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GENERAL NON-FICTION & POPULAR SCIENCE • • • • • • • • • • •

333 Tips that Could (Possibly) Save Your Life The Puzzle Universe Twenty Roads to Happiness The World Book of Happiness The World Book of Love The World Book of Hope The World Box of Happiness The World Box of Love The World Calendar of Happiness The World Diary of Happiness How to Become Einstein or Da Vinci?

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Giving Birth Is Never Perfect Becoming a Mum The Book of Breastfeeding Mental Capital Sleep Tight! Mindfulness Learning How to Meditate Live Compassionately, Work Mindfully Accepting Yourself Life on the Sidelines Highly Gifted – Revised Edition The Small Book of Grandparents Cherish Love

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SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Lucien! The Trial Against Wilhelm II Belgians Make Bombs The Book of Living Faith Pope Francis The Jihad Caravan My Rescue from Evil Everyone a Racist Unequal but Fair After the Storm The World of De Wachter Maria Sibylla Merian The Post Book Smart Cities When Digital Becomes Human The Lee Harvey Oswald Files Written Testimonies of the Holocaust Thirteen Cursed Books

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FICTION • Son in the Congo • The Last Minute • Séance

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333 Tips that Could (Possibly) Save Your Life Herman Boel all rights available

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• Full of surprising facts and funny anecdotes • The ideal gift book for young and old • The sequel to the successful 666 Myths Everyone Believes in, 555 Completely Useless Facts and 444 Blunders that (almost) Changed the World which have already sold more than 25,000 copies Did you know that some medicines are better to be ingested with Coca Cola? That a nice, warm winter coat in the car could be life-threatening? And that selfies killed more people than sharks did last year?

Herman Boel is an author, translator and board member of SKEPP, the Belgian association of sceptics.

Danger lurks in unexpected corners. Luckily, trivia guru Herman Boel comes to the rescue. In his new, highly entertaining gift book, he lists 333 pieces of advice that could possibly prolong your life by a few years!

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The Puzzle Universe Ivan Moscovich • The history of mathematics in 353 puzzles • Created by Ivan Moscovich, internationally celebrated as one of the leading inventors and creators of visual games and puzzles • Fully illustrated, with beautiful designs and visually compelling puzzles Maths have never been so much fun! The Puzzle Universe takes you on a trip full of adventure through the magical world of mathematical ideas, presenting 353 brain teasers inspired by the most famous mathematical concepts in history. The book guarantees hours of fun for the whole family, thanks to the wide variety of puzzles and the practical rating system, starting at level 1 (easy), and going up to level 10 (very difficult).

Ivan Moscovich is internationally recognized as one of the most innovative inventors of games and puzzles in the world. His games have been commercialized by major manufacturers such as Hasbro, Mattel and Ravensburger. His books – such as 1000 PlayThinks – The Big Book of Brain Games and his BrainMatic series – have been published in over 12 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

An accessible, beautifully illustrated and imaginative approach to some of the most important ideas in mathematics. Informative and inspiring, while keeping everything delightfully simple. – Ian Stewart, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Warwick on The Puzzle Universe.

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Twenty Roads to Happiness revised edition Leo Bormans • Happiness-expert Leo Bormans teaches you 20 ways to become a happier person • The perfect introduction to passive psychology • Every chapter includes a test to check your knowledge Everyone can learn to be happy. Even better: the more happiness we can share with each other, the happier we become. That’s why Leo Bormans has compiled all his insights and knowledge from his books and lectures as the Ambassador of Happiness in this introduction on happiness. He names and describes the twenty possible ways to become a happier person, such as: setting yourself targets, being grateful, and last but certainly not least: not being afraid to become a happy person. Every chapter is structured in a crystal-clear way: at first, a honest testimony, followed by the insights from Leo Bormans’ own research, and a moment of introspection through a test. Lastly, the book teaches

you how to put everything you’ve learned into practice so that you’ll be a happier person in no time! Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, and his new title The World Book of Hope was released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!).

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The World Book of Happiness Fully revised edition 2016 Leo Bormans • A record of worldwide scientific research on happiness • Science presented in an appealing, accessible manner • Already more than 250,000 copies of the first edition have been sold worldwide 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 religion. 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. Now revised with 30% new texts by new, inspiring authors and all-new photography! Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, and his new title The World Book of Hope was released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!).

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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? Despite cultural differences, 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. In this book, 100 researchers from 50 different countries share what we know about attachment, passion and commitment; about jealousy, abuse and pressure; from Darwin to science fiction; 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 Asia to America, Europe and Africa. You can find more information on www.theworldbookoflove.com Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, and his new title The World Book of Hope was released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!).

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The World Book of Hope Leo Bormans • A record of worldwide scientific research on hope • Including a selection of ten of the world’s most hopeful projects • Full of inspiring examples After the worldwide success of The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, author Leo Bormans has spent two years studying the scientific research on hope and meeting the most prominent experts in the field. Hope is not a luxury of the privileged few. It represents a universal psychological resource that can be found in all corners of the world. Hope is all of this: a tool for envisioning definable goals, a coping resource, an expression of trust and openness as well as a spiritual gift earned by faith or ritual. In the course of a lifetime every individual is apt to experience these different shades of hope. The World Book of Hope is an inspiring quest to the breadth and depth of hope. It offers a universal framework for understanding and using the most powerful tool of mankind: hope. Without hope there is no life. In this book, 100 professional researchers from all over the world share what we know about hope. Not spiritual philosophy but evidence-based knowledge

of recent experiments and life-long research, set in a language everybody understands. This book unveils the secret power of hope in love and relationships, study and work, health and illness, education and care, freedom and prison, management and leadership, therapy and economy, youth and old age. It even shows how we can make pessimism work and how we can benefit from post-traumatic growth: one door closes, one door opens. Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, and his new title The World Book of Hope was released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!).

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The World Box of Happiness

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The World Box of Happiness provides the tools to increase our own happiness, simply by making an 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 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.

