Synopses
Derrotando Gigantes, Restaurando o Altar é uma obra poderosa que conduz o leitor por uma profunda jornada de santidade, arrependimento e restauração espiritual.
Alexandra é fundadora de diversos projetos de impacto global, entre eles Desert Rose Wellness, Soul2Soul Coaching, Mapa do Tesouro e Prisoners of Hope – RFN (Restoration For the Nations). Atua online com clientes de língua portuguesa e inglesa em todo o mundo, promovendo a transformação do corpo, da alma e do espírito.
Embora acolha pessoas de todas as crenças, sua abordagem é profundamente bíblica, prática e integrativa, sempre centrada no Deus de Abraão.
Alexandra escreve sobre temas como santidade, maldições hereditárias, restauração familiar e emocional, princípios bíblicos para os negócios e reconstrução da identidade. Seu trabalho inspira especialmente aqueles que desejam vencer os gigantes invisíveis da alma e retornar aos fundamentos da fé, da justiça e do seu propósito original.
Sua missão é clara: viver, inspirar, ensinar e capacitar pessoas a desenvolver uma fé prática, enraizada nas Escrituras, deixando um legado espiritual e familiar duradouro para as futuras gerações.
Junte-se a este chamado para a restauração e permita que a sua jornada de volta aos fundamentos da fé comece hoje.
Paz e prosperidade,
Alexandra S.F. Marques
Prisoners of Hope – RFN (Restoration For the Nations)
@prisonersofhope_rfn
Alexandra Marques
Derrotando Gigantes, Restaurando o Altar
Bilingual
A work that takes readers on a profound journey of holiness, repentance, and spiritual restoration. Alexandra is the founder of several global impact projects, including Desert Rose Wellness, Soul2Soul Coaching, Mapa do Tesouro (Treasure Map), and the Prisoners of Hope – RFN (Restoration For the Nations) group. She works online across the globe with Portuguese and English-speaking clients, promoting the integral transformation of body, soul, and spirit. Whilst she welcomes clients of all faiths, her approach is deeply biblical, practical, and integrative, always centred on the will of the G-d of Abraham.
Alexandra writes on themes such as holiness, hereditary curses, family and emotional restoration, spiritual principles for business, and the reconstruction of identity. Her work especially inspires those who wish to defeat the invisible giants of the soul and return to the roots of faith, justice, and original holiness. Her mission is clear: to live, inspire, teach, and activate lives so they may live a practical faith, rooted in the Scriptures, leaving a strong spiritual and family legacy for future generations.
Join this call for restoration and let your journey back to the roots of faith begin today. Peace and prosperity, Alexandra S.F. Marques, Prisoners of Hope – RFN (Restoration For the Nations) @prisonersofhope_rfn.
Alexandra Marques
Defeating giants, restoring the altar
Even if we do not know for certain what it means to be free, we all yearn for freedom. We wish to express who we are, what we believe in, and which ideas we want to realise without fears or constraints. At the same time, we deeply desire to be free from material scarcity, physical and mental illness, and violence, whether symbolic or physical. However, to achieve full freedom, we must understand the reasons for the imprisonments and the pains we carry within us.
In this book, Ana Livi shows that, despite the obstacles along the way, being free is a challenge worth living, regardless of what needs to be faced. Inviting us to look at our essence and to begin a journey of expansion of consciousness, ONLY YOU HAVE THE ANSWERS brings, in a courageous and empathetic narrative, the value of feeling, intuition, and the unique expression of each individual to live a full and fulfilled life.
Sharing her experiences as a holistic therapist and her time living in Liberia, South Sudan, and Rwanda, the author offers knowledge accumulated over the years in her trajectory towards being free and makes herself available to accompany you on this journey which, though difficult, is liberating.
IN THIS BOOK, YOU WILL:
Discover the three cycles of the conscious journey: feeling and intuiting, understanding and releasing, and manifesting and expressing;
Discover the paths to achieving autonomy in your journey of expansion of consciousness;
Learn the importance of intuition and mediumship;
Connect with your invisible helpers;
Have access to practical exercises that will help you on the path of self-healing and self-knowledge.
Ana Livi
Only you have the answers
What do you do when life suddenly turns out the lights, and the silence of a hospital corridor becomes the starting point for a new beginning?
In Your Next Step, Bruna Cardoso opens her heart in a deeply moving and compelling memoir. With boundless energy and honesty, she shares the defining moments of a life shaped by profound contrasts: from the devastating loss of her father during chemotherapy to the joy of welcoming her son into the world during a snowstorm in Iowa; from the loneliness of miscarriage to the strength required to rebuild a life across two countries and two languages.
More than a memoir, this book is a powerful testament to human resilience. Bruna reveals how she transformed life's greatest hardships into the foundation for personal growth, proving that even in the most uncertain moments, it is possible to find the strength to move forward.
If you feel stuck, are navigating a period of change, or are searching for inspiration to face life's unexpected twists and turns, this book will encourage you to take the next step. Through a true story of resilience, immigration, and motherhood, you will be challenged to reflect on your own journey and answer the question that has the power to change everything:
What is your next step?
Bruna Cardoso
Your Next Step
Portuguese Language
In the shadows of a troubled past, on a stormy night, a young woman is forced to confront her darkest fears. Her home, once a place of safety, becomes the setting for a desperate fight for freedom. As thunder tears across the sky, she finds herself trapped by the ghosts of a childhood scarred by cruelty. With nothing but her courage and a shard of broken glass, she must face the monster that has haunted her for years.
Under the cover of darkness, she escapes into the unknown, crossing a rain-soaked forest and treacherous muddy paths, driven by the hope of finding a new beginning. Lost, exhausted, yet determined, she reaches the roadside, where the uncertainty of death and the possibility of salvation hang in delicate balance. Standing on the edge of despair, she makes one final, daring choice to survive. Will the road bring the guardian angel she longs for, or will it mark the end of her journey?
