Títulos em Cultural e Regional

Uma cidade em convulsão na imprensa, na literatura, na música popular, na ópera, no teatro, nas artes plásticas, no cinema, na caricatura, na praia, na ciência, na arquitetura, no futebol, na luta das mulheres, nos costumes, no sexo e nas drogas. Se o Brasil dos anos 20 ainda engatinhava rumo à modernização, o Rio de Janeiro tinha vida própria e já era sinônimo de arrojo e vanguarda. É essa capital fervilhante o cenário e a protagonista do novo livro de Ruy Castro.

Maya Angelou’s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide. Her life story is told in the documentary film And Still I Rise, as seen on PBS’s American Masters. Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird...

Sabor Del Cañaveral son páginas arrancadas del libro de las vivencias del humilde trabajador del cañaveral. El propósito de esta obra es traer al recuerdo vivencias pasadas que son parte de nuestra cultura puertorriqueña. A través de relatos sencillos pero llenos de alma, este libro recoge las memorias del trabajador del cañaveral —ese hombre de manos curtidas y mirada firme que, sin hacer ruido, dejó una huella profunda en nuestra historia. Su jornada era dura, pero aun así encontraba el modo de saborear la vida… aunque a veces supiera a sacrificio.

What happens when a child grows up between worlds, never fully belonging anywhere? In this compelling memoir, Inga Aksamit takes listeners on a journey across four continents as she navigates life as the daughter of an international engineer during the turbulent 1960s and '70s. From age four, when she nearly loses her mother on a Tokyo train platform, through harrowing military evacuations from Pakistan and Bangladesh, Inga's childhood is marked by constant change and adaptation.

The Incest Factor is more than just my story. It holds up a mirror to the deeply ingrained, unspoken, and powerful habits, beliefs, and moral taboos passed down for generations. These patterns don’t just define us—they also hold us back. They keep us locked in a mindset that limits our ability to grow, whether financially, sexually, or spiritually. I lived within those boundaries for far too long, mistaking them for safety, love, and the definition of being a good daughter and a decent woman.

When British Arab and ‘Southerner’ Dr Ahmed Handy suddenly found himself working as a junior doctor in the Midlands, a part of the country with which he was wholly unfamiliar (and which was equally unfamiliar with people like him), he was faced with something of a culture shock. But that was only the beginning of his bizarre junior doctor experience.

En el medio le decían "El Chupo" por su juventud, pero también por que le sacaba la piedra a los adultos, por irreverente y por arriesgado. Yo soñaba cuando grande ser como él. Cada cosa que se inventaba al aire, rayaba en la propia irresponsabilidad, y eso me seducía.

In Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro, Linda Ann Sanchez shares her remarkable memoir of survival, resilience, and self-discovery. From the uncertainty of her earliest years to the struggles of growing up in a world where she never quite felt at home, Linda’s story is one of perseverance and hope. Through the trials of adoption, the challenges of family relationships, and the search for faith and purpose, Linda discovers that healing isn’t just about finding where you come from—it’s about embracing where you are meant to be.

The second and concluding volume of Noël Coward's legendary autobiography includes Future Indefinite and the unfinished Past Unconditional. With his trademark wit, Coward delivers anecdotes about his travels in South America, Hollywood encounters with an array of contemporary stars and directors, and his later theatrical successes, including the Broadway triumph of Design For Living.

This book is a raw, unflinching exploration of what it means to grow up in rural Prince Edward Island in the shadow of unspoken rules, generational silence, and emotional survival. Told through layered narratives, lived experience, and cultural insight, it uncovers the quiet tragedies and ordinary dysfunction that shaped a generation. From cold kitchens to rigid mothers, from rooms without doors to voices that never softened, this is not just a memoir, it is a mirror for every adult who walked through childhood learning to shrink.

Retrato de una treintena de españoles que han marcado la historia de su tiempo en distintos campos, de la literatura al pensamiento, pasando por la política, la economía o el deporte. De Augusto a Rafa Nadal.

For over five decades, Bill Pugin has stood at the crossroads of two languages and cultures—bridging communication between the Deaf and hearing worlds. In this heartfelt and often humorous memoir, Pugin takes listeners on a journey from his small-town Southern childhood to the global stages and studios where he built a lifetime of stories as a sign language interpreter, performer, and advocate.

In Oakland Hills, Milwaukee Rivers: A Memoir of Survival, Identity, and Purpose, Dr. Keyimani L. Alford opens the door to his most vulnerable truths. From the quiet knock that changed his life to the fractured moments of family, faith, and identity, this second edition goes deeper than ever before—expanded with new chapters, fresh reflections, and the lasting legacy of Aunt Grace. You’ll walk through his hills—the weight of struggle, abandonment, and silence—and cross his rivers—the grace of healing, resilience, and purpose.

This is my story—told from the heart of a woman who has lived, lost, and loved deeply. It’s about finding my way back to myself through food, faith, and the memories that never left me. Even when life falls apart, we can gather the pieces, season them with grace, and begin again. Because what we preserve—our stories, our culture, our resilience—is what keeps us alive.

Unveiling Our Story: Intimate African American Narratives is a powerful and timely tribute to the voices that history too often tries to silence. In an era where African American history is being questioned, diluted, and even erased, this audiobook stands as a bold act of remembrance and resistance. Through deeply personal accounts from individuals closely connected to the author, this collection reveals the triumphs and trials of Black life in America over the past century. These stories-raw and resilient-shine a light on the enduring legacy of racism, but they also go far beyond it.

My Berlin Koffer is a time capsule of West Berlin between 1976 and 1986, a time when the city was literally an island of freedom in the middle of Eastern Europe, restricted by the Iron Curtain and the Berlin Wall. After a few years of teaching in England and in France, Mimi is looking for a change in her life. West Berlin in the 1970s offers affordable rents, a good university, part-time jobs, and an abundance of cultural events.

In Whatevs: A Texan’s Guide to Doing Dumb Stuff with Confidence, Michael J. Melton turns a lifetime of misadventures into a laugh-out-loud confession of faith, family, and foolishness. From melting toy cars in a space heater to accidentally starting a small-town legend, Michael has tripped, stumbled, and face-planted through life with more enthusiasm than coordination—and lived to tell the tale.

A River Is Made is a true story of a life carried across borders, wars, and generations, told through the eyes of its author, Fazal Moneer Adil. From Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE to the United States, it traces the journey of an Afghan refugee from war to belonging in America.

My Desire to Win is a raw, powerful testimony of survival, addiction, betrayal, and redemption. From the streets of Chicago to prison cells, from gang leadership to God’s healing hand—Sister Ruby walks listeners through the darkest chapters of her life with unflinching honesty and Spirit-filled hope. This isn’t just a story—it’s a war cry for every soul still fighting to be free. If you’ve ever felt too broken, too lost, or too far gone—this book is for you. You’re not alone. And your desire to win still lives.

The post-industrial city of Akron, Ohio is losing its trees. Politicians have been selling off the community’s greenspace instead of fixing up the areas in blight. However when a developer comes in with plans to destroy a forested wetland on White Pond Drive, a group of concerned citizens begin speaking up. One of the people involved is a biology teacher hoping to protect the frogs and other wildlife in the area before her memories of them are all that’s left.