The World Box of Love

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52 beautiful love cards which open like greeting cards, one for each week of the year. An interactive box for those who want to put The World Book of Love into practice. Each card has one golden tip which is elaborated into two concrete ideas: one to do alone, the other one to carry out with a partner. A summary provides more background information. All suggestions are based on scientific evidence gathered by 100 love experts from over 50 countries.

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The World Calendar of Happiness The World Calendar of Happiness provides a collection of quotes from the greatest creative spirits in world history. A special feature of this calendar is that quotes from each of these great minds are given on their birthdays â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from Einstein and Voltaire to Madonna and Steve Jobs.

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The World Diary of Happiness The World Diary of Happiness is a source of inspiration that will get you started straightaway, a precious gift full of ideas to help you become aware of your happy moments more easily. Leo Bormans is a journalist, writer and public speaker. For more than 20 years, he was the chief editor of the school magazines Klasse and Yeti. At present, he travels around the world as the Ambassador of Happiness & Quality of Life. He has edited the international best-sellers The World Book of Happiness and The World Book of Love, and his new title The World Book of Hope was released in 2015. He is also the author of the successful practice book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!). Kasteelstraat 97 | b-8700 Tielt | Belgium | t +32-51424211 | f +32-51401152 www.lannoo.com | contact liesbeth.debruyne@lannoo.be or gunther.spriet@lannoo.be

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How to Become Einstein or Da Vinci?

An introduction to science for tomorrow’s homo universalis Metaforum • Written in an accessible way, by subject • High-level knowledge by renowned specialists in their fields • All subjects are approached from different angles, so that you’ll get the whole picture Almost daily, scientists announce important discoveries on the news. While the one researcher says he found a medicine which should help to eradicate a deadly disease, another researcher announces that he dropped a robot on Mars by making use of a remotely controlled spaceship. The more knowledge scientists gather, the less you’re able to see the big picture. You may find research into stem cells interesting, but you don’t know exactly what its impact is on your personal life. At the same time, you don’t quite get how an architect is trying to diminish social inequality, by designing a city project.

Thanks to How to become Einstein or Da Vinci? the big scientific questions are easily digestible for everyone. In an understandable and illuminating way, more than 50 inspired lecturers of the University of Leuven talk about a wide variety of subjects: ranging from the mysterious expansion of the universe and the determination by the brain and genes, to the creation of life on the basis of DNA. Do you really want to become a homo universalis? This book is the perfect place to start! Metaforum is an interdisciplinary think tank of the University of Leuven, in which study groups brainstorm about important social questions.

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Giving Birth Is Never Perfect The impact of childbirth on your life and how to deal with it Diana Koster

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• Childbirth can – even many years later – have an impact on mothers, babies, fathers, relationships and careers • Contains many recognizable stories, practical assignments and concrete advice • Diana Koster is a much sought-after speaker and expert Research shows that nearly a quarter of women who gave birth to their first child still look back on the delivery in a negative way three years later. More often than not, they are hesitant to talk about it, because ‘isn’t having a child the most wonderful experience ever’? ‘If I had read Diana’s book before having my baby, I would’ve felt a lot less abnormal.’ – Kelly Deriemaeker, De Standaard Magazine

Diana Koster has many years of experience as an obstetrician. Furthermore, she has a coaching office through which she helps women who have difficulties coming to terms with the way the delivery of their child went. In this book, she gives these women a voice, offers recognition and shows them how they can regain their balance through practical tips and exercises.

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Becoming a Mum Bernard Spitz et al. • Pregnancy bible written by experts • Contemporary & fresh looking lay-out • Includes expert opinions as well as experiences by mums themselves

The book of reference about pregnancy and birth, put together by a team of specialists, supervised by prof. dr. Bernard Spitz (University Hospital Leuven). Becoming a Mum answers all pertinent questions that pregnant women might have. How does your baby develop from week to week? Which types of checkups are necessary? How do you prepare for delivery? Not only experts share their knowledge, the book also includes the experiences of mums themselves.

Prof. dr. Bernard Spitz teaches Obstetrics at the University of Leuven and University Hospital Leuven. He wrote this book together with prof. dr. Kristel Van Calsteren (gynaecologist at UZ Leuven), Liesbeth Van Kelst (midwife) and Sindy Helsen (psychologist). As experts in their fields, they are all part of the popular online magazine Mum’s the boss.

The result is an accessible, recognizable and scientifically correct pregnancy bible. A must-read for every mum-to-be!

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The Book of Breastfeeding An honest book about the dos and don’ts of breastfeeding Martine Boonen & Eva Boonen • Facts and fables about breastfeeding • Accessible book with beautiful and practical illustrations • Exceptional testimonials and advice from experts Most mums start breastfeeding in good spirits and with high expectations. However, some of them come across unexpected difficulties, lose courage and become disheartened. Being well-informed and prepared is crucial to making breastfeeding a success, because a great number of difficulties can easily be avoided or overcome. This book aims to provide mothers with honest and practical information so that they can make wellinformed choices and embark on a pleasant breastfeeding journey. What is the best way to nurse your baby? How do you know if your baby is drinking? How do you avoid sore nipples and breast infections? What can you do if you do get a breast infection? What is the best way to pump breast milk, and how can you store it? Aside from giving answers to these (and more) questions, this book also contains fun

recipes, interesting trivia, funny anecdotes and touching stories. Experienced mums Eva and Martine Boonen know all too well the problems that breastfeeding mums have to deal with. Seven years ago, Eva and Martine won the Belgian TV show De bedenkers (The creators) with their revolutionary invention: a breastfeeding bra both functional and elegant. Since then, the bra has already been sold in ten countries. In the Netherlands, the bra was honoured with the Baby Innovation Award, the Oscars of the baby business.