Years later, in the quiet, sunlit city of Dallas, a series of shocking murders shatters the peace and casts a shadow over the lives of its central characters. Seemingly unrelated, the crimes are woven together with remarkable precision, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as every clue raises more questions than answers. Investigators are drawn into a tangled web of evidence, where each discovery deepens the mystery.
The Forbidden Fruit invites readers into a world where the truth is as elusive as the motives behind the crimes. It is a gripping journey into the darkest corners of human nature, a labyrinth where the destination is every bit as astonishing as the path that leads to it. More than a thriller, The Forbidden Fruit challenges readers to unravel the secrets hidden within every page, compelling them to keep turning the next one in search of the truth.
Carol F
The Forbidden Fruit
Portuguese Language
Have you ever stopped to consider that you are not merely a spectator in your own life, but the conscious creator and architect of your own reality?
In Hand in Hand with the Universe, author Ceci Alves extends a profound and transformative invitation: to awaken to the truth that each of us carries the divine ability to create, transform, and choose our own destiny.
Guided by the timeless wisdom of the Seven Hermetic Principles revealed in The Kybalion — Mentalism, Correspondence, Vibration, Polarity, Rhythm, Cause and Effect, and Gender — this book uncovers the invisible framework that shapes our existence.
Blending Hermetic philosophy with deep spiritual reflections and biblical passages, the author demonstrates that these principles are not isolated concepts, but an interconnected system for understanding life and the universe.
Throughout these pages, you will learn how to:
Master your mind by understanding that every reality begins with thought, and that the outer world reflects your inner world.
Raise your vibration by recognising that we do not attract what we merely desire, but what we consistently embody through our thoughts and emotions.
Transform pain into strength by applying the Principle of Polarity to overcome limiting emotions and restore inner balance.
Flow with life's natural cycles by embracing the inevitable rhythms of existence instead of resisting them.
Step into your personal power by taking full responsibility for your choices, knowing that while you are free to sow, every seed will eventually bear fruit.
More than a theoretical exploration, this book is a practical guide to self-discovery. Through reflective exercises, transformation techniques, and guided meditation, you will be encouraged to break free from autopilot and align your thoughts, emotions, and actions with the life you truly wish to create.
Are you ready to let go of resistance and become the author of your own story?
Take the first step and discover what it truly means to walk, from this day forward, hand in hand with the Universe.
Ceci Alves
Hand in Hand with the Universe
Portuguese Language
This book is the lasting record of the life-changing training programme created by Leandro Marcondes. Over the course of its many editions, thousands of lives have been transformed, and for the first time, these inspiring stories have been brought together in this collection. It features authentic testimonials from participants of the first two London editions of TOP, held in the United Kingdom in 2024 and 2025.
TOP, the original name of the programme, stands for Take Off Programme, perfectly reflecting its purpose: to help you take off in every area of your life.
You too can take part in this transformative experience and have your own story featured in future editions of the TOP – Take Off Programme book.
TOP
Take off programme
Portuguese Language
Not every new beginning starts from nothing. Sometimes, it is born from pain that refuses to fade, from silence that screams, from faith that wavers but never disappears.
In this raw and deeply personal testimony, Débora invites us to walk with her through the darkest valleys of the soul. No masks. No heroics. Only truth.
Each page takes the reader into open wounds while also serving as a compass towards the miracle of inner healing. With rare courage, the author shares losses, trauma and moments of overcoming that could have paralysed anyone. Yet here, she transforms vulnerability into strength, weakness into a path forward, and grief into rebirth.
More than a personal account, Healing Is a Choice is a call to life. An invitation to anyone who needs to remember that it is possible to begin again, even when everything seems to be falling apart. And that true healing begins the moment we choose not to give up on ourselves.
Debora Leal
Healing Is a Choice
Portuguese Language
É uma obra bilíngue em memória de Emily Albino. Abaixo você encontra a sinopse em português e inglês.
My Blue Sky is a bilingual work in memory of Emily Albino. Below you will find the synopsis in both Portuguese and English.
Sinopse – Português
Ela tinha apenas doze anos, mas escreveu como quem já sabia da alma humana.
Entre diários, lembranças e pinturas, Emily Albino transformou dor em delicadeza e deixou um testemunho sobre o poder da bondade em tempos de indiferença. Nesta edição bilíngue (inglês–português), suas palavras originais se unem a ecos poéticos que ampliam o sentido de cada capítulo, revelando a força de uma menina que escolheu a ternura em vez da raiva, e o amor em vez do silêncio. Com pinturas criadas pela própria Emily e textos de sua mãe, Tatiana Albino, o livro se torna um memorial artístico e humano — uma lembrança eterna de que a gentileza é o que nos mantém vivos.
“Ela não viveu muito tempo. Mas o tempo que viveu foi suficiente para ensinar o mundo a ser mais gentil.”
Synopsis – English
She was only twelve, yet she wrote as if she already understood the soul of the world. Through diaries, memories and paintings, Emily Albino turned pain into tenderness — leaving behind a powerful reminder of how kindness survives even in unkind times. In this bilingual edition (English–Portuguese), her original words are woven with poetic reflections that expand the meaning of each chapter, revealing the heart of a girl who chose empathy over anger, love over silence. Featuring Emily’s own hand-painted artworks and a heartfelt letter from her mother, Tatiana Albino, this book becomes both art and legacy — a gentle light that continues to shine long after the last page is turned.
“She didn’t live long, but the time she had was enough to teach the world how to be kind.”
Emilly Albino
Meu Céu Azul / My Blue Sky
Bilingual.
If my words have reached you, believe this: there is a purpose behind it.
