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  A SAGA DAS MÃOS
      
by João Carlos Martins & Luciano U. Nassar 
Original Language: Portuguese 

Binding: Trade Pbk

Pages: 160

ISBN-10-85-352-2307-X

Worldwide Rights Available (except Portuguese speaking countries) 

Currently subject to optioning: Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Japan

 faustle@mafservicos.com.br

Our story starts in Braga, Portugal, in the late XIX century...

The  poor boy who had finally achieved his dream of playing a piano,  should now work hard,  since this was a  time,  in which  social and working reforms were only an ambitious pursue in the minds of a small group of idealistic adults. Children had no options, they were submitted to the worst working conditions which was close to slavery, with no security measures or any kind of privilege. So, in a brief moment he closed his eyes heavy with sleep and exhaustion, dreaming of his piano... But this was suddenly interrupted by a sharp pain, a nauseating feeling and an endless reddish spot blurring his eyes and soul. José had one of his fingers, from his right hand, being chopped off by the printing house's board cutter...

 

Living in a country  in which everyday we are bombarded with issues of bribery, corruption,  political scandals and escalating violence, and being deprived of good and consistent human leaders references;  so good  Joao Carlos Martins had written his story. No wonder he is so popular among the Brazilians, even those who had never the opportunity to appreciate a piece from Bach. LF/June 2008

 

Author’s Biography:

 João Carlos Martins was born in 1940. He began his piano lessons at eight and in 1960, he was already giving his first concert, at Carnegie Hall in New York.  Evoking from the critics, superlatives for his "passionate subjectivity" on his performances,  he gained international attention.  Soon later he gave a performance of the 48 Preludes and Fugues from Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier in his debut concert in Washington, D.C. , followed by an special performance on all Bach's 48 preludes and fugues in other two  consecutive concerts. During the 1960's, he performed as a soloist with major orchestras throughout the USA (including orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston) and then ahead to Europe as already the most important   Brazilian classical pianist . He recorded the complete keyboard works of Bach. He was once called one of the best Bach pianists after Glenn Gould. Joao Carlos is  still so very active. Involved in different social projects, he is also  introducing classical music into the poor communities in Sao Paulo.  Still, driven by his incredible will power, he went back to University, so we can see him in the concert  stages again,  but this time as a conductor.

Luciano Ubirajara Nassar
Mr. Nassar had obtained his University degree at PUC Sao Paulo and is a  professor of History, Philosophy and Geography studies. As a writer he had already written several works, also as a  co-author and  biographer. He also gives lectures focusing the social problems among the young people and about the theme "Futebol é Música" (Soccer is like Music).
 
 
 
     
THE SEEDS OF VICTORY  -   
by Nuno Cobra
 
Brazilian Bestseller - 85th  edition -
Publisher: Editora Senac
Original language: Portuguese
Number Pages: 223
Binding: Trade Paperback 
Reader's Profile: General
Category: Health , Self-help, Conscious Living
ISBN: 8573591730
World Rights Available
 
Nuno Cobra was the  physical and mental trainer of Ayrton Senna and now the author of the Brazilian best-seller “The Seed of Victory” in which he explains us about the importance of the  linking  between brain and muscles and why they should not be worked separated.
Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of our emotional development so in order to guarantee our physical success or great improvement in other areas and  in our continuing processing of living. Being the human being a truly emotional animal, the control, development and the auto-discipline of this emotional force will always be basic so to keep ourselves balanced and happy. 
 
Nuno Cobra has a degree in Physical Education from the University of Sao Carlos and post-graduation from  the University of São Paulo. He was the former physical trainer  of Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, Rubens Barrichello, Abílio Diniz among others. The Seed of the Victory is still at the top in  the  best seller list in Brazil
and going very fast to its  100th  edition.
 
 
 
   
 CULINÁRIA AMAZÔNICA - O Sabor da Natureza
by Arthur Bosisio

Publisher: Editora Senac
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Hardcover
Subject: Regional Cooking
Pages: 152
ISBN :  8574580465
ISBN-13: 9788574580463
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A beautiful book in which we can find the exotic cooking from the Amazon region. Certainly it does carry the great influence of the indigenous people and its culture, together with the great impact of the nature with all its unique and very exuberant options of colours and flavours. Such an exuberant and rich environment also offers us  a diversity of fishing and fruits, a real expedition into a world of limitless cooking possibilities. 

 
 
 
   
 O RONCO DA POROROCA 
 
by
Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Journalistic material
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 304
Dimensions: 16 x 23 cm
ISBN :  8573590661
ISBN-13:  9788573590661 
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Here the Amazon region is again the main focus, and the author shows how this so exuberant and rich area is still being neglected of real and effective conservation policies. The author is a journalist and with this approach, shows the reader the urgency to revert these tragic facts.  Back from  Chico Mendes' saga, to the present  social comflicts , the already established drug trafficking, the indiscriminated forest cutting, the continuous  burning of the forest and the so perverse exploitation.

 
 
   
 PANTANAL - Sinfonia de Sabores e Cores
by Humberto Medeiros
Publisher: Senac S.P
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese 
Subject: Regional Brazilian Cooking
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 180
ISBN :  8574581372
ISBN-13:  9788574581378
 
World Rights Available
 

The Pantanal, known as the world biggest ecological sanctuary , also keeps a wonderful world of bio-diversity which had been transported to its people's culture and many times also revealed through their stories and myths. Their wetlands and the beauty of  its flora and fauna made the ' pantaneiros" such a unique people, strong enough  to surpass all the limits imposed by nature. Also the mixing of so many different races living together resulted in a very interesting people, living side by side in a such unique culture. All these influences are beautifully presented in this book, through magnificent pictures, together with the Pantanal's delightful "cuisine",

 
 
 
 
 VIAGEM GASTRONÔMICA ATRAVÉS DO BRASIL
 by Caloca Fernandes

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Year Publication: 2007
8th edition
Pages: 256
Subject: Brazilian Cooking
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Dimensiopns: 23,5 x 30,5 cm
Binding : Hardcover with Jacket
ISBN :  8573595574
ISBN-13:  9788573595574
World Rights Available
With lots of information on Brazil's History and its folklore, the author brings back some of the main characteristics and important facts from the authentical Brazilian cooking which were long forgotten. It is a real gastronomical journey  starting from where Cabral had first landed and all the delicious discoveries throughout the different regions of Brazil.
 
 
 
 
   
 SUSTENTÁVEL MATA ATLÂNTICA
A Exploração de Seus Recursos Florestais
by Luciana Lopes Simões
Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Science/Ecology/Environment
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 216
Dimensions: 16 x 23 cm
ISBN :  8573592443
ISBN-13:  9788573592443
World Rights Available


The Atlantic Forest is in a critical state. Throughout the years, due to conversion of the forest into private holdings for agriculture, pasture or real state commercial areas,  it is difficult to tell what still exists from the forest primary species. Still, millions of inhabitants living around the area depend on its natural resources. This book proposes measures to create a sustainable life for the forest itself and its people,  with some new environment politics to be established,  focused on  biodiversity assessments and conservation policies. It also includes studies on  palm hearts, cashew nuts, yerba mate (tea), araucaria (Brazilian pine), ornamental and medicinal plants.
 
 
 
 
     
 ROCINHA
by André Cypriano

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Photography
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 168
ISBN :  8573594314
ISBN-13:  9788573594317
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With 250.000 inhabitants, Rocinha is considered one of the largest urban slum in the world. Still, there we can find many examples of social development and cohesion through effective social acts which have been mentioned and praised locally and internationally. This very unique place can be observed through the lens of the great Brazilian photographer, André Cypriano.  
 
