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What Language Reveals
150 x 230 mm | ca. 200 pages ca. 65,000 words paperback all rights available
A comprehensive book on how language reveals much more about us than we realize
Exceptionally well-written and stylistically strong
Why do men use 'bigger' words when flirting? Why do we adjust our behaviour to others? How does forensic linguistics help track down terrorists?
What Language Reveals
A brief history from brain to civilization
Language is more than just sounds and letters - it reveals who we are and where we come from. It tells us much more about ourselves than we realize, constantly evolving while also shaping the society we live in.
This book explores the history of language and its deep connection to human development. How do language and culture reflect each other? What signals do we send about ourselves through the way we speak? Does language shape our thoughts? And how does the way we use language reveal our gender, age, biases, and beliefs?
Freek Van de Velde is a research professor at the Faculty of Arts at KU Leuven, where he teaches historical linguistics and language variation. In his research on the history of language, he combines classical philological methods with insights and techniques from various fields, including biostatistics, cultural evolution, and machine learning. He is a sought-after speaker and a frequent guest expert in the media.
Few professors manage to captivate both their academic peers and a wide audience with their insights. Freek Van de Velde is the kind of person for whom you'd happily sit for hours in a dusty lecture hall to listen to.
– Sofie Lemaire, Belgian TV and radio presenter
Freek Van de Velde
A Day in the Life of Our Brain
170 x 240 mm | ca. 240 pages ca. 75,000 words
B&W illustrations | paperback all rights available
A guided tour of your grey matter through concrete situations, from the sleeping brain to the brain in love
Discover how our brains set us apart: during menopause or puberty, when dealing with a history of bullying, or in cases of memory loss
Eveline Crone
A Day in the Life of Our Brain
Understand your brain and those of the people around you
Neuroscientist Eveline Crone remains in awe of the human brain: it is extraordinary, not only because of everything it can do (a staggering amount!) but also because every brain is truly unique. Your brain is shaped by all the experiences you encounter throughout your life. These connections are continually built, strengthened, or even dismantled depending on what you go through.
In this book, Eveline Crone offers a clear explanation of how your brain works and shapes who you are. She delves into the ingenious nature of the human brain and the opportunities it presents. We explore the brain across various stages of life, guided by the latest surprising insights. And we uncover the truth about its interactions with alcohol and drugs, healthy nutrition, hormones, multitasking, sleep, and exercise.
In short, by understanding your brain better, you gain a deeper understanding of yourself - and also of the people around you. Why do we humans do the things we do? What makes us feel the way we feel?
And what else are we capable of, thanks to our ingenious brain? This book might just transform your perspective on your entire life and the world around you!
Prof. Dr. Eveline Crone is a Dutch professor of Developmental Neuroscience in Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam and also holds a position at Leiden University. Her research group focuses on the development of young people from birth to adulthood, with a special emphasis on adolescence. Eva Munnik is a freelance journalist for Dutch television networks and magazines. She contributed as a writer to this book.
After more than fifteen years of innovative research, Eveline Crone is one of the world’s leading researchers in the field of brain development.
In 2017, she won the Spinoza Award, the most prestigious prize for scientists in the Netherlands, and in April 2025,
'This book is the crowning achievement of my work. I see it as the perfect way to make all the insights I’ve gathered in my research accessible to everyone. In this way, I want to use brain knowledge to bring people closer together and bridge (generational) gaps.'
– Eveline Crone
The result of years of research by one of Europe's most renowned brain experts
Almost no science is as complex as neuroscience. Yet, we are all fascinated by it, at least when it is told in an engaging way. That’s why Crone, with her new book, chooses a unique narrative structure: throughout the chapters, the reader follows the life of a family and their surroundings over the course of 24 hours
This way, we are introduced to:
• Teenage son Jimmy, who wants to explore the world and push boundaries,
• Jimmy’s father Ashwin, who keeps his brain fit with bootcamp,
• Neighbor Maud, who just had a baby and is developing a mother's brain,
• Grandpa Kenneth, who feels his wise but sometimes forgetful senior brain evolving.
Eveline Crone will add an even more exclusive recognition to this: As one of the youngest researchers, she will be joining the prestigious American National Academy of Sciences, alongside more than 200 Nobel Prize winners.
This way, the book provides an insider’s perspective on the brain at different stages of life, from the formation of the baby brain to the infamous teenage brain and the female brain during menopause. Additionally, we see various environmental factors influencing brain activity in real time - think of the learning brain, the sleeping brain, the bullied brain, the happy brain, the excited brain... This offers insight into why you are the way you are: how your brain evolves through all your experiences and, in turn, shapes your behaviour.
