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The Dutch Sherlock
Forty Years of Detective Work by the Famous Dutch Forensic Pioneer Co van Ledden Hulsebosch
In the beginning of the 20th century, inspired by the Sherlock Holmes novels of Arthur Conan Doyle, scientists began to make their appearance at the crime scene. It was quickly discovered that studying the ‘silent witnesses’, crime-related physical evidence and traces, could provide a wealth of information. In many countries pioneers started to shape this new science area by formulating key principles and introducing novel methods and instrumentation. In the Netherlands, Co van Ledden Hulsebosch...
Engels | 368 pagina's (ePub2) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024
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Rosa Swann | Wolf Specter The Wedding Pact
After you run away from your parents, hiding so they can't marry you off to some stranger, an organisation that's supposed to help you tells them exactly where you are instead... Gail, an Omega, never wanted to find an Alpha or Beta mate, he assumed that as soon as he mated he would have to give up his freedom, that he would have to obey their every command, become the perfect home-maker that his parents tried to raise him to be. The only problem, he doesn't want a life like that. Lucien and Cyrus,...
Engels | 326 pagina's (ePub3, 0,5 MB) | Easily Distracted Media, Groningen | 2024
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Edwin Hoogschagen Fokker C.11w
The sturdy Fokker C.XIw was designed and built for service in the Royal Netherlands Navy. Development started in early 1934. The biplane scout was the first Dutch aircraft which could be catapult launched. At that time, a new flagship for the Netherlands East Indies Squadron was under construction and would receive a Heinkel K 8 catapult. Fifteen aircraft were ordered and served as long-range reconnaissance for the fleet from 1936 to 1942. It was mainly operated in the Netherlands Indies and stationed...
Engels | 56 pagina's (ePub2, 19 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024
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Bert Lamers America
The s.s. 'America' was an ocean liner which entered service in 1940 for the United States Lines. She was designed by the famous naval architect William Francis Gibbs. In the 54 years between her introduction and her wrecking in 1994, she had eight different owners (of which one twice) and sailed under the names of 'America' (carrying this name three different times), 'West Point', 'Australis', 'Italis', 'Noga', 'Alferdoss' and 'American Star'. She served most in passenger service as s.s. 'America'...
Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 29 MB) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024
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Arne Zuidhoek Normandie
Her novel design and lavish interiors led many to consider her the greatest of ocean liners. Despite this, Normandie was not a commercial success. During service the flagship of the Compagnie Générale Transatlantique, made 139 westbound transatlantic crossings and held the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing at several points during her service career. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie
Engels | 48 pagina's (ePub2, 36 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024
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Bert Lamers SS Australis
The ss 'Australis' was a well known ocean liner which entered service in 1940 as the ss 'America' for the United States Lines. The ship was sold to the Greek Chandris Lines in 1964 and served until 1977 very succesfully on the route Western-Europe-Australia-New Zealand. Later the route became a full round-the-world-service. After her Australian period the liner sailed under the names of 'America' (for the third time), 'Italis', 'Noga', 'Alferdoss' and finally 'American Star'. In this volume of Liners...
Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 43 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024
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Rosa Swann | Wolf Specter The Baby Pact
Of course, the one time you break your own strict 'no private parties' rule for two hot men, you realise they're your fated mates after you've already bonded. Gail, a full-blood dragon Omega, has been hiding from other shifters for over half a decade, determined to choose his own path in life, even if that means working two jobs. During the day, he works at a bookstore and, in the evenings, he's an exotic dancer. Everything is going fine, until two men start showing up at the club, their gaze on...
Engels | 310 pagina's (ePub3, 0,5 MB) | Easily Distracted Media, Groningen | 2024
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Rosa Swann | Wolf Specter The Family Pact
After your parents have tried everything in their power to split you and your fated mates up (including nearly killing you), they now try to go through the courts instead... For Omega Gail, meeting his fated mates, Alpha Lucien and Beta Cyrus, wasn't the happy event that it is for most shifters. Instead, in the months since their mating they've been stalked, attacked and now sued by Gail's parents. To hopefully finally get Gail away from his family for good, the three are suing Gail's parents...
Engels | 310 pagina's (ePub3, 0,5 MB) | Easily Distracted Media, Groningen | 2024
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Discovering the Dutch
On Culture and Society of the Netherlands. Third, revised edition
What do you need to know about the Netherlands? The third edition of Discovering the Dutch explores the urgent question of Dutch identity through a rich tapestry of themes that span culture, history, geography, and society. From the legendary William of Orange to today’s populist movements, from sea power to innovative water management, from pillarization to postcolonial diversity, and from the timeless paintings of Rembrandt to the vibrant pulse of contemporary literature, this volume unveils the...