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Mental Capital Elke Geraerts • Top scientist on how we can all optimize our mental capital • New approach based on recent studies on the resilience of our brain • Elke Geraerts is an internationally renowned burn-out expert

The burn-out epidemic is spreading in an unprecedented way. But there is a cure: the more you train your mental capital, the stronger your mental resilience becomes, the better you are protected against stress, a burn-out and other mental problems. In this groundbreaking book, brain expert Elke Geraerts shows you the most important aspects of mental resilience and how you can train it to enhance your mental capital. After all, recent scientific research shows that we have a major impact on our own mental capital. With the right mindset and the right interventions in companies, the chance of getting a burn-out can be significantly reduced.

‘I often ask people: what if you could work-out your brain like you work-out your body in the gym? Well, it is possible: you can strengthen your brain and thus protect yourself against stress and a burn-out.’ – Elke Geraerts Elke Geraerts has a PhD in psychology and has held different academic functions at the universities of Harvard, St-Andrews, Maastricht and Rotterdam. She is a member of the World Economic Forum network (Davos) and works at Better Minds at Work, helping companies to increase the mental resilience and enthusiasm of their employees.

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Sleep Tight! Inge Glazemakers • Filled to the brim with practical advice which you can immediately put into practice • Based on scientific insights • Includes a unique sleep diary Unfortunately, there’s no such thing as a magic potion to make your child sleep like a log, but good sleeping habits and reacting positively to the sleeping behaviour of your child will already go a long way.

Prof. Dr. Inge Glazemakers is a developmental psychologist. She helped promote Triple P, a programme supporting child-rearing, and is a guest lecturer associated with the University of Antwerp.

In this book, developmental psychologist Inge Glazemakers answers questions such as: How much sleep does a child need? What does a good sleeping ritual consist of ? What do you do when your child doesn’t want to sleep through the night? How do you deal with fears and nightmares? And what if your child always gets out of bed on the wrong side?

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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 100,000 copies sold! all rights available

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.

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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!

I bow to Edel Maex for writing this lovely book, and for his relentless efforts to bring mindfulness in an authentic and universal articulation, based on his own years of meditation practice and study, into the mainstream of medicine, psychiatry and Western culture. – Jon Kabat-Zinn, Professor of Medicine emeritus, University of Massachusetts Medical School Edel Maex is a psychiatrist at the Middelheim hospital in Antwerp. He introduced the mindfulness theory in Belgium. His group lectures and workshops are an enormous success.

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Learning How to Meditate Edel Maex • Finally a clear, concise and down to earth guidebook for beginners • Edel Maex is an established name in the field of mindfulness • Includes a CD with basic meditation exercises

What is the best way to start meditating? You can meditate in many different ways. Over the past twenty years, Edel Maex has taught many thousands of people how to meditate in his mindfulness classes. In this book, he summarizes the essence of meditation and helps beginners take their first steps on the path to meditation in a very accessible manner.

‘To put it in the simplest of terms, meditation is nothing more than becoming quiet, opening up your spirit and heart, and being present.’ – Edel Maex Edel Maex is a psychiatrist, zen teacher and one of the founders of working with mindfulness training in the Low Countries.

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Live Compassionately, Work Mindfully

7 steps to bring balance in your life David Dewulf • Bring back balance in your life • Full of tips and practical exercises • Written by an internationally renowned expert in mindfulness A positive basic attitude and a good work-life balance are crucial to handle stress and prevent a burn-out. But how do you do that? 160 x 240 mm | 260 pages 60,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available

David Dewulf brings together all elements of mindfulness in a new, practical model, based on 7 insights. The tips and exercises help you find the right balance between work and private life, to become more decisive and to embrace your life in a positive way. We learn: • how to become more efficient at home and at work • how to deal with difficult situations thanks to the impulse-impact-intentions triangle • how appreciation, empathy, compassion and self-compassion at work can lead to a better and long-lasting collaboration.

Accepting Yourself

with mindfulness and compassion David Dewulf Accepting yourself might seem very easy, but in reality we are often too hard on ourselves. We have towering ambitions and yet we try our very best to be liked by everybody. We long for unconditional love, but we demand perfection of ourselves. Accepting yourself with mindfulness and compassion is an invitation to accept yourself as you are, without conditions. This book and the unique mindfulness meditations on the accompanying CDs show you how.

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David Dewulf is a doctor and expert in mindfulness. He is the initiator of the Institute for Attention and Mindfulness (I AM) and has been giving mindfulness training to adults and youngsters for years now. He also works closely together with universities to study the effects of mindfulness.

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Life on the Sidelines Erik De Soir • A meditative approach to trauma and loss • Includes a CD with exercises • Contains testimonials from, among others, psychiatrists and experience experts For many years now, trauma psychologist Erik De Soir has been helping people who have ended up on the sidelines of life as a result of a great loss or trauma. Experience has taught him that meditation can be an enriching addition to the more traditional types of grief therapy. By means of 18 meditations, based on core concepts such as serenity, simplicity, perseverance and honesty, Erik De Soir demonstrates in this inspiring book that dealing with loss and trauma can be done in many different ways.

‘Traumatic events and losses tear you away from the continuity of life and suspend the connection with others. I’ve written this book to help people living on the sidelines re-establish the connection with the world around them.’ – Erik De Soir Trauma psychologist Erik De Soir offers psychological care and guidance to victims of traffic accidents, collective emergencies and situations of war, among others to the bereaved of the bus disaster in Sierre. He has previously written Redders in nood (Rescuers in need), a basic guidebook for professional social workers.

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Highly Gifted – Revised Edition When your child is or isn’t Einstein Tessa Kieboom • The reference on highly gifted children in a fully revised edition • Indispensable book to parents, teachers and social workers • Full of examples and practical advice

Five years after the publication of Highly Gifted, expert Tessa Kieboom comes with a fully revised edition, adding the latest scientific insights and developments.

A book with many practical examples. An excellent and helpful book for raising and guiding highly gifted children and teenagers. – Belgian magazine Libelle

Being a highly gifted child is not a luxury problem! On the contrary, these children are vulnerable and in need of understanding and special guidance, both at school and at home.

