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      • National University of Singapore Press

        The NUS Press Story NUS Press publishes academic books and journals, as well as general non-fiction. Our home market is Singapore and Southeast Asia, but our books are distributed internationally. We publish books of special relevance to Southeast Asia and we maintain a disciplinary focus on the humanities and social sciences. Books and memoirs meant mostly for a general audience and to be sold in bookshops are published under our Ridge Books imprint. We publish some 30 books a year.   NUS Press currently publishes two academic journals: China: An International Journal (for the East Asian Institute at NUS) and Southeast of Now: Directions in Contemporary and Modern Art in Asia.  We are accepting new journal proposals. Please contact us at npubox5@nus.edu.sg if you are interested to start a new journal. For more, see Journals.   The National University of Singapore Press is heir to a tradition of academic publishing in Singapore that dates back some 60 years, starting with the work of the Publishing Committee of the University of Malaya, beginning in 1954. Singapore University Press was created in 1971 as the publishing division of the University of Singapore. The University of Singapore merged with Nanyang University in 1980 to become the National University of Singapore, and in 2006 Singapore University Press was succeeded by NUS Press, bringing the name of the press in line with the name of the university.   Our publishing mission is to enable the dissemination and creation of knowledge through the publishing of scholarly and academic books; and to empower learning, innovation and enterprise for the Singapore- and Asia-focused global community. All NUS Press books must be approved by a Publishing Committee, drawn from the ranks of the academic staff at the National University of Singapore. NUS Press is currently managed by Peter Schoppert. Previous Director Paul Kratoska remains onboard as Publishing Director.

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      • Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA)

        The Association represents the interests of Singapore publishers who are engaged in a wide range of publishing, marketing and distribution activities in both print and digital formats. From 22 member companies at its inception, the Association has grown to accommodate more than 70 members who publish in all four official languages of Singapore. Since its inception, the SBPA's objective has been to develop and strengthen the book ecosystem of Singapore in partnership with other like-minded organisations.

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      • Trusted Partner
        September 2021

        Fanta Groselha

        by Makena Onjerika

        Fanta Groselha da autoria de Makena Onjerika é um retrato sombrio dos sem-abrigo e da vida dos meninos de rua em Nairobi. O conto centra-se em Meri, cuja história é contada por um coro de narradoras sem rosto e sem nome que são também suas consortes. Navegam pela vida sem rumo certo a pedir esmolas, a roubar aos peões, a esquivar-se às autoridades, a venderem o corpo. Fanta Groselha é um conto cativante pela sua coragem, humor e inventividade linguística. O seu forte sentido de lugar faz com que seja uma experiência de leitura imersiva e gratificante.

      • Trusted Partner
        September 2021

        Os escritores de cartas à mão armada

        by Olufunke Ogundimu

        Os escritores de cartas à mão armada da autoria de Olufunke Ogundimu é uma estória sobre uma comunidade nigeriana que recebe cartas de assaltantes à mão armada a anunciar a sua chegada e uma lista de pertences que tencionam levar. Os assaltantes também enviam cópias destas cartas à polícia, aconselhando as suas potenciais vítimas a não se incomodarem. Usando o pronome colectivo "nós" para implicar uma voz narrativa coroada, Ogundimu retrata efectivamente, com um sentido de humor peculiar, a confusão colectiva e a determinação de civis indefesos e o estado lamentável do policiamento no país.

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        September 2021

        Ponto de Ruptura

        by Olufunke Ogundimu

        Olufunke Ogundimu explora neste potente conto a sua escrita afrofuturista, num 2087 aterradoramente próximo, quando tudo muda, menos a barreira entre quem tem e quem não tem. Onde os pobres ficaram do lado fora de onde é fácil negar a realidade, num mundo distorcido de quem acredita que mudança climática é fake news. Até o planeta terra atingir o ponto de ruptura e mover as areias dos grandes desertos arrasando fronteiras nacionais, cidades, assoreando rios e oceanos impondo novas formas de viver aos humanos.

      • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        January 2010

        Biotechnology in Animal Health and Production

        by Satish Kumar Jindal & M.C.Sharma

        This book describes and evaluates animal biotechnology and its application in veterinary medicine and pharmaceuticals as well as improvement in animal food production. Transgenic technologies are used for improving milk production and the meat in farm animals as well as for creating models of human diseases. Transgenic animals are used for the production of proteins for human medical use. Biotechnology is applied to facilitate xenotransplantation from animals to humans. Genetic engineering is done in farm animals and nuclear transfer technology has become an important and preferred method for cloning animals. Biotechnology has potential applications in the management of several animal diseases such as foot-and-mouth disease, classical swine fever, avian flue and bovine spongiform encephalopathy. The most important biotechnology based products consist of vaccines, particularly genetically engineered or DNA vaccines. Gene therapy for diseases of pet animals is a fast developing area because many of the technologies used in clinical trials humans were developed in animals and many of the diseases of cats and dogs are similar to those in humans. RNA interference technology is now being applied for research in veterinary medicine. Molecular diagnosis is assuming an important place in veterinary practice. Polymerase chain reaction and its modifications are considered to be important. Fluorescent in situ hybridization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays are also widely used. Newer biochip-based technologies and biosensors are also finding their way in veterinary diagnostics. This book is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of biotechnology as it affects animal health and production."

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        September 2020

        O Redentor do Mundo

        Colectânea de contos traduzidos pelos vencedores do Concurso de Tradução Literária 2019

        by Sandra Tamele

        Instantâneos da vida na Europa na voz dos vencedores do Prémio Literário Europeu. Neste segundo volume da Colectânea de Contos Traduzidos pelos vencedores do Concurso de Tradução Literária, apresentamos cinco contos publicados em 2018 no âmbito do 10º aniversário do Prémio Literário Europeu (EUPL), nomeadamente: ‘The Savior of the World’ do Britânico Adam Foulds, ‘Nebulosa de Ciudad’ da Espanhola Raquel Martinéz-Goméz, ‘Le Lotissement’ da Francesa Emmanuelle Pagano, ‘Eine Ankunft’ da Austríaca Christina Schutti e ‘Apnea’ do Italiano Lorenzo Amurri. Junto com outros três contos posteriormente publicados numa colectânea exclusiva para os vencedores do EUPL. As estórias de ‘Redentor do Mundo’ propõem ao leitor instantâneos sobre a vida na Europa na perspectiva de uma crítica de arte que entre questionamentos sobre a autoria de um quadro lança críticas políticas e sociais; na perspectiva de uma jovem que assiste às mudanças no seu bairro; na perspectiva de uma mulher que está sempre de chegada a cidades europeias; e na perspectiva de um jovem que se vê subitamente tetraplégico num acidente. Lançado em 2015, o concurso e a publicação receberam em 2020 a nomeação entre os três finalistas e uma menção honrosa do Prémio Internacional da Feira do Livro de Londres para Excelência em Iniciativas de Tradução Literária.

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        August 2021

        Involução e outros contos para um mundo em crise

        Colectânea de contos traduzidos pelos vencedores do Concurso de Tradução Literária 2020

