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Ambientada a fines de los años cuarenta del siglo XX en Orán, La peste narra las vicisitudes de una ciudad cerrada durante un inesperado brote de peste bubónica. Ya en fechas de su publicación original, el autor confirmó lo que muchos lectores veían por sí solos: la epidemia era una alegoría de la ocupación nazi en Francia. Sin embargo, ese paralelismo no agota la capacidad profética del relato, que advierte sobre los peligros invisibles que acechan a toda sociedad moderna.

The Observing Universe is not a book of answers. It is a book of questions — approached with attention, silence, and wonder. Drawing from cosmology, science, philosophy, and human experience, this contemplative essay invites the listener to reflect on the movement of the universe, the nature of life, consciousness, and the place of the human being within the whole. Throughout this book, the universe is not presented as a distant object to be explained, but as a living process in which we participate.

La Psychologie de la Construction est une réflexion humaine, psychologique et philosophique sur le monde de la construction et sur ceux qui bâtissent avec leurs mains, leur esprit et leur dignité.

The Psychology of Construction explores the human reality behind building sites — the minds, emotions, motivations and invisible wounds of those who build. Through real stories, philosophical reflection and practical insight, Fernando Jorge Marques Lopes reveals how dignity, trust, language, scarcity, leadership and purpose shape not only projects, but lives. Drawing from decades of experience on construction sites and informed by psychology, sociology and philosophy, this book shows that productivity and humanity are not opposites — they are deeply connected.

Eighteen-year-old Alice Ribeiro is constantly fighting—against the status quo, female oppression in Brazil, and even her own mother. But when a family veil is passed down to her, Alice is compelled to fight for the rights of all womankind while also uncovering the hidden history of the women in her family.

From an acclaimed journalist, this "eye opening and insightful" book shows how global cultures parent in community, sharing practical guidance for American parents on how to reimagine the way they raise their children (Iben Dissing Sandahl, author The Danish Way Of Parenting). Raising kids in...

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A cruel conqueror has captured the Spanish city of Fuente Ovejuna. As his reign of terror builds, the townspeople look within themselves to find the courage to overthrow him. The eminent Spanish playwright Lope de Vega based his best-known play on a historical incident that took place in 1476. Written in the early 17th century, the play remains a timely meditation on honor and selflessness in the face of oppression.

Retratos de Mim não é apenas uma autobiografia. É a história de um homem comum confrontado com circunstâncias pouco comuns — e da forma como decidiu construir-se por dentro enquanto construía o mundo à sua volta. Entre Portugal e Londres, entre a obra e o estudo, entre quedas e recomeços, este livro acompanha um percurso de transformação: da sobrevivência à consciência.

What does it mean to build a life — when life first breaks you? A Man Under Construction is a powerful literary memoir about survival, responsibility, migration, leadership and inner growth. Born from a near-fatal accident in infancy, Fernando J. M. Lopes grows up between fragility and resilience, navigating childhood instability, early fatherhood, turbulent relationships, and the demanding reality of rebuilding himself in London’s construction industry. Through honest reflection and poetic clarity, this book traces the evolution of a man who refuses to remain defined by circumstance.

En 1476, los habitantes de una aldea andaluza llamada Fuente Ovejuna, hartos de soportar los abusos de su señor, se rebelaron unánimemente contra él. La rebelión acabó en asesinato, pero el pesquisador no pudo arrancar de las bocas de los aldeanos más que una única respuesta: «Fuente Ovejuna lo hizo». Frente a este admirable comportamiento se renunció a continuar la investigación dando por justa la venganza del pueblo. El famoso episodio fue recreado e inmortalizado por Lope siglo y medio después en una obra cuya tensión y fuerza dramática cautiva emocionalmente al lector.

La Psicología de la Construcción nace de una pregunta sencilla, pero rara vez abordada: en un sector tan técnico como la construcción, ¿por qué el factor humano sigue siendo aquello que con más frecuencia hace que un proyecto avance—o colapse—? Basado en experiencias reales de obra, conversaciones de contenedor, conflictos silenciosos, decisiones difíciles y pequeños gestos cotidianos, este libro explora la dimensión psicológica, emocional y ética de quienes construyen.

Em uma de suas maiores obras, Júlia Lopes de Almeida narra a história de Camila, uma mulher de origem pobre que se casa com Francisco Theodoro, um homem que enriqueceu pelo comércio de café. O casamento se abala quando Camila inicia um caso com o doutor Gervásio, um homem casado. Ambientado durante a República da Espada, o romance antirromântico discute a temática da pobreza e do adultério sob a ótica da realidade feminina no século XIX, contendo traços naturalistas e deterministas próprios da época.

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Chaque jour, tu croises des grille-pain, des essuie-glaces, des chips au fromage. Ils sont là, en serviteurs muets de ton plaisir et tu t’en fiches. Pourtant tous ces objets ont une histoire et ce livre est là pour la raconter. Alors achète-le s’il te plaît. Journaliste, humoriste et fan de choses, David Castello-Lopes s’est intéressé à leurs origines, sur Canal+ puis Europe 1, et en a tiré ces chroniques. Un livre audio savoureux porté avec beaucoup d'humour par l'auteur lui-même !

Wynn and Lin are settling into their newly married life in Wister Bay, Maine. When Wynn gets some devastating news about his new fledgling business, he and Lin find themselves in a familiar predicament that brought them together years back. As Wynn tries to re-navigate his life once again, Lin’s business as a psychologist is thriving. Her new client, Simone Soares, comes to Lin seeking coping strategies for her depression and anxiety. The majority of Simone’s troubles stem from her caring for her ailing father, João "John" Soares, who is suffering from advanced dementia.

Puede considerarse como una de las mejores comedias del teatro español del siglo XVII. El personaje central que es la condesa Diana de Belflor, mueve todos los hilos de la acción que tiene lugar entre continuos enredos, engaños y conflictos amorosos que reflejan unas inquietudes sexuales de los protagonistas, que van en contra de las convenciones sociales, la posición y el decoro.

As one of the most fascinating and volatile forces on Earth, volcanoes have long been the subject of worship, fear, and study. With the aid of famous case histories, Lopes provides a unique background to volcanoes, what they are, why they form, and how they erupt. From the Sunset Crater in Arizona and Krakatau in Indonesia to the exotic volcanoes of the outer solar system, this guide illustrates the dangers of volcanoes and their importance in shaping the world around us.

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Welcome to The Grim, where host Kristin Lopes guides you through the world's most haunted cemeteries and forgotten burial grounds.Each week, we explore ghost stories, historical mysteries, and the art carved into centuries-old stones—from New England witch trials to European ossuaries, Victorian mourning customs to modern hauntings. Through vivid storytelling and deep research, we uncover the lives, legends, and restless spirits that refuse to stay buried.Perfect for lovers of:Haunted cemeteries & graveyard folkloreParanormal encounters & ghost storiesDark history, true crime & forgotten ...