Dr. Tessa Kieboom is an authority and pioneer in the field of scientific research into the guidance of highly gifted people. She leads Exentra in Antwerp, where every year many hundreds of children receive guidance.

This reference book answers the most frequently asekd questions, such as: what exactly does being highly gifted mean? How is the diagnosis given? What consequences does being highly gifted have? How do you deal with it?

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Cherish love Lieven Migerode • Full of recognizable examples and common pitfalls • Written in accessible language • By an internationally renowned expert

Love remains a mystery. But if you find love, you need to hold on to it. And the good news is: you can, by consciously loving one another at any given time.

Written by one of the best relationship counsellors in Flanders, this book could become the reference for people who want to strengthen their relationship.’ – Prof. dr. Dirk De Wachter (University of Leuven)

For the past fifteen years, psychologist and relationship counsellor Lieven Migerode has been giving guidance to couples, who have marital problems despite their love for one another. In most cases, feeling misunderstood or ‘unseen’ is the root of the problem, although that signal might be unintentional or unwanted.

Lieven Migerode is a psychologist and relationships’ counsellor. He has guided many hundreds of couples with marital problems. He heads the daily activities of the advanced academic program in relationship and family therapy at the University of Leuven.

In this highly accessible book, the author summarizes his vision on what makes a relationship a healthy and happy one, and explains how to find each other again after reaching a deadlock.

In addition, he is the chairman of the Flemish Branch of the Belgian Association for Relationship and Family therapy and system counseling (BVRGS), and EFT Belgium.

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The Small Book of Grandparents An ode to grandma and grandpa Manu Adriaens • An authentic ode to grandparenthood with beautiful illustrations • Manu Adriaens collects the most beautiful quotes and useful tips • Ideal Mother’s Day and Father’s Day present for grandma and grandpa

Many children younger than twelve are looked after by grandma and grandpa after school.

Manu Adriaens is an experienced journalist and author. He has over thirty books to his name and has a distinct interest in spiritual meaning.

In this book, the author shares in a light-hearted tone how grandparents can contribute in a unique way to their grandchildren’s development. At the same time, he points out the pitfalls you have to look out for. Manu Adriaens’ most important message is this: “Most of all, have fun in your role as grandma and grandpa. Approach grandparenthood as a wild adventure at an advanced age!”

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Lucien! Lucien Van Impe & Filip Osselaer • The first book in which Van Impe tells his story • With unique pictures from Van Impe’s personal archives • This year we celebrate the 40th anniversary of his last victory in the Tour de France During the hot summer of 1976, Lucien Van Impe won the Tour de France, becoming the last Belgian to do so since. Now, forty years later, the Kleine van Mere tells his own story for the very first time. An exciting account of legendary climbs and battles for the yellow jersey, enriched with anecdotes from the heart of the peloton.

Lucien Van Impe won the Tour de France in 1976 and was King of the Mountains in the Tour six times between 1971 and 1983. Filip Osselaer is a writer-journalist.

Lucien! is a trip down memory lane from a man who once aspired to be a musician rather than a cyclist, but who reached the status of ‘the best climber in history’. An honest retrospective of missed opportunities and attained successes.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

170 x 240 mm | 520 pages 190,000 words hardcover all rights available e-book available

The Trial Against Wilhelm II Hans Andriessen, Paul Mevis & Willem Sinninghe Damsté • An interesting and original book about WW I which will cause a great deal of controversy • Well-founded indictment, plea and sentence with a link to rich (online) source material • Counterfactual ‘what if’-historiography is on the rise The Allied Powers never got the chance to call the emperor to account for starting a world war and a series of other charges. Nearly 100 years later the trial is being held in this book. For eight years, a team of young historians and lawyers tackled the question of how the planned trial against Wilhelm II (William II) would have unfolded if the Netherlands had extradited him after WW I. The book does not only offer historic insight into the dynamics of WW I and investigates the criminal culpability of the emperor, but also returns to the origin of international jurisdiction.

Hans Andriessen is the author of De Eerste Wereldoorlog in foto’s (World War I in Photographs), of which 400,000 copies were sold in 13 languages. He is the founder of the Stichting Studiecentrum Eerste Wereldoorlog (Foundation Study Centre World War I). Paul Mevis is a criminal law professor at the Erasmus University in Rotterdam. Willem Sinninghe Damsté is a lawyer and writer. The contributing judges are Jan Reijntjes, Ruud Rosingh and Marijke van de Vrugt.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

210 x 260 mm | 160 pages 50,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available e-book available

Belgians Make Bombs Dirk Musschoot • The captivating story of how Belgian refugees contributed to the war • Well-documented with original photographs • Includes first-person texts and stories of descendants to make the book even more poignant When in 1915 the British have insufficient ammunition to supply their troops, the shell scandal becomes a reality. There are just not enough factories and labourers to meet the demand. At the same time, one million and a half Belgians are on the run. Approximately 250,000 of them find refuge in Great Britain. Many of them decide to contribute to Great Britain’s fight by becoming a factory worker and making bombs. In Birtley, Northern England, they even build a new ammunition factory with a fenced-off camp: Elisabethville. There, from 1916 until 1919, four thousand Belgian refugees and rejected soldiers, some accompanied by wife and children, will make bombs.

‘For the first time since its inception, the factory in Birtley has produced more than 20,000 grenades in one week’s time (...). I am convinced that we will further improve on this result thanks to the stamina, competence and patriotism of our workers.’ – factory director Hubert Debauche in a telegram to minister De Broqueville Dirk Musschoot is known for his original research of interesting historical subjects, such as the fate of the passengers of the Titanic. As with his other books, he went straight to the source in search of compelling stories: he travelled to Birtley multiple times and interviewed a large number of descendants.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

130 x 180 mm | ca. 120 pages hardcover all rights available

Pope Francis

How beautiful would it be. His most beautiful quotes. Tom Zwaenepoel • With uncomplicated words, the ‘pope of the poor’ touches the hearts of many • Every thought is a valuable key to a happy and meaningful life • Pope Francis’ books have been named bestsellers in many countries In 2016, Jorge Mario Bergoglio will have been at the head of the Roman-Catholic Church for three years. Never before has a pope been so popular. In his written texts and spoken words, Francis dreams of an authentic type of faith and a world filled with solidarity. Because of this, his quotes often begin with the words, ‘How beautiful would it be...’

