaign, Clan Wolf has finally achieved the dream of Aleksandr Kerensky, the Great Father of the Clans, and returned to the birthworld of humanity. After defeating both the Republic of the Sphere and Clan Jade Falcon, the banner the ilClan, Clan of all Clans, flies proudly over Terra, ruled by the first permanent Khan of all Khans: ilKhan Alaric Ward.But as Alaric soon discovers, it is one thing to conquer, but quite another thing to rule. Beset by problems both internal and external, the Wolves, still weakened from the brutal fighting to conquer Terra, finds itself on the defensive from a rising insurgency, a Capellan Confederation poised to invade, and rivalries between his own people as they all enter uncharted territory of founding a new Star League to rule the Inner Sphere.With threats multiplying at a relentless pace, can those who believe in the ideals of the Star League succeed in rebuilding what has been lost, or will the ilKhan strike out with his newfound power, and risk engulfing the Inner Sphere in all-out war? Read more

Do mesmo autor de Nada pode me ferir, mais de 5 milhões de livros vendidos.“A única coisa que sei é: eu sou David Goggins. Existo, logo termino o que começo. Tenho orgulho do meu esforço. E, enquanto eu estiver no planeta Terra, não vou fazer nada pela metade.” – David Goggins“David Goggins é um tipo raro de ser humano. Seu compromisso com sua filosofia, que destaca a importância de alcançar a grandeza através de resiliência mental e disciplina, dando tudo de si, tem servido de inspiração e motivação para milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo, inclusive para mim.” – Dwayne Johnson, “The Rock”Em seu primeiro livro, Nada pode me ferir, Goggins revela o potencial inexplorado que todos temos dentro de nós.Agora ele nos leva para o seu laboratório mental, no qual desenvolveu a filosofia, a psicologia e as estratégias que lhe mostraram que superar seus limites é apenas o ponto de partida, pois a busca pela grandeza nunca termina.Sua impressionante história oferece ao leitor um mapa para sair do fundo do poço e chegar a um novo patamar que antes parecia inalcançável.Se você sente que está sem rumo na vida, se busca maximizar seu potencial ou se apenas quer usar todas as suas energias para vencer barreiras aparentemente impossíveis, este livro é a inspiração de que você precisa." Read more

“Rumiz viaggia nelle terre che ama, nelle atmosfere immortali di Joseph Roth” La StampaNell’agosto del 1914, più di centomila trentini e giuliani vanno a combattere per l’Impero austroungarico, di cui sono ancora sudditi. Muovono verso il fronte russo quando ancora ci si illude che “prima che le foglie cadano” il conflitto sarà finito. Invece non finisce. E quando come un’epidemia si propaga in tutta Europa, il fronte orientale scivola nell’oblio, schiacciato dall’epopea di Verdun e del Piave. Ma soprattutto sembra essere cassato, censurato dal presente e dal centenario della guerra mondiale, come se a quel fronte e a quei soldati fosse negato lo spessore monumentale della memoria. Paolo Rumiz comincia da lì, da quella rimozione e da un nonno in montura austroungarica. E da lì continua in forma di viaggio verso la Galizia, la terra di Bruno Schulz e Joseph Roth, mitica frontiera dell’Impero austroungarico, oggi compresa fra Polonia e Ucraina. Alla celebrazione Rumiz contrappone l’evocazione di quelle figure ancestrali, in un’omerica discesa nell’Ade, con un rito che consuma libagioni e accende di piccole luci prati e foreste, e attende risposta e respira pietà – la compassione che lega finalmente in una sola voce il silenzio di Redipuglia ai bisbigli dei cimiteri galiziani coperti di mirtilli. L’Europa è lì, sembra suggerire l’autore, in quella riconciliazione con i morti che sono i veri vivi, gli unici depositari di senso di un’unione che già allora poteva nascere e oggi forse non è ancora cominciata.

Il primo omicidio letterario in terra di mafia della seconda repubblica - un omicidio eccellente seguito da un altro, secondo il decorso cui hanno abituato le cronache della criminalità organizzata - ha la forma dell'acqua («"Che fai?" gli domandai. E lui, a sua volta, mi fece una domanda. "Qual è la forma dell'acqua?". "Ma l'acqua non ha forma!" dissi ridendo: "Piglia la forma che le viene data"»). Prende la forma del recipiente che lo contiene. E la morte dell'ingegnere Luparello si spande tra gli alambicchi ritorti e i vasi inopinatamente comunicanti del comitato affaristico politico-mafioso che domina la cittadina di Vigàta, anche dopo il crollo apparente del vecchio ceto dirigente. Questa è la sua forma. Ma la sua sostanza (il colpevole, il movente, le circostanze dell'assassinio) è più antica, più resistente, forse di maggior pessimismo: più appassionante per un perfetto racconto poliziesco. Read more