This book was not written simply to sit on a shelf. It was written to reach hearts that, like mine once did, needed a sign. A gentle push from heaven. A reminder that God never forgets anyone.
I wrote every line with vivid memories and an open heart. I did not hide my pain, disguise my mistakes, or exaggerate my blessings. I simply shared, with honesty and simplicity, what I lived through, what I overcame and, above all, what I learnt alongside God.
If, at any point, you see yourself in my story, or if a passage reminds you of your own journey, then this book will have fulfilled its purpose. Because I am no different from you. I am simply a woman who chose to believe when everything seemed impossible.
May you also find, within these pages, your own greater strength.
With affection,
Ermerita Papastefanou
Ermerita Papastefanou
Greater Strength
Portuguese Language
Anxiety is currently the primary global mental health concern, often triggered by overthinking, leading to a cycle otf stress and heightened alertness known as the “anxiety loop.” This loop is reinforced by societal pressures and can result in avoidance behaviours and muscle tension. Anxiety differs from fear, which is an immediate response to a threat, while anxiety is the anticipation of future concerns. Anxiety disorders can significantly impact job performance, social life, schoolwork, and personal relationships. Extreme anxiety can lead to panic attacks. The concept of “Anxiety Reimagined” suggests adopting new perspectives and methods to manage anxiety effectively, promoting a more positive and empowered approach.
Fernanda Prado is a distinguished hypnotherapist deeply committed to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve inner peace. Since 2015, she has dedicated herself to guiding clients through various issues, earning a reputation as a trusted authority in hypnotherapy. Her passion for sharing sharingbecome a Hypnotherapy Tutor, where she continues to inspire and educate others in the field. for sharing knowledge has also led her to become a Hypnotherapy Tutor, where she continues to inspire and educate others in the field.
Fernanda Prado
Anxiety Reimagined
Do you feel invisible in a sea of couples?
For many people, single life is treated as a waiting period, a second-best option, or a temporary stage until the “real” calling arrives. The result is a generation of single people who feel marginalised, disconnected and, often, without a clear sense of purpose within a community that seems to celebrate only marriage.
But the Bible presents a radically different perspective.
Fernando Motta invites readers into a courageous and liberating reflection: singleness is not a pause in life, but a powerful calling.
In this essential book, you will discover:
How to break free from the myth of the “other half” and find your wholeness in Christ today.
The key to building a life of purpose and service, regardless of your marital status.
How to transform the pain of loneliness and social pressure into a platform for growth and influence.
The vital importance of every single person to the health and advancement of the Church.
Whether you are single by choice, by circumstance or while waiting, this book is your guide to challenging the status quo and embracing the fullness of your calling.
Stop waiting for the “ideal future” and step into the fullness of God today. Your singleness is a gift, and now is the time to let it shine for His glory.
Fernando Motta
Singles in a Married Church
Portuguese Language
Between war and hope emerges the unforgettable voice of a woman shaped by survival.
In UMBA – Fragments of a Life Between Angola, Portugal and England, G. M. Queiroz takes readers on an intense, deeply human journey inspired by true events. From the lush landscapes of Kwanza Sul to the horrors of the Angolan Civil War, we follow Umba, a fragile young girl who defies death from the moment she is born and grows up in a country divided by fear, violence and the historic changes that transformed Angola forever.
With sensitive and powerful writing, the author portrays childhood memories, family bonds, loss, trauma and courage. Amid political persecution, escape, armed conflict and moments of tenderness, Umba learns to survive in a world where childhood ends far too soon. Decades later, between London cafés and memories that refuse to fade, she revisits the past in order to understand the woman she has become.
More than a fictionalised autobiography, this book is a powerful testimony to identity, resilience, belonging and faith. It is an emotional journey through Angola, Portugal and England, where the scars of war coexist with the strength to begin again.
A true story that will remain in the reader’s heart long after the final page.
G.M. Queiroz
UMBA
Portuguese Language
Este livro nasceu de um sonho: ajudar todos aqueles que queiram melhorar suas condições de vida, tendo consigo um ou mais mentores na caminhada.
Com base em sua própria trajetória de vida e na leitura de diversos autores, cujas contribuições enriquecem esta obra, George Niemeyer mostra, de maneira simples, direta e objetiva, diversas situações com que o jovem pode deparar-se, bem como as estratégias que pode utilizar para enfrentá-las.
A ampla experiência do autor permitiu que trouxesse para este livro um panorama que vai do nascimento à velhice, passando por fases da vida que ele pesquisou e que dão a exata dimensão do que é o viver.
Com conteúdo rico, apresentado de forma leve, em linguagem acessível e agradável, Adote um mentor - reflexões e provocações sobre o que vem pela frente, depois de lido pausadamente, do começo ao fim, certamente vai se tornar um livro de cabeceira, uma espécie de Waze, que avisa quando a trajetória necessita de correção ou se existe algum tipo de perigo à frente.
"Se você, leitor, pensa que este é um livro sobre mentoria, pensou pequeno: nesta obra fascinante, George Niemeyer nos pega pela mão e nos conduz, passo a passo, com a leveza dos sábios, ao verdadeiro caminho da autorrealização. Mergulho e descubro, ao meu dispor, toda a essência da sabedoria. Mergulho de novo e ressurge em mim o vigor da plena juventude. Indispensável para adolescentes, jovens, pais e todos os seres humanos de 14 a 114 anos."
CHRISTINA CARVALHO PINTO
Estrategista e expert em Branding
Cofundadora da Hollun Consultoria
"Adote um Mentor ensina como bem-pensar. George lança mão de seus próprios pensamentos - inclusive os que desenvolveu após dois encontros com a morte iminente - e um impressionante número de boas frases ditas por personagens da história, filósofos, pensadores consagrados, líderes empresariais, políticos e escritores de todo o mundo. Ele encontrou ensinamentos úteis até na Bíblia!"
