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Frankfurt 2016

CONTENT

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

333 Tips that Could (Possibly) Save Your Life Twenty Roads to Happiness The World Book of Happiness 2.0 Boys Are Smarter Than Girls The New Mental The Puzzle Universe Onlife Bank Secrecy

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SELF-HELP • • • • • • • • • • •

Should I Be Scared? Mindfulness Learning How to Meditate Living and Caring with Dementia The Road of Self-Compassion Giving Birth Is Never Perfect Becoming a Mum Go With Your Talent – Revised Edition Discover Your Passion and Talents Born This Way The New Way of Learning in Seven Steps

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

My Rescue from Evil October Lost What You Should Know About Turkey The World of De Wachter The Last Braedy The Trial Against Wilhelm II Belgians Make Bombs The Post Book Maria Sibylla Merian Thirteen Cursed Books The Lee Harvey Oswald Files Smart Cities Pope Francis Can I? Sorry. Thank you.

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

Herman Boel

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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 35,000 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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125 x 200 mm | 96 pages 12,500 words paperback French and German rights sold

Twenty Roads to Happiness Leo Bormans • Happiness-expert Leo Bormans teaches you 20 ways to become a happier person • The perfect introduction to passive psychology, with tests to check your knowledge • The book is already on its sixth reprint, after barely six months 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 2.0 Leo Bormans German, French, Japanese, Serbian, Korean, Estonian, and Russian rights sold English edition available

• Leo Bormans’ standard work of popular science about the worldwide scientific research into happiness: now fully revised • 50 completely new texts summarize the conclusions of the most recent studies into happiness • A wonderful gift and inspiration book In this revised edition of The World Book of Happiness, one hundred professors from all over the world summarize their research into happiness. The scientific knowledge of this subject is increasing rapidly. Six years after the first edition, a new, completely revised edition is therefore very much due.

German and French rights sold English edition available

New contributions to the role of genetics have been added, several new authors talk about happiness in our multicultural society and interesting subfields are dealt with as well, such as: perfectionism and happiness, happiness and physical beauty, happiness and mindfulness, etc. In addition, this edition contains more inspiring texts about parenting and education.

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 self-help book Word optimist! (Become an optimist!).

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Boys Are Smarter Than Girls And other myths about education Pedro De Bruyckere & Casper Hulshof • Corrects the biggest misunderstandings about education • Familiar topic for everyone • In-depth information by 2 renowned educationalists Education is like the weather: everyone likes to talk about it and thinks that they know everything about the matter. And as we all have different experiences with the educational system, we all have our very own opinion. Boys Are Smarter Than Girls focuses on cliché stories and refutes them armed with the results of recent scientific research. Implications about learning, technology in the classroom, neurology and education policies are discussed and rebutted if necessary. Like this, widely believed myths are dispelled: • Babies do not get smarter if they listen to classical music • Some learning styles are not proven to be effective • Boys are not better in mathematics than girls

The book is a true revelation for anyone involved in education, going from teachers to parents or from managers to directors. Pedro De Bruyckere is a researcher at Artevelde University College Ghent. He is a much-demanded speaker on education, youngsters and youth culture. Casper Hulshof is a psychologist and a lecturer at the University of Utrecht. He has experience with educational research and knows a lot about the role of the internet in today’s education system. Paul Kirschner is a lecturer in educational psychology. He’s an expert at learning processes, lifelong learning and the development of interaction in education, computer-assisted and collaborative learning and assessment.

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The New Mental Elke Geraerts • An absolute must-read for everyone who wants to become mentally stronger • Including 26 challenges that will make your brain more powerful and resilient • By the author of Mental Capital, which was sold over 15,000 times all rights available English excerpt available

In her best-selling book Mental Capital, neuro psychologist Elke Geraerts taught us how to arm ourselves against stress, burn-outs and other mental issues. In The New Mental, she goes a step further: it’s about time that we adapt our society to our brain, not the other way around. By making use of recent scientific research, she shows how we can all actively opt for more mental growth. She debunks the myth of the eternal quest for more balance in our lives, explains how empathy can lead to success and describes what leadership will look like in the 21st century. The result is a powerful plea for taking control of your life with more bravery and for making choices that will make you happier and more successful in the long run.