Long May We Live
150 x 220 mm | 224 pages 66,000 words paperback all rights available
The first book to combine the latest medical insights with an action plan for healthy aging and longevity
Servaas Bingé developed a 100-day plan to gradually maintain both body and mind
Servaas Bingé
Long May We Live
What works to stay energetic and healthy for longer
We are all living longer, with our life expectancy increasing by an average of five years over recent decades. All the more reason to read up on how to stay in top shape for as long as possible - inside and out, physically and mentally.
In this book, Dr. Servaas Bingé once again applies his successful formula: he provides an exceptionally clear summary of the most groundbreaking insights into aging and longevity. He describes the surprising influence of our biological clock, recently discovered supergenes in our cells, and the fascinating world of the gut microbiome.
But where other aging books stop, Servaas Bingé takes it further with a 100-day plan to improve your habits for the long term. Each day, you take a scientifically backed - yet simple - step, from insightful selfassessments to impactful exercise routines, smarter dietary choices, techniques for managing stress and sleep, and ways to fulfill your social and mental needs.
The time you invest will most likely be gained back in years of healthier (and longer) living!
Includes a self-test to determine your biological age
Dr. Servaas Bingé, a physician and bestselling author. He combines his passion for medicine with his love of sports and health. As an authority in lifestyle medicine, he shares his expertise through books and media appearances. With a focus on evidencebased practices, he inspires a large audience of readers, listeners, and patients to embrace an active and healthy lifestyle.
6,000 copies sold
From
groundbreaking insights to a practical 100-day plan:
With Long May We Live, we can age in a healthy way.
How old are you really?
It may seem like an impolite question, but Long May We Live offers a surprising answer.
Self-test
'Servaas Bingé is a man on a mission. His strength lies in his extensive knowledge of nutrition and health, combined with his exceptional social skills to motivate people in a positive way. His book is a source of inspiration.'
– Pascale Naessens
For this book, Servaas Bingé has developed an educational self-test that estimates your true age - not in calendar years, but your body’s biological age. This is based on parameters such as inflammation levels, kidney function, white blood cell count, and liver function.
100-day plan
Servaas Bingé's 100-day plan will guide you towards a long and healthy life. The time you invest now will reward you with years of better health and longevity. Step by step, you’ll improve your lifestyle with simple yet effective actions:
• Self-Assessments: gain insight into your current health status
• Exercise: enhance your physical fitness with well-designed workouts.
• Nutrition: make smarter choices for a healthier diet.
• Stress & Sleep Management: learn techniques for better wellbeing.
• Social & Mental Care: fulfill your emotional and social needs.
Protect Your Brain against Dementia
155 x 270 mm | 240 pages 64,000 words paperback all rights available
Proven techniques to reduce your risk of dementia and slow cognitive decline
Fully evidence-based but translated into accessible language for the general public
A
groundbreaking book on the impact of our lifestyle on brain health
Reginald Deschepper
Protect Your Brain against Dementia
What science teaches us about aging brains and what you can do
For decades, dementia has been seen as an unpredictable, incurable brain destroyer that one can only passively endure. However, new scientific insights and data present a different story: about 40% of cases result from modifiable risk factors and can often be prevented through lifestyle changes and other actionable interventions.
In this groundbreaking book, health scientist Reginald Deschepper offers a clear perspective on the latest insights and techniques we can already use. What lifestyle choices truly make a difference for brain health (and which are merely myths)? How can DNA research, new technology, and supplements play a role? And what simple exercises and habits can you incorporate to slow cognitive decline?
Prof. Emeritus Dr. Reginald Deschepper is a medical anthropologist. He is also the founder of LifeMe (Lifestyle as Medicine), a non-profit organization comprised of researchers, doctors, and patients dedicated to lifestyle medicine. This work led to the publication of several books. Reginald Deschepper is a sought-after speaker on topics related to lifestyle, health, and aging.
By the same author
Younger Every Year all rights available
It's time for people to stop hearing the discouraging message that nothing can be done about dementia.