 
 
   
 ALGUMA COISA ACONTECE ...A Cidade de Sao Paulo em 22  Depoimentos  by Herbert Carvalho
Publisher: SENAC S.P
Year Publication: 2005
Subject: Chronicles/essays
Original Language: Braziian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 353
ISBN :  8573594136
ISBN-13:  9788573594133
World Rights Available
'Alguma coisa acontece...'  presents interviews with 22 different people, originally paulistas or not, living in this great metropolis, but all of them, sharing with this city  a very intense relation through their own remarkable stories . All the stories are made of profound emotions, in which the city had played its role. They are all stories to be shared and told. It is also a tribute to this great city, through the voice of its people who makes it even more special.
 
 
 
 
   
 ANITA GARIBALDI - Uma Heroina Brasileira
 
by Paulo Markun

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Subject: Biography, Memoirs, Letters
Binding: Trade Paperback
Dimensions: 18 x 25,5 cm
Pages: 376
ISBN :  8573590866
ISBN-13:  9788573590869
 World Rights Available

Whenever speaking about Anita Garibaldi, it is difficult to know the limits betwen fantasy and reality. This great Brazilian woman is always pictured close with her husband, the great adventurer  Giuseppe Garibaldi.  Still, Anita had a personality of her own. The charismatic woman and the warrior is revealed through this fascinating and deeply researched  biography. Also richly illustrated .
 
 
 
The Right Touch INTRODUÇÂO AO BRASIL I
 Um Banquete no Trópico
 by Lourenço Dantas Mota
 Publisher: SENAC S.P
 Language: Portuguese
 Subject: History of Brazil
 Binding: Trade Paperback
 Pages: 420
 Dimensions: 16X23 cm
 ISBN :  8573591005
  World Rights Available
 
INTRODUÇÂO AO BRASIL II
Um Banquete nos Trópicos
 by Lourenço Dantas Mota
 Publisher: SENAC S.P
 Original Language: Portuguese
 Subject: History of Brazil
 Binding: Trade Paperback
 Pages: 430
 Dimensions:16X23 cm
 ISBN:8573591765
  World Rights Available
As the title annouces ,  it is an introduction to Brazil with its historical background, its people, the making of its society and culture, its economy and institutions. It is presented through literary classic works from  great masters like Euclides da Cunha, Gilberto Freire, Florestan Fernandes, Antonio Vieira ... Essays presenting the Brazilian social cultural difficulties, since the first europeans carrying  their dream about  the promised land or the lost paradise to be found in the new world; until more recently, the difficulties with the integration of negroes and indians in the 20th century.
 
 
 
   
 YES, NÓS TEMOS BANANAS
Histórias e Receitas com Biomassa de Banana Verde
  by Heloisa de Freitas Valle & Márcia Camargo
Publisher: SENAC S.P
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Subject: Brazilian Cooking
Binding: Trade Paperback
Dimensions: 16X23 cm
Pages: 251
ISBN :  8573593040
ISBN-13:  9788573593044
  World Rights Available

The book is about "Bananas"- the most popular fruit in Brazil or perhaps, in the world?
A very informative book, it tells about its history and how the human species had been using it throughout the time as a source of food and nutrition.
Here you can also find many exclusive recipes with unlimited cooking styles. From the banana fruit polp, or "bio massa" from the unripe bananas, we are allowed to better use the fruit in a modern and rational way and potencialy increase the development of the banana culture in different regions in Brazil.

 
 
 
 
   
 O CORPO DO BRASILEIRO - Estudos de Estética e Beleza
 by Renato da Silva Queiróz

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Social Science/Antropology
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 184
Dimensions: 14x23 cm
ISBN :  8573591145 
ISBN-13:  9788573591149
 World Rights Available

How do we Brazilians  look at our own bodies? How do we perceive each other's body? How our culture had influenced our eyes or the way we interpret it?  What is "beauty"?  What are the beauty standards? How are we to follow these standards but not be separated from our own nature?  These are great challenges we all should consciously confront . Here facts of biological nature have been analysed through the vision of different sciences like Antropology, Sociology and Psychology.
 
 
 
 
   
 ENCICLOPÉDIA DO CINEMA BRASILEIRO 
 by Fernão Ramos & Luiz Felipe Miranda

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Brazilian Cinema /Performing Arts/Rederence
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Hardcover
Photographs: 190
Pages: 664
Dimensions: 21x28 cm
ISBN :  8573590939 
ISBN-13:  9788573590937
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Written by important researchers specialized in the area, this encyclopedia comes to fulfill the lack of reference works in this field. Here all the Brazilian movies productions are mentioned. Over 700 entries by movie themes, names or personalities being involved. Also a very rich iconographic material available, together with 190 photographs.

 
 
 
   
 OUTROS 500 - Uma Conversa Sobre a Alma Brasileira
  by Lucy Dias & Roberto Gambini

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: History of Brazil
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 228
Dimensions: 14 x 23 cm
ISBN :  8573590807 
ISBN-13:  9788573590807
  World Rights Available

How to look at yourself on the mirror and accepts the image it reflects? Until now, 500 years after Brazil's  discovery, its people still denies to confront its perverse historical trajectory,  which has been causing throughout all these years its continuous stagnation. 'Outros 500 - Uma conversa sobre a alma brasileira', by the  jornalist Lucy Dias and sociologist Roberto Gambini, exposes one of  Brazil's greatest problem, by  making a deep analysis of the unconscious of its people. It is an invitation to all Brazilians to get  into the problem at this moment or we may risk ourselves in a near future,  to be unable to recognize ourselves as the owners of our own history.  

 
 
 
 
   
 OS BRASILEIROS E OS ÍNDIOS - Ponto do Futuro I
by Márcio Santilli

Publisher: SENAC S.P
Subject: Social Sciences / Antrophology
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Binding: Trade Paperback
Dimensions: 18 x 17,5 cm
Pages: 156
ISBN :  8573591463
ISBN-13:  9788573591460
 World Rights Available
Here the author gives us  some answers about many problems related with the Brazilian Indians - Discrimination, land reform, acceptance of its culture,  explotation. An agreement is vital so in order to achieve political measures to create  sustainable actions in favour of the neglected Indians from Brazil.
 
 
 
 
Livro - Dicionario Das Batalhas Brasileiras    
 DICIONÁRIO DAS BATALHAS BRASILEIRAS
  by Hernani Donato
 
Publisher: Ibrasa
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Subject: History of Brazil /Reference
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 596
ISBN: 8534800340
World Rights Available
Following the author's own words "this is not a book on the military History of Brazil" but it does present facts all related to the battles or armed conflicts that happened since the discovery of Brazil in the year of 1500 until today.
Like any other reference work,  it does present facts in alphabetical order and each battle or conflict was enriched with its historical characters, dates and places in which the facts actually took place. A very important reference work to anyone who likes History or cares about this huge and unique country. 
 