Em Uz, terra da Arábia, vivia um homem chamado Jó, reto, justo, temente a Deus e afastado do mal. Tinha 7 filhos e 3 filhas; possuía grandes rebanhos de ovelhas, camelos, bois e jumentos, além de muitos criados. Era homem muito considerado em todo o Oriente. Deus experimentou-o, permitindo a Satanás que lhe fizesse muito mal.Ó Deus, que Teu Santo NomePerdure em nossa vida,Do modo que fez com JóNessa história conhecida;Que me inspire em versosAnte existência sofrida.Então Jó levantou-se, rasgou as vestes e, raspada a cabeça, prostrou-se por terra e adorou o Senhor, dizendo: "O Senhor deu, o Senhor tirou. Como foi do agrado do Senhor, assim se sucedeu. Bendito seja o nome do Senhor!"Quem tem fé, tem o Divino,Vive em resignação;Ao suportar infortúniosTem certo em seu coração,Que virá a força de DeusEm qualquer tribulação. Read more

Na fascinante Irlanda do Século 19, Patrick Castle retorna da primeira grande batalha travada pelas cruzadas, a dramática tomada de Jerusalém das mãos dos muçulmanos. Ao avistar pela primeira vez a linda Eugene, com seus cabelos ruivos ao vento, cavalgando por entre a verde e exuberante paisagem da Ilha Esmeralda, o cavaleiro cruzado não teve dúvida: reencontrara o amor de sua vida - um amor que atravessara os séculos.Neste romance histórico, Sophie, pelas mãos da médium Elizabeth Pereira, nos emociona e nos leva a refletir sobre as lutas da humanidade para conquistar a ascensão espiritual: paixão, ódio, revolta, honra, amor sublimado, são alguns dos temas que ela aborda em sua narrativa vigorosa e envolvente. Após séculos, muitos de seus personagens ainda continuam na Terra, prosseguindo em sua caminhada evolutiva.Tratando ainda de questões como a reencarnação, o livre-arbítrio, a mediunidade e a relação entre os planos material e espiritual, este livro é um presente da espiritualidade para aqueles que desejam ampliar seu conhecimento espírita, compreendendo melhor as teias de dramas e paixões que enredam nossas vidas. Horizonte Vermelho é um daqueles livros marcantes, que permanecem por muito tempo em nossa lembrança.Por que ler este livro?Transformador: Uma leitura que vai além do entretenimento, proporcionando reflexões profundas sobre a vida e a espiritualidade;Emocionante: Histórias que tocam o coração e mostram a força do espírito humano em meio às adversidades;Inspirador: Um testemunho de amor, coragem e resiliência que ficará marcado em sua memória.O que alguns dos leitores estão dizendo:5,0 de 5 estrelasAvaliado em 20 de julho de 2021Compra verificadaNunca me senti tão sugada por um livro quanto me senti por esse. Virei a noite lendo e amei cada segundo. O romance explica tanta coisa de modo claro, suavizando as partes mais pesadas da história e ensinando-nos com carinho. É óbvio que fui correndo atrás da continuação (Sob a Égide da Cruz) e me encantei com cada parágrafo de ambos os livros. Simplesmente, perfeitos!ROSE E.5,0 de 5 estrelas Lindo,maravilhoso, impactante.Avaliado em 28 de março de 2024Compra verificadaImagina um livro que te leva a sonhar, viajar junto com os personagens, é isso que acontece em Horizonte Vermelho. Amei cada página.Elizabeth Bianchini5,0 de 5 estrelas Um presente abençoado!Avaliado no Brasil em 2 de julho de 2019Compra verificadaUm livro repleto de ensinamentos, bem escrito, leitura agradável. Com a excelência desta escritora Elizabeth e Sophie. Todos os seus livros são ótimos.Célia Rabelo Silva5,0 de 5 estrelas EncantadorAvaliado em 5 de outubro de 2016Compra verificadaUm dos melhores livros que já li. Incrivelmente, me identifiquei com a história, é quase possível fechar os olhos e ver as paisagens e cenas descritas no livro. Uma história encantadora, que o prenderá do inicio ao fim. Vale a pena!Rita Souza5,0 de 5 estrelas Um dos melhores livros que já li!Avaliado em 3 de novembro de 2016Excelente livro! Uma leitura empolgante, que nos transporta facilmente para outra época. Um dos melhores livros que já li! Fiquei ansiosa para comprar o segundo volume, a continuação dessa história e valeu a pena, porque a escritora soube dar continuidade, sem deixar pontas soltas e finalizou a história muito bem, mas confesso que por ser tão boa, fiquei torcendo para que os personagens voltassem em outras histórias, outros livros. Com certeza uma leitura que vale a pena!!Maria Fernanda Lima5,0 de 5 estrelas Maravilhoso!Avaliado em 29 de novembro de 2015. Livro maravilhosamente escrito, uma emocionante história em 2 épocas. Amei demais, não conseguia largar o livro e em seguida procurei os demais da mesma autora. Read more