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Esta nova e controversa biografia revela o homem por trás do Mahatma. Sem incorrer na apologia das demais obras sobre o libertador da Índia, mas também sem questionar a santidade pessoal do apóstolo da não violência, Jad Adams nos mostra as múltiplas facetas de Gandhi: sua defesa da castidade, mas também os seus experimentos sexuais com jovens sobrinhas-netas e esposas de seus seguidores; sua pregação fervorosa da paz e do amor, mas também o modo insensível e até cruel com que tratava a esposa e os filhos.

Die Buchhändlerin und überzeugte Großstädterin Josefine liebt ihren Beruf – zum Glück, für Urlaub hat sie ohnehin keine Zeit. Und ihre schönsten Ferien bei ihrer Tante Hilde in der Rhön verblassen langsam zu nostalgischen Erinnerungen – genauso wie der Gedanke an die ganz besondere Mission, mit der ihre Tante ihre Buchhandlung führte. Doch dann hinterlässt ihre Tante Josefine ein Erbe, das sie zurück in diese wunderschöne ländliche Gegend katapultiert, in der sie jemanden wiedertrifft, der ihr Herz schon als Kind berührt hat.

Chasing down the greatest power in the world, they discover that the end of the world may have already started. Propelled by ambition and a desire for justice, Jom-Jas leads his friends Verhue, Trella and Quichai through a treacherous wilderness toward the mysterious Island of Shruu. There, they may find the power Jom-Jas seeks, or a madman playing god. Escaped slave Yinashol grapples with her new life, trying to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Touched by a darkness that threatens to engulf their world, she discovers her purpose and embarks on a mission crucial to the survival of all.

Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us. According to Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and more, the only good future for humanity is one powered by technology: trillions of humans living in space, functionally immortal, served by superintelligent AIs. In More Everything Forever, scientist and writer Adam Becker investigates these wildly implausible and often profoundly immoral visions of tomorrow to reveal why, in reality, there is no good evidence that they will, or should, come to pass.

In the wake of Emperor Palpatine’s rise to power, the true nature of his most sinister enforcer remains a mystery. Darth Vader is a dominant yet illusive figure: the shadow cast by a malignant Imperial regime, unknowable to even its top officials. But even as his humanity gives way to myth, Vader remains haunted by the promises of the dark side, seeking the ultimate power that his master has hinted at but withheld—the power to conquer death itself.

Gettysburg explains the battle's place in the Civil War, why two vast armies clashed there, and how, in the century and a half since, it has been re-imagined, re-created, and re-enacted. It is the story of a battle which no one planned but which became the bloodiest encounter of the war, and one with dramatically high stakes. The postwar romanticization of Gettysburg as the place of "might-have-beens" is based on a kernel of reality.

Earth is gone. Noah is faced with a troubling decision. What does a man do when his entire world has vanished? The pirates are dead, the planet was erased, and now Noah knows a little more about what happened to Earth since he vanished in that wormhole. After witnessing the destruction of the planet he had been surviving on, Noah decided to follow Dorothy, the Queen of Oz. She had been instrumental in his final escape and she had the information he needed about this new universe. Though he had to say…Her planet was quite interesting.

She's gone. Vanished from a city slicked with artificial gloss, but rotten to the core. Where silence and deceit are bought and sold like just another commodity. A burned out investigator, tormented by ghosts, stumbles into this mess. Big money, big power, big muscle, all hiding an ugly game. What he digs up isn't just a missing person. He's ripping the lid off a city built on lies. Exposing the decay, and the darkness lurking underneath. Life as a private investigator was supposed to be easier than being a cop, but for Elias Gentry, it was anything but.

C’est dans les fourrés de collines verdoyantes et idylliques que se terrent parfois les plus terrifiantes menaces. C’est là aussi que va se dérouler cette vibrante odyssée de courage, de loyauté et de survie. Menés par le valeureux Hazel et le surprenant Fyveer, une poignée de braves choisit de fuir l’inéluctable destruction de leur foyer. Prémonitions, malices et légendes vont guider ces héros face aux mille ennemis qui les guettent, et leur permettront peut-être de franchir les épreuves qui les séparent de leur terre promise, Watership Down. Mais l’aventure s’arrêtera-t-elle vraiment là?

