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CONTENT

GENERAL NON-FICTION • • • • • • •

The World Book of Love The World Box of Happiness The World Book of Happiness A Year Filled with Luck 2013. The World Calendar of Happiness Become an Optimist Make your Life Flow Increase your Self Confidence. Feel Good and Perform Better

SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY • • • • • • • •

Love is a Verb Stay with Me. Our Struggle for Power and Intimacy in Relationships Mindfulness My Child is Highly Sensitive Sit Still! The Guide to Successful Parenting Later Starts Today Fingerprint of Sorrow

HISTORY • • • • • •

Shattered. How World War I shaped our world Friend on Foe The Last Witnesses of WWI Elsie and Mairi Through German Eyes The forgotten Nurse

SCIENCE

• Darwin at the Supermarkt

MANAGEMENT • • • • • • • •

Ajit Shetty. Beyond borders. My Journey as an Entrepreneur Digital is the New Normal. The revolution has begun Transformational branding in a New Era. Care for your Customer and Achieve Mutual Growth Essentials: Leadership, Decisions; Management, Change; Communication, Teamwork Help! I am running out of Energy The Conversity Model Media Tomorrow Youth is Today

SPIRITUALITY • • • • • •

The Three Pillars of the World A Rule of Life for Beginners. Benedictine spirituality for everyday life Torn between Good and Evil Provide Us with Your Solace The Spirit of Father Damien Small Encyclopaedia of the Vatican

GIFT BOOKS

• Granny is Fantastic. Granddad is Fantastic • Granny is the Smartest! Granddad is the Smartest!

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The World Book of

195 x 250 mm | 360 pages ca. 83,000 words flexicover with flaps all rights available

Love The World Book of

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The World Book of Love Leo Bormans

• A record of worldwide scientific research on love • Full of practical advice • Science presented in an appealing, accessible manner The World Book of Love will take you to the heart of romantic love. What do we know about love? Though cultural differences occur, but love itself has always existed. It is universal and can take many forms. It is an extremely powerful emotional state. But we all know that the fire doesn’t burn forever. After the worldwide success of The World Book of Happiness, editor in chief Leo Bormans has spent two years studying the international scientific research on love. He succeeded in engaging the most brilliant scientists and unexpected newcomers to describe in their own words what we finally know about love.

No butterflies and sunsets. 100 researchers from 40 different countries share in this book what we know about attachment, passion and commitment; about jealousy, abuse and pressure; from Darwin to sciencefiction; from hidden secrets to open sex. They explain the system and unveil the mystery. In a global and rapidly changing world we can all learn from each other. From China and Japan to America, Europe and Africa. Leo Bormans is the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. He is also one of the founders of the ‘Week of the Good Day’ and the ‘Club of Positive People.’ For The World Book of Love he conducted a two year research of numerous studies on Love.

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The World Box of Happiness Leo Bormans

• The wisdom of 100 happiness experts now collected in a beautiful gift box • This ‘treasury of happiness’ contains 52 cards, each with two tasks • Work on your own happiness! Everyone starts with a certain ‘set point’ for happiness. And although everyone’s starting point is determined genetically and influenced by the environment one grows up in, we can all increase our own happiness, by just making an effort!

The World Box of Happiness provides the tools to make that effort. On each card the reader will find two tasks that will help him to become a more positive person and obtain a happier life. The second task is somewhat harder to fulfil than the first.

The happiness cards fit perfectly in your wallet and with the magnet that is included, you can also hang them on your refrigerator or your desk. Leo Bormans is the editor in chief of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. He is also one of the founders of the ‘Week of the Good Day’ and the ‘Club of Positive People’. For The world book of happiness he conducted a two year research of over 8000 studies on happiness, stored at the University of Rotterdam.

The tasks are based on scientific research, which has shown that people are happier, healthier and more successful when they have an optimistic view on life. Holding in mind the basic elements that increase one’s feeling of happiness; pleasure, contentment and satisfaction in a meaningful life, the tasks invite you to work on your own happiness.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | GENERAL NON-FICTION

195 x 250 mm | 360 pages 83,400 words flexicover with flaps English, German, French, Korean, Slovenian and Taiwanese rights sold

The World Book of Happiness Leo Bormans

• A record of worldwide scientific research on happiness • Full of practical advice to make life more enjoyable • Science presented in an appealing, accessible manner The World Book of Happiness records the conclusions of a unique worldwide project. In this book, 100 experts in positive psychology, from Iceland to South Africa and from China to Australia, share their knowledge about happiness. None of these researchers are affiliated with any kind of philosophy or spirituality. Their conclusions are evidence-based and the result of life-long research. The world book of happiness conveys actual knowledge on the importance of time, money, health, success and climate. On youth, genetics and coincidence. On humour, pain and sadness. On choice, family, relationships and friendships. This revolutionary work does not only deal with individual happiness, but also with the welfare of groups, organisations and countries. This approach offers a globally legitimate vision of happiness. The surprising, inspirational texts and appealing images will make us evaluate our own existence.

The scientific foundations of this book are presented in a well-structured, fluent text. The modern graphic design and beautiful images of The world book of happiness make this book a pleasure to read and a wonderful gift.

There are a lot of tools, procedures and ideas to help people become happier. And they have proved to work! We just need to make them accessible to everybody. - Dr. José de Jesus Garcia Vega, Mexico Leo Bormans is the editor in chief of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. He is also one of the founders of the ‘Week of the Good Day’ and the ‘Club of Positive People’. For The world book of happiness he conducted a two year research of over 8000 studies on happiness, stored at the University of Rotterdam.

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180 x 130 mm| 730 pages 18,000 words paperback all rights available

A Year Filled with Luck 2013 The World Calendar of Happiness Leo Bormans • Be surprised by powerful quotes • Full of creative advice that can contribute to happiness The World Calendar of Happiness provides a collection of quotes from the greatest creative spirits in world history. A highlight of this calendar is that quotes from each of these great minds are given on their birthdays – from Einstein and Voltaire to Madonna and Steve Jobs. Happiness expert Leo Bormans combines the insights of Einstein and Voltaire to Madonna and Steve Jobs into effective tips for increased happiness.

Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than twenty years, he has been chief editor at the Educational publication Klasse and all its other publications (Yeti, Maks!, Klasse voor Ouders...). Both at home and abroad, he gives inspiring lectures on the subject of optimism and happiness. He is the author of the internationally successful The World Book of Happiness, The World Box of Happiness, The Work Book of Happiness and the practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!)