– Reginald Deschepper in Belgian magazine Knack's most read health article of 2024
Not For Me, Thank You
153 x 234 mm | 216 pages 58,000 words paperback all rights available
A groundbreaking book that exposes the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods
Activating tips and tricks help guide you through the food jungle
Staf Henderickx has decades of experience as a general practitioner
Staf Henderickx
Not For Me, Thank You
How processed foods are undermining our health
What's really in your food? So many products seem so innocent in our shopping cart. Yet they pose an ever-growing threat to our health. In this book, Dr. Staf Henderickx unveils the true impact of ultraprocessed foods and how they quietly make our society sick. Based on in-depth research and his years of experience as a doctor, Henderickx reveals the often-overlooked health risks they pose to our bodies and even our brains. He describes how our natural eating patterns evolved into the troubling factory-made food of today. He also points to the the food industry, which consciously tempts us with various flavours, scents, and textures.
However, this groundbreaking book also delivers a positive message with a call to action. Practical tips and smart strategies will inspire you to improve your eating habits without completely changing your lifestyle. Learn to unmask artificial ingredients, see through misleading marketing, and bring healthier food onto your plate. A must-read for anyone who cares about their health, their loved ones' health, and the future of our planet!
Staf Henderickx is a general practitioner, author, and speaker who has been closely monitoring society’s pulse for over 40 years. He has previously published widely-read books on the impact of heavy metals on public health, nutrition, and work-related stress.
Feeling Better in 100 Easy Steps
140 x 240 mm | 240 pages 32,000 words hardcover all rights available
Filip De Keyser & Heidi Van de Keere
Feeling Better in 100 Easy Steps
From the Far East, we can learn much about living a long and healthy life. The secret of Japan's "super-agers"? Kaizen - taking small daily steps towards a better life.
In this book, physician and professor Filip De Keyser and scientist and journalist Heidi Van de Keere combine their expertise. They present 100 essential tips to help you take those small steps. From achievable guidance on healthy eating to easily applicable advice on exercise and fostering better connections with your surroundings, each tip is thoughtfully formulated.
Improving your health is so much more than just numbers or medical scores. It’s a long-term process toward greater vitality, well-being, and being true to yourself. With this book, you'll feel a little better each dayor help someone else on their journey to well-being. 100 practical tips that truly make a difference in gradually achieving a healthier lifestyle
Based on years of experience and the key insights of health experts worldwide
Featuring hopeful and colourful illustrations by a talented artist
Filip De Keyser is a rheumatologist with extensive clinical and research experience and taught for 20 years at Ghent University. Heidi Van de Keere holds a master’s degree in pharmaceutical care and has broad experience as a health journalist.
Why Our Fat Isn't the Enemy
170 x 240 mm | 208 pages 50,000 words duotone illustrations | paperback all rights available
A surprising new perspective on the most common medical issue of our time What we really know about losing weight, gaining weight, and everything in between
Written in an accessible style with relatable practical examples and evocative anecdotes
Yves Van Nieuwenhove
Why Our Fat Isn't the Enemy
The science behind our most misunderstood organ
We curse it, we hide it, we fight it, and we mock it. Yet, we rarely make a genuine effort to understand it or to treat it like any other part of our body. Fat is not just a lump of weight. It is an organ that works intensively with our genes and hormones. Moreover, it is an extremely dynamic organ that defends itself when disturbed, often resulting in even more fat cells.
In this book, obesity surgeon Prof. Dr. Van Nieuwenhove reveals the surprising science behind our fat. He explains the mechanisms that make us crave food and consequently gain weight. He also explores the history of how this organ has been influenced by famines and diet cultures. Furthermore, he delves into the fascinating connections between our body fat and our fertility, mood, aging process, sleep, and immunity.
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Prof. Dr. Yves Van Nieuwenhove studied at the VUB, where he trained as a gastrointestinal surgeon. He is currently the head of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery at UZ Gent, specializing in weight-loss surgeries. Van Nieuwenhove is also (co)author of over 100 scientific publications on topics such as obesity, esophageal cancer, and recovery postsurgery. He is a sought-after expert in the media on obesity.
Decode Your Cycle
170 x 240 mm | 208 pages 48,000 words
B&W illustrations | paperback all rights available, except for English rights English manuscript available
A groundbreaking book that will forever change your ideas on hormones
The complete blueprint for your hormonal health, based on the latest scientific insights
Practical tips for optimising sleep, activity, nutrition as well as decision-making, productivity and performance
Morgane Leten
Decode Your Cycle
Harness your natural hormones and thrive through every menstrual phase
Did you know that you feel more confident and experience a higher libido around the time of ovulation? That you perform at your athletic best when estrogen levels are rising? And that it’s better to avoid making important decisions right before your period? On average, a woman will menstruate around 450 times in their life. Yet, many women are unaware of how their performance, energy levels, and mood fluctuate with their cycle. It’s a missed opportunity - because once you start syncing your life with your cycle, your hormones can quickly become your ultimate partner in crime.