Elke Geraerts has a PhD in Psychology and has held different academic positions 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, which helps companies to increase the mental resilience and enthusiasm of their employees. She made an impact with her best-selling title Mental Capital, which teaches readers how to make their brains more resilient.

‘You often find yourself nodding in agreement when reading Elke Geraerts’ book.’ – Belgium’s leading newspaper De Standaard on Mental Capital

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The Puzzle Universe Ivan Moscovich • The history of mathematics in 315 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). 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.

‘This trove contains puzzles, brain teasers and games, some of which date back thousands of years.’ – Wall Street Journal 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.

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Katleen Gabriels

ONLIFE Hoe de digitale wereld je leven bepaalt

Onlife – How the digital world

determines your life Katleen Gabriels

• A must-have for the online generation and their parents • A wake-up call for everyone who thinks they have nothing to hide in this online world • Written by one of Belgium’s foremost experts on the subject The first echo of a baby is posted online immediately. ‘Smartphones’, ‘apps’ and ‘selfies’ are now part of our everyday vocabulary. Even death no longer makes the distinction between online and offline. Therefore: onlife! A blessing or a curse? Scientist Katleen Gabriels places technological progress and digital connectivity in a new perspective with a clear overview and a number of anecdotes that hit the mark. What are the advantages? Where are the traps? Where does the controlled society end? What is personal and what now belongs to everyone? Is it true that you don’t have to fear anything if you have nothing to hide? Does automation threaten our independence?

‘We are all online from our birth until our death. Logging out is an illusion. It’s about time we start contemplating on that.’ – Katleen Gabriels Katleen Gabriels has a PhD in Philosophy and Moral Sciences. She is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Brussels. She is studying the ethical consequences of computer technology. She is specialized in media and computer ethics. She regularly writes opinion articles and is often consulted as an expert in the media.

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Bank Secrecy Peter Devlies • The first book that explains how a bank works in an accessible way • Thought-provoking and food for public debate • A concerned but also hopeful message There are more people with an opinion on banks than there are who understand how banks work. Nevertheless, we are all directly involved. As a client, but also as a tax payer when it goes wrong. Banks come across as complicated, unworldly and unreliable. For the most part, they can only blame themselves for that.

Peter Devlies has almost 20 years of experience in the banking sector. He is an executive director at Bank J. Van Breda & Co.

Banks are rarely known for their transparency and also don’t hide their contempt for outsiders who don’t understand their sector. This book therefore takes you on a journey to unravel the secret working of a bank in an accessible way.

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140 x 210 mm | 176 pages 26,500 words paperback with flaps all rights available

Lies Scaut en Erik De Soir

MOET IK NU BANG ZIJN?

Kinderen helpen in tijden van angst en terreur

Should I Be Scared?

Helping your child in times of terror and fear Lies Scaut & Erik De Soir

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• How do you explain ‘terror’ to your child? • Written by two experts whose expertise was in great demand after the Paris attacks • A must-read for all parents and teachers, with numerous practical tips The whole world is shocked by the horror of the attacks in, amongst others, Paris, Brussels and Nice. In times where the Internet is everywhere, it’s unavoidable that children come into contact with the images of these attacks. But how do you explain them to your child? How do you take away their fear when you’re concerned yourself ? Psychotherapist Lies Scaut and trauma psychologist Erik De Soir start from the concrete questions that children have asked after the attacks. They show you how you can have a conversation with your child about terror, recognize a psychological trauma in time, and improve your child’s resilience in fearful times.

Lies Scaut is a social worker and psychotherapist. She has previously written the very well-received book Doodgewoon (‘Perfectly common’), about how you can guide grieving children, and she worked for a Belgian TV show for children, which dealt with the attacks in Brussels. Erik De Soir has a PhD in Psychology and in Social & Military Sciences. As a trauma psychologist, he offers psychological care and guidance to the victims of traffic accidents, collective emergencies and situations of war.