MAÍLSON DA NÓBREGA
Economista e escritor
Ministro da Fazenda (1988-1990)
"A emoção com que este livro foi escrito fez toda a diferença: o que George viveu fez seu potencial virar potência e ele nos premiou com uma obra que tem tudo para se tornar destaque para todas as idades. É sempre bom ter um mentor por perto para dar conselhos, apontando o que ele faria se estivesse em seu lugar, ou contando como fez ao viver situações semelhantes. Adote um mentor que goste de você e aceite esse papel com entusiasmo. Isso terá impacto no caminho e no ponto de chegada."
FÁTIMA ZORZATO
Headhunter e escritora, fundadora e CEO da INWI Consulting
George Niemeyer
Adote um mentor
Bilingual
This book was born from a dream: to help everyone who wishes to improve their quality of life by having one or more mentors alongside them on their journey.
Drawing on his own life experience and on the work of numerous authors whose contributions enrich this book, George Niemeyer presents, in a simple, direct and objective way, a range of situations that young people may encounter, as well as the strategies they can use to face them.
The author’s extensive experience has enabled him to bring to this book a broad perspective that spans from birth to old age, passing through the various stages of life he has studied and which reveal the true dimension of what it means to live.
Rich in content and presented in a light, accessible and engaging style, Adopt a Mentor – Reflections and Provocations About What Lies Ahead, once read slowly from beginning to end, will undoubtedly become a bedside book — a kind of Waze for life, warning when one’s path requires correction or when danger may lie ahead.
“If you, dear reader, think this is merely a book about mentoring, you are thinking too small: in this fascinating work, George Niemeyer takes us by the hand and gently guides us, step by step, with the lightness of the truly wise, towards the real path of self-fulfilment. I dive in and discover, at my disposal, the very essence of wisdom. I dive in once more and the vigour of full youth rises again within me. Essential reading for teenagers, young people, parents, and all human beings aged 14 to 114.”
CHRISTINA CARVALHO PINTO
Strategist and Branding Expert
Co-founder of Hollun Consultoria
“Adopt a Mentor teaches us how to think well. George draws not only on his own reflections — including those developed after two encounters with imminent death — but also on an impressive number of insightful quotations from historical figures, philosophers, renowned thinkers, business leaders, politicians and writers from around the world. He even found useful lessons in the Bible!”
MAÍLSON DA NÓBREGA
Economist and Writer
Minister of Finance (1988–1990)
“The emotion with which this book was written makes all the difference: what George experienced transformed his potential into true strength, and he has gifted us with a work destined to stand out for readers of all ages. It is always valuable to have a mentor nearby to offer advice, to point out what they would do in your place, or to share how they handled similar situations. Adopt a mentor who genuinely cares about you and embraces that role with enthusiasm. It will have a profound impact on both your journey and your destination.”
FÁTIMA ZORZATO
Headhunter and Writer
Founder and CEO of INWI Consulting
George Niemeyer
Embrace a Mentor
In the world of female entrepreneurship, MumPreneurs shares inspiring stories of women who successfully balance raising their children while building and leading their own businesses.
This book offers an insightful look into the lives of these remarkable mothers, revealing the challenges they face, the creative solutions they discover, and the success they achieve without compromising their role as parents. An inspiring read for anyone seeking real-life examples of resilience, determination and purpose.
CO-AUTHORED BY:
Inês Gomes, Thaís Altgott, Eliana Medeiros da Silveira, Shirley Halgand, Juliana Gomes, Raiany Santana, Alexandra Pereira, Arilane Fernandes and Michelle Costa.
MUMPRENEURS Anthology
Women who build businesses without giving up motherhood.
Portuguese Language
Throughout the various ecosystems of earth’s expansive past, mass extinctions have occurred on numerous occasions. From these, other organisms have found a way to live. Sometimes the change has been sudden, often more gradual. This time we have an intelligent life form which is aware of these changes, albeit often blind to them. In ‘Anthropocene’ the concern is with how we perceive our world now and how this defines us, both in terms of our identity and our future. The poetry is poignant, poised and pregnant, the imagery often stark. Throughout there is the sense that the planet and humankind are inextricably linked, and that it is time to honour this relationship again.
Sometimes incredulous, sometimes despairing, always in awe of nature, through his eco-poetry John Morgan Flood points to many of the dangers inherent in our current relationship with nature, but also to a way of reconnecting. Nature is seen as something from which we can learn, not something to be exploited. Through reconnection there is a means by which we can develop our collective consciousness and evolve, and it is given light within a compelling and personal journey which also reframes the words of the visionary poets and writers he has been influenced by.
John Morgan Flood
The Anthropocene: Dead Poets, New Release.
I imagine what brought you here was the desire to finally bring a long-held project to life, whether that means starting a business, taking a sabbatical to travel the world, or making sure the wedding of your dreams is perfectly planned and that no detail is overlooked.
You may also be a professional working in project management, operations or processes, looking to develop your skills and discover new, or even well-established but highly effective, management tools. Or perhaps you are simply curious. Whatever brought you here, thank you for your interest and for placing your trust in my work.
But I should begin with some disappointing news: there is no magic formula or miracle solution.
Nothing I write or recommend in this book will bring your project to life or guarantee successful execution unless you have two essential qualities: commitment and organisation.
So, if you do not believe you can commit to yourself and to the project you want to accomplish, and if you are not willing to learn practical tools, apply them in your daily life and, above all, change certain habits to improve your organisation, I strongly recommend that you stop reading here.
However, if your goals and determination are enough to keep you motivated, welcome. Together, we will turn your project into reality and help ensure its successful execution.
