Author : Word Awareness
Publisher : Word Awareness
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 20,44 MB
Release : 2012-12-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 061574480X
A colorful collection of short stories written by contemporary authors from Brazil
Author : Word Awareness
Publisher :
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 2014-01-13
Category :
ISBN : 9781494990824
ENGLISH SYNOPSIS:The Contemporary Brazilian Short Stories (CBSS) initiative was conceived in January 2011, when Brazilian authors of different ages, regions and backgrounds were first contacted about the opportunity to have their work translated into English. In June 2011, we started posting the content to BrazilianShortStories.com, which is updated twice a month, with a new story every 1st and 15th day. The main idea behind presenting this collection online and in book form is to publish the work of contemporary authors from Brazil who have not always had a chance to let their voices be carried to all corners of the world. In translation, the reach of their work in English could be far wider and may bring a piece of Brazil to many readers the world over. And this is exactly the purpose of CBSS: to facilitate the access of international readers to stories written from a Brazilian perspective. Our goal is to touch such varied themes as personal and professional life, love, loneliness, comedy, crime, environment, and random observations of daily routines. Here you'll read twenty-four stories that were originally published online between July 2012 and June 2013. They are organized alphabetically in two sections: The first one is in English, accompanied by the author's biography, and the second one is in the original Portuguese, also displaying the author's contact info. We hope you enjoy these stories and continue to discover our Brazilian talents.SINOPSE EM PORTUGUÊSContemporary Brazilian Short Stories (CBSS) é uma iniciativa literária que foi criada em janeiro de 2011, quando escritores brasileiros de idades, regiões e experiências diversas foram procurados para ter uma oportunidade de ver seu trabalho traduzido para o inglês. Em junho de 2011, começamos a publicar o conteúdo no site BrazilianShortStories.com, que é atualizado duas vezes ao mês, todo dia 1° e 15. A ideia principal por trás desta coletânea, apresentada on-line e em formato de livro, é publicar o trabalho de escritores contemporâneos do Brasil que nem sempre têm uma chance de ver suas vozes alcançando os quatro cantos do mundo. Por meio da tradução, o alcance do seu trabalho em inglês poderia ser bem mais amplo e levar um pedacinho do Brasil para muitos leitores pelo mundo inteiro. E é exatamente esse o propósito do CBSS: facilitar o acesso dos leitores internacionais às histórias escritas desde um ponto de vista brasileiro. Nosso objetivo é explorar temas variados, de vida profissional à pessoal, amor, solidão, comédia, crime, meio ambiente e observações aleatórias do cotidiano. Aqui, você vai ler vinte e quarto contos publicados originalmente entre julho de 2012 e junho de 2013, organizados alfabeticamente em duas partes: a primeira está em inglês e vem acompanhada da biografia de cada autor; a segunda, apresenta o original em português e as informações de contato. Esperamos que você goste destes contos e continue descobrindo os nossos talentos brasileiros.
Author : United Nations
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 29,81 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
"The present guide offers information related to norms and mechanisms developed to protect the rights of persons belonging to national, ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities. It includes detailed information about procedures and forums in which minority issues may be raised to minorities and by also covering selected specialized agencies and regional mechanisms, the present Guide complements information contained in Working with the United Nations Human Rights Programme: A Handbook for Civil Society"--Introduction.
Author : Alejandro Izquierdo
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 27,65 MB
Release : 2018-08-31
Category :
ISBN : 9781597823302
Author : Richard Jackson Harris
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 41,91 MB
Release : 2009-05-19
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1135850372
In this fifth edition of A Cognitive Psychology of Mass Communication, author Richard Jackson Harris continues his examination of how our experiences with media affect the way we acquire knowledge about the world, and how this knowledge influences our attitudes and behavior. Presenting theories from psychology and communication along with reviews of the corresponding research, this text covers a wide variety of media and media issues, ranging from the commonly discussed topics – sex, violence, advertising – to lesser-studied topics, such as values, sports, and entertainment education. The fifth and fully updated edition offers: highly accessible and engaging writing contemporary references to all types of media familiar to students substantial discussion of theories and research, including interpretations of original research studies a balanced approach to covering the breadth and depth of the subject discussion of work from both psychology and media disciplines. The text is appropriate for Media Effects, Media & Society, and Psychology of Mass Media coursework, as it examines the effects of mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors through empirical social science research; teaches students how to examine and evaluate mediated messages; and includes mass communication research, theory and analysis.
Author : Michael A. Leeds
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 50,4 MB
Release : 2016-05-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1315510596
For undergraduate courses in sports economics, this book introduces core economic concepts developed through examples from the sports industry. The sports industry provides a seemingly endless set of examples from every area of microeconomics, giving students the opportunity to study economics in a context that holds their interest. The Economics of Sports explores economic concepts and theory of industrial organization, public finance, and labor economics in the context of applications and examples from American and international sports.
Author : Ulla Carlsson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,93 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Freedom of expression
ISBN : 9789187957505
Author : Gene Simmons
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 30,60 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Music
ISBN : 0609810286
With over 150 photos--most of which are published here for the first time--Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley take readers on an intimate tour of the early days of KISS. Full color and b&w.
Author : Ronda Rousey
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 33,28 MB
Release : 2015-05-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1941393853
THE ONLY OFFICIAL RONDA ROUSEY BOOK “The fight is yours to win.” In this inspiring and moving book, Ronda Rousey, the Olympic medalist in judo, reigning UFC women's bantamweight champion, and Hollywood star charts her difficult path to glory. Marked by her signature charm, barbed wit, and undeniable power, Rousey’s account of the toughest fights of her life—in and outside the Octagon—reveals the painful loss of her father when she was eight years old, the intensity of her judo training, her battles with love, her meteoric rise to fame, the secret behind her undefeated UFC record, and what it takes to become the toughest woman on Earth. Rousey shares hard-won lessons on how to be the best at what you do, including how to find fulfillment in the sacrifices, how to turn limitations into opportunities, and how to be the best on your worst day. Packed with raw emotion, drama, and wisdom, this is an unforgettable book by one of the most remarkable women in the world.
Author : Jennifer L. Solotaroff
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 39,22 MB
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 146480172X
This report documents the dynamics of violence against women in South Asia across the life cycle, from early childhood to old age. It explores the different types of violence that women may face throughout their lives, as well as the associated perpetrators (male and female), risk and protective factors for both victims and perpetrators, and interventions to address violence across all life cycle stages. The report also analyzes the societal factors that drive the primarily male — but also female — perpetrators to commit violence against women in the region. For each stage and type of violence, the report critically reviews existing research from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, supplemented by original analysis and select literature from outside the region. Policies and programs that address violence against women and girls are analyzed in order to highlight key actors and promising interventions. Finally, the report identifies critical gaps in research, program evaluations, and interventions in order to provide strategic recommendations for policy makers, civil society, and other stakeholders working to mitigate violence against women in South Asia.
