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Eloquent images
evangelisation, conversion and propaganda in the global world of the early modern period
Drawing on original research covering different periods and spaces, this book sets out to appreciate the specific place of images in the history of evangelisation in the long modern period. How can we reconceptualise the functions of the visual mediation of the gospel message, both in terms of the production and reception of this message and in terms of its effective mediators, artists, religious, and cultural ambassadors? The contributions in this book offer multiple geographical and historical...
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Engels | PDF, 68 MB | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2022
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Andrew Shortland | Patrick Degryse When art isn't real
the world's most controversial objects under investigation
The art world is a multi-billion-dollar industry which captures world headlines on a regular basis, for both good and bad reasons. This book deals with one of the most-discussed areas of controversy: high-profile objects that have experts arguing about their veracity. Some may have been looted, others may be fakes, some may be heavily restored or misattributed. Often, in these cases, analytical science is called on to settle a dispute. The authors of this book have decades of experience in this field,...
Non-fictie
Engels | PDF, 2,6 MB | Leuven University Press, Leuven | 2022
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Rogier Overman Van Mensendieck naar oefentherapie
een bewogen geschiedenis van de Opleiding tot oefentherapeut-Mensendieck van de Hogeschool van Amsterdam (1921-2021)
In Van Mensendieck naar Oefentherapie beschrijft historicus Rogier Overman de bewogen geschiedenis van de 100-jarige Opleiding tot oefentherapeut-Mensendieck van de Hogeschool van Amsterdam. In 1921 begonnen met drie Scandinavische leerlingen in Den Haag groeide deze opleiding uit tot de innovatief flexibele hbo-opleiding die zij anno 2021 is. In het boek komt naast de ontstaansgeschiedenis van de opleiding, de 'kwestie-Cesar' en de Tweede Wereldoorlog ook de wettelijke erkenning van de beroepsgroep...
Non-fictie
Engels | 302 pagina's (ePub2, 8,2 MB) | Amsterdam University Press, Amsterdam | 2022
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Han Peeters The last prophet
In this exciting novel Emile van Straten, a historic scientist, is sailing around the world with his girlfriend Jenny on their sailing yacht the Davy Jones. During their journey UNESCO assigns him to investigate a document that was found on the island Terceira. Then Emile discovers the magical diamond, a tour de force in geometry. A mysterious symbol that turns out to be the key to the unravelling of world mysteries, such as the pyramids of Giza, the Nazca-plain in Peru and the mysterious Moai-statues...
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Engels | 230 pagina's (ePub2, 1,2 MB) | ClusterEffect, Prinsenbeek | 2016
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Bert Koene The world of our grandchildren
The future looks brighter than most people think! That is the conclusion of this book after a thorough investigation of present facts, trends and promises of science and technology. The world population will soon stop growing. The consequences of climate change will be far-reaching, but surmountable. Science and technology will, in the 21st century, make enormous progress. They are the shaping forces of the future. This book clearly explains the potential benefits and dangers of innovations from...
Engels | 220 pagina's (ePub2, 1,3 MB) | Aspekt Publishers, Soesterberg | 2015
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Dinah Jefferies The Hidden Palace
An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…A rebellious daughter1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.A sister with a secret1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who...
Engels | ePub3, 1,7 MB | HarperCollins, [Nederland] | 2022
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Jeffrey Archer By Royal Appointment
In the nation of Littleland, King Benefactor and Queen Echo have decided to host a grand racing tournament to find the fastest car in the land. All seven cars show up, with The Speedy Car and The Flashy Car expected to win. Nobody gives The Square car much of a look, with his square wheels, square engine, square seats and square tyres - how could he possibly win? But this rambunctious little car will win the hearts of the people with his passion and steadfast determination in this wholesome and...
Engels | ePub3, 32 MB | SAGA Egmont, [Nederland] | 2022
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Jeffrey Archer Willy Visits the Square World
Willy series
Oh no, Yo-Yo the Cat has been mysteriously kidnapped! It’s up to Willy and his faithful teddy Randolph to fly through space to Square World where Yo-Yo has been taken. Here they’ll get the help of Fuzziness, the wise Big Whoosh, Glowsnake and the Upsidedown Bird. Willy will need all the help he can get when he takes on Grumpfuzz and his Thieving Bird before they have Yo-Yo for breakfast. 'Willy Visits the Square World' is a brilliantly loving tale, full of funny characters and beautiful worlds from...
Engels | ePub3, 11 MB | SAGA Egmont, [Nederland] | 2022
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Julie Otsuka The Swimmers
Winner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction''Exquisite'' The New York Times''A tale of grief and memory awash with dark humour and wit'' Spectator "Up there," she says, "I''m just another little old lady. But down here, at the pool, I''m myself."For the people who swim there each day, the local pool is a haven of unexpected kinship and private solace. For Alice, her daily laps have become the ritual that gives her life meaning, even though she may not remember the combination to...
Engels | ePub3, 1,7 MB | Penguin Books Ltd, [Nederland] | 2022
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Lucy Strange The Mermaid in the Millpond
History and myth entwine in this atmospheric tale of freedom and friendship from bestselling author Lucy Strange and acclaimed illustrator Pam Smy.Bess has left the London workhouse behind for a job at a rural cotton mill. But life at the mill is hard and cruel – a far cry from the fresh start Bess hoped for. The only way to survive is to escape, but the mill is like a prison with no way out.Meanwhile, rumours are spreading about a vicious creature that lurks in the millpond. Bess is sure it''s...