Engels | 416 pagina's (ePub2) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2024
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Jasper Heijboer The Cryptohandbook
A clear explanation of the crypto world and blockchain technology for beginners
Are you intrigued by the phenomenon 'crypto' but unsure where to start researching? Look no further than this book as your entry point into the world of crypto and blockchain. It provides a clear and concise overview of the entire crypto market along with essential insights into the innovative blockchain technology that is the driver between crypto. There exists a significant knowledge gap regarding Bitcoin, Altcoins, and blockchain technology among the general population, ranging from production...
Engels | 174 pagina's (ePub3, 10 MB) | Aspekt Publishers, Soesterberg | 2024
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Jantinus Mulder S-class destroyer Piet Hein ex HMS Serapis
Ordered by the Royal Navy in 1941, the destroyers of the 5th Emergency Flotilla became known as S-class and served as fleet and convoy escorts in World War II. In the last months of the war, three were transferred to the Royal Netherlands Navy for service in the Far East. HMS Serapis was renamed HNLMS Piet Hein and served in the Indonesian War of Independence and saw action in the Korean War. She was sold for scrap in 1962. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie
Engels | 52 pagina's (ePub2, 22 MB) | Lanasta, Amsterdam | 2024
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Mike Maihack A Spider-Man
Quantum Quest! (A Mighty Marvel Team-Up); An Original Graphic Novel
In Spider-Man: Quantum Quest!, the action-packed and hilarious second graphic novel in the Mighty Marvel Team-Up series, everyone's friendly neighborhood super hero is sent to the Quantum Realm with the Fantastic Four! From award-winning writer/illustrator Mike Maihack. During a morning of doing good deeds and super heroing, Spider-Man is interrupted by the Fantastic Four and Namor. The great underwater city of Atlantis has disappeared, and the heroes need Spider-Man's help to find it! While Spider-Man...
Engels | 96 pagina's (ePub3, 118 MB) | Abrams Fanfare, [Nederland] | 2024
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Peter Römer DeKok and the kiss of death
Rechercheur DeKok onderzoekt de moord op een geliefde Amsterdamse, wiens man banden met de onderwereld blijkt te onderhouden.
Fictie
Engels | 120 pagina's (ePub2, 5,6 MB) | De Fontein, Utrecht | 2024
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Yasmine Van Den Meersch | Jonas De Backer The season trials
Rebels are raiding the land. Mother Nature has started to Wither. The Season Trials have begun. Ayla was never meant to partake in the Trials, but after the death of her sister, she is now heir of the Summer Kingdom. She will have to battle the three other heirs to see who will become the next Ruler of the Realm, while still dealing with her own demons. Valdemar, Prince of Winter, has a heart of ice. His sole purpose is to become the new Mother Nature, for which he’s been training his entire life....
Engels | 368 pagina's (ePub2, 2,7 MB) | Pelckmans uitgevers, Leuven | 2024
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Piper CJ The deer and the dragon
Marlow, een jonge vrouw die demonen en engelen kan zien, raakt haar beschermengel kwijt. Zij begint een moeilijke zoektocht om hem terug te vinden.
Fictie
Engels | 503 pagina's | Bloom Books, Naperville, Illinois | 2024
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Yuval Noah Harari Sapiens
a brief history of humankind
Geschiedenis van de evolutionaire ontwikkeling van de mensheid vanaf de homo sapiens tot in de 21ste eeuw.
Non-fictie
Engels | 502 pagina's | Vintage, London | 2024
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Alexandria Warwick The north wind
Driehonderd jaar lang wordt de stad door een magische barriere beschermd tegen de deadlands. Nu die barrière in macht lijkt af te nemen, is er maar een oplossing: een sterfelijke vrouw moet trouwen met de Noorderwind, een gevaarlijke onsterfelijke wiens hart net zou koud lijkt te zijn als zijn land. En het wordt tijd dat hij zijn bruid kiest. Wren moet ervoor zorgen dat zij en haar zus de eindeloze winter overleven, maar hun huis is niet langer veilig. Als we de legendes tenminste moeten geloven.
Fictie
Engels | 439 pagina's | Simon & Schuster, London | 2024
Gedrukt boek
Patrizia Levi The flying circus
Op een doodgewone dag in een slaperig dorpje ontvangen alle inwoners plotseling een uitnodiging voor Het Vliegende Circus. Een magische show volgt, met een belangrijke boodschap over de natuur… Sprookjesachtig prentvertelling met donkere kleurenillustraties. Vanaf ca. 7 jaar.
Fictie
Engels | 36 pagina's | Clavis, New York | 2024
Gedrukt boek
Kat McKenna Look what you made me do
a love letter to the fandom era
Gids voor de Swifties, de fans van de populaire Amerikaanse zangeres Taylor Swift.
Non-fictie
Engels | 332 pagina's | Gallery YA, London | 2024
Gedrukt boek
Daisy Wood The royal librarian
In 2022 zoekt de Amerikaanse Lacey Jones uit waarom de Oostenrijkse Sophie Klein in 1938 in Windsor Castle was.
Fictie
Engels | 369 pagina's | Avon, London | 2024
Gedrukt boek
2024