In this book, cycle expert Morgane Leten presents a positive case for embracing natural hormones and equips you with essential insights into women’s health. Learn how to manage menstrual symptoms, optimise your sleep, diet, and schedule according to your cycle, and explore the unique workings of your hormonal system.
5,000 copies sold
Morgane Leten is a nutrition and fertility coach, as well as the co-founder of Guud Woman. After being diagnosed with PCOS, she embarked on a journey to find solutions and discovered the incredible benefits of aligning her life with her menstrual cycle.
English-language podcast
The Decode Your Cycle Cookbook all rights available By the same author
Diagnosis: Woman
155 x 240 mm | 280 pages 75,000 words paperback all rights available
Current and comprehensive, this book gathers the latest insights into the female body and the differences between men and women that have long been overlooked
WOMEN Inc. is a leading advocacy organization that promotes women's emancipation
Diagnosis: Woman
How the female body works and why we are only discovering it now
Did you know that two-thirds of all people with dementia are women? That women report about one and a half times more side effects from medication than men? And that women are twice as likely to die from heart failure and stroke? Women have long been overlooked by medicine. However, in recent decades, our understanding of the female body has grown exponentially. We now know that the female body fundamentally differs from that of a man. But is the gender gap in medicine a thing of the past? Not exactly. Recent research shows that women who visit the doctor are still less likely to receive a diagnosis than men with the exact same symptoms. Additionally, more women die from heart disease each year, and women experiencing cardiac arrest outside the hospital are less likely to be resuscitated. Why? Because bystanders often feel uncomfortable touching women, particularly when it involves their breasts.
Diagnosis: Woman is a rich, practical guide to women's health and a plea for gender-sensitive care. In this book, women not only gain insight into how their bodies function, but also receive the necessary tools to recognize physical signals and seek appropriate care.
With contributions from leading experts, such as cardiologist and bestselling author Janneke Wittekoek, sexologist Rik van Lunsen, and gynecologist Dorenda Van Dijken.
WOMEN Inc. is an advocacy organization that has been promoting women’s emancipation since 2005. For years, they have been campaigning for greater equality on various issues, including health.
Focus Is the New Gold
140 x 210 mm | 264 pages
60,000 words
B&W illustrations | paperback with flaps all rights available, except for English rights English manuscript available
A book tailored for a generation with a short attention span
Elke Geraerts excels at making scientific insights accessible to a broad audience
Elke Geraerts' books have already sold more than 60,000 copies
Elke Geraerts
Focus Is the New Gold
Efficient work and stress-free living in a world full of distractions
How many times have you been distracted today from what you really wanted to do? We live in a world of constant connectivity, where distractions lurk around every corner. Our endless to-do lists and overflowing agendas are a ruthless reflection of what’s happening in our heads: we're constantly in overdrive and our focus is completely lost. It's no wonder that stress and burnout rates are higher than ever before.
Yet, we know more than ever what we need to stay resilient and healthy. The problem is that our overstimulated brains seem unable to process all that knowledge, let alone apply it in practice.
Ten years after her bestseller Better Minds, Elke Geraerts presents a book tailored for a generation without attention. She combines powerful insights with practical tools that are immediately applicable. Are you ready for a mental revolution?
10,000 copies
30,000 copies
Elke Geraerts holds a PhD in psychology. She has held academic positions at universities including Harvard, St. Andrews, and Rotterdam. Today, she is the CEO of Better Minds at Work, which helps companies enhance the mental capital of their employees. She is a sought-after keynote speaker both nationally and internationally and is a guest professor at Ghent University.
Real Connection
140 x 215 mm | 224 pages 67,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available
Improve your connection with yourself, loved
ones, and the world around you
Fight loneliness and give meaning to your life
Packed with expertise and psychological insights that truly help you move forward
Marissa van der Sluis
Real Connection
How to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world
Digitally, we are closely connected, but outside of that, more and more people seem to be losing connection with each other. According to psychologist Marissa van der Sluis, this lack of meaningful connections leads to loneliness, restlessness, and feelings of emptiness. By building walls around us or fleeing, we ignore our feelings, resulting in even more disconnection.
