Editora: Amila Jay
The Secret Garden is a novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett first published in book form in 1911, after serialisation in The American Magazine (November 1910 August 1911). Set in England, it is one of Burnett's most popular novels and seen as a classic of English children's literature. Several stage and film adaptations have been made.
Know yourself and you will win all battles. Dive into the enduring legacy of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the definitive guide to strategy, warfare, and leadership that has stood the test of time. Written by a legendary military strategist over 2,000 years ago, this ancient Chinese treatise offers deep insights into mastering conflict and harnessing the power of strategic thinking in both military and civilian arenas. In this book you'll learn: - Know Thyself and the Enemy: Gain a strategic advantage by understanding your strengths and vulnerabilities, as well as those of your adversaries. - Leadership and Discipline: Emphasize the critical role of strong, disciplined leadership in guiding teams to victory. - Tactical Deception: Utilize tactics of surprise and deception to outsmart opponents and secure a competitive edge. - Achieving Victory with Strategy: Advocate for the supreme art of winning without conflict, highlighting the importance of intelligence and psychological warfare. The essential principles and tactical wisdom from Sun Tzu are still relevant for today's challenges in business, politics, and everyday life. Whether you're a leader, strategist, or thinker, The Art of War equips you with timeless strategies for overcoming obstacles and achieving your goals. Master the art of strategy, conquer challenges, and seize success—own The Art of War today. Don't wait—take the first step toward victory now!Ver livro
Young Maya is shy, and she often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma … except for when she’s in the water, the one place where she feels strong. While many in the fishing village of Nazaré are afraid of “the Beast”—the giant wave heard throughout town as it crashes—Maya finds it beautiful and mesmerizing. She dreams of riding the waves like the brave boys she watches from the shore. Many doubt that a girl can surf the biggest waves. But with a special surfboard from her dad and a courageous heart, Maya will show everyone that a girl can meet the Beast head-on. Professional surfer Maya Gabeira, known for breaking world records, shares a story of resilience, defying expectations of women in sports, and daring to achieve the impossible. Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that even the smallest people can have bravery as big as the sea.Ver livro
Scott Schroeder dreams of a day when he and his father can have a home of their own. Following an accident that took his mother’s life eight years before, doctors discovered Scott was suddenly deaf. Blessed with being an accomplished gymnast and skilled at signing and reading lips, Scott’s biggest challenge is convincing others he is able to do all the same things as those in the hearing world. Picking up on conversations he observes along the way, Scott figures out a big family secret concerning his father and uncle and makes his mind up to play a part in their reconciliation.Ver livro
How do you save a witch who’s been dead for centuries? The A&A Detective Agency is on the case! Summer is over, and Asha and Alex haven't had a decent case in months. But just as a chill begins to stir the air, and the autumn leaves start to turn, Dr. Wright from the Fairfleet Institute comes to them with a cryptic note, signed by “The Witch of Waverly College,” about Hannah Grimthorpe, the notorious witch from Northbrook’s colonial past. This is the perfect case to breathe new life into the agency, but distractions come their way as school activities divide their attention. When more clues appear and Dr. Wright is forced out of the Institute, the two detectives decide they are going to need help from their classmates to solve the mystery. With sneaky adults out to thwart the kids' mission, shadows lurking in corn mazes and cemeteries, and a Halloween deadline looming to uncover the truth about Hannah Grimthorpe, it's a race against time and a lesson in who to trust for the young detectives of Northbrook.Ver livro
Description In a coastal village where the wind is both threat and promise, a young woman named Searia dares to imagine a different future. From repairing broken turbines with her father’s tools to leading a grassroots alliance that challenges ministries, corporations, and storms alike, her journey is one of resilience, ingenuity, and vision. This is not a tale of heroes descending from above—it is the story of a community rising from within. Apprentices learn to keep the light steady, families weave survival into ritual, and neighbors turn scarcity into strength. Through storms, lawsuits, audits, and the slow work of replication, Searia grows from a determined daughter into a leader whose vision reshapes not only her village but an entire region. Blending climate fiction, social drama, and visionary storytelling, Searia: The Rise of a Young Visionary is a novel about the power of ordinary people to design extraordinary futures. It is a book for readers who believe that resilience is not just about surviving the storm, but about teaching others how to keep the light burning long after you’ve gone. (Thank you for choosing my audiobook. If you have any questions, feedback, or if you’d like to request a digital or paperback copy of the book, please feel free to reach out to me at joenduga@gmail.com.)Ver livro
Most scientists believe the evolution of humans has a history nearly as long as life itself. Anatomically modern humans and all other life that has existed on the planet first came about from the single-celled microorganisms that emerged approximately 4 billion years ago. Through the processes of mutation and natural selection, all forms of life developed, and this continuous lineage of life makes it difficult to say precisely when one species completely separates from another. In other words, scientists still debate when a human became a human rather than the ancestor species that came before. Among paleontologists, the question of human propensity for warfare in prehistoric eons has persisted. Primitive conflict that in time grew into a modern military phenomenon has become an increasing avenue of study. Scientists seek to ascertain whether the distant ancestral line of humans is genetically disposed toward the act of war, or whether social and geographical development have created a circumstantial environment for large-scale societal collisions. Depictions of humans pierced with arrows began to appear in the Aurignacian-Périgordian eras (30,000 years ago), and in the early Magdalenian era (17,000 years ago). A work of Mesolithic art (20,000 to 10,000 years ago) shows an explicit battle between groups of archers, and in Valencia, a group of three archers are seen surrounded by four of the similarly armed enemy in the Cova del Roure la Vella in Castellón. In the Ares del Maestrat in Alcañiz of Aragon, another work depicts warriors fleeing a group of eight archers, while a similar work at Val del Charco del Agua in Aragon shows seven archers with plumed headgear. Other examples show warriors in lines and columns with a “distinctly garbed leader at the front.” In a sense, it’s entirely reasonable to believe that the earliest people were violent and engaged in warfare the same way people did throughout more recent eras.Ver livro
