Inge Pieters Ordre des livres (chronologique)

TRUTH: A hilarious journey through the most bizarre and brilliant lies told by humans through the ages, from the author of HUMANS: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up

Kell est l'un des derniers Antari, des magiciens dotés d'une capacité rare et convoitée de voyager entre des Londres parallèles : Rouge, Gris, Blanc, et autrefois Noir. Élevé à Arnes, à Londres Rouge, Kell sert officiellement l'Empire Maresh en tant qu'ambassadeur, naviguant entre les fréquents changements de régime sanglants à Londres Blanc et la cour de George III dans le Londres le plus terne, celui où la magie a disparu. Officieusement, Kell est un contrebandier, offrant à ceux qui paient la possibilité d'apercevoir un monde qu'ils ne verront jamais. Après qu'un échange tourne mal, Kell s'échappe vers Londres Gris et croise Delilah Bard, une voleuse aux aspirations élevées. Elle le vole d'abord, puis le sauve d'un ennemi mortel, et finit par le contraindre à l'emmener dans un autre monde pour une véritable aventure. La magie périlleuse est à l'œuvre, et la trahison guette à chaque tournant. Pour sauver tous les mondes, ils doivent d'abord rester en vie.

THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLERSapiensshows us where we came from. Homo Deusshows us where we?re going.Yuval Noah Hararienvisions a near future in which we face a new set of challenges. Homo Deusexplores the projects, dreams and nightmares that will shape the twenty-first century and beyond - from overcoming death to creating artificial life.It asks the fundamental questions- how can we protect this fragile world from our own destructive power? And what does our future hold?'Homo Deuswill shock you. It will entertain you. It will make you think in ways you had not thought before? Daniel Kahneman

Le professeur décrit comment l'espèce Homo sapiens a réussi à survivre et à dominer la planète. Il poursuit son analyse de l'humanité en expliquant la naissance de concepts tels que la religion, la nation, les droits de l'homme. Il s'interroge également sur l'évolution contemporaine à travers le poids de la bureaucratie ou de la consommation de masse, et s'inquiète pour l'avenir de la planète. 2015.

'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?" your answer is here.' Caitlin Moran Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running. You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible. Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might . . . just might . . . like to run like a girl.

Chronologisch worden vijftig uitvindingen en ontdekkingen uit de wereldgeschiedenis besproken die niet succesvol werden, in de praktijk niet bleken te werken of die gebruikt werden met kwade intenties. Onder meer: asbest, het roken van tabak, arsenicum, landmijnen, frisdrank, eugenetica, de zeppelin, fastfood, lsd, ddt, de atoombom, computervirussen en subprime hypotheken. Bij ieder item wordt hetzelfde geboden: een aanduiding van het soort mislukking, een toepasselijk citaat en een bespreking van de mislukking. Met talrijke illustraties in kleur en zwart-wit en bronvermelding. Van de auteur, een Engelse journalist, verscheen eerder 'Historische blunders, dwaze voorspellingen : de grootste missers uit de geschiedenis' (2012)* en 'Historische blunders : de grootste bedriegers, vervalsers en zwendelaars aller tijden' (2012)**

Originally self-published in 1978 and now in hardcover for the first time, "Once a Runner" is by far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner . . . a marvelous description of the way it really is

Stap voor stap worden bijna veertig knutselwerkjes, die je kunt bouwen, verven, op kunt hangen of mee kunt spelen uitgelegd. Met werktekeningen in kleur en foto's van de eindresultaten. Vanaf ca. 4 tot 10 jaar; soms is hulp van een volwassene gewenst.

How much do we truly understand about our purchasing decisions in a world filled with messages? Are we influenced by eye-catching ads, catchy slogans, or are our choices driven by subconscious factors? In a groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study, the author reveals astonishing insights from 2,000 global volunteers as they interacted with various advertisements, logos, and products. The results challenge long-held beliefs about what captures our interest and motivates us to buy. For example, gruesome health warnings on cigarette packages not only fail to deter smokers but may actually increase their desire to smoke. Despite regulations, subliminal advertising persists in our environment, from bars to billboards. Surprisingly, "cool" brands like iPods can trigger mating instincts, while other senses—smell, touch, and sound—can create physical arousal when encountering products. Interestingly, sex appeal often backfires; scantily clad models can repel rather than attract consumers. Additionally, companies adopt rituals, such as enjoying a Corona with lime, to entice buyers. Filled with engaging anecdotes about well-known brands like Marlboro, Nokia, and Calvin Klein, this exploration into consumer psychology reveals how marketers strive to capture our loyalty and spending.

The 23rd title in the Horrible Science series has the usual gory details, such as why going to the loo in space can freeze your pee and which liquid chemical is used to preserve pets. Plus you can find out how your body turns stodgy school dinners into energy.

Picking up where book two left off (in China, Macau) Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are ordered to retrieve and escort a precious cargo of valuable dragon eggs from Istanbul to England. They take the Old Silk Road from China to Istanbul, crossing deserts and mountains. En route to England, they help the beleaguered Prussians battle Napoleon.

"Trevor Blake has always known he possessed magical gifts. For instance, he can conjure objects at a distance. But since he was young, he has suppressed his magic lest it draw hostility from the skeptical, ungifted, and intolerant. In the small farming community where Trevor lives with his family, the practice of magic is forbidden - sometimes from fear...or jealousy." "Most of the gifted practice their arts far away in the big cities. In fact, it is in the bustling coastal city of Port-of-Lords that Trevor has heard of a group of the gifted who have banded together in a secret underground community. Practicing their art among their own and under the cloak of secrecy, they are able to perfect and master their chosen gifts, perhaps reaching levels of art they could never have imagined." Buoyed with letters of introduction from influential relatives, Trevor boldly makes his way to Port-of-Lords, intent on joining the Community. Happily his best friend, Les Simonton, has agreed to join him on the journey. But no sooner have the boys arrived than the trouble begins. The kind of trouble that Trevor - even with his formidable magic - may be powerless to prevent.

Op humoristische wijze wordt informatie gegeven over de geschiedenis van het Europese Kampioenschap voetbal. Met vrolijke zwartwitte tekeningen. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

Enter the exotic world of lush and steamy rainforests. Fern acts as our guide, conquering her fear of heights and spiders to introduce the reader to the world's tallest trees, stinkiest plants and hairiest insects. Lots of horrible information, as well as a balanced look at ecological issues.

Where in the world can you watch tornadoes that rip houses from the ground? Meet the man struck by lightning seven times? See frozen turtles fall from the sky? All this and more in Stormy Weather.

Adviezen, tips en trainingsmethoden om een hond spelenderwijs goed op te voeden.