How to Turn Any Project into Reality and Ensure Successful Execution is an essential guide for professionals and anyone who wants to transform ideas and dreams into tangible results. Katelline Curvelo presents, in a practical and inspiring way, the key tools and methodologies needed to plan, execute and achieve personal or professional goals.
The book covers everything from goal setting and risk management to effective execution and monitoring, while also offering valuable insights into leadership, communication and adaptability. It is ideal for anyone seeking to structure projects with greater commitment, organisation and confidence.
Katelline Curvelo is a specialist in Business and Project Management, with an MBA from Ibmec-SP and a degree in Executive Secretarial Studies from UNIP. With more than 14 years of experience across sectors including technology, auditing and entertainment, she is recognised for her ability to turn ideas into tangible results.
Named a LinkedIn Top Voice in Project Management, Katelline shares her knowledge through consultancy, mentoring and now this book, which aims to simplify and demystify project management for readers from every professional background.
Katelline Curvelo
How to Turn Any Project into Reality and Ensure Successful Execution
Portuguese Language
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment through a unique approach that combines Christian principles, psychoanalysis and personal development techniques to help women cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves and with God.
This book is an invitation to become the very best version of yourself by embracing your uniqueness and living a life filled with love, confidence and purpose. Within its pages, you will be guided through ten essential secrets designed to unlock genuine self-love.
As a Christian therapist, author, psychoanalyst and mother, the author is devoted to helping women recognise themselves as beloved daughters of God and discover their identity in Christ. She believes that many of the struggles people face stem from becoming disconnected from God and His purpose for their lives.
Katia Elliot
10 Secrets to Cultivating Self-Love
Portuguese Language
This book is about connection. It is about the power of your energy and the real impact that energy can have on everything you think, do and touch.
If you are looking for an autobiography filled with genuine life lessons rather than empty self-congratulation, then open this book, absorb every page and allow yourself to be transformed.
The Millionaire Power of Networking is far more than the story of Leandro Marcondes, founder of one of the largest seminar and events companies in Latin America. It is a powerful invitation to understand, once and for all, that no one succeeds alone. Genuine relationships have always been, and will always be, one of the most valuable assets you can build.
With complete honesty, Leandro shares the behind-the-scenes story of his journey, the mistakes he made, the decisions that changed everything, and how cultivating the right partnerships made the difference between failure and success.
In this book, you will discover how to:
Turn networking into tangible results.
Transform relationships into opportunities.
Build authority through genuine presence and meaningful connections.
"My positional power would not exist without the constant practice of my personal power."
This is essential reading for anyone who wants to build influence, prosperity and lasting impact.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, freelancer, artist or visionary, this book will challenge the way you think about relationships and expand what you believe is possible.
Because your next great opportunity may be just one connection away.
Leandro Marcondes
The Millionaire Power of Networking
Portuguese Language
An elegant and heartfelt guide for anyone who wishes to experience, and serve, an authentic British afternoon tea. In Five O’Clock Tea: The Ritual of Afternoon Tea, Melissa Thiesen opens the door to a tradition that brings together history, etiquette and warmth, offering a Brazilian perspective on one of the most iconic customs of British culture.
The book combines personal storytelling with practical guidance. Readers will discover the origins of tea in England, the rise of afternoon tea during the Victorian era, and the difference between afternoon tea and high tea. Step by step, it explains how to set the perfect table, including the china, cutlery, teapot, milk jug, sugar bowl and tea strainer, as well as the correct order of service on a three-tier stand and the key rules of etiquette, from the proper way to stir tea to enjoying scones with clotted cream and jam.
Alongside an introduction to classic teas such as English Breakfast, Earl Grey and Darjeeling, as well as contemporary aromatic blends, the author shares essential recipes for scones, delicate finger sandwiches and petits fours. She also offers tips on pairing flavours and turning an ordinary afternoon into a graceful ritual. Practical checklists and hosting guidance make it easy to recreate the experience at home, at events or as a thoughtful gift.
Between chapters, real stories from women who attended an afternoon tea hosted by the author at a five-star hotel in England reveal how this kind of gathering can create a sense of belonging, friendship and lasting memories. The result is a book to read, use and give: a celebration of slowing down, setting the table beautifully and welcoming others with care.
Perfect for lovers of British culture, table styling, hospitality and food, as well as anyone who would like to bring a touch of refinement, without unnecessary complication, into everyday life.
Melissa Thiesen
Five O’Clock Tea: The Ritual of Afternoon Tea
Portuguese Language
Learn how to turn the challenge of living abroad into a valuable opportunity to build a successful income.
This book tells an inspiring story of resilience and determination as it follows the journey of a Brazilian immigrant in England. Although she had never considered cleaning as a possible career, she recognised the demand and decided to invest in the industry, with the vital support of her husband.
Despite language barriers and a lack of experience, she set out to build her own cleaning business. With courage and determination, she faced every obstacle along the way, supported by family and friends.
The story takes readers through her journey of learning, growth and eventual success as she develops not just one, but several cleaning routes across London.
It is an inspiring account of perseverance, faith and hard work, proving that what once seemed impossible can become possible through determination and belief.
Nara Rúbia
Entrepreneurial Mindset: How to Start a Career in the Cleaning Industry in London
Portuguese Language
If you want to deepen your spirituality and develop the self-mastery needed to recognise what truly matters, so you can perform at your best in family life, faith and business, 99 Laws of a Covenant-Bound Life is an excellent choice for you.
Rafael Alves is married to @Hellen Grasso and is the devoted father of Liz. He is an entrepreneur, author and speaker who has lived in London since 2016. By the age of 31, he had become one of the leading figures in Brazilian entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom.
He is the founder of Venci em Londres, Europe’s largest immersive event focused on spirituality and business, and the founder of Business Network AM, a company recognised for its work in marketing and career management.
