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Slavery and War in the Americas

Race, Citizenship, and State Building in the United States and Brazil, 1861-1870

By: Vitor Izecksohn

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Slavery and War in the Americas

Race, Citizenship, and State Building in the United States and Brazil, 1861-1870

By: Vitor Izecksohn

In this pathbreaking new work, Vitor Izecksohn attempts to shed new light on the American Civil War by comparing it to a strikingly similar campaign in South America--the War of the Triple Alliance of 1864–70, which galvanized four countries and became the longest large-scale international conflict in the history of the Americas. Like the Union in its conflict with the Confederacy, Brazil was faced with an enemy of inferior resources and manpower--in their case, Paraguay--that nonetheless proved extremely difficult to defeat. In both cases, the more powerful army had to create an elaborate war machine controlled by the central state to achieve victory. While it was not the official cause of either conflict, slavery weighed heavily on both wars. When volunteers became scarce, both the Union and Brazilian armies resorted to conscription and, particularly in the case of the Union Army, the enlistment of freedmen of African descent. The consequences of the Union’s recruitment of African Americans would extend beyond the war years, contributing significantly to emancipation and reform in the defeated South.Taken together, these two major powers’ experiences reveal much about state building, army recruitment, and the military and social impact of slavery. The many parallels revealed by this book challenge the assumption that the American Civil War was an exceptional conflict. A Nation Divided: Studies in the Civil War Era

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University of Virginia Press

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0813935865

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9780813935867

Law, Reason and Emotion

Proceedings of the XXVII World Congress on the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy

By: Mortimer Sellers (org.),Catherine Moore (org.),Vitor Medrado (org.)

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Law, Reason and Emotion

Proceedings of the XXVII World Congress on the Philosophy of Law and Social Philosophy

By: Mortimer Sellers (org.),Catherine Moore (org.),Vitor Medrado (org.)

Volume III: Working Groups

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Initia Via Editora

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8595470391

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9788595470392

Build your empire

learning to lead the life of a leader

By: Vitor Mendonça Prado

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Build your empire

learning to lead the life of a leader

By: Vitor Mendonça Prado

This financial expert's new book shows you how you can build your empire and gain financial freedom. In just over a month, readers can organize their financial lives and make progress in the investment field. Through daily challenges, Vitor Prado demonstrated his methods of financial education, which include topics such as the financial control system (60,20,20), generating extra income and investing in investments. At the end of the cycle, it is possible to restart the journey with new goals and a healthier financial life.

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143

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Editora Dialética

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6559569349

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9786559569342

Law of Startups in Brazil and the World

an overview of startup laws

By: Vitor Mendonça Prado

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Law of Startups in Brazil and the World

an overview of startup laws

By: Vitor Mendonça Prado

The book "Law of Startups in Brazil and The World" provides an overview of the main laws and regulations that directly affect those who intend to undertake in the field of technology. Legal and bureaucratic themes are exposed, not only encompass the opening, but also all the important phases for the survival of the companies. The Marco Civil da Internet, Marco Civil das Startups, the General Data Protection Law, as well as its similar in other world economic centers, such as the United States and Europe, are described here in a succinct and clear way, so the entrepreneur can stick to what truly matters.

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139

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Editora Dialética

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652520609X

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9786525206097

Cuba and the Economic Policies of Peripheral Socialism

Recent Reforms in a Historical Perspective

By: Vitor Eduardo Schincariol,Joana Salém Vasconcelos

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Cuba and the Economic Policies of Peripheral Socialism

Recent Reforms in a Historical Perspective

By: Vitor Eduardo Schincariol,Joana Salém Vasconcelos

This book offers an economic history of the Cuban revolution between 1959 and 2019, with a focus on the period that ranges between 2008 and 2018. It aims to explain in a historical perspective the Cuban economic challenges through the category of ‘peripheral socialism’. The core of the research is the administration of Raúl Castro and the economic and social reforms introduced by it under the concept of socialism update. The book describes Cuba’s recent economic policies and analyses the structure and dynamics of Cuba’s economic changes, offering a panoramic view which can serve as an introduction to further more detailed analyses. The book also offers an interpretation of Cuba’s socialism in light of the Latin American political economy of underdevelopment, so as to interpret Cuba’s structural economic performance. The analytical background will enable readers to understand the contemporary crises in Cuba, with a balanced look at the triumphs and limits of its peripheral socialism. It will find an audience among scholars and researchers of economic development and history, macroeconomics, Latin American and Cuban Studies, Socialism Studies, and related areas. It will also be of interest to economists, politicians, diplomats, journalists, and NGOs.

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248

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Taylor & Francis

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1003815863

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9781003815860

This Is Our Place

By: Vitor Martins

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This Is Our Place

By: Vitor Martins

Three teens -- in three different decades -- navigate life, love, and family in Vitor Martins's heartfelt new novel that spans generations. Perfect for fans of Tales from the City and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. If the walls of Number 8 Sunflower Street could talk ... As Ana celebrates the new millennium, she is shocked to learn that she must leave behind her childhood home, her hometown, and -- hardest of all -- her girlfriend for a new life in Rio de Janeiro. Ten years later, Greg is sent to live with his aunt -- who runs a video rental store from her garage and owns a dog named Keanu Reeves -- as his parents work out their not-so-secret divorce. And ten years after that, Beto must put his dreams of becoming a photographer on hold as the Covid-19 pandemic arrives in Brazil, forcing him to live with his overprotective mother and overachieving sister. Set in and narrated by the same house, Number 8 Sunflower Street, and in three different decades -- 2000, 2010, and 2020 respectively -- This Is Our Place is a novel about queer teens dealing with sudden life changes, family conflict, and first loves, proving that while generations change, we will always be connected to each other.