 
 
   
 PARAISO PERDIDO -EUCLIDES DA CUNHA VIDA E OBRA 
by Adilino Brandão
 
Publisher: IBRASA
Original language: Portuguese
Subject: Biography, memoirs,letters
Binding: Trade paperback
Pages: 444
Dimensions: 14X21cm
ISBN :  8534800413
ISBN-13:  9788534800419
World Rights Available
It took the author more than 40 years of research and complete dedication to produce one of the most complete biographies on Euclides da Cunha, who is also considered, one of the most important Brazilian writers of all times. Through this work, we also can be close to Euclides da Cunha's  great saga of Canudos,in which occasion,he acted   as an eye witnessess, of this so very important historical and social fact, and how these same facts were so determinant, to be eventually revealed,  through his great masterpiece "Os Sertões".
About the Author: Adelino Brandão is now a retired lawyer and also the author of the following works: 'Amadeu Amaral e Folclore Brasileiro'; 'Cana-de-Açúcar, Álcool e Açúcar na História e no Desenvolvimento Social do Brasil', 'José Veríssimo e a Educação Nacional'; 'A Previdência Social e o Direito do Trabalho'; 'Liberdade Sindical e Sociologia do Trabalho'; 'Salvaguardas Populares na Constituição de 1988'; 'Conceito de Direito Administrativo' e 'Os Direitos Humanos - Antologia de Textos Históricos'. His works have received many awards and are continuously mentioned as source reference.  
 
 
 
    
 LUIZ GONZAGA
A Música como expressão no Nordeste
by José Faria dos Santos
 
Publisher: IBRASA
Original language: Portuguese
Subject: Music/Arts
Binding: Trade paperback
Pages: 208
ISBN :  8534800413
ISBN-13:  9788534800419
 World Rights Available
This book presents the great Luiz Gonzaga, a folk singer and great musician and also considered the responsible for the promotion of the northeastern music throughout Brazil and even to other countries, now easily recognized as the popular warm, happy and sensuous dancing called the "Forró".
 
Through his life and travels, we are able to detect Brazil's  social-political  problems and the continuity of the poverty among the "Nordestinos" in the 50's, 60's,  throughout the military dictatorship  and all his works and its relation with Brazil's social, political and cultural background.
 
 
 
 
   
 UROTÓPIAG - A Religião dos Pagés e dos Espiritos da Selva
by Yaguarê Yamã
 
Publisher: Ibrasa
Year Publication: 2005
Subject: Sociology,Anthroology
Original Language: Portuguese 
ISBN :  8534802491
ISBN-13:  9788534802499 
World Rights Available

 

This is a book,  in which the Brazilian indigeneous world is seem and presented through the eyes of Yaguarê Yamã, a native indian and a researcher who was born, right in the heart of the great Amazon forest. Through his view we are revealed and taken to the essence and knowledge  of a pure  and very traditional indian religion.

 
 
 
   
 O PODER DAS ERVAS  
by André Rezende

Publisher: Ibrasa
Original Language: Brazilian Portuguese
Year Publication: 2006
Subject: Health, Alternative therapies
Binding: Trade paperback
ISBN :  8534802750
ISBN-13:  9788534802758
World Rights Available

The power of the herbs and plants is here presented in a very easy and practical A to Z approach,  by  exposing its utilities, its preparations,  therapeutic solutions,  essences, oils /oiltments extracted from the plants, herb's juices,  syrups,  therapeutic creams, etc... Also, here you can  find  the basic herbs, which provide the continuing balance of our bodies,  the great power of the juices and the flowers, so to keep ourselves healthy and how can we prevent many different diseases.
 
 
 
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 HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA E DO ESPORTE NO BRASIL
by Victor Andrade de Melo
Publisher: Ibrasa
Subject: Sports
Year Publication: 2005
Binding: Trade Paperback
Pages: 115
ISBN : 85-348-0146-0
World Rights Available

 
The author  presents  many very important aspects in the History of the Sport and of the Physical Education in Brazil, and through this analysis, what are the perspectives for the future of the sports in Brazil. Recommended to all interested in sports as well as teachers and professionals in the area.
 
 
 
 

 100th Edition!

 

1588/8506042062/29977/p230

ISBN: 8506042062 - 192 pages - pbk - 14X21cm

 

Title: "O Meu Pé de Laranja Lima"

"My Sweet Orange Tree"

by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

 

José Mauro de Vasconcelos is considered one of the most popular Brazilian writers. The famous "Meu Pé de Laranja Lima" is now going for its 100th. edition after 35 years of uninterrupting literary success.

 

Published in all Latin America, many European and Far-Eastern countries, it captivates our hearts through the fascinating story of Zezé, the boy who tries to overcome his difficult day-to-day reality by talking and exchanging confidences with his best friend, an "orange tree"...

 

Title: Vamos Aquecer o Sol

by José Mauro de Vascvoncelos

 

In this book Zezé's story continues but now again he must confront a very difficult period of his life.

 

In order to escape from poverty and other difficulties, he goes to Natal to live with his godfather's family but he must also live under a very strict discipline...

 464/8506024978/409/p250

   ISBN: 8506024978 - pages:96 - pbk - 14x21cm

463/8506024943/408/p290

ISBN: 8506024943 - 200 pages - pbk - 14x21cm

 

Title: "Rosinha Minha Canoa" 

by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

 

People of all ages are going to be touched by the Zé Orocó's story.

 

The author transports the reader to a deep world of emotions through Zé Orocó and his simple life with his Rosinha - a Canoe he navegates through the Araguaia River

 

 

Title: "Doidão"

by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

 

Now Zezé is a grown-up young man now, almost twenty years old and still looking for himself and his true beliefs. However, trying to be true with himself, he is only able to be seen as an "out-sider" or a rebel with no cause and with no aspirations.

462/8506024951/407/p160
ISBN: 8506024951 - 104 pages - pbk - 14x21cm

 156/8506029643/161/p150

ISBN:8506029643 - 96 pages - pbk - 14cmx21cm

 

Title: "O Palácio Japonês"

by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

 

Pedro is an artist, a lonesome guy who has not been able to paint or produce any artistic work for a very long time.

In one of his walks around the city he meets  the little japanese prince Tetsuo and through him and his mysterious dream/fantasy  world he is able to create beautiful landscapes expressing an unique sensitiveness and force that was never expressed before...

 
 
Title: "Coração de Vidro "
by José Mauro de Vasconcelos
 
 
This book presents four different stories showing its main characters: a nightingale, a golden fish, a horse and a tree. 
 
Still all the different stories are interconnected... 
 

 

456/8506024935/406/p130

ISBN: 8506024935 - 80 pages - pbk - 14cmx21cm

 

155/8506024927/160/p170

ISBN: 8506024927 - 98 pages - pbk - 14cmx21cm

 

 

Title: "O Veleiro de Cristal "

by José Mauro de Vasconcelos

 

Here the author presents another book for young teen-agers in which you can find the story of Edu, a young boy being abandoned by his friends and some relatives only because he had become physically disabled.

Still he is able to find some comfort by using his imagination by transforming inanimated objects into friends and give himself a meaning during these difficult lonesome days.

 

EDITORA MELHORAMENTOS

         
 
 
 
SÉRIE MORENÁ -
Author/Illustrations: Ciça Fittipaldi
Publisher: Editora Melhoramentos
Category: Children's
Binding: Soft Cover
Dimensions: 23cmX16cm
Pages: 16
 
Beautifully written and illustrated by Ciça Fittipaldi, this serie presents the myths, tradition and the culture of the Brazilian Indians taken from the author's own experience of living with these remarkable people.
 