Ada d’Adamo est danseuse. Elle a passé sa vie à rechercher la grâce, la perfection du geste. Lorsqu’elle met au monde Daria, rien ne l’avait préparée à devenir la mère d’une enfant lourdement handicapée, qui jamais ne pourra voir ni marcher. Elle commence alors à écrire et penser cet amour hors du commun qui la lie à Daria, où tout est sans cesse à inventer. Mais une dizaine d’années plus tard, Ada découvre qu’elle-même est malade.

Unlock confidence and transform your relationships in just 11 life-changing steps—even if past trauma has held you back. Do you struggle with maintaining stable relationships despite your best efforts? Feel trapped in a cycle of anxious attachment and emotional dependency? Long for deeper connections without the weight of past wounds? You’re not alone—and healing is within reach.

Jasper Bennett has always thought his crush on Malachi Danvers, his older brother's straight best friend, was one-sided. But everything changes during a family camping trip when Malachi confesses his own hidden feelings for Jasper. After a taste of what could be, Jasper and Malachi can't get enough of each other. From stolen kisses to sneaking into bedroom windows, they embrace their forbidden romance until both of their hearts shatter when Malachi receives the news his band, Surrender, has scored a shot at fame in Los Angeles through a reality competition.

Be amazed by these ten thrilling adventures, featuring the bravest, strongest and silliest superheroes the world has ever seen, alongside more secret lairs, disguises and surprises than you will believe possible!

Shannon is a woman on a mission—one that consumes her every waking moment. She’s fixated on Zain, a man whose life she will stop at nothing to infiltrate. Learning everything about him—his routines and the people he loves, she weaves herself into his world. Before long, Zain is captivated, trusting Shannon with a love he believes is real. But as their relationship deepens, cracks begin to appear in Shannon’s perfect façade. Lies unravel, and Zain starts to uncover the truth—Shannon is no innocent, no sweet, lovesick woman. She’s a master manipulator, a liar with a twisted agenda.

BDSM for Beginners: Your First Steps into the World of BDSM is the essential guide for anyone ready to embrace the thrilling, complex, and deeply intimate world of kink. Whether you're a complete novice or looking to refine your skills, this audiobook takes you beyond the stereotypes, offering real insights, practical techniques, and the confidence to create unforgettable experiences.

Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm and revolutionized how we think and process information. It is rapidly evolving into a superintelligent machine. It is poised to be the greatest invention of all time and has the potential to benefit everyone on earth. Who are the masterminds behind these machines, feeding them data and teaching them how to think and make decisions? What are their worldviews, and how do they perceive society at large?

Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the New Age Movement have radically different views of God and the hereafter. This book presents a concise summary of each religion’s core beliefs and, using the rules of evidence, establishes which religious claims are credible.

They thought they were safer on the ground... they were wrong. Immediately picking up after the events of 2023's Horizon, and it's 2024 prequel 'Ransome', a battle of revenge, revelations, and survival comes into play between Roman Knight, Drusilla and Harry Ransome; a man who should have been dead over 150 years ago. But with everyone so worried about the ravenous creatures above them in the darkness of space, they fail to realise that something far deadlier lurks beneath the ice. Something which has kept Harry Ransome alive all this time. Something sentient.

Are you struggling to lead in today’s volatile and unpredictable business landscape? "SHIFT: Leading from the Future" by Mike Straw and Paul Adams is the ultimate guide for leaders ready to rethink their strategies and thrive in the face of constant change. Narrated by the engaging Michael Hajiantonis, this audiobook offers actionable insights and transformative leadership practices to help you navigate complexity and uncertainty with confidence.

My world flipped upside down when a chance visit to a magic shop run by a flirty catgirl unveiled a shocking truth: I’m a sorcerer, gifted with the rare ability to wield rune, a mysterious and powerful energy. Soon, I’m invited to a magical academy to master my abilities, where I'm surrounded by stunning classmates and endless opportunities.