        by Sandra Tamele

        Neste terceiro volume da Colectânea de Contos Traduzidos pelos vencedores do Concurso de Tradução Literária, apresentamos seis contos publicados entre 2017 e 2019 no âmbito do Caine Prize for African Writing e da colectânea New Short Fiction from Africa: ‘Involução’ da autoria da sul-africana Stacy Hardy que aborda abertamente a sexualidade da mulher, também preocupações sociais e políticas, faz alusão a questões como a degradação ambiental, o colonialismo e direitos da mulher, ancorados numa teatralidade conceptual necessária para que o conto não se torne efémero e engaje o sentido de humor do leitor para o aproximar da mente aberta de Hardy. ‘A heroína misteriosa’ ou ‘Mavbanelo na mayi’ em Bitonga, é da autoria da Tanzaniana Lydia Kasese. Ela escreve sobre as expectativas e pressões sociais que levam as mulheres a desejarem concertar tudo. Neste conto Kasese traz destramente à luz questões sobre o abuso de menores e o seu impacto sobre as famílias na Tanzânia e, não só. Alinafe Malonje estreou-se nesta colectânea da Short Story Day com o conto ‘Manutenção de Rotina’, um registo metafísico de um hotel: parte alegoria, parte meditação com um subtil comentário sobre o que significa ser mulher no Malawi. Natasha Omokhodion-Kalulu Banda cria um fabuloso hotel de fantasia que contém realidades sinistras, construindo um persuasivo mundo alternativo. Tariro Ndoro em ‘A lenda das duas irmãs’, ou ‘Xihitana xa vamakwavu na makwavu’ em Changana, traz uma abordagem arrepiante dos perigos da saudade, onde a busca por uma irmã num hotel de luxo em Victoria Falls tem um fim fantasmagórico. Mampianina Randria nos apresenta em ‘O Gatilho’, ou ‘Niyódeké sê xidúvúlá’ em Changana, um conto com um ritmo cerrado e um desfecho totalmente inesperado onde uma mulher que lida com as frustrações de quem entra na vida adulta.

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        September 2019

        No oco do mundo

        Colectânea de contos traduzidos pelos vencedores do Concurso de Tradução Literária 2020

        by Sandra Tamele

        Um homem encontra e fica obcecado por um buraco, admirando-o busca conhecer-lhe as origens, implicações e acaba apaixonado. Um conto escrito depois dos ataques ao Charlie Ebdo em França… Uma mulher, frustrada por ter estudado filosofia e estar desempregada, para ter a companhia do marido na vida de dona de casa usa a fachola herdada pelo marido para cortá-lo ao meio e fazê-lo em dois, quatro, oito, até ao infinito com resultados inesperados… A meio de uma noite de luar de jade na China um casal é assaltado em casa, a empregada doméstica atada, a mulher, uma cabeleireira, abusada, o homem, sarado e cinturão negro de kung fu não reage e deixa os ladrões escaparem. A polícia investiga, estará a empregada envolvida? Porque não reagiu ele?... As peripécias de Akissi e seus amigos quando a mãe manda a menina ao mercado e uma das referências para encontrar o lugar se perde e gatos roubam o peixe que devia levar e as curiosidades próprias da infância numa África sem meninos barrigudos de fome com olhos chorosos e ramelados… Um casal conversa e fica no ar uma ameaça. Terá ele um(a) amante? Ela desconfia? Ele lê nas entrelinhas do diálogo com a mulher ameaças de morte veladas e trata de certificar-se de não haver armas em casa, partindo até a bengala que usa para se apoiar…

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        April 2021

        As sete por quatro

        Colectânea de contos alusivos ao 7 de Abril, Dia da Mulher Moçambicana

        by Sandra Tamele

        Esta colecção alusiva ao 7 de Abril, Dia da Mulher Moçambicana, traz sete contos em quatro línguas Moçambicanas, Português, Macua, Sena e Changana. Os contos são breves e propõem ao leitor uma viagem ao universo feminino, desde o conto infanto-juvenil ao conto erótico apresentando sete autoras debutantes no estilo. As estórias trazem vislumbres da resiliência, dos sonhos e da luxúria, explorando a criatividade no feminino as suas estórias em sete vozes: Serena de Nizete Cassamo Eu tenho um sonho de Deizy Joane Inkosazana Indira Mangaza de Larsan Mendes Delírios de um fim próximo de Kaya M A farsa de Denise Mangue O desconhecido na feira de verão de E. D. Barbosa O menino e a velhinha das flores de Samira Weng