Naró, O Gambá - Mito dos Índios Yanomanis                    A Linguagem dos Pássaros- Mito dos ìndios Kamiurá
                   
                 ISBN : 85-06-01165-5                                                                    ISBN : 85-06-01008-X
 
 
   
Subida pro Céu - Mito dos Indios Bororo                              Bacarau Dorme no Chão - Mito dos Ìndios Tukano
                     
                    ISBN : 85-06-01020-9                                                                 ISBN : 85-06-01007-1
 
 
 
A Lenda do Guaraná - Mito dos Índios Sateré-Maué           A àrvore do mundo e outros efeitos de Macunaíma
                      
                ISBN : 85-06-01026-8                                                                        ISBN : 85-06-01166-3
 
 
 
O Menino e a Flauta - Mito dos Índios Nhambiquaras              Tainá, estrela amante - Mito dos ìndios Karajá
                     
             ISBN : 85-06-01006-3                                                                     ISBN : 85-06-01016-0
 
 
 "BICHOS DA AFRICA" - Lendas e Fábulas (series) :
Publisher: Editora Melhoramentos
Author: Rogério Andrade Barbosa
Illustrations: colour/by Ciça Fittipaldi
binding: soft cover
Dimensions:17,5cm X 25cm
pages: 16
 
In this series, beautiful and interesting stories have been told by the wise old "Griots",showing the cultural aspects and the tradition of different African Societies. The author have lived in this fascinating world of fantasy and he had collected these fables and through their animals stories, we can learn precious moral values and very interesting traditional costumes.
 
 
      Bichos da África 1                   Bichos da África 2                   Bichos da África 3                 Bichos da África 4
                  
     ISBN: 85-06-03796-4                     ISBN: 85-06-03797-2                ISBN: 85-06-03799-0               ISBN: 85-06-03799-9
 
 
 
COLEÇÃO  LENDAS  INDIGENAS :
Publisher: Editora Melhoramentos
Author: Ernâni Donato   
Illustrations: Mônica Haibara
binding: soft cover
dimensions: 20,5cm X 20,5 cm
pages : 24
                                                            
  
Stories inspired from the Brazilian Indian culture, they present the day-to-day life of this remarkable people, how they keep their animals, the preparation of food, the mandioc culture, their relation with the nature and the traditions and myths of different Brazilian tribes.
 
 
A Descoberta das Frutas       As Noivas da Estrela     Por que o Sol Anda devagar?  A Barca da Tartaruga
                       
 
   ISBN: 85-06-03818-9                   ISBN: 85-06-03819-7                 ISBN: 85-06-03821-9                ISBN: 85-06-03824-3
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Águas Doces
no Brasil

Aldo da Cunha Rebouças
Benedito Braga
José Galizia Tundisi

Foreword by:
Sra. Marina Silva
Ministra de Estado do Meio Ambiente
 
 
3rd.edition
Pages: 750
Ecology/Enviromnent  
29x21,5 cm - weight 1.600g
ISBN: 85-86303-41-0
Escrituras publishing
 
 
 

Ceará
Cores e Sentimentos


Fotógrafos:
Celso Oliveira e
Tiago Santana
Apresentação:
Fausto Nilo

 
 
1st Edition
Pages: 96
picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 1 cm /Weight:  315 g
ISBN: 85-7531-110-7
Escrituras Publishing
 

 

Brasil - Livro
e Postais
 
Raimundo Gadelha
Fotógrafos:
Celso Oliveira,
Eduardo Castanho,
Fabio Colombini,
Mauricio Simonetti, Miguel Aun, Rubens Chaves, Walter Firmo e Zig Koch
 
 

 
 
1st edition 
Pages : 64
14 x 21 cm /weight 270 g
 picture book
 ISBN: 85-7531-197-2
Escrituras publishing
 

 

Brasil Retratos Poéticos 3

Denise Greco,
Iara Venanzi,
Juca Martins,
Luciano Candisani e
Raimundo Gadelha

 
 
1st edition
Pages: 144
Picture book
220 x 315 x 16 mm /weight 1000 g
ISBN: 85-7531-099-2
Escrituras Publishing
 
 
 
 
 

Brasil Cores e Sentimentos

Photographs by Araquém Alcântara

 
 
1st.edition
Pages:  95
Picture Book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm
 ISBN: 85-75310-10-0
Escrituras Publishing
 
 
 

Brasil Retratos Poéticos

Araquém Alcântara,
Bruno Alves,
José Caldas e
Raimundo Gadelha

 
 
5th edition
Pages: 144
Picture book
220 x 315 x 16 mm/ weight 1000g 
ISBN: 85-75310-10-0
Escrituras
 

 

 

 

Minas Gerais
Cores e
Sentimentos

Cidades
Históricas
Miguel Aun

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/ weight 315g
 ISBN: 85-7531-072-0
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Aves

Photographs:
Fabio Colombini
Text:
Martha Argel

      

 

 
 
1st edition
Pages: 120
Picture book
25 x 22,6 cm/ weight 815 g
 ISBN: 85-7531-165-4
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Amazônia cores e sentimentos

by Leonide Principe

 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pagess: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm
ISBN:85-7531-033-X
Escrituras publishing
 
 
 
 

 

A escultura de
Valdir Rocha
by Mirian de Carvalho

Art
 
1st edition
Pages: 166
22x31,5x1,5 cm/ weight: 1085g
 art
Escrituras publishing
ISBN: 85-7531-119-0
 
 
 
 

 

Santa Catarina
Cores e
Sentimentos

Photographs by
José Paiva

PICTURE BOOK 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 96
picture book/Escrituras Publishing
Formato: 24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm
Weight: 310 g
ISBN: 85-7531-125-5
 
 
 
 
 

Flores /Flowers

Photos :
Fabio Colombini
Text:
Inês Cordeiro

 
1st edition
Pages: 120
picture book
22,5 x 25 cm/ weight : 815g
ISBN: 85-7531-196-4
Escrituras publishing
 
 
 
 
 

Pará - Cores e Sentimentos

by Geraldo Ramos &
Octávio Cardoso

 
 
1st edition
Pages:96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/ weight 300g
 ISBN: 85-7531-196-4
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Maravilhas
do Brasil -
Frutas

by Silvestre Silva

 

 

 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 120
picture book
25 x 22,6 cm
ISBN: 85-7531-207-3
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Bahia Cores e Sentimentos

by Maurício Simonetti e
Victor Andrade

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/weight 310g
 ISBN: 85-7531-055-0
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Brasil - Natureza
e poesia

Text:
Raimundo Gadelha
Photographes by
Iara Venanzi &
Luciano Candisani

 

 

 

 

 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 80
picture book/photography/poetry
17 x 25 x 0,7 cm /weight 275g
ISBN: 85-7531-128-X
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Brasil Retratos Poéticos

 

Edson Sato,
Fábio Colombini,
Maurício Simonetti,
Walter Firmo e
Raimundo Gadelha

 
 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages: 144
Picture Book
220 x 315 x 16 mm /weight 1000g
ISBN: 85-86303-98-4
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Brasília e Goiás
Cores e
Sentimentos

Photographer:
Fábio Colombini

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/weight 310g 
ISBN: 85-7531-145-X
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Espírito Santo
Cores e Sentimentos

Photographer:

Tadeu Bianconi

 
 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages:96
picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/ weight 310g
ISBN: 85-7531-129-8
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Pantanal -
Cores
e Sentimentos

by Fábio Colombini

 

 
 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages: 96
picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 10,8 mm /weight 310g
ISBN: 85-7531-034-8
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Pernambuco
Cores e
Sentimentos

by Leo Caldas and
Alexandre Belém
 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages: 96
Picture book
 24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/weight 300g
ISBN: 85-7531-116-6
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Região Sul
Cores e
Sentimentos

