From the teachers
Dr Viegas: Samarcanda, by Amin Maalouf"Having Persia History as background, this Arabic novel tells the story of Omar Khayyam and his amazing contribution to maths, astronomy, literature and more."
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Mr Costa: The Old Man and The Sea, by Ernest Hemingway"Makes you reflect about perseverance and not giving up about what you believe in. It is a fantastic story that will make you empathize with Santiago.
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Dr Gaissler: Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom, by Bell HooksFrom the book: "bell hooks writes about a new kind of education, education as the practice of freedom. Teaching students to "transgress" against racial, sexual, and class boundaries in order to achieve the gift of freedom is, for her, the teacher's most important goal."
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From the teachers
Mr Edge: Rubicon: The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Empire, by Tom Holland"A superb narrative of one of the most dramatic and consequential events in history. It reads like a novel with characters that jump out at you from the page but it's all completely true. Recommended for anyone interested in history, politics or the nature of power."
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Dr Hartmann: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot"The book is about Henrietta Lacks and the immortal cell line, known as HeLa, that came from Lacks's cervical cancer cells, without her consent. The book is notable for its science writing and dealing with ethical issues of race and medical research."
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Mr Arriola: Homens de Milho, by Miguel Angel Asturias"The novel uses the indigenous "cosmovisión" to present the conflict between the customs of traditional peoples and the growing rage of western society for economic progress and modernity. Inspired by the legend of the men of maize from the Popol Vuh, one of the books written by the Mayan peoples who have survived to the present day, the text stands out for its poetic language, approaching orality and gaining fantastic contours, which places the book in the context of “magical realism”. - Clube Pinard"
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From the teachers
Ms Jordon: Brit(ish), by Afua Hirsch"Brit(ish) is a fascinating read about Afua Hirsch ( a famous British newsriter and broadcaster) about her life as a mixed race woman growing up in London. Napoleon´s Buttons gives a great insight into Chemistry beyond IGCSE and the IB!"
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Mr Lanfranchi: Cidadania no Brasil: Um Longo Caminho, José Murilo de Carvalho"José Murilo de Carvalho apresenta um amplo panorama que abarca desde os primeiros passos representados pela Independência do Brasil, passando pela marcha em direção ao progresso do século XX, sem com isso esquecer os recuos políticos decorrentes de movimentos ditatoriais, até chegar ao período da redemocratização. O que os leitores e leitoras encontram ao fim desta viagem é um rico arcabouço teórico que os torna capazes de avaliar criticamente tanto o cenário político passado quanto o atual."
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From the editors
Nina Grieco: The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, by Oliver Sacks"a collection of case studies on Dr.Sacks patients with neurological conditions, written in a loving and engaging manner"
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Manuela Cerdeira: The Things They Carried, by Tim O'Brien"a series of stories about the Vietnam war; a book that makes us wonder about the significance of storytelling"
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Thaly Kotler: The Inheritance Games, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes"Avery has the opportunity to inherit a fortune from a stranger, now she must work out a puzzle to figure out why one of the richest men in America has left her billions of dollars instead of leaving the money to his grandsons. It is extremely unpredictable and full of plot twists, the ending is still open-endedd since the last book has yet to be published"
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From the editors
Alexa Cordeiro: Illuminae, by Amie Kaufman"The story of Kady and Ezra surviving through a war between two mega-rival corporations in the year 2575. The story is told through a series of text messages, confidential files and surveillance camera reports. It is a very fun and interesting read, with some comedic moments amidst the tension."
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Daniela Rosset: Animal Farm, by George Orwell"Tells the story of a group of farm animals who rebel against their human farmer, hoping to create a society where the animals can be equal, free, and happy."
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Manuella Graff: Bonjour Tristesse, by Françoise Sagan"The story of a sophisticated 17-year-old girl who interferes in her father's impending remarriage with tragic consequences."
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