His portfolio includes successful projects with names such as Dorival Júnior, current head coach of the Brazilian national team, Willian Borges, Rafael Galhardo and other prominent figures on the international stage.
Rafael Alves
99 LAWS OF A COVENANT-BOUND LIFE
Release your pain and unlock your full power.
Portuguese Language
Dimas carries apathy like a shadow. Nearly a year after the death of his mother, Estela, he has fallen into a deep state of isolation, losing his job and watching his marriage to Dominic, known as Nic, slowly be consumed by grief. For Nic, Dimas’s mourning has become a short fuse threatening to destroy their relationship.
After a painful argument, Dimas’s life is shaken by an unexpected encounter with Lisandra, known as Lis, an old acquaintance, and by a vivid dream in which his mother sends him a message. This extraordinary event leads Dominic to give him a sealed letter containing Estela’s final wish.
The message is clear: Dimas must find happiness, and to do so, he needs to forgive his bitter father. Following a suggestion left by his mother, Dimas travels to a mysterious retreat in Minas Gerais. Far from the turmoil of Brasília, surrounded by new friends, spiritual healing sessions and recurring number patterns that seem to guide him, he begins a journey of rediscovery.
This journey will force him not only to confront the past and learn to forgive, but also to discover the true meaning of a “greater love”, a love that transcends the pain of loss and reveals itself in the most unexpected of encounters.
Lis: Discover a Greater Love is an inspiring story about the power of new beginnings, the complexity of family bonds and the certainty that, in order to be happy, we must first allow ourselves to love.
Sandro Vitta
Lis: Discover a Greater Love
Portuguese Language
A Porta do Sol não é um lugar. É uma travessia.
Neste livro intenso e poético, Sandro Vitta conduz o leitor por memórias, medos e revelações que atravessam o tempo e o espaço. Entre infância e maturidade, perdas e reencontros, dor e fé, cada página revela que a vida é feita de limiares — portas invisíveis que nos obrigam a escolher entre permanecer nas sombras ou avançar para a luz.
Com narrativa envolvente e reflexiva, Porta do Sol é mais do que um relato pessoal. É uma metáfora universal sobre coragem, superação e transformação interior. Ao revisitar experiências marcadas por medo, pobreza, fracassos e recomeços, o autor revela que a verdadeira liberdade nasce quando encaramos nossas próprias sombras.
Este livro é para quem:
já enfrentou momentos de ruptura e precisou recomeçar do zero;
busca inspiração para atravessar suas dores e transformá-las em força;
acredita que cada cicatriz carrega um ensinamento profundo;
deseja enxergar a fé como fonte de renovação e não como promessa distante.
Este livro é para quem:Porta do Sol não é apenas um livro de memórias. É um convite a todos os que desejam atravessar a si mesmos e descobrir que, do outro lado, há luz — e essa luz muda tudo.
Entre a dor e a esperança: uma travessia de sombras, recomeços e luz interior.
Sandro Vitta
Porta do Sol
Bilingual
Alexandre Natan is a man who lives between debts and doubts. In a crisis, he must decide whether to embrace or defy his angels and demons. His path will gain an unpredictable course through an ominous group of people with mysterious powers. The enigma of the moving tattoos will make his life even more miserable. His choices even more challenged. Could Natan and his wife Tessa exorcise their deepest conflicts? They cannot imagine that every choice, right or wrong, comes at a price. Sometimes too heavy to be paid. And sometimes will make them wonder who is in control? Who has the reins of our lives? With a touch of espionage, supernatural, and suspense, The Sun Door transforms a fantastic narrative into a lesson on how to behave towards the secrets of life. Synopses: What mysteries are involved when you decide? At some point we will make choices, right or wrong, that will completely change our path. Now, imagine someone who knows when, how, and where these choices should be made. This is how Alexandre Natan’s journey begins in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil. When through a generous act, he meets Ruberte Henriques, a good-natured Portuguese who identifies Natan as a Builder of “Doors of the Sun”. Someone able to know the perfect moment to take back the reins of our lives and fight for genuine happiness. Natan’s skills need to be developed, and a sinister group named Supremacy - an organization able of influencing the fate of entire nations invites him to join their group. However, before that, he will have to endure against Maud Z, the leader of the opposition movement, known as the Black Lions. A sexy lady who has a vast network of contacts capable to make everyone’s life a living hell. She has one only propose to master the secret that allows interventions in people’s free will. Confronting his own faith, Natan eventually emigrated to Europe, along with his wife Tessa. There, he will carry out the orders of his mentor Azhym and advisor Lauren during the first years of training. Under the pressure of family longings, xenophobic attacks, the need to adapt to a new culture, and an intense learning process, our hero will face his worst fears. Challenges that will awaken macabre events from his past while serving secret missions in Portugal, but which will also guide him through adventures through Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, France, and England.
Sandro Vitta
The Sun Door
Introduction to Education in the United Kingdom was created as an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand, and successfully navigate, the British education system. More than a technical overview of qualifications and diplomas, this book is a map of possibilities. An invitation to personal and professional reinvention.
With more than two decades of experience in career development and human resources, author Thaís Altgott presents clear, practical and inspiring guidance for those who have chosen to make the United Kingdom their new home. She understands first-hand what it means to rebuild a life in another country: the language barriers, the recognition of qualifications, the need to begin again and, at the same time, the quiet strength that drives every immigrant in search of purpose and fulfilment.
Written in accessible language and organised with clarity, the e-book helps readers understand the British education system at its different levels, from primary and secondary education to higher education, technical courses and vocational qualifications. It explains terms, acronyms and learning pathways that often confuse newcomers, but which can become the key to a successful career transition.
More than simply providing information, the book inspires. It shows that learning is always possible, at any age and at any stage of life. It also highlights the value of the skills immigrants already carry, even when those skills are not immediately visible: adaptability, courage, empathy, the ability to learn and the strength to start again.