Scientific studies have shown that true happiness lies in sharing, all the more reason to share this advice with your family and friends.

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155 x 240 mm | 192 pages 48,000 words paperback with flaps French rights in option

Become an Optimist Leo Bormans • Discover how optimism can become a lifestyle • Full of practical advice to make life more enjoyable • Clear explanations by an experienced writer and trainer Optimists are healthier and live longer. They are happier and more successful. What are you waiting for? Become an optimist! Since his World Book of Happiness became a huge success, Leo Bormans has been overwhelmed with requests for lectures and workshops, from Brussels to Bangkok. This is how he discovered how people all over the world are fascinated by finding happiness. They no longer believe in vague religions or naïve optimism. They want to integrate the knowledge and findings of positive psychology in their daily lives.

But how do you do that exactly? And what are born realists and pessimists supposed to do? Become an optimist offers simple and inspiring examples, usable advice and remarkable stories about how optimism can become a lifestyle; your lifestyle. Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and lecturer. For over twenty years he has been the editor in chief of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. He is also one of the founders of the ‘Week of the Good Day’ and the ‘Club of Positive People’. The World Book of Happiness, a unique international project about happiness, has been translated into French, English and German and will appear in Korean and Chinese.

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155 x 240 mm | 254 pages ca. 77,000 words paperback with flaps French rights in option

Make your Life Flow Marlies Terstegge • A book on the theory and practice of flow psychology, an important part of positive psychology • People with ‘flow’ are happier and more connected • A practical guide which offers concrete strategies to become more peaceful and conscious in life Most likely you have already experienced the sensation yourself: you were so focused on a task it made you completely forget time and place. This blissful feeling is called ‘flow’. The theory of flow teaches you to recognise and appreciate your talents and desires. People who are close to their core and are able to determine their own authentic life mission, not only feel happier, but are also more connected to others and to the world around them. Positive psychology has become increasingly influential and successful over the years. Its supporters believe that to acquire a more balanced psyche it is

essential to be aware of one’s thoughts and sensations. Instead of trying to reach distant goals, people looking for flow should approach life from a position in the present. This will allow them to deal with the problems of life in a peaceful manner. Marlies Terstegge is a mental health psychologist and psychotherapist. She is a scientific co-worker at the Dutch Institute for Social Sexological Research. In her own practice for ‘flow and inspiration’ she guides clients on their way to a happier life. She teaches courses and gives lectures about flow, happiness and positive psychology.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | GENERAL NON-FICTION

160 x 240 mm| 168 pages ca. 46,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available

Increase Your Self Confidence Feel Good and Perform Better Robert Haringsma • An accessible self-help book for building self confidence • A scientifically based practical book • For everyone who is unsure professionally, socially or intimately Psychologist Robert Haringsma combines theory with a great number of exercises from his own practical experience with clients. As a stutterer, he himself had to learn to build the confidence to speak in public.

Robert Haringsma studied psychology. His dissertation dealt with the efficacy of self-help books. He is currently director of the Institute for Positive Psychology, where he is a trainer and coach for personal development. His doctorate at the Free University Amsterdam is in the field of self-confidence.

A high level of self confidence, says Haringsma, consists of a combination of skill (performance) and a proper sense of worth (talents) – a balance between these two providing stable self-confidence.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

155 x 240 mm | 244 pages 74,499 words paperback German, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Greek, SouthAfrican (Afrikaans), Chinese (complex characters) rights sold

Love is a Verb Alfons Vansteenwegen • This work has become a standard work for couples who want to work on their relationship on a daily basis • A scientific book with many research results and real life examples • Now in its thirty sixth print run, this book has sold over 115,000 copies Relationship troubles do not always point to a lack of love. All couples have their problems; so, in order to have a good relationship, it is vital to find solutions on a permanent basis. The type of problem solving strategy that a couple chooses will indicate the future of their relationship. Some solutions will lead to an increased solidarity, while others could turn the relationship sour.

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Love is a Verb is a scientific work of an author who has counselled over a thousand couples during a period of 25 years. It is filled to the brim with good solutions for concrete issues. Moreover, this work will inspire readers to invent strategies for their own personal relationships. With recognisable and true to life examples, Vansteenwegen demonstrates how to solve everyday difficulties in one’s love life.

This book offers answers to questions such as: How to deal with positive and negative feelings about the relationship? Which stages does a marriage go through? How important is sexuality in a relationship? Can long-standing relationships still be changed? Alfons Vansteenwegen is a psychologist and psychotherapist. He is the president of the Institute for Family and Sexological Science at the University of Louvain where he is also a professor. He is an expert in relationship counselling and has written numerous successful guides, such as How to survive an affair, Love after disparity and Love takes time. His work was awarded the two-yearly ‘Sexology Prize of Emde Boas – Van Hussel’.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

155 x 240 mm| 176 pages 50,000 words paperback all rights available

Stay with Me Our Struggle for Power and Intimacy in Relationships Rika Ponnet • An innovative and insightful look at relationships • Packed with practical tips and advice In many relationships, after the initial novelty wears off, a power struggle develops. Little things start to become annoying, losing too much of oneself becomes a worry and a certain routine enters the relationship. But how do you keep this struggle from leading to the end of the relationship? Illustrated by practical examples, Rika Ponnet reveals the deeper causes of relationship problems and shows how bonding styles are often at the root of problems.

Why do opposites attract but often grow apart with the passing of time? Why do many people continuously choose a ‘wrong’ partner? And why is disagreement and struggle often a hidden cry for more intimacy? Rika Ponnet is a sexologist. She and her husband Mark Boeykens (psychologist), run the agency ‘relationship Duet’. As a therapist, she has helped numerous singles and couples. She is a sought after relationship expert in the media and contributes regular columns to Het Nieuwsblad Magazine, a Belgian magazine and Libelle, a Dutch magazine.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

155 x 240 mm | 240 pages 21,000 words paperback French, German rights sold full English text available

Mindfulness Edel Maex • The mindfulness techniques discussed in this title will assist people in dealing with stress • A practical guide which offers concrete strategies to become more peaceful and conscious in life • Already over 70,000 copies sold! The mindfulness theory has become increasingly influential and successful in recent years. Its supporters believe that to acquire a more balanced psyche, it is essential to be aware of one’s thoughts and sensations. Instead of trying to reach distant goals, mindful people should approach life from a position in the present. This will allow them to deal with the problems of life in a peaceful manner.