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        September 2022

        Nada

        Roman

        by Carmen Laforet, Susanne Lange, Mario Vargas Llosa

        Andrea träumt von einem Leben voller Glanz und Abenteuer, als sie 1944 aus der Provinz nach Barcelona kommt. Doch schon die Wohnung der Großmutter entpuppt sich als ein Geisterhaus, ihre Verwandten sind nur noch ein trauriges Abbild ihrer ehemaligen Eleganz. Wie anders ist dagegen das mondäne Leben der Studenten! Bürgertöchter mit Autos und Strandhäusern an der Costa Brava, verwegene Bohemiens, die vom Künstlerdasein schwärmen. Andrea beschließt, es ihnen gleichzutun und die Verführungen der Stadt zu kosten. Und die Liebe. Bis sich eines Tages ihre beiden Lebenswelten gefährlich nahe kommen und ihr fragiles Glück zu zerbrechen droht. Plötzlich muss die junge Frau mit aller Kraft versuchen, ihre soeben gewonnene Freiheit zu verteidigen. Nada ist ein Roman von Weltformat, ein Klassiker – so zeitlos modern wie die Geschichte, die er erzählt. Zugleich ist er ein intimes, genau beobachtendes Portrait der spanischen Nachkriegsgesellschaft, des verfallenden Bürgertums und der geistigen Tristesse im Barcelona der vierziger Jahre.

      • Geography & the Environment
        July 2023

        Environmental Disruptions

        Planet Earth in the Vicious Cycle of Pollution, Global Warming, and Climate Change

        by Vir Singh

        In "ENVIRONMENTAL DISRUPTIONS: Planet Earth in the Vicious Cycle of Pollution, Global Warming, and Climate Change," renowned environmentalist Prof. Vir Singh presents a groundbreaking exploration of the pressing challenges facing our planet. As the world grapples with the consequences of human activities, our environment has become increasingly disrupted. Pollution, global warming, and climate change threaten the delicate balance of Earths ecosystems, and the urgency to address these issues has never been greater. Drawing on extensive research and his own experiences as an advocate for environmental sustainability, Prof. Singh reveals the intricate web of connections that link our actions to the planets health. With alarming clarity, he uncovers the devastating consequences of pollution, exposing the far-reaching impact on ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being. Through a comprehensive analysis, Prof. Singh unveils the interconnected nature of global warming and climate change, demonstrating how these phenomena exacerbate environmental disruptions and vice versa. From rising sea levels to extreme weather events, he offers a sobering examination of the threats faced by communities worldwide. However, this book is not solely a grim portrayal of our current predicament. Prof. Vir Singh offers practical solutions to the worsening problem of environmental disruptions. He highlights the importance of collective action and technological advancements in combating the vicious cycle we find ourselves in. With the compelling blend of scientific, personal anecdotes, and a hopeful vision, this book serves as a vital resource for graduate and post-graduate students and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges we face. Environmental Disruptions is an urgent wake-up call and rallying cry for us all to take responsibility and work towards a thriving and sustainable future. For everyone concerned about the fate of our planet and seeking the knowledge and inspiration to make a difference, Environmental Disruptions is an essential read. Prof. Vir Singhs expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication make the book a clarion call for urgent action in the face of environmental crisis

      • Zoology & animal sciences
        September 2011

        Introduction To Animal Physiology

        by Satish Kumar Jindal

        This text book on Physiology of Animals is intended to be useful for elementary animal physiology course in colleges of agriculture, zoology, veterinary and animal sciences. In all chapters, the aim has been to present a clear and concise account of the functioning of various systems of domestic animals. Where appropriate, examples from human and non domestic animals such as rat and rabbit have been cited. Physiology has now grown into a vast discipline. The book covers and explains the following deeply: o Nature and Scope of Physiology o Body Fluids: Water, Electrolyte and Acid Base Balance o Respiration o Blood o Circulatory System o Structure & Functions of the Kidney o Rumen Function o Digestion & Metabolism o Vitamins and Minerals o Endocrine Glands and Their Secretions o Reproduction in the Male o Female Reproduction o Lactation o Nervous System o Bone, Skin and Special Senses o Physiology of Temperature Regulation

      • Biomedical engineering
        January 2013

        Goat Production and Health Management

        by Satish Kumar Jindal

        Goats have a bright future as a domestic animal because of its continued usefulness and generation of new information to maintain this species in a more sustainable and profitable manner. Goat farming requires less capital to start and maintain than cattle or buffalo farming. Goat also has a higher reproductive rate as compared to cattle or buffaloes. Goat can sustain itself on marginal lands where other species of livestock may not even survive. The book has put emphasis on goat production in India but lot of information from world over is mentioned. Goats have been a major part of the research and development programmes aimed at poverty alleviation via the use of small ruminants. Research is of little use if its results are not disseminated and this book is part of the strategy for the dissemination and promotion of the research results to ensure that poor and under-resourced farmers benefit. The publication is expected to provide a useful reference source for all those who are interested in goats.