Tom Zwaenepoel has a PhD in Germanic languages. He is affiliated with the universities of Ghent and Bayreuth. He specializes in the Vatican and popedom. Lannoo has published his previous works The Small Encyclopaedia of the Vatican, Who Believes Is Never Alone, In All Simplicity and The Voice of Silence.

With his ‘revolution of tenderness’ he longs for a courageous and trustworthy Church. A Church that has the will return to the essence of faith. He dreams of a fair world that battles war, poverty, hatred and indifference. The foundations of Francis’ dream home are familiar pillars: faith, love and hope. The overarching theme is mercy and charity, notions to which he has dedicated the year 2016.

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The Book of Living Faith Jürgen Mettepenningen • The first book that brings together so many spiritual authorities from all kind of religions and beliefs • Worldwide-known and highly respected authors testify about their personal faith • All major world religions are present, but also other forms of faith

The Book of Living Faith is the result of four years of hard work, by the world’s foremost spiritual authorities. In this book they open up about themselves and explain what role faith plays in their lives. What does the author believe? How do these beliefs express themselves in their lives, and how can it make you a happier or even better person?

Jürgen Mettepenningen has a PhD in theology, works as a professor at the Theology faculty at the University of Leuven and is the author of several books.

46 different authorities on faith talk about the ultimate spiritual subject in a way which is accessible for a broad audience. The book explains the richness of all different faiths, and attempts to unify people with different beliefs. This is the perfect gift book for everyone who want to better understand their own faith as well as the beliefs of others.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

170 x 240 mm | 392 pages hardcover all rights available

Unequal but Fair

Why our society is more unequal than you fear, but fairer than you hope Marc De Vos • This book is the answer to T. Piketty’s famous Capital in the 21st century and fundamentally challenges the world view of the pervasive anti-inequality movement in politics, media, and the academic world • Unique in its blending of history, philosophy, economics, sociology, and demography, offering a compelling 360° degree understanding of inequality • Paints the picture of inequality across the whole Western world, pinning down cross-country trends that will surprise many Inequality has gotten very bad press recently. In America and all over Europe, growing inequality has been labeled the key societal question of our time. World-wide bestsellers depict an era of ever-growing polarization undermining the very essence of our economies and democracies. This book offers a welcome antidote to these prophesies of doom. It defends good inequality as the by-product of merit and success that does benefit all, however unequally. It explains how globalization, technology, demography, and family structures combine to boost human potential, and therefore deepen inequality, to unprecedented levels. It argues how decades of equal opportunity politics are forming a natural societal elite, with economic superstars at the very top. Its message is both comforting and disturbing.

Much of today’s inequality lament is really about the triumph of talent that met opportunity. At the same time, inequality has very deep and personal roots in our increasingly diverse societies, making it extremely hard to tackle. The book warns against ‘soak the rich’ populism that will do more harm than good. It offers a bold agenda for active promotion of new opportunities instead. Marc De Vos is a professor at Ghent University Law School and the director of the Brussels-based thinktank Itinera. A leading public intellectual, he has published and lectured widely and internationally. A syndicated columnist, he has written for the Wall Street Journal Europe and has published several books, including After the Meltdown: The Future of Capitalism and Globalization in the Age of the Twin Crises.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

140 x 220 mm | 256 pages 70,000 words paperback all rights available

Everyone a Racist

An analysis of the dream of multiculturalism Alain Van Hiel • Accessible analysis of a controversial subject • Based upon years of scientific research • Contains balanced and critical findings, steers clear of partisan statements Human beings are creatures of habit and of small groups. We meet with one another in our own circle of friends and find a partner there, but often ignore or disregard members of other population groups. We like to think of ourselves as broad-minded, but naturally speaking we can’t help thinking in terms of ‘Us’ and ‘Them’. How can we recognize these mechanisms in ourselves, in small groups as well as in society as a whole? This book lays bare the basic mechanisms of racism and intolerance, but also formulates ways of recognizing and resisting these mechanisms and of realizing change.

“As soon as someone comes up with the unholy idea of describing or classifying social groups, it is inevitable for discrimination to occur sooner or later.” – Alain Van Hiel Alain Van Hiel is a professor in Social Psychology at the University of Ghent and annually teaches his course to nearly 2000 students from a variety of educational backgrounds.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

170 x 240 mm | 224 pages 51,000 words flexicover all rights available

When Digital Becomes Human Customer relations in transformation Steven Van Belleghem • Our world has gone digital, so must customer relations • However, merely digitalizing customer relations will not be enough • Companies that manage to combine a digital approach with a human one, will be tomorrow’s winners Our world is turning more digital every day, and costumer relations need to adapt to the evolution. Digital customer relations are necessary for the survival of a company, but relying on these alone will not be enough: digitalization will become a commodity in the long run. The difference will be made by the human touch. The authors stress the importance of keeping sight of the human factor and to keep it prominent when deciding on and developing an effective digital strategy. When Digital Becomes Human does exactly this. It is a book about the extreme digitalization of customer relations, but it focuses on the human touch as the differentiating factor, because companies who manage to make the difference with a ‘human touch’ will win the hearts of their customers.