In this reference work on the mindfulness theory, Maex elaborately discusses how to reach a state of inner awareness without passing judgement on others. His techniques focus on a self-criticising attitude and sometimes have surprising results. Mindfulness is the perfect guide for a more peaceful and conscious life experience! Edel Maex, a psychiatrist at the Middelheim hospital in Antwerp, introduced the mindfulness theory in Belgium. His group lectures and workshops are a great success.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

155 x 240 mm | 200 pages ca. 80,000 words paperback all rights available

My Child is Highly Sensitive Ilse Van den Daele & Linda T’Kindt • A positive approach to HSP • A focus on developing the children’s talents • An indispensable guide for parents, teachers and social workers 15 to 20 percent of all children are highly sensitive. They need special care. High sensitivity (HSP – highly sensitive person) is more common than one might think. Nevertheless it is a relatively unknown phenomenon. What is HSP exactly? How do you recognize it? And how do you deal with it?

Ilse Van den Daele is founder and president of the Flemish Association for Highly Sensitive People. This association organizes among other things seminars and information sessions for parents and social workers. Linda T’Kindt works as a social scientist and has helped many highly sensitive children.

The authors of this book give tips for stimulating the self-confidence of a highly sensitive child, so that it learns to deal with external stimuli.

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155 x 140 mm | 240 pages ca. 48,750 words paperback French rights sold

Sit Still! Instructions for raising hyperactive children Theo Compernolle, Robert Vermeiren & Ria Van Den Heuvel • How to educate hyperkinetic children • A fully revised and updated version of this educational classic • Completed with the most recent scientific findings Since the day it was first published, thousands of parents and teachers have gratefully used the first edition of Sit Still!, a guide on how to deal with hyperkinetic children. Some kids never sit still, not even when they are asked a hundred times. Parents of hyperkinetic children often find it difficult to give them an adequate education. Regular educational methods don’t seem to apply and society often stereotypes hyperkinetic children as ‘difficult’ and ‘not well guided’. Parents at their wits end can find help in this scientifically based yet easily accessible and practical book. It is an indispensable guide for raising children with ADHD and ADD.

Sit still! is the result of years of cooperation with parents of hyperkinetic children. The book provides answers to questions such as: What causes hyperkinetic behaviour? How do you teach a child to break out of a certain behaviour? How will hyperkinetic behaviour evolve in later life? Prof. Dr. Theo Compernolle is a former extraordinary professor at the Free University of Amsterdam. Prof. Dr. Robert Vermeiren is professor of child and youth psychiatry at the Free University of Amsterdam. Ria Van Den Heuvel is director of the ‘Sit Still’ knowledge and expertise centre.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

155 x 240 mm | 416 pages 140,000 words paperback all rights available

A Guide to Successful Parenting Peter Adriaenssens • A complete guide for people who want to improve their parenting skills • Based on recent scientific research • A compilation of his successful works: Upbringing is a Growth Process (50,000 copies sold) and Over to You Now (25,000 copies sold) The role of parents today is more important than ever. In the twenty-first century there is a great deal of commotion in the lives of children and teenagers, but there are not a lot of certainties. Therefore, parents should strive to offer a steady stronghold for their offspring.

A Guide to Successful Parenting is a reference work which combines the most recent scientific research on parenting with perceptions from two of Adriaenssens’s previous books: Upbringing is a process of growth and Over to You Now. The author passes on the knowledge which is absolutely essential, without getting lost in minor details.

Adriaenssens does not plea for absolute freedom, nor for a hard-handed approach. With this mix of correct information, satisfying solutions and executable advice, this book offers a steady basis for effective parenting. Peter Adriaenssens is a child psychiatrist and television personality in Belgium. He has written several bestselling classics on the upbringing of children.

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140 x 210 mm | 224 pages ca. 84,000 words paperback all rights available

Later Starts Today Answers about the last stage of life, palliative care and euthanasia Manu Keirse

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• On palliative care and euthanasia • A taboo breaking book that helps readers to deal peacefully with the end of a life • From the renowned author Manu Keirse

The social debate about palliative care and euthanasia continues, but patients and their environment are often left out in the cold, they get caught up in the medical and judicial merry-go-round and have difficulties finding answers to the questions they are facing.

How can you prepare to say goodbye? What are the different options? What about palliative care and euthanasia? How can you decide for yourself how the last stage of your life should look like? And what if the patient isn’t capable of making his or her own decisions?

Later starts today tries to help out by giving some simple and clear information on this sensitive subject.

Manu Keirse is a clinical psychologist and professor at the Catholic University of Louvain. He is the author of several books on sorrow and loss, amongst which: Dealing with a Disease, Helping Children Cope with Bereavement, Taking Leave from my Mother and Dealing with a Miscarriage.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SELF HELP & PSYCHOLOGY

140 x 215 mm | 96 pages 16,851 words hardcover Polish, Ukrainian rights sold

Fingerprint of Sorrow Manu Keirse • New edition of Manu Keirse’s bestseller – 35,000 copies sold! • Dealing with sorrow and loss in a comforting gift book for yourself, friends or relatives

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This new edition of Manu Keirse’s bestseller Fingerprint of Sorrow is a precious gift for everyone who has lost a child, a brother or sister, a partner, a parent or a friend. The comforting text is not only written for those who have suffered a loss, but also for relatives, friends and colleagues who want to support their loved ones on their difficult path towards a renewed life.

Fingerprint of sorrow’s main theme is not death, though. It is a book about life and the emotions when confronted with the loss of a person close to the heart, a book about understanding and dealing with grief and loss, a book of solace to cherish in times of need.

‘This book should be made compulsory for everyone dealing with loss and sorrow.’ – Antenne Manu Keirse is a clinical psychologist and professor at the Catholic University of Louvain. He is the author of several books on sorrow and loss, amongst which: Dealing with a Disease, Helping Children Cope with Bereavement, Taking Leave from my Mother and Dealing with a Miscarriage.

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FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

170 x 240 mm | ca. 320 pages full colour illustrations all rights available

Shattered Marc Reynebeau

How World War I Shaped our World

Shattered How World War I Shaped our World Marc Reynebeau • A broader perspective of the history of the First World War • Discusses the major high-impact effects of the First World War • The First World War, covered from a much wider perspective than only that of the soldiers Shattered strives to provide a more complete picture of the history of the First World War and to demonstrate its significance. The First World War is not isolated in time. It may have started suddenly and seemingly by accident, but it has a prehistory and, above all, a decisive influence on the times that followed. The war was the moment when the old world fell apart unexpectedly and the beginning of an attempt to regroup the fragments into a new relationship. This book demonstrates that the First World War profoundly changed the viewpoint and the balance of power in the World and played a significant role in shaping the history of the twentieth century. Additionally, the book shows that the First World War is linked to a range of critical developments and events, such as state nationalism. The book also shows the consequences of the outcome of the war, which led to the emergence of a new world order.