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        Children's & YA
        November 2019

        Darkless

        by Tanu Shree Singh and Sandhya Prabhat

        Ani’s life has turned dark ever since his mother left. The little specks of light, Grandma, Dobby and not even ice cream can get through the haunting walls created by Ani’s growing fear. Struggling to let others love him, he anxiously waits for his mother to return, delving deeper into the darkness and refusing to see the splashes of colour around him.  Tanu Shree Singh’s poignant tale of a child waiting for his mother, a cancer patient, is told with exceptional depth and economy of words. The masterful hand-drawn digital, textured illustrations of Sandhya Prabhat depict a jarring juxtaposition of Ani’s dark world and his brightly coloured surroundings, mellowed by the gentle narrative which beautifully captures the essence of the tale.

      • Agronomy & crop production
        July 2015

        Advances in Protected Cultivation

        by Brahma Singh, Balraj Singh, Naved Sabir & Murtaza Hansan

        Little scholarly literature exists on protected cultivation in India, despite it being a crucial aspect of agriculture. Protected cultivation has considerable potential in the face of changing environmental conditions and limited land and water resources. The book offers comprehensive and succinct information on the design, construction, and maintenance of protected structures and production techniques in protected cultivation. It features contributions from renowned scientists and researchers from esteemed institutions such as DIHAR-DRDO, ICAR, CIAE, CIPHET, CPCT, IIVR, CAZRI, NRCs, and various SAUs.

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        August 2007

        Wieder Nix!

        by Kirsten Boie, Stefanie Scharnberg

        In "Wieder Nix!" kehrt der freche Seejungmann Nix zurück und stiftet erneut allerlei Verwirrung. Jonathan ist einerseits erfreut über die Rückkehr seines ungewöhnlichen Freundes, andererseits sorgt der Nix für eine Menge Ärger, besonders als die Polizei auf der Suche nach dem mysteriösen Einbrecher, der merkwürdig feuchte Fußspuren hinterlässt, ins Spiel kommt. Gemeinsam mit seiner Freundin Leonie versucht Jonathan, den Nix vor den Behörden zu verstecken und ihn aus den Schwierigkeiten zu retten. Ihre Bemühungen gipfeln in einer turbulenten Rettungsaktion während der Hochzeitsfeier von Jonathans Vater. Dieses Buch ist gespickt mit Humor, Abenteuern und zeigt die Bedeutung von Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt. Mit vielen farbigen Illustrationen wird die Geschichte lebendig und unterhaltsam für Kinder gestaltet. Humorvolle und abenteuerliche Handlung: Unterhält junge Leser*innen mit lustigen Wendungen und spannenden Momenten. Starke Freundschaftsthemen: Betont die Wichtigkeit von Zusammenhalt und gegenseitiger Hilfe. Farbige Illustrationen: Die Geschichte wird durch detailreiche und ansprechende Bilder lebendig. Selbstständig lesbarer Band: Auch ohne Kenntnis des ersten Teils verständlich und genießbar. Ideal zum Vor- und Selberlesen: Ansprechend für Kinder im Grundschulalter ab 7 Jahren und zum gemeinsamen Lesen in der Familie. Lehrreich und unterhaltsam: Vermittelt Werte wie Ehrlichkeit und Mut auf unterhaltsame Weise. Alle Bände der Reihe: Verflixt – ein Nix! Wieder Nix! Nix wie weg!