Engels | ePub3, 2 MB | CB Digitale Distributie B.V, [Nederland] | 2022
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Howard Nemerov The Melodramatists
Nemerov’s first novel, ‘The Melodramatists’ is a parody of life in 20th Century America. When wealthy Nicholas Boyne is committed to a mental health facility, his two daughters, Claire and Susan, are left to their own devices. Susan embarks on an ill-fated affair with her psychiatrist, while Claire undergoes a spiritual awakening and sets about a plan to convert the family home into a retreat for the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Brutally funny and packed with wry observations, this is an ideal...
Engels | ePub3, 0,6 MB | SAGA Egmont, [Nederland] | 2022
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Doyle Catherine Doyle The Lost Girl King
The Lost Girl King echoes Lord of the Rings and Narnia, whilst being original and fresh. It''s sure to become a classic of its own'' - Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars''A glorious gulp of a summer adventure'' - Piers Torday, author of The Lost Wild''Nobody writes peril, wit and wonder as well as Catherine Doyle … a modern Diana Wynne Jones'' - Dave Rudden, author of Irish Children''s Book of the Year, Knights of the Borrowed Dark**********From the author of the bestselling Storm Keeper...
Engels | ePub3, 2,5 MB | Bloomsbury Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Tricia Levenseller Blade of Secrets
The Bladesmith Duology
The lushly romantic, magical first volume in the epic Bladesmith duology by bestselling YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller''An addictive page-turner... Be prepared to laugh, cry, and gasp'' Mary E. Pearson, author of The Remnant ChroniclesEighteen-year-old Ziva prefers metal to people. She spends her days tucked away in the forge, safe from society and the anxiety it causes her, using her gift to craft unique weapons imbued with magical power.When Ziva takes a job from a powerful warlord, the...
Engels | ePub3, 1,4 MB | Pushkin Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Tricia Levenseller Daughter of the Siren Queen
The defiant, fierce heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King returns in this rip-roaring high-seas adventure ‘This lady Jack Sparrow is back, and she''s fiercer and wittier than ever!’ Elly Blake, author of FrostbloodAlosa''s mission is finally complete. Not only has she recovered all three pieces of the map to a legendary hidden treasure, but the pirates who originally took her captive are now prisoners on her ship. First mate Riden, still unfairly attractive and unexpectedly loyal, is a constant...
Engels | ePub3, 0,9 MB | Pushkin Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Tricia Levenseller Master of Iron
The Bladesmith Duology
The heart-stopping, epic sequel to Blade of Secret by bestselling YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller"Exciting, romantic, and filled with magic... a book you''ll want to read right away- and then reach for that sequel" JODI MEADOWS, co-author of My Lady Jane, on Blade of SecretsEighteen-year-old Ziva may have defeated a deadly warlord, but the price was almost too much. Ziva is forced into a breakneck race to a nearby city with the handsome mercenary, Kellyn, and the young scholar, Petrik, to...
Engels | ePub3, 3,4 MB | Pushkin Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Tricia Levenseller The Shadows Between Us
A sumptuous, addictive story of ambition and love from YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller ‘A wicked fun romp with corsets and jewelled daggers’ Emily R. King, author of The Hundredth Queen SeriesNo one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King''s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra, tired of being overlooked, has a plan to gain power: woo...
Engels | ePub3, 0,8 MB | Pushkin Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Tricia Levenseller Warrior of the Wild
A chieftain''s daughter embarks on a perilous quest in this Viking-inspired standalone adventure from YA fantasy sensation Tricia Levenseller ‘One of my favourite YA books ever. The action! The world-building! The voice! This book kicks so much ass’ Cale Dietrich, author of The Love InterestHow do you kill a god?As her father''s chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails...
Engels | ePub3, 0,8 MB | Pushkin Children's Books, [Nederland] | 2022
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Emily Houghton Last Time We Met
A heart-warming and emotional will-they-won t-they friends-to-lovers romance for 2022
An emotional friends-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Colleen HooverReaders have fallen for Emily Houghton''s brilliant romances:''I''m an absolute sucker for a good friends-to-lovers trope and this book definitely delivers that''''An absolute joy and a love story about falling in love and allowing yourself to be loved''''A funny, heart-wrenching and beautiful love story. Absolutely loved it''''Beautifully written with characters that have such great depth''ONE PROMISEAged...
Engels | ePub3, 1,2 MB | Transworld Digital, [Nederland] | 2022
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Hanna Bervoets We Had To Remove This Post
Does what you see change who you are?‘A superbly poised, psychologically astute and subtle novel of mental unravelling’ - Ian McEwan, author of AtonementKayleigh is broke. Out of options, she takes a job as a content moderator, reviewing horrors and hate online and deciding which posts needs to be removed. Kayleigh is good at her job, and in her colleagues she finds a group of friends, even a new girlfriend. For the first time in her life, the future seems bright . . . But soon the job begins...
Engels | ePub3, 0,9 MB | Picador, [Nederland] | 2022
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Mieko Kawakami All The Lovers In The Night
From literary sensation and International Booker Prize-shortlisted author Mieko Kawakami, the bestelling author of Breasts and Eggs and Heaven comes All the Lovers in the Night, an extraordinary, deeply moving and insightful story set in contemporary Tokyo.''A brief, compelling study of alienation and friendship; I binge-read it in one sitting.'' - Rebecca F Kuang, bestselling author of BabelFuyuko Irie is a freelance proofreader in her thirties. Living alone in an overwhelming city and unable to...
Engels | ePub3, 0,6 MB | Picador, [Nederland] | 2022
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