When Digital Becomes Human was awarded the STIMA 2015 Marketing Book of the Year Prize. Steven Van Belleghem is an expert in customer focus in a digital world, an entrepreneur and a professor in Marketing at the Vlerick Business School. He is a popular speaker at home and abroad. He is the author of three books (The Conversation Manager, The Conversation Company and When Digital Becomes Human), which have sold over 75,000 copies. He spent the first 12 years of his career as a consultant and managing partner of the innovative market research company InSites Consulting and is now a partner in and co-founder of several companies.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

140 x 210 mm | 272 pages 80,000 words paperback all rights available

The Jihad Caravan A journey to the roots of hatred Montasser AlDe’emeh & Pieter Stockmans • Leading international jihad expert on the origins of radicalisation • Based on both thorough academic research and personal experience • Full of clear recommendations for policymakers This title interweaves the gripping story of Belgium’s most famous expert on jihad with sharp insights into Muslim radicalisation and Islamophobia. The Jihad Caravan tells both a social and a personal story. Jihad researcher Montasser AlDe’emeh himself was once, as an uprooted problem youngster, about to leave Belgium to join the armed conflict in the Middle East. Instead, he decided to study the mechanisms that make Western Muslims radicalize and tried to understand the sources of the hate that make youngsters turn to violence. For the book, he spoke to Belgian ISIS fighters in Syria and travelled along with Middle East expert Pieter Stockmans to his Jordanian hometown of Zarqa, the birthplace of the international jihad. They also researched the hate and fear dynamics in Europe.

The result is a compelling read which offers ideas on how to create an integrated society, without fear of a clash of civilizations. AlDe’emeh has become a popular interview partner of late for those wanting to know why Belgium is losing its youth to the jihad. There is likely no other academic in Belgium who is closer to the scene than he is. – Der Spiegel Montasser AlDe’emeh is an Islamic scholar who researches Islamic radicalisation and international jihad. He is an internationally recognized jihad expert and is regularly interviewed on the topic (e.g. The New Yorker and Der Spiegel). He co-authored the best-seller The Jihad Caravan. Pieter Stockmans is a journalist and has been travelling around the Arab world for 10 years now. His main focus is the radicalisation of fighting groups in the Middle East.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

140 x 210 mm | ca. 208 pages 50,000 words paperback all rights available

My Rescue from Evil

The story of a young woman and the call of ISIS Montasser AlDe’emeh & Intisar Umm Mansur • An in-depth portrait of a Muslim woman who turned her back on ISIS ideology • Muslim women supporting the caliphate are an underexposed problem • This sequel to The Jihad Caravan is a unique example of counter-propaganda ‘I want to know where it went wrong in my life. I want to rescue myself from the ideology that’s rooted so deeply in myself.’ With these words, Intisar Umm Mansur asked the help of renowned jihad expert Montasser AlDe’emeh. The attacks in Paris had given her second thoughts about her radical ideas, which had driven her to Sharia4Belgium and even almost to Syria. This important book finally sheds some light on the women that support the ISIS caliphate. A quarter of the Belgian fighters in Syria are female. Intisar Umm Mansur – a pseudonym – almost became one of them, but de-radicalized with the help of AlDe’emeh.

A hopeful and enlightening case of counter-propaganda. AlDe’emeh has become a popular interview partner of late for those wanting to know why Belgium is losing its youth to the jihad. There is likely no other academic in Belgium who is closer to the scene than he is. – Der Spiegel Montasser AlDe’emeh is an Islamic scholar who researches Islamic radicalisation and international jihad. He is an internationally recognized jihad expert and is regularly interviewed on the topic (e.g. The New Yorker and Der Spiegel). He co-authored the best-seller The Jihad Caravan.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

170 x 240 mm | 280 pages 75,000 words full colour illustrations paperback with flaps all rights available

Luuk van Middelaar and Philippe Van Parijs (eds)

AFTER THE STORM How to save democracy in Europe Herman Van Rompuy & Rémi Brague, Maurizio Ferrera, Dieter Grimm, Jürgen Habermas, Turkuler Isiksel, Ivan Krastev, Koen Lenaerts, David Miller, Dani Rodrik, Pierre Rosanvallon, Fritz Scharpf, Paul Scheffer, Amartya Sen, Larry Siedentop, Frank Vandenbroucke

After The Storm How to save democracy in Europe Herman Van Rompuy • A topical subject • Texts written by internationally distinguished authors • A must-read for everyone who has the future of Europe at heart An impressive group of thinkers, who Herman Van Rompuy met as President of the European Council, shed light on what’s next for democratic Europe, now that the economic crisis in the Eurozone crisis is past its prime. The Eurozone crisis, which struck Europe with great fierce in 2010, left deep marks on the continent. Now more than ever, the democratic legitimacy of the European Institutions is under debate.

Herman Van Rompuy (1947) studied Economics and Philosophy. He was director of the study centre of the Belgian Christian Democratic party (CVP – now CD&V), party chairman, MP and Prime Minister of Belgium. At the end of 2009, he was chosen the first permanent President of the European Council. Herman Van Rompuy is a married father of four, and lives in Brussels.

Herman Van Rompuy invited an international group of great minds to think about the future of democracy in Europe. This group of renowned experts, amongst which Dani Rodrik, Pierre Rosanvallon and Larry Siedentop, give their opinion in this book. Food for thought and discussion.

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140 x 220 mm | 160 pages 34,000 words paperback all rights available

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The World of De Wachter Metaforum • An accessible analysis of important contemporary societal issues • Written by Belgium’s leading psychiatrist • New title from the author of the bestselling titles Borderline Times and Love English sample chapters available

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Een onmogelijk verlangen?

In his new book, Belgian bestselling author Dirk De Wachter sets out to search for the vulnerability of the human soul. No longer confined to discussions in psychiatric contexts, our mental wellbeing is receiving more and more attention in our society. In this society, with all its modern conveniences, we somehow feel detached, lonely and useless. But is it really us who have a problem? Or is it our society as a whole that is in trouble?

Dirk De Wachter is a psychiatrist / psychotherapist and head of System and Family Therapy at the Academic Psychiatric Centre of the KU Leuven, campus Kortenberg. He is an instructor and supervisor in family therapy in several centers in Belgium and abroad.