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

Mindfulness Edel Maex • The mindfulness techniques discussed in this title will assist people in dealing with stress • A practical guide which offers concrete strategies to become more peaceful and conscious in life • Already over 125,000 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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Jeroen Wapenaar, Drs. Marc J.M. Petit, Drs. Susanne de Joode & Drs. Jos van der Poel • An open guide that offers well-structured and honest information • This book gives you the means to keep control of your own life • Knowledge from renowned universities combined with the stories and advice from dementia patients and their loved ones The moment you hear the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, difficult times are awaiting you and your family. What does my future look like? What can I still do and what can’t I do anymore? Are there drugs or treatments that can slow down the disease? How can I organize my life and what do I need to do now? In this clear book, everything you need to know is explained in a practical, open and honest way. In addition to a large amount of information, which has been collected from the data banks from renowned institutes and universities, this book also contains heart-warming interviews with people who suffer from dementia themselves and their families, as well as advice by experts.

Jeroen Wapenaar is a freelance copywriter and scientific journalist, who writes about health-related subjects, and dementia in particular. He is the founder of Kennistolk, a foundation aimed at translating knowledge from the healthcare sector into stories that inspire. Drs. Marc J.M. Petit is director of the International Foundation Alzheimer’s Research (ISAO) and pre-viously held executive positions in the social service sector. Drs. Susanne de Joode is health editor at Plus Magazine and a freelance medical journalist. Drs. Jos van der Poel works at Alzheimer Netherlands. She supports people with dementia and gives information.

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The Road of Self-Compassion From vulnerability to resilience David Dewulf • Accessible and practical reference work for readers of mindfulness • Includes numerous tips and exercises to learn how to be kind for yourself • Self-compassion, embracing one’s imperfections and resilience are hot topics Developing self-compassion can make a great difference for those who want to live a happy life. Scientific research has shown how self-compassion improves resilience, optimism, determination, wellbeing and wisdom and that it also has positive effects on a person’s health.

‘David Dewulf ’s new book is filled with heart wisdom. He shares with us a penetrating understanding of the ways we get stuck in difficult emotions, and the meditations that heal and free our hearts.’ - Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

In this reference work, mindfulness expert David Dewulf explains how you can learn to be more kind to yourself in only eight weeks, how you can better express positive emotions, such as courage, love, joy, empathy and forgiveness, and how you can live in line with your values.

David Dewulf is a doctor and expert in mindfulness. He is the initiator of the Institute for Attention and Mindfulness (IAM) 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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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 • The book that allows pregnant women and young mothers to stay in balance 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 had many years of experience as an obstetrician. Furthermore, she had a coaching office through which she helped 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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Go With Your Talent Revised Edition Luk Dewulf • A fully revised edition of the standard work on talent • Extensive overview with a lot of background information • Get started immediately with your own unique talent profile Going with your talents is the way to self‑realization and authenticity. ‘Doing what you’re good at’ is a guarantee to a continuous appetite for working and learning, also at an advanced age. This revised edition is fully in line with the online tool on www.mytalentbuilder.com, where you can easily discover your unique talent profile and how to adopt it in a professional context. For employers as well, this tool offers a useful way of assessing the strengths of their team.

Luk Dewulf is an educationist and worked as a consultant with Kessels & Smit, the Learning Company. He founded The Talent Revolution Foundation, which aims to offer new perspectives and gives guidance to people who suffered from a burn-out or who have difficulties finding a job.

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170 x 240 mm | 104 pages 51,000 words paperback all rights available

Discover Your Passion and Talents Chantal Trigallez • Inspiring book for youngsters • Successfully applied in several schools • A step-by-step guide to choose and develop your own talents This inspiring reading and activity book helps youngsters from around 10 years old to discover what their talents are by means of a step-by-step plan. They learn what their dreams are and how they can achieve them. We’re all familiar with these sayings that tell you to follow your heart and chase your dreams, but nobody tells you how to do that.

Chantal Trigallez is a developer of learning software, writer and director of the Talents Theatre, a talent development school based on expressive courses, creation and co-creation. She gives international lectures and trainings on The New Way of Learning and has helped hundreds of children to discover their talents and dreams, and how to achieve them.