With a touch of humor and relatable examples, Marissa helps her readers better understand themselves and others. Drawing on her psychological expertise, she offers practical tools to achieve greater connection.
Marissa van der Sluis is the founder and host of the podcast The Podcast Psychologist. She earned both a Master’s in Social Psychology and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with honours. She has worked for many years as a therapist in Amsterdam and as a lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Amsterdam. She is frequently invited as a psychology expert at events.
Inspiring, life-changing books
Everything Starts with Self-Care
Nina Mouton German rights sold
40,000 copies sold
Activate Your Vagus Nerve
Luc Swinnen German rights sold
55,000 copies sold 17,000 copies sold
Self-Care Every Day
Nina Mouton all rights available
Self-Hypnosis Works
Nicole Ruysschaert all rights available
Swinging to the Rhythm of People with Dementia
Kasper Bormans all rights available Lovers with
Katrien Koolen Russian rights sold
Behind the Label
155 x 240 mm | ca. 288 pages ca. 111,300 words paperback with flaps all rights available
A pioneering book that combines responsive parenting and the parenting of neurodiverse children
Focus on attachment-based parenting, healthy boundaries, and the importance of emotional release
For children with and without an official diagnosis
Eline Claeys
Behind the Label Responsive parenting for neurodiverse children
Every child is unique and requires an individualized approach. This is especially true for children who are wired a little differently.
In this book, she shows how parents can support their neurodiverse child in a gentle, responsive way. Her message? A better understanding of what neurodiversity truly means and an open approach are key. This is not always easy. How can you stay connected with your child, even in very challenging situations? What if your child is often overstimulated or understimulated? And how can you maintain your own boundaries during your child’s outbursts?
Behind the Label offers insight into the impact of labels such as ADHD or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on your child and your family. The book explains why setting boundaries is not only okay, but essential. With numerous practical tips and strategies tailored to your child’s unique needs, you can get started immediately.
Eline Claeys is a practical-oriented orthopedagogue who has dedicated many years to supporting parents and children with a "diagnosis." She runs her own practice and works as a care coordinator. Eline is the mother of two sons and herself has been diagnosed with ADHD.
Gentle Nights
150 x 230 mm | 296 pages 100,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available
For parents who don’t want sleep training, but do want better nights
Written by two experienced sleep coaches with a strong scientific background in child development
Full of practical tips and tools to support your baby’s natural sleep development
Hanne Wils & Anouk Van Nuffel
Gentle Nights
A revolutionary book to support the natural sleep development of your baby and toddler
Is your baby not sleeping as the books say? Congratulations, your baby is completely normal!
There is nothing natural about a baby sleeping alone, in a different room, through the night. Does this mean you should just accept sleepless nights? Absolutely not. In fact, by letting go of unrealistic expectations and adapting to your child’s rhythm, you can create a healthy sleep environment that benefits both you and your baby.
In this groundbreaking book, sleep experts Hanne Wils and Anouk Van Nuffel debunk persistent myths about baby sleep. They provide countless tools to gently and supportively guide your child's natural sleep development. The result? Happy babies and well-rested parents!
We expect so much from babies: for instance, that they sleep through the night quickly, even though that’s not the biological norm at all, but rather a socially imposed ideal. Such persistent misunderstandings make many parents feel very uncertain. Thankfully, this much-needed book finally shows what normal baby sleep really looks like.
– Nina Mouton, author of bestseller Everything Starts with Self-Care
5,000 copies sold
Hanne Wils holds a master's degree in educational sciences. Anouk Van Nuffel is a bioengineer, former scientific researcher in medical sciences, and a lactation consultant. Both are holistic, baby-led sleep experts. They support families in their search for more and better sleep.
Smart Mothering
170 x 240 mm | ca. 160 pages ca. 16,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available
Smart organizing, relaxed parenting
Practical and immediately applicable tips
With a touch of humor and very relatable
Britt Muyldermans
Smart Parenting
Brilliant solutions for effortless motherhood
This handbook is packed with practical, seasonal hacks that make life with children just a bit easier. From the winter morning rush to stressfree summer activities, each season brings its own challenges, and this book provides you with the tools to handle them smoothly.
With helpful tips for every time of year, creative solutions for daily challenges, and clever ideas to keep your kids busy, life at home becomes much more enjoyable and better organized. Whether you're struggling with household chaos, planning a vacation, or simply looking for some time for yourself, Smart Parenting offers the inspiration and practical solutions every parent needs.
This book turns little tricks into big wins for both parents and children. Enjoy family life more, all year round!