Reynebeau wants to bring to life the First World War in a broader context, not only based on the existing historiography. He includes the actual human experience, not only how soldiers experienced the war, but how people on the home front experienced the time in the war zones, occupied or neutral countries. Poems, novels, letters, diaries and newspaper articles serve as important witnesses. Marc Reynebeau holds an MA in history from Gent University. He is a senior writer and columnist with the Belgian daily De Standaard and is frequently invited to speak on radio and television and at universities in Belgium and The Netherlands. He wrote several books on Belgian history and on the theory of history, e.g. Een geschiedenis van België (‘A history of Belgium’, 2003, 20092; French edition: Histoire belge, 2005) and Het nut van het verleden (‘The Sense of the Past’, 2006).

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

210 x 260 mm | 360 pages full colour illustrations flexibound all rights available

Friend on Foe Paul Van Damme â&#x20AC;˘ Cartoons with a clear message and a reflection of the spirit and convictions of their time â&#x20AC;˘ Highly rare cartoons from private collections!

Friend on Foe uses a series of about 200 keywords and aims to clarify the history of the First World War. Each keyword is illustrated by one or more cartoons, which are analysed from a historical perspective. These images have been selected on grounds of both historical relevance and aesthetic appeal.They pay equal attention to both sides of the front line, to allies and enemies. Nearly all cartoons have been retrieved from private collections and have seldom (or never) been published to date. Friend on Foe is a comprehensive work of reference whose keywords are categorised into ten separate themes. The alphabetical indices at the back of the book help to navigate the reader.

Friend on Foe also offers a series of comprehensible texts which clearly summarise the keywords and the larger themes. Finally, Friend on Foe is also an art book. It contains a wide variety of cartoons and caricatures (mostly in colour) by more than 200 different artists. It offers three books on the First World War in one: a reference work, a historical synthesis and an artistic survey. Paul Van Damme is historian.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

170 x 240 mm | 366 pages ca. 103,000 words hardcover all rights available

The Last Witnesses of WWI Philip Vanoutrive • A touching book, containing the ultimate testimonies of 1914-1918 • 40 now very old, but still very energetic men and women tell about their experiences • With dozens of wonderful pictures 40 men and women who were children during WWI talk about their experiences. Gruesome anecdotes about death and destruction are often mentioned for the first time. But the men and women also have touching, beautiful and even funny stories to hand down to the next generations. For some, the war was a ‘good time’ – finally something happened! But for others it meant the end of their childhood. Their dreams exploded like a grenade.

Philip Vanoutrive has worked as a freelance journalist and photographer for over 30 years. In 1989 he won the first prize in the category ‘Nature’ of ‘World Press Photo’. His photo and text documentaries are published in Het Nieuwsblad, De Standaard and Eos Magazine, and are distributed worldwide by Hollandse Hoogte (NL) and Sipa Press (FR). In his documentaries on WWI there are no friends or enemies, no winners, no losers. Philip Vanoutrive focuses on the little man who suffered without ever being heard.

These 40 people certainly have one thing in common: the war caused grief and traumas which have never left their minds.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

220 x 270 mm | 128 pages full colour illustrations hardcover all rights available

Elsie and Mairi Ivan Petrus • A graphic novel about two very remarkable life stories during the First World War • Based on diary excerpts that reveal with passion the daily lives of two carers on the frontlines. • About fighting spirit, courage, perseverance but also doubt, homesickness and love The graphic novel Elsie and Mairi - Angels of Flanders Fields tells the remarkable story of two strong women during the First World War. During the First World War Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm joined a British ambulance corps which had its base in Furnes. Later they settled closer to the frontline with their nursing station, the ‘Cellar House’ in Pervyse. The nursing station was well known among the soldiers and the army leadership. With great courage, fighting spirit and love they cared for and transported wounded soldiers at the front. Their exploits were decorated by Albert I.

The two women also found love at the front. During the war Elsie married a Belgian officer, who was also Baron – a brief and stormy marriage. Mairi became engaged to a British pilot who tragically crashed shortly afterwards. Their diaries lay bare their feelings and were used in London in the book ‘Cellar House’. Ivan Petrus is an artist and has worked on various comics, animations and theatre. The First World War, the first photographed and filmed war, is his passion.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

260 x 210 mm | 240 pages 61,615 words hardcover all rights available

1914-1918 through German Eyes André Gysel • A beautiful collection of pictures, postcards and testimonies of German soldiers during WWI • A peek into their daily lives abroad • Written by war expert André Gysel In testimonies of war victims of WWI, German soldiers are invariably portrayed as rough and brutal. But were many of them not just boys who were caught up in a conflict and longed for peace? How these men spent their lives in an unknown environment under a severe regime is definitely an interesting topic.

André Gysel is a history teacher in Dixmuide and a tourist guide in the West Corner. He is interested specifically in everything about the First World War. Previously, he published the beautiful war picture book 365 pictures: 1914-1918, together with Julus Serafien D’Haene.

1914-1918 through German eyes has collected many images, pictures, postcards and eyewitness reports of German soldiers. The book is subdivided into several themes which cover all aspects of the soldiers’ daily lives: the combat experiences on the front, lines of defence and trenches, but also their diets, friendships and sexual escapades. All images and documents are situated historically and provided with a concise commentary.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | HISTORY

155 x 240 mm | 240 pages ca. 62,900 words paperback French rights sold, English text available

The forgotten Nurse Martin King • The missing story of the black nurse in ‘Band of Brothers’ • A historical reconstruction of the heroic deeds of Augusta Chiwy in WWII • A thrilling docudrama, based on historical facts The story of the Belgian-Congolese nurse who helped numerous soldiers during the Ardennes offensive of 1944-45 and who almost died in the course of it. The heroic deeds of Augusta are mentioned in the book Band of Brothers, which was adapted to the screen. But until today almost nobody knew who she really was. Above all The forgotten nurse is a moving story of courage and determination, written true to life.

