He worked as a reporter and editor for O Estado de S. He also coursed at the University of Cambridge and Vanderbilt University. Laurentino graduated in Journalism at the Federal University of Paraná, and then post-graduated in Management at the University of São Paulo. In 2011, the second book, 1822, earned Gomes his third and fourth Jabuti prizes, again in the categories "best reportage-book" and "non-fiction book of the year". It was also awarded twice a Prêmio Jabuti, at the categories "best reportage-book" and "non-fiction book of the year". In 2008, the first book, 1808, was awarded as the best essay book by Academia Brasileira de Letras. He is about to release the third and final book of the series, 1889, about the Proclamation of the Republic. He has already released two of the three books: 1808, about the transfer of the Portuguese Court to Brazil and 1822, about the Independence of Brazil. He is best known as the author of the trilogy of books that cover the history of Brazil and Portugal during the 19th century. Laurentino Gomes (born 1956 in Maringá, Paraná) is a Brazilian journalist and writer.
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We savor it, digest it, absorb the best and pass the rest. About the Author Zoey Dean is the author of the national bestselling A-List and her adult novel How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls is now a CW original TV series entitled Privileged. Shell stop at nothing to find out the truth. Zoey Dean is the author of the national bestselling A-List and her adult novel How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls is now a CW original TV series entitled Privileged. And infamous Cammie? She couldnt care less about graduation, not when shes so close to unraveling the mystery of her mothers death. But hopefully Sam will use her brains and considerable means to get creative about winning Eduardo back. Maybe her fathers hot tattooed intern, Caine Manning, will help cheer Anna up! Ever since her illicit kiss with Parker, Sam has been Eduardo-less and heartbroken. Bens been acting distant and she is worried. Despite the festivities, Anna isnt in a partying mood. That means lavish yacht parties, designer caps and gowns, and saying bye-bye to high school for good. Book Synopsis Its graduation time for the A-List crew. About the Book This work is the seventh guilty pleasure in this witty and risqu series that takes readers behind the scenes of the Hollywood glitterati. |