Rubens Chaves
Zig Koch

 
 
 
 
 
1st edition 
Pages: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,1 cm/weight 315g
ISBN: 85-7531-073-9
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Rio de Janeiro -cores e sentimentos

by Walter Firmo

 
 
 
 
1st edition
Pages: 96
Picture book
24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm
 ISBN: 85-7531-073-9
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São Paulo
Cores e Sentimentos

by Eduardo Castanho

 
 
1st edition
Pages: 96
Picture book
 24,5 x 16,5 x 0,8 cm/ weight 310g
ISBN: 85-7531-030-5
Escrituras publishing
 
 
 
 
 
 

Três Vozes Nordestinas
by Sidney Wanderley

 
 
1st edition
Pages: 47
literature - short stories
21 x 14 cm/ weight 140g
ISBN: 85-86303-87-9
Escrituras publishing
 
     
 
 
Original Title: LENDAS E MITOS DO BRASIL
Author: Theobaldo Miranda Santos
Series: Lendas e mitos
ISBN: 8504006735
Dimensions: 23 x 20 cm
Nr. Pages: 150 
Original Price: R$28,90
Recommended age: 11 and up
Theme: Cultural diversity, Environment
 
A classical anthology with a selection the Brazilian folk culture and its  myths from the different regions of the country
Original Title: SANTOS DUMONT
Author: Fernando Jorge
Series: Toque de Letra
ISBN: 8504006271
Dimensions: 13,5 x 20,5 cm
Nr. Pages: 64
Preço: R$ 14,90
Recommended Age: 13 and up
 
Santos Dumont first flying attempts and all the problems he had to go through before conquering the skies with his first airplane. The book shows the whole story of this remarkable man who since very young always believed that one day man would fly.
 
Original Title: A VEZ DA BOLA
Authors : Lourenço Diaféria, Daniel Piza, Ivan Angelo
Series: Toque de Letra
ISBN: 8504006239
Dimensions : 13,5 x 20,5 cm
Nr. Pages: 48
Original Price: R$ 14,90
Recommended Age: 13 and up
Theme: Literature, sports
 
The important role that the european football plays in the Brazilian people and its society is here presented, through a selection of very interesting and unique short stories.
Original Title: JK - A SAGA de UM HERÓI BRASILEIRO
Author: Francisco Viana
Series: Toque de Letra
ISBN: 8504009866
Dimensions: 13,7 x 21,0 cm
Nr. Pages: 128
Category: History
Recommended Age: 13 and up
 
It tells the history of Juscelino Kubtischek, from his poor childhood until his ascension to the presidency of Brazil. The book presents the history of one of the most important political leaders of Brazil.
 
 
Original Title:  MEU BRASIL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Alexandre Calais, Christiane Bueno Malta, Garibaldi Otávio, José Roberto de Alencar, Ricardo Lessa
Series: Toque de Letra
ISBN: 8504006220
Dimensions: 13,5 x 20,5 cm
Nr. Pages : 64
Original Price: R$ 14,90
Recommended age: 13 and up
 
The book shows several characters from many different backgrounds with their problems and difficulties. Still they all willing to conquer their ideals and the fullfillment of their dreams. It represents the profile of the  very hard-working Brazilian people that are always prepared to use their creativity so in order to overcome all the social and economical problems they have to confront in their every day life.
Original Title: AS BELAS HISTÓRIAS DA HISTÓRIA DO BRASIL
Author: Viriato Corrêa
Series: Acervo Juvenil
ISBN: 850400581X
Dimensions: 15,5 x 22 cm
Nr. Pages: 128
Original Price: Dimensions: 15,5 x 22
Recommended Age: 12 and up
 
Short stories describing important information and curious facts and interesting aspects of the history of Brazil.
Original Title:  7 de Setembro de 1822 - A Independência do Brasil
Author: Cecilia Helena de Salles Oliveira
Series: Série Lazuli - Rupturas
ISBN: 8504008819
Dimensions: 12,5 x 17,5 cm
Nr. Pages: 64
Original price: R$ 16,00
Recommended age: from 12
The most important of the historical dates in Brazil,"The Independency Day"  is celebrated throughout the country with all its festivities and involvement of the Brazilian people as well as of the local media.

Original Title: FORMAÇÃO ECONÔMICA DO BRASIL
Author: Celso Furtado
ISBN: 8504006107
Dimensions: 15,5 x 22 cm
Nr. Pages: 256
Original Price: R$ 45,90
Category: Economy, Social Sciences, History
 
Mr. Celso Furtado is considered one of the most important authorities whenever speaking about Brazil's economy. In this book he shows the whole economic historical processing of Brazil since the first ocupation by the portuguese until the the start of the industrial "boom" processing on the first decades of the XX century. An imperative reading to all interested on Brazil's matters.
Original Title: De Três em Três de Reis em Reis
Author: Mônica Versiani Machado
Illustrations: Marilda Castanha
Series: Miguilim
ISBN: 8504007030
Dimensions: 15 x 21 cm
Nr.Pages: 36
Category: Children's
Original Price:R$ 12,90
Recommended age: 7 and up
 
The book shows Brazilian religion festivities and other regional holidays. The spirit of the Carnival, Mother's day, the Indian's day, June's religious festivities etc.All being presented in a poetic form and with many attractive illustrations.
 
Original Title: CAZUZA
Author: Viriato Corrêa
Illustrations: Renato Silva
Series: Viriato Corrêa
ISBN: 8504006778
Dimensions: 15,5 x 22 cm
Nr.Pages: 192
Category: Children's
Original Price: R$ 29,50
Recommended age: 11 and up
 
The story and adventures of a countryside boy going through three different periods of his life. First moving from a small village to a small town and finally the great experience of living in a big capital.
Original Title: A Bandeira das Esmeraldas
Author: Viriato Corrêa
Illustrations: de Belmonte
Series: Viriato Corrêa
ISBN: 8504006794
Dimensions: 15,5 x 22 cm
Nr. Pages: 56
Category: Children's
Original Price: R$ 22,90
Recommended Age: 11 and up
Theme: Ethics, Environment, Cultural diversity
 
An interesting  period of Brazil's history is here presented in which the brave men called "Bandeirantes" ventured themselves into Brazil's interior looking for gold and precious stones. One of these men was Fernão Dias who had organized, when he was already 66 years old, the greatest  expedition ever.
Original Title: A BICICLETA
Authors: Toquinho, Mutinho
Series: Mundo da Criança
ISBN: 8504007650
Dimensions: 28,5 x 22
Nr. Pages: 32
Original Price: R$ 29,90
Recommended Age: 7 and up
First reading steps
Original title: A FALA DA COR NA DANÇA do BEIJA-FLOR
Author: Assis Brasil
Series: Passelivre
ISBN: 850400855X
Dimensions: 15,5 x 22 cm
Nr.Pages: 64
Original Price:R$ 17,90
Recommended Age: 11 and up
Theme: Environment, ecology, ethics
 
The importance to learn how to interact with the nature and how to preserve and protect it. The main characters are a humming-bird and a parakeet that are so cool and very very clever. Adventure of easy comprehension, still very interesting to children about 11 years old or even older.
Original Title: ERRAR É HUMANO
Authors: Toquinho, Elifas Andreato
Series: Mundo da Criança
ISBN: 8504007642
Dimensions: 28,5 x 22 cm
Nr. Pages: 32
Original Price: R$ 29,90
Category: Children's
Theme: First reading steps, human behaviour
 
In this book, its  main message is that perfection does not exist and it is normal if you can't make your homework by yourself or if you need help to ride a bycicle. Through the trial and error method and a conscious acceptance of our mistakes, we can always give ourselves the chance to learn. 
Original Title: LELÉ - O JACARÉ MALUCO
Author: Solange Avelar Fonseca Gontijo
Illustrations : Denise Fernando
Series: Miguilim
ISBN: 8504006883
Dimensions: 20 x 20 cm
Nr. Pages: 12 
Category: Children's
Recommended Age: from  7 and up
 
A very attractive book for the young ones. Lelé, a crocodile,  is an inventor and has been creating a lot of machinery only... well, his last invention happened to turned out a very crazy thing...
 
