Inge Pieters Books

Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless other have conquered it: us. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here, and where we're going. Sapiens is the thrilling account of our history -- from insignificant apes to rulers of the world. (taken from the inside cover)

Where in the world can you watch tornadoes that rip houses from the ground? Meet the man struck by lightning seven times? See frozen turtles fall from the sky? All this and more in Stormy Weather.

The first installment in V.E. Schwab's acclaimed Shades of Magic trilogy is now available in a special collector's edition, featuring a metallic ink cover, reading ribbon, and bonus materials such as fan art end papers, a glossary of terms, an interview between the author and editor, and original tales from the Shades of Magic universe. This fantasy novel is described as a classic, with a captivating storyline that readers will cherish. Kell, one of the last Antari, possesses a unique ability to traverse parallel Londons: Red, Grey, White, and the now-lost Black. Raised in Arnes—Red London—he serves the Maresh Empire as an ambassador, navigating the tumultuous regime changes in White London and the mundane court of George III in the magic-less London. However, Kell also engages in smuggling, offering glimpses of magical worlds to those willing to pay, a risky endeavor that leads to dire consequences. After a smuggling deal goes wrong, Kell escapes to Grey London, where he encounters Delilah Bard, a cunning cut-purse with grand ambitions. She robs him, saves him from a deadly foe, and insists on joining him for an adventure across worlds. As they navigate perilous magic and lurking treachery, their survival becomes intertwined with the fate of all worlds.

Originally self-published in 1978 and now in hardcover for the first time, "Once a Runner" is by far the most accurate fictional portrayal of the world of the serious runner . . . a marvelous description of the way it really is

The 23rd title in the Horrible Science series has the usual gory details, such as why going to the loo in space can freeze your pee and which liquid chemical is used to preserve pets. Plus you can find out how your body turns stodgy school dinners into energy.

Droom jij er ook van om net als Tarzan door het oerwoud te slingeren? Wil je je oma wel eens verrassen met een wrattige lelie? Pak dan snel je rugzak en baan je een weg door B(l)oeiende regenwouden!. Dat wordt wel… even slikken bij de stank van rottend vlees… uit een bloem gillen als je omlaag kijkt vanuit de hoogste bomen ter wereld dekking zoeken als vaste vampiervleermuizen op je bloed uit zijn Nog niet griezelig genoeg? In dit boek kun je nog lezen hoe ontdekkingsreizigers voor eeuwig verdwenen in broeierige oerwouden, waar je spinnen zo groot als pizza's vindt en waar regenwoudzwammen licht geven in het donker. Van dit soort aardrijkskunde blijf je wel wakker!

'If you've ever wept, "Why Do I Want To Run?" your answer is here.' Caitlin Moran Alexandra Heminsley had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. But, as her dad says, you run with your head as much as with your legs. So, while this is a book about running, it's not just about running. You could say it's about ambition (yes, getting out of bed on a rainy Sunday morning counts), relationships (including talking to the intimidating staff in the trainer shop), as well as your body (your boobs don't have to wobble when you run). But it's also about realising that you can do more than you ever thought possible. Very funny, very honest and very emotional, whether you're in serious training or thinking about running for the bus, this is a book for anyone who after wine and crisps for supper a few too many times thinks they might . . . just might . . . like to run like a girl.

Picking up where book two left off (in China, Macau) Captain Will Laurence and his extraordinary dragon, Temeraire, are ordered to retrieve and escort a precious cargo of valuable dragon eggs from Istanbul to England. They take the Old Silk Road from China to Istanbul, crossing deserts and mountains. En route to England, they help the beleaguered Prussians battle Napoleon.

Anti-smoking campaigns unwittingly encourage people to smoke. Product placement in films rarely works. Many multi-million pound advertising campaigns are a complete waste of time. Subliminal advertising may have been banned but it´s all around us. O

"Trevor Blake has always known he possessed magical gifts. For instance, he can conjure objects at a distance. But since he was young, he has suppressed his magic lest it draw hostility from the skeptical, ungifted, and intolerant. In the small farming community where Trevor lives with his family, the practice of magic is forbidden - sometimes from fear...or jealousy." "Most of the gifted practice their arts far away in the big cities. In fact, it is in the bustling coastal city of Port-of-Lords that Trevor has heard of a group of the gifted who have banded together in a secret underground community. Practicing their art among their own and under the cloak of secrecy, they are able to perfect and master their chosen gifts, perhaps reaching levels of art they could never have imagined." Buoyed with letters of introduction from influential relatives, Trevor boldly makes his way to Port-of-Lords, intent on joining the Community. Happily his best friend, Les Simonton, has agreed to join him on the journey. But no sooner have the boys arrived than the trouble begins. The kind of trouble that Trevor - even with his formidable magic - may be powerless to prevent.

History’s Worst Predictions is a lighthearted look at fifty of the grandest predictions the world has seen—and how they proved to be spectacularly wrong.

TRUTH: A hilarious journey through the most bizarre and brilliant lies told by humans through the ages, from the author of HUMANS: A Brief History of How We F*cked It All Up

Op humoristische wijze wordt informatie gegeven over de geschiedenis van het Europese Kampioenschap voetbal. Met vrolijke zwartwitte tekeningen. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

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