This project reaches the public as part of Rio Books & Publishing’s mission to amplify voices that transform knowledge into opportunity. It is presented in partnership with Unique People Consult, a consultancy that has helped hundreds of Brazilians and Portuguese-speaking professionals in the United Kingdom develop practical strategies for personal and professional growth.
Learning Levels in the UK is more than a guide. It is a bridge.
Between cultures. Between stages of life. Between who we were and who we can become.
Thais Altgott
Introduction to Education in the United Kingdom
Portuguese Language
Between the legal office and the streets of London, lawyer Tiago Soares has gathered stories that reveal more about the human soul than they do about the legal system. Now, he transforms them into literature.
Beyond Borders: Ten Chronicles of Life and Immigration in the United Kingdom is based on real cases and reveals the human, humorous and sometimes tragic side of immigration in the UK. These are stories of faith, love, fear and courage, following Brazilians who set out in search of a new life and ended up finding themselves.
With a light, engaging and deeply authentic style, the author shows that every immigration journey is, at its heart, a story about belonging.
And that every immigrant carries two suitcases: one filled with documents, and the other with dreams.
More than a book about immigration, this is a celebration of humanity in motion.
Tiago Soares
Beyond Borders: Ten Chronicles of Life and Immigration in the United Kingdom
Portuguese Language
O que ninguém viu. Neste livro Vanessa expõe, em páginas intensas e comoventes, as dores e conquistas de uma imigrante que atravessou abusos, solidão, discriminação e incontáveis recomeços.
Entre cicatrizes invisíveis e batalhas silenciosas, ergueu-se como mãe resiliente, mulher empoderada e profissional reinventada.
Este livro não é apenas a narrativa de uma vida — é um manifesto de coragem.
Cada capítulo traz a força de quem, mesmo diante do impossível, escolheu continuar.
Escrito para todos que já pensaram em desistir, mas seguiram em frente. Para os que se reconhecem nas quedas, mas ainda ousam sonhar.
Mais do que memórias, esta obra é um convite: descobrir que, em meio à dor, é possível encontrar propósito.
Uma mulher. Muitas partidas. Uma história que ecoa além das fronteiras. Vanessa Moura partiu do Brasil carregando sonhos, feridas e a coragem de quem não pede permissão para existir. Entre fugas de relacionamentos abusivos, a dor da maternidade precoce e os desafios de recomeçar sozinha em países onde ninguém a conhecia ou a esperava, ela
reconstruiu sua história. Nesta obra intensa e real, Vanessa revela o que ninguém viu: as renúncias silenciosas, as quedas e as vitórias de uma mulher que ousou transformar sua dor em legado. Mais do que um relato de superação, este é um manual de coragem para mulheres que, como ela, decidiram não se render ao medo nem às expectativas alheias.
Se você busca inspiração para romper barreiras — internas ou externas — e viver sua própria liberdade, esta leitura é para você. Porque o que ninguém viu… agora será impossível ignorar.
Vanessa Moura
O que ninguém viu
Bilingual
One woman. Many departures. A story that echoes beyond borders.
Vanessa Moura left Brazil carrying dreams, wounds, and the courage of someone who doesn’t ask for permission to exist. Between fleeing abusive relationships, the pain of early motherhood, and the challenges of starting over alone in countries where no one knew her — or was waiting — she rebuilt her life from the ground up.
In this raw and powerful account, Vanessa reveals what no one ever saw: the silent sacrifices, the falls, and the triumphs of a woman who dared to turn pain into legacy. More than a story of resilience, this is a manual of courage for women
who, like her, chose not to surrender to fear — or to the expectations of others.
If you’re looking for inspiration to break through barriers — whether internal or external — and to live your own freedom, this book is for you. Because what no one saw… will soon be impossible to ignore.
Vanessa Moura
Unseen
Imagine ver, tudo o que você construiu com tanto esforço desaparecer, bem diante dos seus olhos: seu trabalho, sua voz no mundo, sua identidade. Foi isso que Viviane sofreu quando seu canal sumiu da plataforma no YouTube — De uma carreira no Brasil como apresentadora, atriz e culinarista, Viviane que influenciava sua audiência pela internet, onde tinha sua principal fonte de renda e expressão — viu tudo desaparecer sem aviso. Ela stava fora do seu país, em pleno lockdown, sem chão, sem respostas, sentindo-se apagada da própria história. Mas essa não é uma história de fim. Mas de recomeço. Neste livro, Viviane compartilha sua trajetória real: De uma artista reconhecida no Brasil à imigrante invisível.
“Precisei reaprender a ser eu. Foi uma longa jornada, como se transportada de uma perda total àprotagonista na Europa. Falo das dores, das quedas, da vergonha... mas também da coragem de levantar, de me reinventar, e de transformar o impossível em palco novamente. Aqui, revelo como recuperei minha autoestima, reorganizei minha vida financeira, reencontrei minha força interior e me tornei mentora de quem também precisa recomeçar. Se você já sentiu que perdeu tudo, este livro é sua lanterna que vai te mostrar como brilhar novamente.
Vamos juntos? Vire a página e comece sua nova transformação.
Em Mais de Você no Reflexo do Espelho, Viviane Aretuza entrega uma narrativa intensa, emocionante e profundamente transformadora. A obra conduz o leitor por uma trajetória real de brilho, queda e renascimento, marcada por recomeços dolorosos e descobertas poderosas.
Viviane, artista desde a infância, encantava plateias no Brasil com sua energia vibrante, talento cênico e criatividade sem limites. Atuou como apresentadora, atriz, dubladora, artista plástica e empreendedora digital. No auge da carreira, com um canal no YouTube que lhe dava visibilidade, reconhecimento e sustento, ela viu tudo desmoronar em segundos. Seu canal foi removido sem aviso. A perda de sua principal fonte de renda e expressão trouxe não só o colapso profissional, mas uma crise de identidade que a fez questionar quem era sem aquilo que a definia.