The World of De Wachter targets the big issues our world is facing: terrorism, climate change, the refugee crisis ... In between, it takes on the digital challenges of today while looking for an answer to one question: how can we find ourselves in this world gone mad?

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230 x 270 mm | ca. 240 pages ca. 50,000 words full colour illustrations hardback with jacket all rights available French and English edition in production

The Post Book 500 years of post history Vincent Schouberechts • In 2016, we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of the European postal service • A mix of history and philately with the Thurn and Tassis families at the centre • Contains never-before-seen documents from museums and private collections For the European postal service 1516 was a double landmark year: the Thurn and Tassis families were granted the monopoly on international post for the first time ever, and in the UK, the Royal Mail was founded. The 500th anniversary presents the ideal occasion for an exceptional book about the postal history, from delivering the post on horseback to the rise of the steam train and the birth of the stamp. Thanks to Schouberechts’ contacts with top collectors and museums, The Post Book contains historical documents such as the letter in which Emperor Charles V confirmed the lucrative monopoly, beautiful maps with old postal routes, and unique correspondence of Peter Stuyvesant as governor of New

Amsterdam (New York). That all makes this book a supremely interesting history book as well. The international edition (English-French) will be launched at the prestigious World Stamp Show in New York at the end of May. Vincent Schouberechts (1965) is a professional philatelist and the author of several acclaimed books on postal history. He is an expert on the pioneering Thurn & Taxis family and on horse post. Schouberechts is a fellow of The Royal Philatelic Society Londen and a member of the Association Internationale des Journalistes Philatéliques.

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355 x 535 mm | ca. 200 pages ca. 30,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover with luxurious slipcase all rights available

Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Dr. Marieke van Delft & drs. Hans Mulder et al. • Unique, full-sized facsimile of one of the most beautiful books in history • With 60 magnificent full-page illustrations of insects and the original scientific description • Republication with an extensive introduction on the eve of the 300th anniversary (January 13, 2017) of an exceptional woman’s passing Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium (published in 1705) was the work of a very enterprising and independent woman, Maria Sybilla Merian. In 1699, she travelled to Suriname to do research on the reproduction and development of insects. Nowadays, she is seen as a very gifted artist, but also as an empiric scientist who was one of the first people to firmly dismiss the common idea of the spontaneous regeneration of insects out of soil. Her life and work have been and are still being internationally researched by botanists, entomologists and historians who deal with the history of science, art, religion and economy. Scientific publications on her and her oeuvre are plentiful. Countless exhibits have been dedicated to her work and novels or poems have been written about her. Originally of German descent, she emigrated to the Netherlands but nevertheless graced the 500 German mark bill until the transition to the euro.

The facsimile is preceded by a number of essays in Dutch and English which shine a light on Merian’s life, complete oeuvre and the era she lived in. The original texts have been translated into English, and these translations have been added at the end of the book, followed by an index of plant, animal and insect names. This title is edited by two curators of natural history collections: dr. Marieke van Delft (Royal Liberary of Brussels) and drs. Hans Mulder (Artis Library). Arts historian dr. Ella Reitsman has written a biographical introduction in collaboration with drs. Hans Mulder. Dr. Kay Etheridge, professor in Biology at the Gettysburg College (Pennsylvania) discusses Merian’s legacy in the field of biology and dr. Bert van de Roemer (University of Antwerp) elaborates on Merian in her era. British author and Merian expert Redmond O’Hanlon wrote the preface.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

180 x 250 mm | 200 pages ca. 50,000 words integral cover all rights available

Smart Cities

How technology keeps our cities viable and makes them smarter. Utopia. Dystopia. Reality. Pieter Ballon • What does the city of the future look like? • Is technology a blessing or a curse for cities? • Discover what to expect from the future in this highly interesting book about Smart City expert Pieter Ballon Will we all be living in smart cities twenty years from now? Apps, drones and cameras everywhere? Does technology only make our lives easier?

cameras and drones enable us to innovate the city. But our greatest fears may come true as well: how do we avoid a privacy nightmare?

What does the future of the city look like? Throughout the centuries we have invented cities to enable people to work and live together. But the city also poses problems: traffic jams, pollution, insecurity and loneliness are threatening our current view of a city.

This book offers an insiders’ look into the developments that will soon conquer our cities.

Today, there is a wave of technological developments coming our way which can make our cities durable and ‘smarter’. Mobile apps, sensors, smart

Pieter Ballon is a communication scientist and historian. He is a professor at the Free University of Brussels (VUB), and director at iMinds, where he is responsible for the Smart City activities in Flanders and Brussels. He is an expert on smart city projects in Belgium and abroad.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

170 x 250 mm | 464 pages 160,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover all rights available English edition in production

The Lee Harvey Oswald Files Why JFK had to be killed Flip De Mey

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• The long-expected sequel to best-seller Cold Case Kennedy • A thrilling read • Includes materials and sources, which have never been published before Did Lee Harvey Oswald even kill JFK? Jurist and author Flip de Mey gives the answer in the sequel to his pioneering best-seller Cold Case Kennedy. The conclusion is bewildering.

Flip De Mey started his career as a lawyer, but took extra training to become a forensic accounting auditor, specialized in unravelling fraud and irregularities in companies.

With the same meticulousness he used to prove that Kennedy was the victim of a conspiracy, De Mey now focuses on the role of Lee Harvey Oswald. He dove into the files, spoke to two lifelong friends of Lee Harvey Oswald, and managed to get his hands on unique pictures of the rifle that was used to kill JFK.

His expertise, experience and specific method for analysing complex matters gave him the perfect tools to investigate JFK’s murder, which he is passionate about.

His conclusion leaves no room for interpretation: Oswald was not the perpetrator of the most famous murder of the 20th century. De Mey suggests that the CIA, amongst others, may have been behind JFK’s murder, as the Agency felt threatened by Kennedy’s policy.