Martin King is a historian specializing in military history. He worked as a writer and historical advisor and hosted several television shows on History Channel. Earlier, he wrote Voices of the Bulge, on the life of the veterans of the Ardennes offensive.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SCIENCE

140 x 210 mm | 192 pages ca. 52,450 words paperback Spanish, Hungarian rights sold

darwin at the Supermarket Or how evolution influences our behaviour on a daily basis Mark Nelissen • Another book on Darwin by behavioural biologist Mark Nelissen • Humorously written, but based on scientific research • The Theory of Evolution in our daily lives Why do female waiters get a bigger tip than their male colleagues? What is the purpose of pain? Are we in fact all homosexual? Do we discriminate our children? In Darwin at the supermarket Mark Nelissen finds numerous examples of Darwin’s theory of natural selection. His findings lead to surprising insights. Darwin at the supermarket, a humorously written book that, at the same time, has a profound scientific basis, is an eye-opener for Darwin’s inheritance and helps to explain human behaviour. A Spanish bar. My fat neighbour finishes his beer and asks the waiter what he owes him. ‘Dos euros’, the young waiter smiles. The fat man gives him a coin of 2 Euros and gets ready to leave when he sees that the waiter hands his apron to his successor, a blond, enthusiastic waitress. The fat man looks at her and sits down again. He orders another

‘cerveza’ and asks her what he owes her. Instead of 2 Euros, he generously gives her 3 Euros and winks at her. She happily takes her tip and walks away. Nowadays children are protected, but in ancient times they weren’t. The child’s chances of survival increased substantially if the mother got help. All help was welcome, especially from the father. The more the father had to offer, the more chances of survival the child had. In other words, the father had to be rich. There was one little problem: a woman could not always see if a man was rich enough to provide for her and her imaginary baby. So she turned to the man’s reputation. Men who were generous had a reputation of having enough resources. Mark Nelissen is a professor in behavioural biology at the University of Antwerp. In his books and lectures he explains the principles of biology to the broad public and really knows how to capture their attention.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | MANAGEMENT

140 x 210 mm| 192 pages 45,000 words hardcover full English manuscript available

Ajit Shetty. Beyond Borders The Journey of an Entrepreneur Erika Racquet, Ajit Shetty â&#x20AC;˘ The inspiring story of Ajit Shetty, chairman of Janssen Pharmaceuticals â&#x20AC;˘ A fascinating management book

In this book, Ajit Shetty shares his professional experiences to show young people with healthy ambition a few shortcuts towards reaching the insights they need to enforce the attitudes that were his own driving force: stay inquisitive, optimistic, believe in the power of people and always keep an open mind. As a young man, he left India and went to England and the U.S. He became one of the top level managers of both a top Belgian company and an American multinational.

Erika Racquet is a journalist at De Tijd, a Dutch newspaper. Dr. Ajit Shetty (1946) first studied in his homeland India and later gained diplomas at Cambridge University and Carnegie Mellon University in the U.S. In 1976 he began his career with Jansen Pharmaceuticals, where he eventually became chairman. In 2010 he also became Corporate Vice President at Johnson & Johnson. He has been awarded the title of Baron by King Albert II.

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170 x 240 mm | 208 pages 56,061 words paperback all rights available English edition available Korean rights sold

digital is the New Normal The revolution has begun Peter Hinssen • A challenging book: how can we distinguish ourselves by an intelligent approach to ormation technology (IT)? • A guide on how to adapt management techniques to the newest chapter in the digital revolution • Written by a renowned professor in digital business and IT-strategist Digital technology has, in the last few decades, transformed the way we live and work. The increase of efficiency and communication has resulted in higher profits for many enterprises. Hinssen, however, is of the opinion that at this moment, we are only halfway into the digital revolution. Now, we are crossing over to the deeper part of the pool and it is of the utmost importance that we keep on swimming. In Digital is the New Normal, Hinssen asserts that digital technology is no longer a novelty. It is a normal device through which business is conducted. However, we must try to distinguish ourselves with the intelligent ways in which we make use of make

us of IT. This book defends an alternative, ambitious attitude towards digital media. It will revolutionise management behaviour. Peter Hinssen is a much sought-after keynote speaker for IT conferences across the world. He is a lecturer at several international business schools such as the London Business School, TiasNimbas Business School (NL) and Vlerick Management School (BE). In 2010 he was asked as a special advisor by the Belgian government to develop an IT strategy for 2020.

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170 x 240 mm| 224 pages ca. 50,000 words full colour illustrations integral binding all rights available

Transformational Branding in a New Era Care for your Customer and Achieve Mutual Growth Herman Toch • Strengthen your brand and be ready for tomorrow • How will your brand survive the crisis? • Relevance as the key to success! Forget today’s marketing! Brands that want to be successful in the future must ask themselves the question: Am I relevant to people’s lives? With transformational branding you will stay relevant. In this model people’s lives are the starting point and relationships between people and brands are built, delivering mutual growth.

‘Don’t miss the chance for the rebirth of your brand.’ - Herman Toch. Herman Toch began his career as assistant at the Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. His international experience includes positions as VP Global Marketing at Douwe Egberts and Global CEO of Censydiam. He currently consults for major brands such as: Heineken, Philips, Heinz, VMMa and Colruyt.

A must for CEOs, leaders, marketers, marketing managers, etc. who intuitively feel that things should be different and who are searching for a guide to prepare their (corporate) brand for the new era.

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135 x 215 mm| 192 pages (ESSENTIALS – Leadership), 184 pages (ESSENTIALS – Decisions) ca. 40,000 words paperback all rights available

ESSENTIALS - Leadership ESSENTIALS - decisions Marc Buelens, Katleen De Stobbeleir, Herman Van den Broeck • Part of the Essentials series, written by authors from ‘Vlerick Leuven’ Management School in Gent • How to quickly become a successful manager • Numerous practical tips and advice ESSENTIALS – Leadership will give you answers to essential leadership questions: How leaders can use their leadership talents? What can derail leaders? How should leaders deal with cultural differences? ESSENTIALS - Leadership helps you become the charismatic leader you’ve always wanted to be. This book is a source of inspiration for leaders who want to transform their vision into decisive action.

Marc Buelens is a management professor in Gent. He has written several management guides together with his wife Ann Vermeiren.

ESSENTIALS - Decisions helps anyone who regularly makes decisions. This book will help you think over your decision, because the better you control that process, the higher the chance that your decision has beneficial effects. You want faster and better decisions, don’t you?

Herman Van den Broeck is professor at the University of Gent and Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. He specialises in change management and emotional intelligence. He has followed top leaders closely for many years.

Katleen De Stobbeleir is an assistant professor at Vlerick Management School. She is also a certified advisor for ‘Investors in People’ and ‘Great Place to Work’ and consults for several companies.

