Rescues the libertarian sentiment of the late 19th century , when addressing the last rebellion in Goiana , Pernambuco province. Paulo Cavalcanti examines how the Pernambuco...
Alpha Woman: Inspiring Leadership
Alpha Woman is neither a manual nor a leadership guide. It is a portrait of contemporary Brazilian women and A homage to their authenticity, creativity and resilience to lead...
Before The Mayflower: A History Of The Negro In America, 1619-1962
The black experience in America--starting from its origins in western Africa up to 1961--is examined in this seminal study from a prominent African American figure. The entire...
The Destruction Of The Indians Of The Americas
Definitely, this is a disturbing book. Told from the account of a Spanish colonizer who went to Hispaniola to make his fortune, Bartolomé de las Casas soon took up the cause...
Act Natural: A Cultural History Of Misadventures In Parenting
From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parentingWhy do we read our kids fairy...
Pedra Da Gavea: Magic Mountain
Pedra da Gávea, a magical mountain, photographed from all angles and places within the city, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Stowaway: A Young Man's Extraordinary Adventure To Antarctica
“The Stowaway tells one of the most engaging, but forgotten, stories from the Age of Exploration. A fascinating and charming book—I highly recommend it!” —...
The Longest Line On The Map: The United States, The Pan-american Highway, And The Quest To Link The Americas
From the award-winning author of American Canopy, a dazzling account of the world’s longest road, the Pan-American Highway, and the epic quest to link North and South...
Walls: A History Of Civilization In Blood And Brick
“A lively popular history of an oft-overlooked element in the development of human society” (Library Journal)—walls—and a haunting and eye-opening saga...
Barons Of The Sea: And Their Race To Build The World's Fastest Clipper Ship
“This crisply told story of the race to build the fastest ship in the world reads like a thriller, reminiscent of the best of Nathanial Philbrick’s sea...
