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Diante da possibilidade de uma guerra entre Inglaterra e Brasil, o povo brasileiro subiu seu nível de patriotismo. Em Óbidos, Pará, um juiz e um coronel são encarregados de angariar fundos para contribuir com o armamento do Brasil e logo conseguem a considerável soma de nove contos de réis. Mas faltava conversar com o capitão Silvestre.

Tendo por cenário a Cabanagem, revolta que aconteceu no Pará no século XIX, o conto traz a tragédia de que foi vítima a família de Félix Salvaterra, português que morava com a família num sítio entre Santarém e Irituia, no rio Tapajós. Acolhem em sua casa revoltosos, dando-lhes abrigo, mas a situação muda quando Anica, filha de Félix, percebe algo estranho.

O conto é narrado por Domingos Espalha, que é também personagem da história. Junto com o companheiro Chico Pitanga, ele é incumbido de cuidar da fazenda Paraíso, assinalar o gado e enviar uma vaca para uma festa junina. A busca de uma rês pela fazenda, no entanto, revela-se difícil e eles vão parar na Serra do Valha-me Deus.

Com um quê de realismo fantástico, o conto narra a história das filhas do capitão Jerônimo Ferreira: Aninha, filha de sua falecida esposa, e Vitória, que encontrou sozinha numa canoa enquanto ele caçava na mata. Os destinos das duas meninas se entrelaça de forma surpreendente.

After her girlfriend breaks up with her for being too emotionally stifled, Jo Miller is trying to become more expressive. But then her boss calls her into his office for a private meeting and sexually assaults her. His parting words are, “you won't want to talk about this Jo. You think you do now, but trust me, you won’t.” Jo had been ready to go straight to the police, but every time she tries to talk about what happened, live insects crawl up her throat and into her mouth. 

If you’d like a break from your daily grind, pack your bug repellant and join characters you’ve come to know and love at a lakeside retreat with famous folks and campfire nights. In Plot Twist, you’ll encounter catastrophe while Katrina and Mack run the bookshop together. Mr. Catastrophe, that is, the newest foster cat to roam the book-filled rooms of No Page Unturned. Will this snaggle-toothed cataclysm find a new home? Will he balk at sharing space with Browser, Matt and Katrina’s terrier, while the dog recovers on the big, red sofa?

Nico embarca em uma aventura emocionante até a Escócia para desvendar o mistério do lendário monstro do Lago Ness! Com a ajuda de Fiona, uma divertida especialista em criaturas misteriosas, e Angus, um pescador cheio de histórias, eles seguem pistas, investigam pegadas gigantes e mergulham nas profundezas do lago para tentar descobrir se Nessie é real. Será que Nico vai conseguir superar seu medo do escuro e encontrar o famoso monstro?

When Suzette Dockery, an armed and red-headed bank robber, meets Brandon Olsen, a software engineer, sparks fly. Standing between them is Brandon’s best friend, Perry Rutherford, an FBI special agent who is hot on the trail of the female perp nicknamed Red Robber.

Johan Reese dedicou a vida inteira para se vingar de Paul Collins, o homem poderoso e cruel que o obrigou a crescer sozinho, que roubou sua inocência e culminou dentro de si um ódio mortal, além de uma maldade sem precedentes. Para obter a tão sonhada vingança, Johan decide fazer justiça usando a pessoa que Paul mais ama: a sua única e adorada filha. No dia em que descobre as falcatruas do pai, Maddie Collins é encurralada e se vê em uma situação devastadora, presa nas garras de um homem frio e perverso, com um propósito obsceno que promete marcar a sua noite para sempre.

Tarcísio nunca falou sobre seu primeiro amor a ninguém. Guardou-o em segredo a vida inteira, atormentado por um incessante sentimento de covardia. Agora, mais de vinte anos depois de se descobrir apaixonado pela primeira vez, Tarcísio se vê impelido a tirar do peito e gravar no papel suas memórias e seus sentimentos mais secretos.

Um prédio elegante no centro de Paris; uma desconfiada zeladora de meia-idade, fã de Tolstoi e do Oriente; uma garota cáustica, às turras com a família; um senhor japonês sorridente e misterioso. Com esses ingredientes díspares, Muriel Barbery fez do romance A elegância do ouriço a boa...

What if the answer you seek is in the decision you do not want to make?If you are wondering whether it is time to end your relationship or try harder to make it work, this book help you solve the problem. How does one know if it's just a tough time or a fire alarm signalling the end? This book will tell you when it is time to go, and why.

A hacker framed for espionage. A sniper hot on her trail. Enemies who can't resist falling in love. Framed for divulging state secrets, reformed hacker Valerie Sanchez has no choice but to run. Worse, when the proof of her innocence is destroyed, things turn fatal. She must decide if the sexy...

Whether you are a seasoned meditator looking to deepen your practice or a newcomer seeking serenity in the midst of life's chaos, "Soulful Serenity" provides a roadmap to a more peaceful and fulfilling existence. As you embark on this soulful journey, James Gardner invites you to rediscover the profound tranquility that resides within, waiting to be unearthed through the transformative power of meditation and affirmations.

Mysteries of Golfton Hills is a set of sixteen gripping psychological suspense, crime, and thriller audio short stories by bestselling author R. Barri Flowers, set in the fictional town of Golfton Hills, Florida, situated in the Panhandle.

A professional soccer player. An overworked executive. A marriage of convenience. And too many secrets. The first in a brand new series from Liz Lincoln. Erika Parker-Ward is living the dream--her professional soccer career is on the rise, and she's got her sights set on making the World Cup...

Are you finding that stress is becoming a dominant force in your daily life, impacting you both physically and mentally? Many individuals share this experience, whether it stems from work, school, family dynamics, or relationships. Stress tends to accumulate gradually, initially affecting your mental well-being but eventually manifesting physically. Fortunately, there are numerous methods to cope with stress, and guided meditation is one effective approach. This guided meditation is specifically designed for stress relief and serves as a transformative practice.

How To Be The Best (In Business) by Donald V. Almeida is not just any business book. Drawing from his impressive journey up to Global Vice Chairman of PwC, Almeida offers a unique blend of personal memoir and practical self-help. Through engaging stories from his own career, he breaks down complex business concepts into understandable, actionable advice. This book is designed for anyone in the business world, from newcomers looking for direction to seasoned professionals seeking to refine their skills. Almeida's narrative is inviting, making his profound insights accessible to all.

In this cinematic memoir, follow one man's journey from gang member to Black liberation leader to political prisoner–and the justice and redemption he fought for along the way. Inspired by Malcolm X, Russell Shoatz became a lifelong crusader for justice, a soldier in the most militant units of...

Collateral damage to her parents' toxic marriage, Maya Rayes isn't sure she believes in love. Short relationships are safer. She's surprised by a scorching encounter with her best friend's infuriatingly sensible and contained older brother, but they're complete opposites who struggle to find common ground outside the bedroom. There's no way they could turn into something more, no matter how tempting she finds him.