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Apesar de terem chegado tardiamente à modernidade educativa, Brasil e Portugal têm conhecido um acelerado processo de massificação do ensino superior nas últimas três décadas. Embora com ritmos, tempos e contornos específicos, a verdade é que, desde meados dos anos 1970, quando se dá o primeiro impulso massificador em Portugal, até o começo desta década, o número de estudantes inscritos em instituições de ensino superior sextuplicou nos dois países. Não deixa de ser um paradoxo que, em pleno regime ditatorial, na década de 1960, ambos os países tenham assistido à implantação das bases de um modelo moderno de ensino superior. Inspiradas nas teses da teoria do capital hu...
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with Professor Lidenbrock, his intrepid nephew Axel, and their steadfast guide Hans as they descend into the depths of the Earth. Driven by a mysterious ancient manuscript, they traverse a labyrinth of subterranean wonders and perilous terrains, encountering prehistoric creatures and astonishing geological marvels. Their quest, filled with danger and discovery, challenges their courage and reshapes their understanding of the world beneath our feet. Dive into Jules Verne's timeless classic, where the thrill of exploration meets the unknown wonders of the underground.
"Emma," by Jane Austen, is a novel about a wealthy and spirited young woman who loves to meddle in the love lives of others. Convinced of her matchmaking skills, Emma Woodhouse becomes involved in a series of misunderstandings and misadventures that threaten her friendships and her own heart. As her schemes unravel, Emma embarks on a journey of self-discovery and growth. With captivating characters and sharp dialogue, this classic novel explores the dangers of arrogance and the joy of unexpected love, leaving readers both enchanted and thoughtful.
Cal é a natureza das "novas guerras"? Cales son as perspectivas da chamada guerra contra o terrorismo? Que relación existe entre guerra e información? É concebible un mundo sen guerra? Estas son algunhas das preguntas ás que tentaron responder os historiadores Xosé Fortes Bouzán e Felipe Fernández-Armesto, o almirante da Armada española Miguel Fernández, o ex-ministro de Defensa Alberto Oliart, Rafael Vilasanjuan, representante de Médicos sen Fronteiras, e Bernanrd Cassen, director xeral de Le Monde Diplomatique e cofundador e presidente de honra de ATTAC.
A subglacial and highly technological world, almost a complete unknown, reigns under millions of tons of ice. A small, prosperous kingdom in a desert region of Africa occupied by a myriad of peoples and ethnicities, whose legends are _ lled with magic and mystery. A majestic ancient cave in Ethiopia, atop steep and abrupt mountains, where a strange community lives, preserving its myths, knowledge, and a gnosis that sets it apart from the civilized world. At the Australian Embassy in Antarctica, in the Nevada Crater, a sailor comes across a series of enigmatic events such as the unsolved kidnapping and murder of athletes by an Ice wizard in the unique and strange African kingdom, linking obscure worlds in a plot that will involve queens, princesses, detectives, sorceres, giants, and monsters. In this work, the author takes us into a world of fantasy and science fiction, through an original plot that involves jealousy, passion, struggle, and power, creating a gripping story and maintaining suspense from beginning to end.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless Sherlock Holmes series has inspired countless lives since it was first published in Beeton's Christmas Annual on December 1st, 1887. This unique edition from BayMar Publishing contains a biography of this accomplished author that provides insight into the life of the man behind the pen and what events inspired his work. This edition also includes an in-depth literary critique of the classic text analyzing what makes the fictional writings of Dr. John Watson, Sherlock Holmes' lifelong friend and scribe, endure.
There are situations in life where we need to look back and learn from our mistakes to build a future of which we will be proud and satisfied. We must believe in ourselves, because with effort, persistence and confidence in our results, we are able to reach places we never dreamed of. In I've Stopped Drinking, Now What?, Caio Gurgel tells readers what inspired him to write this book. How he learned that it's not necessary to wait for tomorrow to take the first step towards a healthier life, because the right time will always be now. He shares the obstacles he encountered along the path and how he could see that, after his change in habits, the dif¬ficult moments could have been even worse with the presence of the drink - which is why he decided to take a step towards a different life. Today he can find a happiness he has never experienced before, and he decided to share his story so that more people can find a healthier, happier and longer-lasting path of life.