Original Title: O TAMANDUÁ CHORÃO
Author: Mirna Pinsky
Ilustrations: Márcia Franco
Series: Miguilim
ISBN: 8504007154
Dimensions: 21 x 15 cm
Nr. Pages: 16
Category: Children's
Recommended Age: from  7
 
 
Our main  character, an "Ant-eater", just loves to eat ants but he always become so sad and starts to cry right after his meals ... until the great and wise Ms.Turtle cames up with a great idea in order to help him.
 
CULTURA ORGANIZACIONAL E CULTURA BRASILEIRA
Fernando C. Prestes Motta e Miguel P. Caldas

The organization system and the Brazilian culture can only be well understood with  continuous dynamic efforts.
This book presents the approach possibilities and so many alternatives as a result of a better understanding of the Brazilian culture. 
 
Binding: Trade paperback                        Pages: 325
Dimensions: 17x24cm                                ISBN: 85-224-1767-9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The book offers an extensive historical analysis of the Brazilian economic development by using concepts to define the many macroeconomic procedures being applied into the Brazilian context.

Binding: 17X24 cm                                      642 páginas
ISBN: 852244028X                                      Publication : 2005 -6ª Edição
 
 
 
 
 
IMAGES FROM BRAZIL   -  Images captured by the most famous Brazilian photographer and with a very elaborated text, this series presents the fauna, flora, landscapes, festivities and the people of this huge, beautiful and unique country
 
                                                                                             
                                                                                               Photographs by Araquém Alcântara
              " IMAGES FROM  BRASIL" series                             Text by José Pedro de Oliveira Costa
           
 
               Hard Cover - 111 pages - fully photographed
 
 
                
                                                PANTANAL
Hard Cover - 127 pages                                                                          FESTIVITIES
 
      
 
   Hard Cover - 128 pages


            BAHIA                hard cover - 128 pages                    
   
 
   
A  BALANÇA DOS PONTOS

by Turibio Leite de Barros and
Patrícia Bertolucci
 
 
221 pages - pub.2005   ISBN 85-204-2092-3
  
This book proposes a method in which its application and main concept is to balance diet and exercises and at the same time make you aware of your food intake.
Mr.Barros is also a physiologist and Assistant Professor and Coordinator of a Center for Physical activity.
Ms.Bertolucci is a nutritionist (Goias University). Specialist in Exercise physiology, has also been the nutritionist of the Brazilian National Soccer Team and  currently working for a local  Soccer Team from Sao Paulo
 
 
Exercícios de Alongamento: Anatomia e Fisiologia - 4ª ed.
by  Abdallah Achour Jr.
 
 
 
Hard Cover 578 pages    illustrated
ISBN 85-204-2446-5
This recent new edition presents in a very accessible language all the new trends in exercise practices.
Mr. Achour Jr. is a teacher at Londrina University and  also lectures in several post-graduation courses throughout Brazil. Master degree in Physical activity & Health. He is now developing Doctoral degree thesis at University of Sao Paulo. He also has three other books already published. 
 
 
 
Literatura  Folclórica 
 
Américo Pellegrini Filho
Pages: 178
 Trade edition
Weight:  400 g
ISBN: 85-204-1073-1
 
 
 


 
This book is about the cultural and folk diversity expressed in the Brazilian Literature. Very informative it exposes  the richness of the Brazilian people through its short-stories, regional myths, folk-tales, anecdotes, tongue-twisters, sayings, poems,etc
 


 
 
Sobrados e Barões da Velha São Paulo
by Mario Jorge Pires
 
 
 
  ISBN: 85-204-2461-9
1st edition
  This book shows how the "Barões do Café  elite"  first settlement in Sao Paulo, their origin and family backgronds, their big sophisticated houses and the occupation of the old São Paulo back in the XIX century.
 
 
O Brasil vai à Guerra
by Ricardo Seitenfus
 
 Paperback
364 pages -
ISBN : 85-204-1644-6
 " 
BRAZIL GOES TO WAR" 
 
A very important literary work as a result of a profound and extensive research and a meticulous analysis of Brazil's diplomatic relations  and all its historical characters involved during the period of the second  World War.
Not limited to a traditional analysis, it is  is specially indicated not only to academics but also students in general, professors, researchers, and to all interested on the still nebulous  facts surrounding Brazil's participation on the WW II.

 
 
 
UROLOGICAL  DISTURBANCES  DURING PREGNANCY
by Homero Bruschini, José Carlos Truzzi Miguel Srougi 
 
 
 
          
  
Indicated to undergraduate and graduate level teaching and also as an aid in daily medical practice. Urological problems during pregnancy have specific treatments and need special care. Knowledge of the obstetrician is fundamental to assess the pregnant mother and to identify the urgency of medical procedure.
It contains 20 chapters involving all urological aspects. Written by experts with great experience in the area, this book provides an important source of information. 
270 pages - Pub. 2006
ISBN: 85-204- 2370-1
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
MISTÈRIOS DO BRASIL - by Pablo Villarrubia Mauso
 
 
The author, a well known writer and journalist,  has travelled extensively to the most remote and enigmatic places in Brazil. He followed the "Brazil's mystery path", about 20.000 kilometers only to  find  the most bizarre and mysterious Brazilian characters.  From the Brazilian werewolf version to the local "curupira" or the "soft rocks at the Rio Negro" or even the extraterrestrial  vampires based in Pará ; so many different exotic beings has been reported. Mr. Villarrubia also investigates the archeological findings of D.Pedro and the mystery of the great dunes in Maranhão.   

Pages 328                      ISBN: 85-7272-100-2      


      
 
 
 
Fauninha Brasileira
by VV AA
 
 
It is a collection of informative stories presented in a colorful and interesting way.
 
It shows animals from  the Brazilian fauna and at the same time brings up in a pleasant style, scientific facts related to ecology matters  
 
 
Children's book Dimensions : 12x17 cm
Publisher: Editora Rideel Pages: 256
ISBN: 85-339-0690-0 Biding: Trade Paperback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Historinhas de Vários Países
by Lelé Samiranda

 Folk Stories from different countries and continents that can offer to the young reader a better understanding of the humankind  diversity.
Tema: Infantil Dimensions: 12x17cm
 Editora: Rideel Pages: 272
ISBN: 85-339-0772-9 Binding : Trade paperback
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Folclore & Companhia
by Robson Alves dos Santos & Márcia Maria V. Braga
 
"Folclore & Companhia" brings to the young reader a collection of folk and cultural manifestations  that can be  found in the different parts of Brazil.  The texts are short  with colorful drawings that allow the young  reader  to participate by making  use  of  their  cognitive senses whenever effective experiences  are  presented. 
 
