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Experience the extraordinary journey of Brazil's first professional astronaut in this inspiring book, where dreams, determination, and success converge. Witness first-hand a remarkable moment in the history of Brazil’s space flight. Marcos Pontes unveils the awe-inspiring journey of a humble individual who dared to chase an impossible dream. With unwavering belief, relentless hard work, and tireless persistence, he overcame every obstacle that stood in his way, exceeding all expectations to soar into space. This is a story of dreams achieved, determination that knows no bounds, and a triumphant path to success. Now, embark on that journey with Marcos Pontes as you experience his remarkable story within the pages of Mission Accomplished!
Pedro Feitoza traces the history of Protestantism in Brazil through an analysis of the production and circulation of evangelical texts. Examining a wide range of periodicals, tracts, correspondence, and other archival records and delving into the ideology of religious thinkers and evangelists of the time, Feitoza considers how Protestant veneration of the written word led to a complex infrastructure for the distribution of religious texts and the fostering of literacy in Brazil in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The book reviews the various instruments which may form the petroleum fiscal system of a jurisdiction, with numerous examples from countries having configured their systems very differently.
Research Handbook on International Law and Natural Resources provides a systematic and comprehensive analysis of the role of international law in regulating the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. It illuminates interactions and tensions between international environmental law, human rights law and international economic law. It also discusses the relevance of soft law, international dispute settlement, as well as of various unilateral, bilateral, regional and transnational initiatives in the governance of natural resources. While the Handbook is accessible to those approaching the subject for the first time, it identifies pressing areas for further investigation that will be of interest to advanced researchers.
Oil, an integral part of the contemporary global economy, is considered a driving force behind the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Hydrocarbon reserves in Iraq have a significant role to play in global supply, with oil revenue accounting for more than 90% of Iraqi government income. This book provides a comprehensive insight into the key foundations of Iraq’s oil industry and assists in the development of a core area of domestic law to promote economic recovery following years of instability. It addresses the development of oil legislation and the formation of contracts since the US and allied occupation of Iraq in 2003. Legislation is assessed against the framework of the constitution along with t...
Chronicles of an Endless Time is a book about life in its broadest aspects. These are real stories lived by all of us, based on achievements, encounters, mismatches, love, hate, frustrations, conflicts and everything else that involves life. The development of some stories and their surprising end will lead the readers to take the place of some characters and analyze the facts seeking a plausible explanation. Dreams and ambitions depicted in some stories will be worthy of close examination due to their unexpected outcome. Although they were set at different times, it is clear that the human essence is the same regarding living and feeling, no matter when or where they took place. Chronicles of an Endless Time also tells stories that go beyond our borders and are set in other countries, revealing interesting facts about other cultures, but describing feelings that are shared by anyone and anywhere in the world. After reading each story, you will be astonished and you will certainly be encouraged to reflect upon life. I hope that these stories will bring inspiring examples to your daily life and reassure your soul!