Britt Muyldermans is a mother of two and shares her perspective on motherhood with plenty of relatability, humor, and most importantly, practical tips to bring order to the chaos of mothering on her Instagram account.
Digital Parenting
150 x 230 mm | 240 pages
65,000 words
full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available
A guide packed with essential information
For parents, caregivers, and teachers
Practical advice on digital education for children from birth
Marije Lagendijk
Digital Parenting
Everything about screen time, social media, and media literacy for parents with children aged 0-12
How much screen time is your child allowed to have? Which YouTube videos are appropriate? How do you deal with online bullying or conflicts in the class group chat? As a parent, you're constantly faced with the challenges of the virtual world, where young children and teens are spending more and more time, but where you might not feel as comfortable.
Media pedagogue Marije Lagendijk shows that "digital swimming lessons," as she calls media education, are essential to ensure that children don’t drown online. Digital Parenting highlights the risks, but also the many benefits that digital advancements offer, with relatable cases and clear advice. Starting digital education early helps prevent phones, games, and social media from becoming a problem. A mustread for parents who want to guide their children successfully in our increasingly digital world.
Media pedagogue Marije Lagendijk has been providing media education training for nearly 10 years and has conducted over 100 workshops in schools and companies.
The Uncertainty Principle
170 x 240 mm | ca. 240 pages ca. 65,000 words hardcover all rights available, except for English rights English manuscript in production
In these uncertain times, this book will show you how you can turn challenges and threats into opportunities
Receive insights from some of the most successful business leaders of all time Find optimism in a market and a society that is increasingly becoming pessimistic
Peter Hinssen
The Uncertainty Principle
How to leverage the Never Normal
In our Never Normal world, the pace of change is not just rapid; it’s relentless, transforming our reality into a landscape that is perpetually unfamiliar and where the only constant is change itself. This is a book about that state of continuous evolution, about a world where traditional norms and mechanisms have dissolved, and new ones are yet to be universally acknowledged.
From strategy, technology, culture, innovation and risk, to courage, and personal growth: Peter Hinssen’s book examines all of these crucial organisational and leadership aspects through the lens of an era that is as challenging as it is filled with exciting opportunities. Be ready to embrace The Never Normal.
Peter Hinssen is a globally acclaimed keynote speaker, bestselling author, business school lecturer, LinkedIn Top Voice, serial entrepreneur, trusted board member, startup investor and the world’s leading innovation, technology and leadership expert.
The Day after Tomorrow all rights available, except for English rights English manuscript available
By the same author
The Art of Quality Investing
155 x 240 mm | 216 pages
60,000 words | paperback
Simplified Chinese, Korean, German, English and Polish rights sold English manuscript available
The Lazy Investor
30,000 copies sold
Luc Kroeze & Compounding Quality
The Art of Quality Investing
How to invest in the best companies in the world
Learn how to identify top shares with the checklist of a full-time expert investor and how to build a winning portfolio with maximum long-term returns. Both for beginners and more experienced investors, this book offers a clear, low risk stock market strategy that will pave the path to success.
Luc Kroeze has been active on the stock market since 2008. In 2014 he quit his job and became a full-time investor. He regularly writes for financial magazines and investment websites. Compounding Quality is an English-language investment newsletter with more than 330,000 subscribers and more than a million followers online, including Lebron James and Jeff Bezos.
Yoran Brondsema & Tim Nijsmans
The Lazy Investor
Carefree investing for people with little time
150 x 230 mm | 224 pages
58,000 words | paperback all rights available, except for French rights French manuscript available
When you think of 'investing', you spontaneously think of busy gesticulating brokers on a trading floor or zigzagging financial quotes in the newspaper. That may be why you think: investing is not for me. What if you were able to invest simply from your hammock? In The Lazy Investor two financial experts introduce you to their ‘lazy’ success strategy. With passive investing, you keep the costs and the risks low, you can work with small sums and the process is completely automatable.
The authors' term for lazy investing was voted Word of the Year 2024
Yoran Brondsema is one of the founders of Curvo, an investment app, which makes passive investing more accessible for everyone. Tim Nijsmans is an independent financial advisor, with a strong focus on passive investing.
