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Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memories or cure addictions.

Considerado um dos mais importantes especialistas em oratória em todo o mundo, Reinaldo Polito contou com a colaboração de Rachel Polito para reunir neste livro as técnicas mais eficazes para melhorar a comunicação tanto em apresentações, palestras e reuniões quanto em situações do dia a dia, como uma conversa com amigos ou colegas de trabalho. No fim de cada capítulo, há um pequeno resumo que pode ser lido em até um minuto, otimizando a aprendizagem daqueles que estão sempre com pressa e que não querem se preocupar em decorar regras nem conceitos teóricos.

Best friends Cordelia and Larkin have always called the Glades—a peaceful swamp full of magical creatures—home. But when Oziris, Cordelia’s father and the leader of their village, dies unexpectedly, a dark curse sweeps over the land.

Much Ado About Nothing appears to have been written about 1599, shortly before As You Like It and Twelfth Night. The action combines two narrative threads: the spirited comedy of the courtship of Benedick and Beatrice, and the somber tale of confused love between Hero and Claudio. The first is a creation by Shakespeare and the second appears to have been drawn from an Italian source, either by Bandello or Ariosto. The action takes place in Messina. Eponymous lovers Hero and Claudio seem to be ideally matched and nearly everyone is looking forward to their impending marriage.

As the generating force of its plot, Twelfth Night uses a device which has since become a staple in comedy: gender confusion. Viola and her twin brother Sebastian, are shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, a country ruled by the melancholy Duke Orsino. The twins are separated and Viola is led to believe that her brother has perished. She disguises herself as a male under the name of Cesario and makes her way to the ducal court, where Orsino employs her as a messenger, to communicate his love to the reclusive lady, Olivia—who is not willing to return his affection.

When Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula with the purchase of a house in London, he soon discovers some strange and shocking things about his new client. And then some strange things start happening back in England: an apparently unmanned ship is wrecked off the coast of Whitby, a young woman discovers strange puncture marks on her neck and the inmate of a lunatic asylum raves about the 'Master' and his imminent arrival.

In a cramped synagogue in north-west London, the eminent elderly rabbi passes away. On the other side of the Atlantic, his estranged daughter, Ronit, hears of her father's death and returns to London for the funeral. She has not returned home in 15 years. Ronit looks forward to a week or two of revisiting old friends, perhaps settling old scores. But she finds the community she grew up in a more confusing place than she'd anticipated.

The average woman has 500 periods in her lifetime. And whether yours are mildly annoying, utterly debilitating, or emotionally complicated, most of us have at one time or another asked: Why?! This warm, light-hearted, real, honest, and at times surprising book gives a biblical perspective on menstruation, as well as a whole lot more.

Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince…. Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass' number one New York Times best-selling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly.

Alice has always wanted to be a writer. Her talent is innate, but her stories remain safe and detached, until a devastating event breaks her heart open, and she creates a stunning debut novel. Her words, in turn, find their way to readers, from a teenager hiding her homelessness, to a free diver pushing himself beyond endurance, an artist furious at the world around her, a bookseller in search of love, a widower rent by grief. Each one is drawn into Alice’s novel; each one discovers something different that alters their perspective, and presents new pathways forward for their lives.

I'm such an idiot. I thought Maverick was serious when he whispered sweet nothings in my ear. He talked me right out of my pants and straight into his bed. And when I woke up the next morning, he was gone. Lesson learned. No more listening or speaking to Maverick regardless of whether he's the owner of the wildlife refuge where I work. But someone's not getting the hint. Oh no. Mr. Big Important Movie Star thinks the world revolves around him. If he wants something—or someone in this case—he's going all out to get her.

Windemere – geheimnisvoller Berg inmitten eines glitzernden Sees und Hauptstadt eines fantastischen Reichs. Tief in seinem Inneren birgt er ein uraltes Vermächtnis: Der Ewige will leben und sucht nach Verbündeten... Auf der Flucht vor Verrat leistet Prinzessin Patrizia einen Schwur, der das Schicksal des Königreichs für immer verändern wird. Doch bei ihrer Aufgabe braucht sie dringend Hilfe... Der junge Schäfer Oni kommt nach Windemere, um seine kleine Schwester zu retten. Eine freundliche Geste wird ihm zum Verhängnis und er gerät in einen Strudel gefährlicher Ereignisse.

Dangerous Jokes develops a novel, well-researched, and compelling argument that lays bare the power of demeaning jokes in ordinary conversations. Claire Horisk draws on her expertise in philosophy of language and on evidence from sociology, law, and cognitive science to explain how the element of humor—so often used as a defense—makes jokes more potent than regular speech in communicating prejudice and reinforcing social hierarchies.

For years, teenagers have gathered for parties along the banks of the deep swirling pool of water called, The Blue Hole. The parties would rage on all night long. But in one night, everything changed. Seven years ago, Jill Turner’s twin sister, Samantha, disappeared after a party at the Blue Hole. Her jacket was discovered at a bus stop in the next town over which suggested she had run away, but her family wasn’t convinced. After a mysterious letter is slipped under the front door of her home, Jill is prompted to search for answers.

The future of law enforcement has arrived, courtesy of private health contractor Janus Justice. Their ground-breaking ‘Offender Treatment Programme' has been hailed as the most effective way of tackling crime yet. As offenders move through the four-tiered system, their needs are dealt with, each tier more drastic in its methods. But Grace Gunnarsson, one of Janus' most highly regarded rehabilitation psychiatrists, has uncovered a terrible flaw in the system, one that is allowing people to get away with murder.

Eight-year-old Blythe Cheatham's charming story follows a young, green bird named Chippers on a journey of self-discovery. On a sunny day, Chippers leaves her nest to explore and meets various birds, each time questioning her own identity. From Milly, the blue jay, to a white duck, a goose, and even a pink flamingo, each encounter leaves Chippers more curious about who she is. Guided by the advice to visit a zoo, Chippers meets different birds, including a canary and a toucan, but none resemble her.

With just a touch, George experiences a person's future death. High school is hard enough, but sixteen-year-old death witch Georgiana “George” Colburn can’t seem to catch a break. Even Jen’s ghost, the recently deceased popular girl who ignored George in life, won’t leave her alone. George is convinced her life can’t get any worse. That is until she bumps into the new student and experiences his death at her hand. When a coven mate, Trixie, offers to help her with her magic, George finds herself with a new friend and crush.

Millie doesn't color outside the lines. But when her badge-boasting ex-boyfriend hires her bestie to dog-sit the hound that used to be theirs, law and order goes right out the window. Day one, and there's a pricey painting, the new girlfriend, and Millie's spotless criminal record on the line.

Embark on a thrilling journey with the Rebel Runaways as they venture into a divided America torn apart by the Civil War. Their quest for justice begins in the bustling streets of New York after encountering an elusive spy. Determined to pursue their target, they take to the skies in the airship Rebel. Action and adventure are never far behind, but the Rebel Runaways find it's not just a simple case of picking sides.

It's hard to get inside friendship: its particular intensity; its singular ease; the way it can wax and wane; its ability to cause uncommon pain. This is the territory of novels and letters, poems and graphic novels - which is where The Virago Book of Friendship steps in. Celebratory, but also explanatory and wide in scope - from the Bible to Yellowface, from school friends to the loss of friends in old age - this wonderful book includes Jane Austen, Nora Ephron, Toni Morrison, Vivian Gornick, Helen Garner, LM Montgomery, Dolly Alderton - among nearly one hundred others.