 
Children's Book Dimensions: 12x17 cm
Publisher: Rideel Pages: 264
ISBN: 85-339-0516-5 Binding: Trade paperback
 
 
 
 
 
Tarsila por Tarsila by Tarsila do Amaral
Category: Art/Biography
Dimensions: 20,5 X 20,5 cm
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 85- 8919-27-5 
Written by Tarsilas' niece, this book is a result of 5 years of intense research with family interviews, a better understanding of Tarsila's art and a complete search through magazines, newspaper articles and documented material from that particular time.
 
 
 
Tarsila the author,  in this book, presents not just one of the greatest Brazilian  artist of all times, but also the woman within. Her simple way of living and doing things, her sense of humour, her intensity and so many different aspects of her personality before only known by their closest friends, has  now been shown to the great public.
 
 
 
Mãos que fizeram São Paulo
by Carla Reis Longhi

This book brings together all  people, families and important anonymous characters that  have helped buiding up the city and the history of the biggest metropolitan centre of Brazil and Latin America. 

Dimensions: 17x24 cm
Pages: 136
Binding: Trade paperback
ISBN: 85-89219-23-2
 
 
 
 
 
Futebol Que Lava a Alma
by Miguel Arcanjo Terra

Written by a great specialist on the history of Brazilian foot-ball, the book brings together the great soccer players from the 50's to 70's. Famous characters like Pelé, Garrincha, Zito, Nilton Santos, Tostão, Sócrates, Valdir, Rivelino, Gilmar, Barbosa, Heitor and the already forgotten  Guanxuma have been here all together sharing their fascinating stories and interesting experiences.
 
Binding: trade paperback Dimensions: 14 x 21 cm
 ISBN: 85-339-0265-4 Pages: 96
 


Orginal Title:   Contos Tradicionais do Brasil
 "Traditional Short Stories from Brazil"
by Luís da Câmara Cascudo
In this book Mr. Câmara Cascudo presents short stories taken from the traditional oral stories that he has been personally collecting from the people from his own state.          
 
The stories are presented divided by different topics or categories  as such as fantasy, religious, ethiological, etc so in order to facilitate reading and its comprehension.
 
 
Dimensions : 17 x 24 cm
10th edition
320 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0685-1


Original Title :    Dicionário do Folclore Brasileiro
"Brazilian Folklore" - A Dictionary
by Luís da Câmara Cascudo
 
 
Considered  one of the most important books from the author, it has been regularly revised, illustrated and updated .It presents lots of information on Brazil's cultural life and all the evolution and historical processing of its people.
 
Indicated to academics, students, researchers or anyone interested on  Brazilian culture.
 
Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
11th edition 
Pages: 812
ISBN: 85-260-0644-4
 
  
    
São Luis - Uma Ilha Bela por Natureza
by Ivan Sarney Costa
 
 
Dimensions: 30 x 23cm
Pages:226
ISBN: 85-260-0390-9

 

Casa Grande & Senzala
by Gilberto Freyre
 
One of the most important Brazilian works, it is also a profound study that exposes with great eloquence the real  Brazil's social, cultural and ethnical background.
 
 
49th edition - revised
16 x 23 cm - 752 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0869-2
 
 
                                  
 
 
 
HISTÓRIA CONCISA DO BRASIL
by Francisco M. P. Teixeira
 
14x21 cm
HIstory
336 pages- 2nd ed.         
ISBN: 85-260-0313-5
 
Índios no Brasil
"Brazilian  Indians" 
by Luis Donisete Benzi Grupioni
Anthropology - 4th edition
21 x 27cm     - 304 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0615-0
 
 
Brazilian indians are not only part of our history. They also must participate and to be  included in our present so in order to define both our future.
 
The book presents many specialists in the area,  speaking about important aspects of the indian culture and its relations with the different segments of the Brazilian society.
 
 
 
Original Title: Canudos -  a Luta Pela Terra
by Edmundo Moniz
The history of the "Canudos" and its great leader Antonio Conselheiro. Here their history is  presented but at this time exposing that the rebellion was not just been made by a group of fanatics but mainly  by a great group of courageous and well driven conscious people struggling  for their own unity and  their own piece of land.
Subject: History of Brazil
Dimensions: 14 x 21 cm
9th editon - 112 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0077-2
Histórias de Verdade
by Aracy Lopes da Silva & Carolina Young
 
Pedro and his mother are invited by the indians to spend sometime with them.There they meet the brave little indian Uiré. They've been learning so much with him  but some unexpected problems will make Uiré go to the big city, where together with Pedro,  he has to go through  so many peculiar and difficult situations.   
23 X 20 cm
3rd edition
48 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0652-5
 
 
 

Crianças Indígenas - Ensaios Antropológicos
by Ana Vera Lopes da Silva Macedo
 
How do the Brazilian indian children live? How do they play? What are their interests? How do they occupy their time with? What do they learn? Are there any real serious social concern for them?
 
Anthropology - 1st edition
16 x 23cm     - 288 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0727-0
 

 
O Povo Pataxó e Suas Histórias
"The Pataxó Indians" -  Their stories 
 
 
Long time ago on earth, it  only existed the Indian Nations and the birds, animals, rivers and stones. That's why the Pataxó people were completely free like the birds and only breathing in the perfume of the forests and contemplating the beauty that nature had to offer.
 
However, nowadays the Pataxós have to fight for the right to keep their own land and with this book, by telling their stories, they are desperately trying to preserve  their culture.
 
Indian theme/ Ecology
4th edition - 48 pages
18x26 cm
ISBN: 85-260-0618-5
 
 
O Livro das Árvores
 
This book shows the rich and intense relation the Ticuna Indians have developed  with the trees
 
The text and images offer us practical indian knowledge, their wisdom , symbolic values and the main source of their poetic inspiration.
 
Its an invitation to learn more about the forests and its eldest  inhabitants
 
Indian Theme/ Ecology
4th edition - 22 x 25 cm
pages:96
ISBN: 85-260-0616-9
 
 
 

 
MÉTODO  MODERNO  DE  TUPI  ANTIGO
by Eduardo de Almeida Navarro
 
 
"Tupi or not tupi ..."  as Oswald de Andrade once said,  "this is Brazil's  biggest dilemma"
.
This is the language of deep cultural roots that still present today after being formely used by indians and whites during  three centuries of Brazil's colonialism .
 
 
 
3rd edition - revised and updated
trade paperback - 463 pages
ISBN - 85-260-1058-1
 

Original Title :  CONTOS POPULARES DO BRASIL
"Popular Short Stories from Brazil" 
 
by Silvio Romero
ISBN 8587731149     Literature/Folklore
Trade paperback
368 pages

 

Collected and organized by Silvio Romero (very famous for his contributions to the Brazilian cultural studies), this book  presents a collection of the most important popular short stories. Stories with the indian, african and european backgrounds exposing the richness of the Brazilian cultural diversity with all its traditions and costumes.  

 

 
 
 

Original Title:  BRASIBRASEIRO
 
by Frederico Bar Antonio Risério
ISBN:8-57629-021-9
144 pages
Publication Year:2005
Trade pbk
     
 
 
        
Poetry/Sociology/History
 
 
 
2005 JABUTI Literature 
Prize Award!
 
 

Poetry is here presented by the two  most important comtemporary poem writers  in a dialogue style format.