Written Treasures
240 x 305 mm | ca. 304 pages ca. 98,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available, except for English rights English manuscript in production
Dive into the fascinating world of medieval scribes, illuminators, and collectors
The stories behind works such as Cicero’s Opera philosophica, and Lucretius’ De rerum natura
The highlights from the oldest manuscript collection of the Low Countries
André Bouwman & Irene O’Daly
Written Treasures
50 Manuscripts from Medieval Europe
For centuries, we have studied the works of Cicero and Horace. We have drawn inspiration from the Book of Job and the world-famous Aratea, the astronomical treatise from around 816 which became one of the most important illuminated Carolingian manuscripts. Our knowledge of the world is built upon the writings of classical and medieval poets, philosophers, theologians, and jurists. But without the diligent monks and scribes of the Middle Ages, these texts would not have been preserved. The modern world would be unimaginable without this transmission of written knowledge.
Written Treasures introduces you to the fascinating world of medieval manuscripts. Fifty remarkable manuscripts have been selected from the treasure trove of Leiden University Library - stunning masterpieces as well as hastily recorded works on second-rate parchment.
Thirty-eight international experts explore their content, appearance, design, and journey through generations of readers and owners to the present day. With beautiful images and accessible texts, this book is essential for history and book enthusiasts alike. It is a celebration of cultural heritage and a tribute to the extraordinary transmission of written knowledge across the ages.
André Bouwman is a curator of medieval manuscripts at the Leiden University Libraries. Irene O’Daly is a university lecturer at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society, specializing in book history, the history of science, and the reception of classical ideas and texts in the Middle Ages.
The Dinosaur Revolution 170 x 240 mm | 304 pages 76,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
TAKE A LOOK
Entertaining read by two top historians
The most recent scientific insights Richly illustrated
Gijs Rademaker & Maarten van Rossem
The Dinosaur Revolution
6,500 copies sold in the first 3 months
Dinosaurs broke all the records in the animal kingdom. They were the longest and tallest, the fastest, the most heavily armored, and they had the largest teeth and claws. The fact that these impressive animals roamed the earth for millions of years continues to capture the imagination. Gijs Rademaker and Maarten van Rossem traveled together through Canada and the United States, where they visited excavation sites and met with experts. In British, German, and Dutch museums, they examined unique skeletons and spoke with leading dinosaur scientists.
The world-famous Tyrannosaurus rex did not stalk its prey with a loud roar, but silently. The long-necked Diplodocus had air sacs throughout its body. The feathered Velociraptor was no bigger than a turkey. Although dinosaurs come in unique shapes and sizes, they are not the terrifying monsters they are often portrayed as, but rather ordinary animals with their own place in evolution.
Find out in this title how reality outdoes fiction by far!
Gijs Rademaker is a historian, talkshow host and dinosaur expert. Maarten van Rossem is a historian, author, podcast maker and also a dinosaur enthusiast.
Tales of
245 x 324 mm | 256 pages
54,000 words
full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
Compiled by Hans Mulder, winner of the Jan Wolkers Prize 2021
Includes essays by 19 well-known names from the world of culture & science
Accessibly written and suitable for a broad audience
Hans Mulder
Tales of Nature
All life on earth is interconnected. The extinction of one single species has consequences for many others. That interconnectedness makes life on earth vulnerable, also human life.
By means of historical drawings but also through examples from contemporary art, nineteen experts tell stories about the great stress on nature and the role of people in it. It is an extraordinary book that shows how in the grand, overwhelming nature, humans are only a small cog, but one whose actions have far-reaching consequences; for humans themselves as well as many other species.
Hans Mulder is a historian and works as a conservationist of natural history at the Allard Pierson, the collections of the University of Amsterdam.
Nature
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Jan Wolkers Prize 2021
On This Day in Antiquity
140 x 210 mm | ca. 376 pages ca. 95,000 words duotone illustrations | paperback all rights available
Everything you want to know about antiquity, one story a day
From myths and military campaigns, emperors and philosophers, to statues and fragments
Patrick De Rynck is the history teacher you always wanted
Patrick De Rynck
On This Day in Antiquity
365 days of battles, bacchanals, and divine stories
• April 6, 648 BCE: Zeus eclipses the sun over ancient Greece.
• March 15, 44 BCE: Julius Caesar is assassinated in the Senate.
• July 6, 29 CE: A donkey is born in Pompeii.
In ancient Greece and Rome, both big and small histories were made every day. We know a lot about them, and at the same time, very little. Fortunately, classicist Patrick De Rynck passionately shares his knowledge. He guides us day by day through the ancient world with 365 fascinating stories about the ancient Greeks and Romans. From emperors and betrayal to feasts and battles, from mythical gods and literary masterpieces to architecture that has withstood the test of time.
