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Guerra Junqueiro played an extremely important role in Portugal’s cultural scene. He was labelled the “Portuguese Victor Hugo” (*) due to his importance and was considered by many to be the greatest Portuguese social poet of the 19th century. (excerpts of some poems) “In such a way, the pope imitated the simplicityOf the martyr of Calvary,That, for so much spending his assets on poverty,He became a millionaire.”… (SAINT PETER’S MONEY) “Because down here, the big guysNever lacked for anything either;They had beliefs and millions…God likes honorable people like that.”… (THE MASS GRAVE) “This God, Masella, is a plebeian and humble God,Whose signature does not give, at the Rotschild bankers,Any credit; a barefoot and proletarian God,”… (TO THE NUNCIO MASELLA) Some texts are astonishingly relevant today, which only proves that, at the level of intentions and socio-economic practices, in one hundred and forty years human society has not changed at all.

For anyone who’s ever shipped flaky code, knowingly increased technical debt or sat through another pointless stand-up, HUMAN SOFTWARE is a razor-sharp dystopian thriller that highlights the absurdities and dangers of modern software engineering and our AI-driven future. HUMAN SOFTWARE is the story of two women battling the pressures of corporate life and expectation, set against the backdrop of a savage downsizing at the major employer of a small UK town. Exploring themes of always-on tech culture, burnout, mental health, globalisation, AI, climate change and the dehumanisation of work.

Es un relato de ficción histórica. Con la entrada de los alemanes a Francia suceden cosas impensables. Diplomáticos como Souza Mendes se ponen del lado de los que buscan refugio. La bedette Josephine Baker se convierte en espía para la Francia Libre. Mientras la lista de perseguidos incluye a ruselitas, espartaquinas y homosexuales, Jabert y el profesor prueban nuevas armas para matar nazis.

Senaquerib, rey de Asiria ha creado un imperio, pero se enfrenta a enemigos internos y a los dioses extranjeros, sin imaginar el dios y el pueblo con quien se enemista.

Es un relato de ficción sobre el pirata Jean Lafffite y el futuro presidente Andrew Jackson, como se conocieron y fortuitamente tuvieron que pelear contra los británicos para proteger New Orleans.

Este es un relato de ficción histórica. Después de que París es ocupada por los alemanes, Pierre Jabert logra evitar varios arrestos de judíos y personas sospechosas. Ahora será parte de una célula de la resistencia, y el equipo logrará sabotear un aeródromo desde donde están bombardeando Inglaterra. Se forma una alianza con el SOE británico.

Selma Fischer dirige la flota de barcos de Planet B. Debe tomar decisiones que eviten un enfrentamiento violento con los chinos, y a la vez lidiar con los problemas de salud de su esposo, y otros de su hija. De alguna forma todos se veran envueltos en un proyecto que lo cambia todo.

Un relato de ficción histórica sobre Enrique IV de Castilla, hermano de Isabel la católica, su azarosa vida y los problemas de la sucesión al trono de Castilla.

Una colección de cuentos cortos y humorísticos, que entre sátira y verdad nos pintan a un Salvador de hace más de cien años.

Not everything in this book may be for everyone, but there is something in it for each person. Because this book is more than a collection of stories. It is something different and not easy to pigeonhole. That is precisely its greatest virtue.

Esta antología contiene 63 cuentos cortos seleccionados. Puede que no todo este libro sea para todos, pero hay algo en él para cada uno.

This is book is based in historical facts. The asirian Senaquerib try to conquest many kingdoms, but he found an special enemy that cannot fall.

This book is based on historical facts. The democracy falls after the Pericle's death. Athens is governed by tyrans, and Plato went to exile during the worst year of his life.

Vienna in November 2026, a city on the brink of significant change in the near future. Otto Zimmer's café stands as an oasis amidst economic crisis and social unrest, but beneath its charm lies potential for transformation or destruction. With poverty spreading, citizens must decide between complicity or resistance.

With a title like “The Psychology of Money,” you might expect the material within to be dense and heavy. However, the book is extremely approachable and digestible.If you really care about growing your net worth, investing and making important decisions in your life. choose this book.