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        February 2003

        Verflixt - ein Nix! 1

        by Kirsten Boie, Stefanie Scharnberg

        In "Verflixt - ein Nix!" von Kirsten Boie gerät das Leben des Jungen Jonathan mächtig aus den Fugen, als er aus Versehen einen echten Nix – einen Wassergeist in Jungenform – mit nach Hause bringt. Dieser kleine Meeresbewohner, der nur in Reimen spricht, unsichtbar werden kann und ein Talent dafür hat, das Badezimmer unter Wasser zu setzen, stellt Jonathans Alltag komplett auf den Kopf. Der Nix sorgt für Chaos in der Schule, bringt Jonathans Lehrerin Frau Kägele gegen ihn auf und verliebt sich unsterblich in sie. Diese außergewöhnliche Geschichte voller Missgeschicke und Abenteuer zeigt auf humorvolle Weise, wie eine unerwartete Freundschaft zwischen einem Jungen und einem fabelhaften Meereswesen entsteht und wie sie gemeinsam die Herausforderungen des Alltags meistern. Humor und Abenteuer: Eine unterhaltsame Mischung aus Alltagschaos und fantastischen Elementen, die Kinderherzen höherschlagen lässt. Außergewöhnliche Freundschaft: Die Beziehung zwischen Jonathan und dem Nix zeigt, wie wichtig Verständnis und Zusammenhalt sind. Förderung der Fantasie: Die fantasievolle Geschichte regt die Vorstellungskraft an und lädt zum Träumen ein. Vielschichtige Charaktere: Sowohl Kinder als auch Erwachsene werden in der Geschichte authentisch und mit Tiefgang dargestellt. Lerninhalte: Neben Unterhaltung werden Werte wie Mut, Akzeptanz und das Einstehen füreinander vermittelt. Lesespaß für die ganze Familie: Ideal zum Vorlesen und als Lektüre für junge Selbstleser geeignet. Reime und Sprachspielereien: Der Nix bereichert die Geschichte mit seinen Reimen, die auch die Sprachentwicklung fördern können. Qualitativ hochwertige Gestaltung: Ansprechende Illustrationen und eine fesselnde Erzählweise machen das Buch zu einem wertvollen Bestandteil jeder Kinderbibliothek. Alle Teile der Reihe: Band 1: Verflixt - ein Nix! Band 2: Wieder Nix! Band 3: Nix wie weg!

      • Technology, Engineering & Agriculture
        August 2019

        Commercial Entomology

        by Anil Kumar, Nagendra Kumar & Hari Chand

        Commercial entomology is a specialized field of attraction under entomology. In spite of the fact that insect and their products are known since ages, much literature is not available on commercial entomology. Authors of the chapters of the book have profound knowledge of different aspects of biology and management of insects especially in their field of contribution. So, their inputs are valuable for the development of commercial entomology in India. Importance has been given to Apis spp., silk worm, lack insect etc. while planning the chapters. The chapters of the book start from the honey bees and their management by Dr. Suday Prasad. Production technology for bee products and pests of honeybees and bee poisoning has been explained by Dr. Hari Chand and Mr. Beer Bahadur Singh in the 2nd and 3rd chapter, respectively. These chapters describe different valuable bee hive products, processing, uses and their composition for promotion of beekeeping development. The chapters on sericulture, lac culture, biological control, insect pests of medical importance, insect pests of cattle and poultry etc. have also been included in this book.

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        Children's & YA
        September 2019

        Eu não tenho medo

        by Niccolò Ammaniti

        The hottest summer of the century. Four houses lost among the wheat fields. The big ones are locked in the house. Six children, on their bicycles, venture into the burning and abandoned countryside. In the middle of that sea of ears hides a frightening secret, a secret that will change forever the life of one of them, Michele, a 9-year-old boy. The story is set in the torrid summer of 1978, in the countryside of an unidentified southern Italy, but evoked with rare descriptive force. In this landscape dominated by the contrast between the blinding light of the sun and the darkness of the night, Ammaniti alternates, with wise narrative moments, comedy, the world of children's relationships, the language and the burlesque wisdom of children, their tenacity, the strength of friendship and the drama of betrayal. And at the same time he sketches an unforgettable display of adult characters. A novel of self-discovery through the most extreme risk and the need to face it, Io non ho paura becomes a poignant farewell to the age of play and amazement, to the magical energy that makes us fight monsters. And it insinuates itself under the skin of all of us, like a light stab in the chest.

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