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An interdisciplinary analysis of the process of frontier change in one region of the Brazilian Amazon, the southern portion of the state of Pará.
Transportable Environments explores aspects of the historical and theoretical basis for portable architecture and provides an insight into the wide range of functions that it is used for today, the varied forms that it takes and the concerns and ideas for its future development. Written by a team of international commentators, this volume provides a state-of-the-art survey of this specialist area and will be of interest to a wide range of professionals across the construction and design industries.
Portugal and Brazil in Transition was first published in 1968. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. Through a series of essays on various aspects of Portuguese and Brazilian culture, this book presents an enlightening picture of contemporary civilization in the two countries and a forecast of what the next twenty years or so may bring. The authors discuss subjects in such basic fields as literature, linguistics, history, the social sciences, geography, the fine arts, music, and natural science. Taken as a whole, the contents demonstrate the...
This book brings attention to R deletion around the world, mainly in Brazilian Portuguese in the city of Belo Horizonte, where the occurrence is mostly found. The study focuses on the sociolinguistic and phonetic impact of R deletion in Brazilian Portuguese. R deletion is an old phenomenon originating in Vulgar Latin. This phenomenon is seen as a characteristic of the lower-class population. Does R deletion permeate all levels of Belo Horizonte?
**Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 in Neurology**Stay up to date with today's latest advances in diagnosis and management, as well as the many scientific and technological advances that are revolutionizing neonatal neurology, with the definitive text in the field. Volpe's Neurology of the Newborn, 7th Edition, shares the knowledge and expertise of world authority Dr. Joseph Volpe, who, along with Dr. Terrie E. Inder of Children's Hospital of Orange County and other distinguished editors, brings a wealth of insight to this classic text. Known for its clear, engaging writing style, vibrant, full-color illustrations, and authoritative information throughout, this reference is an indispen...
Através de história e fatos emocionantes, relatamos os pontos críticos, sócio-políticos do nosso país, onde o povo deixa muitas vezes de participar de momentos importantes, por desinteresse, ou mesmo, intencionalmente, por estar envolvido no contexto, e acreditar ser melhor para si, tentando sempre levar vantagem em todas as suas ações. Assim, vai descobrindo, através do sofrimento que para administrar é preciso conhecer e não, simplesmente, ter sofrido na carne e na fome. Um histórico do sistema político democrático, bem como, de outros tipos de governos, vem trazendo a confiança e a necessidade de encontrar outra forma para, verdadeiramente, administrar as cidades, estados e...
Pode o amor incondicional sobreviver às fronteiras da existência e ir mais além? Samara viveu meio século no Umbral passando por experiências terríveis. Esgotada, consegue elevar o pensamento a Deus e ser recolhida por abnegados benfeitores, começando uma fase de novos aprendizados na espiritualidade. Depois de muito estudo, com planos de trabalho abençoado na caridade e em obras assistenciais, Samara acredita-se preparada para reencarnar. Ela retorna à Terra como Camila, uma jovem que opta por uma vida farta e confortável graças à religião que seu pai abraçou, usando o nome de Deus para fins lucrativos. Obstáculos tentadores se colocam no caminho de Camila e ela, ainda jovem,...