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Scholastic Inc.

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1338818651

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9781338818659

Experiments and Video Analysis in Classical Mechanics

By: Vitor L. B. de Jesus

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Experiments and Video Analysis in Classical Mechanics

By: Vitor L. B. de Jesus

This book is an experimental physics textbook on classical mechanics focusing on the development of experimental skills by means of discussion of different aspects of the experimental setup and the assessment of common issues such as accuracy and graphical representation. The most important topics of an experimental physics course on mechanics are covered and the main concepts are explored in detail. Each chapter didactically connects the experiment and the theoretical models available to explain it. Real data from the proposed experiments are presented and a clear discussion over the theoretical models is given. Special attention is also dedicated to the experimental uncertainty of measurements and graphical representation of the results. In many of the experiments, the application of video analysis is proposed and compared with traditional methods.

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189

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Springer

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3319524070

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9783319524078

Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials

By: João M.P.Q. Delgado,Joana C. Martinho,Ana Vaz Sá,Ana S. Guimarães,Vitor Abrantes

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Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

A Literature Review of Applications for Buildings Materials

By: João M.P.Q. Delgado,Joana C. Martinho,Ana Vaz Sá,Ana S. Guimarães,Vitor Abrantes

This short book provides an update on various methods for incorporating phase changing materials (PCMs) into building structures. It discusses previous research into optimizing the integration of PCMs into surrounding walls (gypsum board and interior plaster products), trombe walls, ceramic floor tiles, concrete elements (walls and pavements), windows, concrete and brick masonry, underfloor heating, ceilings, thermal insulation and furniture an indoor appliances. Based on the phase change state, PCMs fall into three groups: solid–solid PCMs, solid–liquid PCMs and liquid–gas PCMs. Of these the solid–liquid PCMs, which include organic PCMs, inorganic PCMs and eutectics, are suitable for thermal energy storage. The process of selecting an appropriate PCM is extremely complex, but crucial for thermal energy storage. The potential PCM should have a suitable melting temperature, and the desirable heat of fusion and thermal conductivity specified by the practical application. Thus, the methods of measuring the thermal properties of PCMs are key. With suitable PCMs and the correct incorporation method, latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) can be economically efficient for heating and cooling buildings. However, several problems need to be tackled before LHTES can reliably and practically be applied.

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3319974998

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Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

By: Tiago S. Vasconcelos,Fernando R. da Silva,Tiago G. dos Santos,Vitor H. M. Prado,Diogo B. Provete

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Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

By: Tiago S. Vasconcelos,Fernando R. da Silva,Tiago G. dos Santos,Vitor H. M. Prado,Diogo B. Provete

This book analyzes different facets of anuran amphibian distribution in South America. We integrate alternative biological metrics employing cutting-edge methods to understand the dynamic processes underlying species distribution patterns. By using the modern biogeographic toolbox, we explore how richness gradients, phylogenetic diversity, functional diversity, and range size/endemism distribution of amphibians vary along the continent. Moreover, we present a robust proposal for priority areas for conservation of anurans in South America that maximizes representativeness of distinct biodiversity facets.

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155

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Springer Nature

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3030262960

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9783030262969

Individuals' Income under Double Taxation Conventions: A Brazilian Approach

A Brazilian Approach

By: Daniel Vitor Bellan

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Individuals' Income under Double Taxation Conventions: A Brazilian Approach

A Brazilian Approach

By: Daniel Vitor Bellan

Tax conventions (or tax treaties) provide a means of settling on a uniform basis the most common problems that arise in the field of international double taxation. Brazil has over two dozen such conventions in force. This number might seem small but the country will inevitably enter into more such treaties given its economic growth, foreign investments and economic globalization in general. Two highly practical aspects form the basis of the book’s analysis: interpretation and qualification under international tax law; and Brazil’s income tax on individuals. The author employs those starting points to tackle such thorny questions as: Is there coherence in the legal regime that is applicable to individuals’ income in double taxation treaties? Is this “system” for individuals consistent? Is it in accordance with Brazilian constitutional principles? Professionals dealing with Brazil’s tax regime will quickly find this work instructive, insightful and thought-provoking.

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Kluwer Law International B.V.

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9041142398

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9789041142399

Book's by Vitor Almeida

Slavery and War in the Americas

Slavery and War in the Americas

Law, Reason and Emotion

Law, Reason and Emotion

Build your empire

Build your empire

Law of Startups in Brazil and the World

Law of Startups in Brazil and the World

Cuba and the Economic Policies of Peripheral Socialism

Cuba and the Economic Policies of Peripheral Socialism

This Is Our Place

This Is Our Place

Experiments and Video Analysis in Classical Mechanics

Experiments and Video Analysis in Classical Mechanics

Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

Thermal Energy Storage with Phase Change Materials

Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

Biogeographic Patterns of South American Anurans

Individuals' Income under Double Taxation Conventions: A Brazilian Approach

Individuals' Income under Double Taxation Conventions: A Brazilian Approach

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