Read this book however you like: day by day, in one go, skip a piece on Friday the 13th, or read two pieces on your birthday.
Patrick De Rynck is an author, translator, reviewer, anthologist, and editor. He works for various museums, and manages the popular website Hic et Nunc, where he, along with numerous guest authors, interprets current events from the perspective of antiquity.
10,000 copies sold
Lara
Wierenga & Dirma Janse
The Atlas of the Brain A visual journey
Through 30 interesting questions (e.g. "How does the brain learn things?") and hundreds of fascinating illustrations and infographics
The Atlas of the Brain
250 x 320 mm | 256 pages
118,000 words
full colour illustrations | hardcover
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TAKE A LOOK
Post Mortem
4,500 copies sold
neuroscientist Lara Wierenga and graphic designer Dirma Janse take you along for a visual exploration of the human brain.
Lara Wierenga is a neuroscientist and lecturer at the University of Leiden. Dirma Janse is a graphic designer and specializes in infographics and scientific visualisations.
Babette Van Rafelghem & Werner Jacobs
Post Mortem
Atlas of the autopsy
185 x 245 mm | 216 pages
20,500 words
full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available
TAKE A LOOK
Post Mortem is a fascinating visual guide into the world of forensics. With her stunning illustrations, the author is on a mission to demystify her profession, while questioning the modern day taboo that still surrounds death.
Babette Van Rafelghem is an artist who also happens to have a medical degree. Fascinated by the weird and wonderful human body, she is building a career as a forensic pathologist. Werner Jacobs is a professor in Forensic Medicine and Pathology at the University of Antwerp and a published author. He has been an expert witness in hundreds of high-profile criminal cases in Belgium.
Why Nobody Understands Quantum
150 x 230 mm | 280 pages | 97,000 words
B&W illustrations | paperback
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Essential science, now finally in layman's terms
The real story behind arguably the biggest scientific revolution of the last century
Frank Verstraete is professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge
Céline Broeckaert & Frank Verstraete
Why Nobody Understands Quantum
and yet everyone should know something about it
Music, literature, movies and history; everyone can appreciate their value. It makes humans human. But who knows why matter is hard? Why the properties of an object are determined by the way we look at it? Why grass is green (also on the other side)? Why 1+1 can be both more and less than two? Why earth does not wither into a black hole?
An answer to these questions came 100 years ago with the discovery of quantum physics, the most abstract and counterintuitive scientific theory ever – but also the most controversial.
In this book a seasoned quantum physicist and a gifted storyteller –husband and wife in real life – give everyone insight in this seemingly incomprehensible theory. They go for a stroll through the history of physics, and the phenomena that lend colour to the world and make the sun shine. They pause at the most important insights that form the basis of our modern technology, and the people who uncovered the countless mysteries of the world. By now, it is impossible to imagine our lives without quantum physics. This ode to quantum compiles everything everyone should know about it.
18,000 copies sold
Frank’s insights filtered by Celine’s whimsy result in a physics book unlike any other. The scope, depth, and artistry are breathtaking.
– John Preskill | Richard P. Feynman professor of Theoretical Physics at the California Institute of Technology
Frank Verstraete is a Leigh Trapnell Professor of Quantum Physics at the University of Cambridge and a professor at the University of Ghent. Céline Broeckaert is a Romanist, playwright and writer.
The Science of Even More
150 x 220 mm | ca. 240 pages ca. 40,000 words duotone illustrations | paperback all rights available
Be surprised by the fascinating science behind the most bizarre questions
A perfect gift book with fun illustrations
An absurdly entertaining book, scientifically proven!
Martijn Peters
The Science of Even More
99 answers to surprisingly mundane questions
Martijn Peters answers 99 fascinating new questions in this sequel to his bestselling book The Science of Everything. Some questions you’ve probably never thought about, others have been on your mind for years, and some are completely outlandish. But they’re all interesting.
Martijn investigates the scientific truth behind each question and explains it clearly in his well-known style. Insightful, entertaining, quick to understand, but always backed up by facts. Together with playful illustrations, this book is not only informative but also a pleasure to read.
Martijn Peters holds a PhD in biomedical sciences and is the Science & Weather Coordinator at the leading commercial media company in Belgium. Additionally, he is a content creator on social media, where he shares entertaining and accessible science content with over 170,000 followers. He has won multiple awards for science communication, including an award for Best Explainer.
By the same author
The Science of Everything all rights available