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155 x 240 mm | ca. 320 pages paperback all rights available

Written Testimonies of the Holocaust Alain Goldschläger • The authors suggest five key ways on how to best approach the written testimonies that try to say the unspeakable • With an analysis of works of art, music, films and photographs which help to understand the different types of testimonies • A compelling book that highlights the importance of survivors’ literature A book that comes at the right time. By now, the voices of Holocaust survivors have become a murmur and Holocaust oral history is at an end. Therefore, future enquiries will center on written testimonies of the Shoah. This book brings back to life the depth and richness of the written memories, and explores new avenues for a clear and thoughtful understanding of the survivors’ experiences. It embraces publications from 1933 to 2012 and guides the reader in appreciating all the variations in the narratives of victims. Written in clear and precise but never pedantic language, it would be an ideal reference book for the public at large as well as for university students wishing a more profound understanding of the human side of the Holocaust.

‘Goldschläger, based on a sample of some 3,000 books, has been able to construct a coherent and penetrating narrative that illuminates the nature and significance of survivor literature through a comprehensive re-examination’ - Steven T. Katz, Slater Professor of Jewish and Holocaust Studies, Boston University; Academic Adviser to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Alain Goldschläger studied at the universities of Brussels and Toronto. He teaches French and Holocaust literature at the University of Western Ontario, where he is the director of a research centre for Holocaust literature.

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155 x 240 mm | 175 pages paperback all rights available

Thirteen Cursed Books Arnaud de la Croix • An in-depth investigation into the history of these known and lesser known books • Includes a summary of the historical context for every book • Prologue by Xavier-Laurent Salvador, professor and Doctor of Literature, lecturer at Sorbonne Paris Cité (University of Paris XIII) They have steered human history, from days long past to today. They are thirteen books which have been cursed, disgraced, rejected, burned, torn to pieces, censured, and despite all this, they have endured. For better or worse, they have had an impact on our minds and way of thinking, perhaps subconsciously but deeply nevertheless... This is their history, often denounced. Some among them are well-known and others were hidden or even gone. They all have an interesting but sometimes terrifying history, which this book reveals through in-depth investigation.

Arnaud de la Croix is a philosopher and a teacher. He has also written Hitler et la franc-maçonnerie, The Illuminati and The Religion of Hitler.

Includes The Gospel of Judas, The Grand Albert (a grimoire – textbook for magic) and 11 other fascinating books.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | FICTION

140 x 215 mm | 152 pages ca. 32,000 words hardcover, cloth bound all rights available

The Last Minute The passing of a philosopher Johan Temmerman • The Last Minute is a cross between a literary novel and a philosophical essay • Flawless in language and insights • It explores the concept of death, the ultimate philosophical topic I don’t remember anything of the beginning. After the end, I won’t remember anything either. I will have gone from nothing to nothing. This is my life story. Just like man goes from nothing to nothing, I do too. Still, life – however short – has been useful. Life isn’t nothing. It’s a moment...

Johan Temmerman first worked as a taxi driver and a fruit picker in Australia. After that, he studied Philosophy and received his doctor’s degree with a study into the common ground between Philosophy and Theology. He teaches Philosophy, and has published De onderstroom van religie en atheïsme.

The Last Minute tells the story of an 80-year-old professor’s last moments. He reflects on the moments that have determined his existence, and re-experiences their intensity. The professor’s death had been announced several months before, when he was studying antique texts in an attempt to find the essence of life. The last text he studied, was the Apocalypse of St. John. With death just around the corner, he interprets this text about the end of the world as a powerful description of dying and death. The novel tells how life is one great cycle of consciousness.

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140 x 220 mm | 384 pages 117,000 words paperback all rights available

Son in the Congo Search for a father M.M.Montis • Nuanced and historically accurate documented drama set in the dark history of life on the colonial rubber plantations • One of the rare fiction books about Belgium’s colonial past in the Congo, but it’s a story that is also relevant for the history of Great Britain, Scandinavia, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Greece and Germany, as they constituted half of the colonials • Beautiful metaphoric image of a maturing son and the search for his father, and fatherhood in general, in contrast to the background of a colonial country that has to deal with King Leopold II’s ‘paternity’ Despite the fact that he lives in an orphanage, Elias’ future looks fairly good. Until his mother comes for him. At first, he is over the moon. Then it turns out that his ill mother would rather have an extra breadwinner than a son. His mother’s last words turn his world upside down: a hint about who his father is. In the chaos of the strike near the docks in Antwerp, he meets August: a seemingly funny, but mysterious colonial who takes Elias to the Congo to work

for a rubber company. It’s only on the boat that Elias realizes why he agreed to August’s proposal. In the Congo, he finds out that truth and lies are not that far apart and that truth wears many faces. M.M.Montis teaches writing in Flanders, South Africa and Suriname. She has 15 young adult novels to her name; Son in the Congo is her first novel for adults, for which she received a writing scholarship from the Flanders Literature Fund.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | FICTION

140 x 215 mm | ca. 336 pages 103,000 words paperback e-book available all rights available

Séance Kevin Valgaeren • Séance combines the paranormal and the eroticism of Anne Rice with the fairytale tension of Carlos Ruiz Zafón • By the winner of the ‘Schaduwprijs’ for Best Debut Thriller • This incredible story was inspired by true events London, 19th century. Dr Francis Whitman, once a renowned chemist, is asked by a journalist to attend a séance of local phenomenon Elizabeth Archer. His task is to obtain scientific proof that this medium is a fraud. The fact that Miss Archer is never seen in the same room as the spirit she summons and that they are as alike as two peas in a pod, make Dr Whitman’s work fairly easy at first. But nothing is as it seems, especially when there’s a fatality...

Kevin Valgaeren won the 2012 ‘Schaduwprijs’ for his debut De Ziener. With his third novel, Séance, he delivers another masterpiece.

Séance is a dark, historical thriller which seamlessly weaves together passion, horror and tension. A suspenseful novel in the Anglo-Saxon tradition.