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135 x 215 mm| 196 pages (ESSENTIALS – Management), 212 pages (ESSENTIALS – Change) ca. 40,000 words paperback all rights available

ESSENTIALS - Management ESSENTIALS - Change Marc Buelens, Annick Van Rossem Herman Van den Broeck, Dave Bouckenooghe • Part of the Essentials series, written by authors from Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent • How to quickly become a successful manager • Lots of practical advice and tips ESSENTIALS – Management offers answers to the most important management questions: What determines success? What determines the results of an organization? Is it a matter of strategy, superior processes, super motivated people or something else? In short, with ESSENTIALS - Management you have all the tools for upgrading management thinking. ESSENTIALS - Change introduces you to the various steps of change and invites you to reflect on the importance of good timing. You discover how to prepare your organisation for change and ensure that everyone feels the need to change in time to understand and support it. Marc Buelens is a management professor at Gent University. He has written several management guides together with his wife Ann Vermeiren.

Annick Van Rossem provides research on various management concepts and how managers can apply them constructively. She teaches management at the Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. She has years of experience in the consultancy sector. Herman Van den Broeck is professor at the University of Gent and Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. He specialises in change management and emotional intelligence. He has followed top leaders closely for many years. Dave Bouckenooghe is master in organisational psychology en personnel policies. He holds a PhD in the management change from the University of Gent. He currently works as Assistant Professor at Brock University, Toronto, Canada.

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135 x 215 mm| 176 pages (ESSENTIALS – Communication), 196 pages (ESSENTIALS – Teamwork) ca. 40,000 words paperback all rights available

Had je ooit al het gevoel dat je die klus op je eentje beter en sneller had geklaard dan in team? Nochtans ligt werken in team aan de basis van elke moderne organisatie. Want hechte teams zorgen niet alleen in de sportwereld, maar ook in organisaties voor veel betere resultaten.

In essentials Teamwerk leer je op welke principes goed teamwerk gebaseerd is, hoe je het zelfsturende karakter van een team vergroot, welke rollen onmisbaar zijn in een team, hoe je omgaat met virtuele teams… Kortom, je ontdekt de spelregels die garant staan voor succesvol teamwerk.

Met essentials word je een succesvol manager in een handomdraai. In zeven handige kunnen. De reeks is geschreven door auteurs van Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School. Ze sluit aan bij de nieuwste wetenschappelijke inzichten, maar reikt evengoed tal van praktische tips en adviezen aan.

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Toegegeven, niet alle teams zijn even effectief. Hoe dat komt? Het ligt niet aan het werken in team zelf, maar wel aan de wijze waarop het team aangestuurd wordt. Het is aan de teamleider om voor een duidelijke missie met inspirerende waarden te zorgen. Werken in team overtreft individuele prestaties alleen als de spelregels correct worden nageleefd.

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ESSENTIALS - Communication ESSENTIALS - Teamwork Karlien Vanderheyden, Veronique Warmoes Herman Van den Broeck, Jasmijn Verbrigghe • Part of the Essentials series, written by authors from ‘Vlerick Leuven’ Management School in Gent • How to quickly become a successful manager • Lots of practical advice and tips ESSENTIALS – Communication provides a comprehensive arsenal of bite-sized tips and practical advice. So that you have everything you need to nurture your professional and personal communication skills to a higher level. The result? Better results and greater job satisfaction! In ESSENTIALS – Teamwork you will learn the principles on which good teamwork is based, how to increase the self-driving qualities of a team, which roles are essential in a team, how to manage virtual teams ... In short, you will discover the rules that guarantee successful teamwork. Karlien Vanderheyden is a doctor of psychology and professor at the Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. She is specialised in communication, social skills and teamwork.

Veronique Warmoes is a training teacher and a senior researcher at the Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. She mainly focuses on communication, coaching and school management Herman Van den Broeck is a professor at the University of Gent and Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent. He specialises in change management and emotional intelligence. He has followed top leaders closely for many years. Jasmijn Verbrigghe is a research associate at the competence centre People & Organisation at the Vlerick Leuven Management School in Gent.

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135 x 215 mm| 128 pages 29,863 words two-colour paperback all rights available

Help! luk dewulf | Guido VanGronsVeld

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een burnout krijg je niet alleen kies voor je talent

Help! I am running out of Energy Luk Dewulf Guido Vangronsveld • Take back control before it is too late and the pressure of work becomes overwhelming • Packed with tips for organisations on how to avoid employees suffering work related illness Burn-out is not a problem of the individual. It is always connected to relationships with others. Insights for employees and managers to help them cut through the destructive process and build strong, sustainable working relationships. ‘I was not myself anymore. Day and night, only one person was in my head. Fortunately, I learned to distance myself, regained sight of who I am and began to make choices again. From then on I got all my strength back. Now I am more aware of who I am and what I can and cannot do.’

Luk Dewulf is an educator and advisor to Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company. He is the author of Ik kies voor mijn talent (I choose for my talent). Guido Vangronsveld is an educator and system therapist. He is works as a consultant at Voca Training & Consultants. He is co-author of Kracht van een team (Power of a team).

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170 x 240 mm | 176 pages 76,977 words integral binding all rights available English edition available

The Conversity Model Clo Willaerts • Making money with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter • Revolutionary book on social media • How to guide conversations from costumers

Social media have changed traditional marketing, advertising and even business models. In fact, traditional marketing no longer exists! Every day millions of people use social media for different reasons: to cope with information overload, to find a new job… Some even hope to find their next great love online. At the same time they also search for information and opinions from others to decide how to spend their money. Companies used to think of them as nothing but target groups, consumers and even prospects, but now these consumers use Facebook, Twitter, blogs and YouTube to participate in millions of conversations, which can be both valuable and redundant. Observation, conversation, conversion and innovation. According to The Conversity Model these are the four steps a company has to follow when managing

social media and social networks. Clo Willaerts’ conversity model gives an answer to the question that occupies the mind of many entrepreneurs: ‘How can my company benefit from social media?’ It shows that the right approach can boost the popularity and – more importantly – the sale of a product or service. The book includes numerous case studies from successful campaigns on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Clo Willaerts is an Internet professional and runs the business unit for social media at Sanoma Magazines Belgium. She is also the driving spirit behind the ‘Brussels Girl Geek Dinners’, an informal network for women with a passion for IT and the Internet.