 It brings up different themes  related to Brazil's historical identity and always viewing a better understanding of its history and cultural background.

Mr. Risério is an anthropologist and Frederico Barbosa   a professor. Together they  were inspired to produce a beautiful  literary work  that not only impress for the seriouness of its contents but also for the uniqueness of the combination of Brazil's fundamental matters with poetry.
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
Original Title: CONTOS POPULARES DE ANGOLA
"Popular Short Sotries from Angola"
by José Viale Moutinho 
ISBN:8-58773-118-
112 pages
trade paperback  
         Literature/Folklore

Collected and organized by José Viale Moutinho, the book presents the most popular short stories from Angola originated from the "quimbundo" folklore.  It surprises the reader for its uniqueness and unusual kind of stories that have been taken from the oral tradition and many times it surpasses  the level of fantasy from the traditional oriental short-stories due to the richness of its  characters. its fantasy its local  peculiarities and the uniqueness of their  imagination.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
MAGIAS E OFERENDAS AFRO- BRASILEIRAS
by Fernandez Portugal Filho
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It is a basic guide for the afro-brazilian rituals specially connected with the "Candomblé" sect, but it also contributes as a legitimate written material on  Brazil's cultural roots.
 
 
Religion -  14x21cm  -  104 pages  -   ISBN - 85-7374-508-
 
 
 
História Secreta do Brasil - Flos Sanctorum Brasiliae
 by Vitor Manuel Adrião
It is a result of an extensive research made by the author, it exposes the history of secret societies in Brazil and its many interesting facts that have been properly hidden. Facts like the contributon being made by the local "Order of the Templars" to the maritime projects so to help the  Europeans to travel to discover new continents. 

History  -  424 pages  -  16x23cm -  ISBN: 85-7374-866-4

 

 
Lendas da Criação - A Saga dos Orixás
by  Rubens Saraceni
Humans beings have been constantly looking for inner peace and a real understanding of himself. Mr. Saraceni explains how to obtain or wake up our inner forces.  Through this  book he tells about the Orixás saga so we  can  develop  a conscious understanding of these divine beings from nature. Only then  we are ready to  achieve a proper communication and therefore to have our problems resolved with less difficulties. 
       
Religion  -  16x23cm -  368 pages  -   Weight 540g  - 
ISBN :  85-7374-996-2 
 
Umbanda Sagrada - Religião, Ciência, Magia e Mistérios
by Rubens Saraceni
In this book the author is able to explain how Umbanda with all its traditional dogmas has been able to adapt and been adapted by the typical christian Brazilian culture.
 
Religion -  14x21cm -  216 pages  - 
Weight: 260g -  ISBN:  85-7374-422-7
 
Gênese Divina de Umbanda Sagrada - O Livro dos Tronos de Deus
 
 
Here "Genesis" is interpreted through the eyes of the sacred Umbanda.
 
Religion  -16x23cm  -  400 pages --  Weight; 580g  - 
 
 ISBN:  85-7374-908-3
Código de Umbanda  by  Rubens Saraceni
This book  can help the reader through a simple, open and direct style  understand the main lines that orientates the doctrine, the science and the religious practices of the Umbanda. It also presents an analysis of all the elements involving its existence, its rituals and how the  religious consciousness  has been able to promote its difusion as a real religion option
 
Religion  -  16x23cm  -  576 pages  -  Weight 820g- ISBN  -85-7374-907-5
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
REVOLUÇÕES UTÓPICAS DOS ANOS 60
Autor:  Luiz Carlos Bresser Pereira
Editora: Editora 34
2006 - 3rd edition
pages : 208
 trade pbk
ISBN  8573263490
 
 
 
The 60's was a period of very important social, cultural and political transformations. It was a historical moment in which students and the catholic church were also to play their important role. The author presents his analysis of these political and intelectual manifestations. Paris - May 1968, Cultural revolution in China, Latin America Episcopolian Conference in Medellin- and the influence of Herbert Marcuse and Teilhard de Chardin philosophical thoughts - so in order to understand the the causes and meaning of these transformations. The author also analysis the world after those years of great expectations and the present counter revolution in which the Catholic Church is bach to its conservadorism and the decreasing of students manifestations.
 
Luiz Carlos Bresser-Pereira was born in São Paulo, in 1934. His bachelor’s degree is in law by the University of São Paulo. He made a MBA at Michigan State University. His PhD and Livre Docência in economics are by USP. While teaching and researching, he was also executive in a major business enterprise, and occupied several public positions including the heading of three ministries.
 
 
He has a very extensive work and many books already been published in English: 
 
 
 
ECONOMIC REFORMS IN NEW DEMOCRACIES   (1993)
THEORY OF INERTIAL INFLATION, THE   (  (1987)
ECONOMIC CRISIS AND STATE REFORM IN BRAZIL: TOWARD   (1996)
REFORMING THE STATE   (1999)

 
 
DESENVOLVIMENTO E CRISE NO BRASIL
by Luiz Carlos Pereira Bresser
2003 - 1st edition
pages: 456
trade pbk
ISBN  8573262796
 
In this book Mr. Bresser presents a serious approach into the History, Economy and the Politics from the Getúlio Vargas era to the present Lula's days.

 

 
 
A GRANDE ESPERANÇA EM CELSO FURTADO -
 
 
by Luiz Carlos Pereira Bresser & José Márcio Rego
pages:306
16cmX23cm
trade pbk
ISBN  8573262222
 
 
 
 
 
This book presents 14 economic essays but it may  also be considered a tribute being offered to one of the most important and acclaimed economist of all times in the history of Brazil. Mr. Furtado is internationally known as the founder of the economic policy known as developmentalism, a model in which the State should play its  role  as an interventionist in developing countries.
 
 
 
REFORMA DO ESTADO PARA A CIDADANIA
by Luiz Carlos Bresser-Pereira
Editora 34
1998 - 1st edition
pages: 365
trade pbk
ISBN  8573261145
 
With the  preface by Fernando Henrique Cardoso, the book shows  historical documents and its analysis and reflections on the public administration management reform in theory and into practice.

 
 
 
RONALDO- GLÓRIA E DRAMA NO FUTEBOL GLOBALIZADO
 
 
by Jorge Caldeira
editora: 34
2002- 1st edition
pages: 320 
trade pbk
ISBN  8573262605
 
 
 
 
 
 
The author tells Ronaldo's great successfull career - world champion with 17 scores, best soccer player of the world when he was still only 20 years old, the best paid soccer player , etc... Also the author tells about the many sad and difficult moments Ronaldo had to go through - the end of the 1998 World Cup, the problems with his knee and his great return during the 2002 World Cup... Also the author makes an analysis of the football in this new globalization era.
 
 
 
TROPICÁLIA - A HISTÓRIA DE UMA REVOLUÇÃO MUSICAL
by Carlos Calado
Editora 34
1997 - 1st edition
pages: 336
trade pbk
ISBN  8573260815
The author tells the course of the whole history of the "Tropicalia" period through a very detailed historical reconstitution based in many interviews and extensive research being extracted from iconographic material.


Original Title:   Antologia do Folclore Brasileiro
" Brazilian Folklore" - An Anthology
by Luís da Câmara Cascudo
 
"Brazilian Folklore - An Anthology"  brings together  elaborated chronological  information so in order to facilitate literary scientific studies on Brazilian's folklore. 
Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
Volume I – 6th edition – 326 pages
Volume II - 352 pages
ISBN: 85-260-0689-4
 
 
 
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