A obra narra os dias escuros do luto digital, da invisibilidade no exílio e da sensação de ter sido apagada. Mas é também uma história sobre coragem. No fundo do poço, Viviane encontra a centelha da reinvenção. De uma vida repleta de palcos, câmeras e personagens, ela embarca em uma jornada íntima e real de resgate do amor próprio, enfrentamento dos medos e reconstrução do eu. Cruzando fronteiras, passando por cinco países e encarando os desafios de ser uma mulher imigrante, ela descobre sua força mais genuína: a capacidade de se erguer, mesmo despida de tudo.
Ao longo do livro, Viviane compartilha não só sua trajetória comovente, mas também ferramentas práticas de transformação, estratégias de posicionamento e o poderoso método criado para ajudar outras mulheres e homens a assumirem o protagonismo de suas vidas com autoridade, autoestima e amor próprio.
Este livro é mais que uma autobiografia. É um guia de renascimento, um sopro de esperança para quem já se sentiu perdido, apagado ou sem voz. É um lembrete de que a dor pode ser matéria-prima de poder. Que o fundo do poço pode ser o início da subida. E que é possível reencontrar a si mesma — mais forte, mais sábia e mais inteira.
Você está pronta(o) para enxergar mais de você no reflexo do espelho?
Então mergulhe nessa leitura e permita que cada página te leve de volta para quem você é de verdade. A sua transformação começa agora.
Viviane Aretuza
Mais de você no reflexo do espelho
Bilingual
Imagine watching everything you worked so hard to build disappear right before your eyes—your career, your voice in the world, your identity. That’s what Viviane experienced when her YouTube channel vanished from the platform. From a flourishing career in Brazil as a TV host, actress, and culinary expert, Viviane had built her audience online, where she found her primary source of income and self-expression. Suddenly, everything disappeared without warning. She was outside her country, stuck in lockdown, feeling lost, without answers, and erased from her own story.
But this is not a story of an ending. It is one of a new beginning.
In this book, Viviane shares her real journey—from a celebrated artist in Brazil to an invisible immigrant.
*"I had to relearn how to be myself. It was a long journey—almost like being transported from total loss to becoming the protagonist of my own story in Europe. I talk about the pain, the setbacks, the shame… but also about the courage to rise, reinvent myself, and turn the impossible into a stage once again. Here, I reveal how I rebuilt my self-esteem, reorganized my financial life, rediscovered my inner strength, and became a mentor to those who also need a fresh start.
If you've ever felt like you lost everything, this book is your lantern—showing you how to shine again. Shall we embark on this journey together? Turn the page and begin your transformation."*
In More of You in the Mirror’s Reflection, Viviane Aretuza delivers an intense, emotional, and profoundly transformative narrative.
This book takes the reader through a real-life journey of success, downfall, and rebirth—marked by painful restarts and powerful discoveries.
Viviane, an artist since childhood, captivated audiences in Brazil with her vibrant energy, stage talent, and boundless creativity. She worked as a presenter, actress, voice actress, visual artist, and digital entrepreneur. At the peak of her career, her YouTube channel provided her with visibility, recognition, and financial stability. But in mere seconds, it all collapsed—her channel was removed without notice. Losing her primary source of income and self-expression caused not only professional devastation but also an identity crisis, leaving her questioning who she was without the work that defined her.
The book recounts the dark days of digital mourning, exile-induced invisibility, and the feeling of being erased. But it is also a story of bravery. At rock bottom, Viviane found the spark of reinvention.
From a life filled with stages, cameras, and characters, she embarked on an intimate and authentic journey of self-love, facing fears, and reconstructing her identity. Crossing borders, navigating five different countries, and confronting the challenges of being an immigrant woman, she discovered her most genuine strength—the ability to rise, even after losing everything.
Throughout the book, Viviane not only shares her moving story but also practical transformation tools, positioning strategies, and her powerful Iam44 method, designed to help both women and men take control of their lives with confidence, self-worth, and self-love.
This book is more than an autobiography. It is a guide to rebirth, a breath of hope for those who have ever felt lost, erased, or voiceless.
It is a reminder that pain can be the raw material for power. That rock bottom can be the beginning of the climb. That it is possible to rediscover yourself—stronger, wiser, and whole.
Are you ready to see more of yourself in the reflection of the mirror?
Then dive into this reading and allow each page to guide you back to who you truly are.
Your transformation begins now.
Viviane Aretuza
More of you in the mirror's reflection
Every decision comes at a cost. Some change only a single day. Others redefine entire destinies.
In Decisions Define Destinies, W. P. Braga transforms his own life journey into an intense, deeply human and inspiring story about courage, faith, family and new beginnings. From childhood memories in Minas Gerais and the challenges of building a marriage with very little, to accidents, loss, financial hardship and the difficult decision to leave Brazil and start again in England, the author reveals how choices made under pressure shape not only the future, but also our character.
Written in a direct, emotional and accessible style, the book takes readers through true stories of sacrifice, honour, integrity and perseverance. From working as a motorcycle courier on the streets of Belo Horizonte to facing the cold, loneliness and uncertainty of immigrant life in London, W. P. Braga shares lessons forged through pain, faith and real-life experience.
More than a book about success or motivation, this is an invitation to reflect. Each chapter encourages readers to examine their own decisions, confront their fears, reassess their priorities and understand that destiny is not a matter of luck. It is something we build every day.
A transformative read for anyone facing change, searching for purpose or trying to find the strength to take the next step, even without having all the answers.
Wanderson Braga
Decisions Define Destinies (DDD)
Portuguese Language
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