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170 x 240 mm | 200 pages ca. 48,400 words paperback all rights available

Media Tomorrow Jo Caudron â&#x20AC;˘ On the dramatic impact of the internet, social media and mobile phones â&#x20AC;˘ An inspiring and fascinating book for companies, governments, advertisers and everyone who is involved in the media â&#x20AC;˘ An overview from history to future

Are the classic media finished or can they re-invent themselves in the new digital world? The media are facing an incredible challenge nowadays: they have to adjust to new technologies and consumers. The Internet, social media and moblie phones give power to the consumer.

Jo Caudron is an entrepreneur and passionate about technology and media. He advises companies at home and abroad and is a frequently asked speaker. His writing style inspires everyone who is interested in the media.

Strong international players are waiting to conquer local media markets. Fascinating insights into what is happening to the media and how they are facing the future.

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Bovendien kom je te weten hoe je het best omgaat met jongeren thuis, ortom, een inspirerend boek voor iedereen die wil kennismaken met de

haars goed. Daarom moeten werkgevers de jongeren van nu begrijpen het lezen van De jeugd is tegenwoordig zetten ze alvast een stap in de

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ard schreeuwende marketeers, die onze jeugd vooral zien als een groep en Pedro De Bruyckere en Bert Smits jongeren niet als consumenten, werknemers, burgers … als mensen, kortom.’ acteur Ouders Online en specialist mediaopvoeding bij Mijn Kind Online

waarin de jongere van nu wordt beschreven zoals hij is en niet zoals we , of vrezen). Fijn leesvoer waarin hardnekkige mythes ontkracht worden hterblijft van onze jeugd. Een aanrader!’ ie Einstein

inggevenden doen er wel degelijk toe in het leven van jongeren. De auelaties te herdefiniëren met woorden als open, authentiek, transparant een woord als verantwoordelijkheid. Een opsteker voor wie dagelijks inan onze toekomst!’ T – Leuven Education College

agoog en (jongeren)onderzoeker aan de Arteveldehogeschool. Hij is een en- en buitenland. Als een echte mythbuster slaagt hij er steeds in op een er complexe materie uit te leggen.

og en begeleidt als zelfstandig adviseur organisaties bij veranderprocesvanuit coöperatieve ‘Levuur’, gespecialiseerd in participatieprocessen. viesbureau en is hij als vrij onderzoeker verbonden aan Groep T Leuven informatie: www.bertsmits.be

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Youth is Today Pedro De Bruyckere Bert Smits • How to deal with today’s youth • An enlightening introduction to the new young generation Youth is Today provides a recognisable and accurate picture of today’s youth. In their accessible and tothe-point style, youth experts Pedro De Bruyckere and Bert Smits examine the most persistent myths about young people today, subsequently clarifying or even radically unmasking them. Moreover, you will learn the best way of dealing with young people at home, at school and at work. In short, an inspiring book for anyone who wants to get to know the new young generation.

‘Parents, teachers and leaders play important roles in the lives of young people. The authors succeed in redefining these relationships with words such as: open, authentic, transparent and passionate, but also with words such responsibility. A boost for anyone who invests daily in the development of our future!’ Stijn Dhert: Dean of Group T Leuven Education College Pedro De Bruyckere is an educator and researcher at the Artevelde University College. He is a frequent speaker on youth and youth culture. Bert Smits is a social educator and an independent consultant at Kessels & Smit, The Learning Company. He is also a lecturer and researcher at Group T.

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | SPIRITUALITY

140 x 210 mm | 168 pages 43,000 words paperback French and Italian rights sold

The Three Pillars of the World Benoît Standaert • A Benedictine monk searches for what is essential to Christianity • Benoît Standaert inspires pilgrims of the 21st century • An invitation to contemplate three fundamental questions In these uncertain times of the 21st century – in which not faith but fear rules – we need profound insights into what is able to inspire us again. What enhances the understanding of our time? What stimulates a climate of silence and prayer? What is effective solidarity nowadays? How can we start over and serve the real life? The starting point is a saying older than Christianity: ‘The world leans on three pillars.’ The first pillar being study and wisdom, the second one prayer and silence, the third is charity. Together they make an indestructible tripod.

Benoît Standaert is a Benedictine monk in the Abbey of Saint-Andries in Zevenkerken. He studied in Rome, Jerusalem and Nijmegen. Both in Belgium and abroad he is involved in educational and training programmes. His book The Jesus Space is a milestone and was translated into several languages. Wisdom from the Desert, Living with the Psalms and God’s Treasure were all very well received.

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135 x 215 mm | 126 pages 37,000 words paperback English, French rights sold full Polish text available

A Rule of Life for Beginners Benedictine spirituality for everyday life Wil Derkse

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• A bestselling book on the implementation of the Benedictine rule on our everyday lives • A practical guide to a more relaxed leadership and management style • Over 50,000 copies sold Wil Derkse is associated with the Benedictine order, yet is very much a worldly man. In A Rule of Life for Beginners, he wants to interpret the Benedictine spiritual prescriptions for a life outside of the monastery walls. The simple, down-to-earth attitude of the Benedictines can offer a valuable perspective for a revision of one’s mode of life. The core of its spirituality is not about new insights or mystical experiences, but rather about living a regular and satisfactory life.

A Rule of Life for Beginners offers an alternative source for an orientation in life, especially for those who are in a position of responsibility. This book applies the principles of the Benedictine rule to a life within organisations and focuses on leadership and time management. Especially the art of knowing when to begin and when to

stop will allow readers to lose the feeling of ‘being busy’. The Benedictine rule will inspire readers to go through the motions of the day with a relaxed, listening attitude. This will allow for a more satisfying and successful life. Wil Derkse, bound by oblate vows, is associated with the Benedictine Abbey of St.-Willibrord, Doetinchem. Having studied chemistry and philosophy, he worked as a chemistry teacher for many years. He became the scientific principal of the Radbound Foundation in 1987. Since 1994, he has been an extraordinary professor in the Technical University of Eindhoven. He also writes for several magazines such as Streven.

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140 x 210 mm | 186 pages 47,000 words paperback all rights available

Torn between Good and Evil Roger Burggraeve & Ilse Van Halst • An invitation to lead a morally balanced life • A look at evil in our society through biblical texts • Offers an alternative view on reality and the choice between right and wrong Family tragedies, brutal murder, aggression on public transport, racism, revenge, abuse… In today’s world we are confronted with all kinds of evil. But this is not something new. The Bible is already full of stories on the kinds of evil man brings about. Guided by 9 biblical stories, Burggraeve and Van Halst examine a whole range of malevolent acts, searching for the reasons why people do wrong. They attempt to offer a clear judgment, but also pay attention to human vulnerability. By translating Bible messages to contemporary society, the authors teach us how to contemplate the reality which surrounds us in a different manner. They offer insights which will spur us to take on moral responsibilities and resist the temptation of evil when we meet an ethical dilemma. This book is a source of inspiration, not only for Christians, but for all who want to make our society liveable.

