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Ao discutir questões perturbadoras como preconceito, cultura da violência e efeitos da comunicação – e da persuasão – de massa, passando por temas tão diversos como atração pessoal, bullying, política, propaganda e ética, Elliot e Joshua Aronson revelam os padrões e motivações que levam os seres humanos a agir de determinada forma. Referência nos estudos de psicologia social, este livro explica por que a pesquisa nessa área é tão relevante e como pode nos ajudar a compreender, e talvez começar a resolver, alguns dos problemas que afligem a sociedade contemporânea.

Em 1972, o jovem radialista Elliot Mintz instalou em seu quarto uma luz vermelha. Quando ela piscava, em geral tarde da noite, era sinal de que John Lennon, Yoko Ono ou ambos queriam falar com ele. Raras vezes Mintz deixou de atender: em geral, ele pegava o telefone e dava início a longas conversas que entravam pela madrugada. Foi assim durante quase dez anos, até o assassinato de Lennon, em 1980. A proximidade com Yoko prosseguiu, mesmo marcada pela tragédia.

Do you miss deadlines, struggle to start tasks, or feel like your brain will not cooperate no matter how hard you try? If so, this workbook was written for you. Imagine following through, staying focused, and feeling calm, clear, and in control even on your busiest days. This is a step by step reset plan designed for real adults, with practical, science backed tools you can actually use in daily life.

When a search dog locates a mass burial ground in the Oregon forest, Detective Noelle Marshall is plunged into a hunt for a killer who’s hiding in plain sight. The key to her case lies in a decades-old secret: a lone survivor who escaped and is still out there, living in fear. The murderer is a phantom who left behind a collection of victims with nothing in common but their final resting place.

Die Erde ist dem Untergang geweiht und die Menschheit wurde in die Oberwelt verbannt, eine seltsame Welt, die von den Prüfungen beherrscht wird. Jamie Sinclair ist ein junger Mann mit einzigartigen Gaben, und es liegt an ihm, einen Weg zu finden, wie die Menschheit die Zerstörung der Erde überleben und sich in der Oberwelt eine neue Heimat aufbauen kann. Kann Jamie die Menschheit retten?

The knowledge of the ancients is burning. The Chosen are dying, and Jerome is the only one who can stop the destruction. He must harness a terrible new power and survive the wrath of the Keepers, who are murdering the people they have sworn to protect. Desperate to save his young family, Jerome races to recover the lost power. But when the power doesn't work the way he expects, he must decide whether to save his family or sacrifice himself to save the innocent victims from the Keepers' wrath.

In 2007, Arden Bancroft was away from home and ready to experience everything college has to offer. With a core group of new friends, a packed course load, and the confidence to match, she immediately throws herself into the college scene. While she might be intelligent and self-assured, she still has a lot to learn when it comes to relationships and it becomes clear as soon as she meets him.

When I met Darragh, I knew it was meant to be. We talked all night as his sage-green eyes lingered on my face in the dimly lit bar. He asked me question after question, about my dreams and fears, my family and friends, and before I knew it, I was telling him things I’ve never told anyone. And then I found out who he really is. Twenty years ago, my beautiful, brilliant aunt Joanna was murdered. Her death still casts a shadow over my family’s lives, and my mother has never recovered. But now I know that the man who killed her was Darragh’s uncle.

Rewire your routine using the proven path to effortless success through habits! Are you tired of feeling stuck in a cycle of failed attempts to change your life? Do you dream of a life where your habits work for you instead of against you—where progress feels natural, not like an uphill battle? This book is your ultimate guide to breaking free from the old, ineffective ways of building habits and finally creating the life you’ve always wanted. With practical, proven strategies, you’ll learn how to make lasting changes without relying on fleeting motivation or exhausting willpower.

Too many of today’s colleges and universities are defined by their silos and separations: teaching and research, student affairs and academic affairs, courses and careers, academia and industry, online and on-campus. The list goes on. But demographic shifts, technological breakthroughs, economic upheaval, and new ways of learning and working mean that higher education must change.

In our age of instant gratification and if-it-feels-good-do-it attitudes, self-discipline is hardly a popular notion. Yet it may be one of the most important lost virtues of our time. In Discipline, former missionary and beloved author Elisabeth Elliot offers her understanding of discipline and its value for people of all times.

Unmarried after four Seasons of towering over her dance partners, Miss Phoebe Sauber learns she will be cast out of her home when her father remarries. Feeling betrayed by her father and God, she misfires an arrow at an archery tournament. But the arrow pierces a paper held by Mr. Michael Coulton-Jones. And strangely, the symbol drawn on the page is eerily familiar to her.

Mr. Solomon Drydale and his team are reeling. After only a single act of mayhem by underworld lord Apothecary Jack, one of their group is down and another is missing. Desperate, Sol acts on his forbidden knowledge of an agent for the Crown who is known only to the highest levels of government—le petit prince, master of disguises. He defies his superiors and asks the Prince for help.

Michael has been playing the Game. Growing in strength. Slaying his foes. And avoiding entanglement with the Powers. But the time is fast coming when that will no longer be possible. Almost a Power himself, Michael must answer the question: is he ready? Are his people? And what will they do if the truth is uncovered?

Michaels Pläne haben sich geändert, oder besser gesagt, er hat sie auf den Kopf gestellt. Seine einst einfachen Pläne, Haus Wolf wieder aufzubauen, haben sich verwandelt. Wird er seine neuen Ziele erreichen? Werden es die Vorreiter? Oder müssen Michaels Verbündete am Ende für Michaels Übereifer bezahlen?

Nine months ago, I had one perfect, reckless night with Jasper Lawrence, the tall, tattooed firefighter who made me feel fearless. I told myself it was a mistake I’d never repeat. Then he finds me at the Maple Festival… in labor with our surprise baby. The best part? I had no idea I was pregnant. Now Jasper is everywhere. The two of us stumble through new parenthood together. And he doesn’t just step up, he moves in. Almost. He pitches a tent in my backyard and sleeps outside so he’s never far away from us. He’s a shirtless, helpful menace who cooks, cleans, and cuddles our son.

A revised gift book, previously published under the title Taking Flight, contains selections from the author’s writings on such topics as healing a broken heart, the qualities of surrender and sacrifice, finding comfort in the face of fear, taking risks, and overcoming doubts.

He's her worst nightmare. But she'll have to act like it's the perfect match. Burnt-out GP Alistair Macabe never planned to return to his tiny hometown on the Isle of Skye. Especially not to live next door to Isla, a newly-single mum with zero time for grumpy doctors. But when Alistair needs a...

Being a teen is amazing, but let’s be real—it’s also a lot. Between juggling classes, social life, chores, money, and mood swings, wouldn't it be great to have some quick hacks to get you through the day? That’s where Ultimate Life Hacks for Teens comes in. Packed with 100+ easy, real-world hacks, this book helps you save time, get organized, stay motivated, and handle everyday chaos like a pro. No lectures. No boring checklists. Just fast, doable ideas that actually work—even when you’re tired, stressed, or running late.

Who Shall Ascend is both a vivid biography of a man with whom all Christians can identify, and a provocative study of the paradoxes of faith. From his beloved Costa Rica, where he headed the pioneering Latin American Mission, to New York’s Madison Garden where, side by side with Billy Graham, he addressed a throng of 17,000 people, Kenneth Strachan changed the lives of countless people.