Roger Burggraeve is an ethicist, philosopher and professor at the Catholic University of Louvain. His theological stance is informed by the ideas of the Jewish French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas. Burggraeve is also the cofounder of the Centre for Peace Ethics at his university. Ilse Van Halst is a journalist for the religious magazine Kerk en Leven. Previously, these authors collaborated to write All Questions of our Lives.

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165 x 240 mm | 352 pages 98,000 words hardcover with dust jacket French rights sold

Provide Us with Your Solace Godfried Danneels & Iny Driessen • A comforting book for all those who are confronted with illness, sorrow and pain • A beautiful edition, fully illustrated

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Humans are fragile beings. This fragility often leads to pain, suffering and the impossibility to enjoy life. Many people abide by this and submit to the sadness in their existence. Should they? Weren’t people created to be happy, even in hard times, despite tragedies? Can this vulnerability create new life for ourself and for others? This book is a reflection on man’s fragility and suffering. The reader learns how people were given the strength to rediscover and accept life. An encouraging and comforting book for all those who are confronted with pain, suffering and the vulnerability of our existence.

Cardinal Godfried Danneels studied philosophy and theology in Louvain and Rome. He was ordained a priest in 1957 and lectured liturgy and sacramentology in Bruges and Louvain. He became bishop of Antwerp in 1977 and was appointed archbishop of Mechelen-Brussels and primate of Belgium two years later. Pope John Paul II elevated him to cardinal at Candlemas 1983. He is a member of several Curial congregations and has already published numerous successful books. Iny Driessen studied biblical philology and religion. She has written several youth and children’s books, books on faith for all ages and has edited some of Cardinal Danneels’ works.

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140 x 210 mm | 232 pages 65,000 words paperback English, Italian and Spanish rights sold

The Spirit of Father damien Jan De Volder • A search for Father Damien’s true spirit • Based on Vatican sources Every generation has its own view on Father Damien. He lived among Molokai’s lepers and after his death in 1889, he was treated and respected as a Saint. His body’s transfer to Louvain in Belgium caused an unrivalled stir at the time. Even today few Belgians have experienced the worldwide fame he enjoyed and still enjoys. It is a strange fact that interest in him and his work has not waned through the years. On the contrary, his popularity not only survived time, but also secularisation and in 2005 he was elected greatest Belgian of all times.

Historian Jan De Volder, who was granted access to Vatican sources and even the documents of his canonisation, seeks for answers to these questions, in search of Father Damien’s true spirit. Jan De Volder is a professor of Contemporary History and has a Master’s degree in Romanic Languages. As an editor for the magazine Tertio, he writes articles on religion, culture, politics and society. He previously collaborated on Trialogue, a book featuring surprising conversations between a rabbi, a priest and an imam.

What makes people from different cultural backgrounds and even religions show so much interest in Damien? What is his secret and which aspects of his life touch people around the world?

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135 x 180 mm | 544 pages 170,000 words full colour illustrations paperback all rights available

Small Encyclopaedia of the Vatican Tom Zwaenepoel • Everything you always wanted to know about life in the Vatican • Witty, spiritual and critical report • With many anecdotes, in alphabetical order About the favourite dish of the pope, his personal tailor, the ritual ground kiss, the Vatican soccer team, the papal archives and other trivial and not so trivial information. Tom Zwaenepoel focuses on the ‘human’ side of the Vatican and the papal residence. Many anecdotes are the starting point for interesting historical digressions.

During the research for this book, John Paul had the unique chance to meet Johannes Paulus II four times and have spoken to Benedictus XIV six times. These sincere and informal talks gave me valuable information. – Tom Zwaenepoel Tom Zwaenepoel studied Germanic languages at the Universities of Ghent and Bayreuth. Nowadays he teaches German at the abbey school of Zevenkerken and he is connected to the University of Ghent (German training programme). He also teaches Dutch at the University of Bayreuth and lectures in Oulu (Finland).

FOrEIgN rIghTs 2012 | GIFT BOOKS

125 x 200 mm | 96 pages ca. 25,000 words full colour illustrations flexibound German rights sold

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Granny is Fantastic Granddad is Fantastic Jack Botermans

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• Each book contains over 60 fun activities to do with your grandchildren • A perfect gift for grandmas and granddads-to-be • Part of the Family series which has sold over 70,000 copies In today’s busy world, grandmothers and grandfathers are often called to the rescue when parents need a babysitter. And surely, grandparents are happy to comply! Granny is Fantastic! and Granddad is Fantastic! are new additions to the successful Family series which has sold over 70,000 copies.

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These books offer over 60 easy games, arts-and-crafts projects and tricks for grandparents to teach their grandchildren. Some of these will sound familiar from their own childhood, other activities will be an adventure for both the adult and the child. Clear step-by-step instructions ensure a successful result.

Botermans – a grandfather himself – points out that: grandchildren forget what you buy for them, but they will always remember what you did with them! Jack Botermans graduated in mechanical engineering and graphic design. He specialised in 3D-design for exhibitions and games and puzzles. He has published over 50 books and received several prizes for design in Germany, the Netherlands and the USA.

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125 x 200 mm | 96 pages ca. 25,000 words full colour illustrations flexibound German rights sold

Granny is the Smartest! Granddad is the Smartest! Jack Botermans

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• Each book contains over 100 fun puzzles for grandparents • A great variety of activities to keep the mind challenged • Part of the Family series which has sold over 70,000 copies Solving puzzles is an ideal activity to keep the brain active. By challenging their minds, grandparents can make sure that they are still smarter than their grandchildren! Granny is the Smartest! and Granddad is the Smartest! are new additions to the successful Family series which has sold over 70,000 copies.

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Jack Botermans graduated in mechanical engineering and graphic design. He specialised in 3D-design for exhibitions and games and puzzles. He has published over 50 books and received several prizes for design in Germany, the Netherlands and the USA.

These books offer over 100 original and diverse puzzles to solve: crossword puzzles, sudoku, lucifer puzzles, visual riddles and much more. They are all presented in a colourfully illustrated layout, so that grandchildren will be eager to help! These puzzle books guarantee hours of fun. They are the perfect gift for grandmothers and grandfathers who are still spry enough.