In this book, you’ll discover: • Who you are (your personality) • What you like most (your passion) • What you can do best (your talents) • How you learn to choose them (your goals) • How you can achieve your goals step by step (your action plan)

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140 x 220 mm | 264 pages 95,000 words paperback all rights available

Born This Way Pieter Adriaens & Andreas De Block • This book goes against the common clichés about homosexuality • For everyone who is homosexual, thinks to know or would like to know what homosexuality is, how it originates and why it exists • The truth and the lies about homosexuality Is homosexuality useful? Can maybeetles be homosexual? Why is homophobia an illness, but homosexuality isn’t? Scientists often give provocative answers to questions about homosexuality. But are their answers correct? In this book, two philosophers shed light on old and new research into homosexuality. They discuss research into criminal penguins, hot-blooded rich uncles and homosexual twins. And they do what scientific philosophers usually do: they ask difficult questions and prove wrong a few certainties. What do scientists mean by ‘homosexuality’? And can their work play a role in the battle against homophobia?

Born This Way is a surprisingly multi‑faceted, accessible and philosophical book about science and homosexuality. Pieter Adriaens teaches at the Institute of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven. He researches the history and philosophy of psychiatry and sexology. Andreas De Block teaches at the Institute of Philosophy at the Catholic University of Leuven. His research topics are philosophical anthropology, philosophy of psychiatry and philosophy of biology.

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170 x 240 mm | 112 pages 29,000 words paperback all rights available

The New Way of Learning in Seven Steps Chantal Trigallez • An inspiring guide that shows you how the innovation in education can be adopted in seven easy steps • With numerous quotes by teachers, headmasters and education innovators • The method can be applied in any stage of the curriculum, from primary to high school This education guide shows in a practical way how The New Way of Learning can be adopted in every school in seven steps. The New Way of Learning allows children to discover who they are, what their dreams are and which talents they have. Thanks to that focus on self-guidance, trust and self-realization, the child develops the best motivation to actively learn. The following subjects are dealt with: • Offering safe and inspiring school surroundings • Offering ways to connect • Stimulating creative skills • Discovering and developing talents

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Setting targets, finding goals Being yourself, authentic Experiencing life fulfillment

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140 x 210 mm | 160 pages 42,000 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 all rights available

• 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.

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150 x 200 mm | ca. 240 pages 36,000 words full colour illustrations paperback with flaps all rights available

October Johan de Boose illustrations by Caryl Strzelecki • A story that shows the events of the Russian Revolution in a sharp way • The book will be released on the eve of the 100th birthday of the 1917 FebruaryOctober Revolution • The illustrations give this historic novel an original and powerful character October 1917, Saint-Petersburg. The city was up in arms. There was famine. People were dying from typhoid. Armed uprisings were a matter of course. Max is a homeless, bespectacled man. He wanders along the roads and watches with boundless admiration the aristocrats that are still in control. While the revolution flares up, he falls in love with Vera, an upper-class girl who sees the revolution as a way out of the strict, boring aristocratic world. They manage to escape the extreme violence, while society around them is changing radically. That change drives a wedge between them. Her revolutionary interests are becoming increasingly perverse. His longing for the lost aristocratic world makes him desperate. Parallel to the civil war, which breaks out in Russia after the revolution, they both become the victim of their own idealism.

Johan de Boose is an author of fiction, non-fiction, poetry and theatre plays. His novel Bloedgetuigen (‘Blood witnesses’) was nominated for the ‘Gouden Boekenuil’ and was awarded the ‘Cutting Edge Award’ and the ‘Halewijn’ prize. For more than 30 years, he has been caught up in Russian culture, literature and history. Caryl Strzelecki is an illustrator and strip cartoonist. In 2013, he published together with Rudi Vranckx the graphic novel De Gierenclub (‘The Vulture Club’), about Vranckx’ experiences as a journalist during the Arab Spring. In addition, he published together with Aline Sax the illustrated story De kleuren van het getto (‘The colours of the ghetto’), which was awarded the ‘National Jewish Book Award’ in the US, amongst other prizes.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

200 x 240 mm | ca. 120 pages ca. 5,000 words full colour illustrations paperback all rights available

Lost Rudi Vranckx illustrations by Caryl Strzelecki • The personal story of refugees from Syria, Somalia and Niger, recorded by renowned war correspondent Rudi Vranckx • Fitting illustrations by Caryl Strzelecki, with personal diary notes by the journalist riddled in between • An original and direct way of getting the refugee crisis across to the broad public 3 October 2013. 360 anonymous body bags are lying on the beach of Lampedusa. Refugees, among whom are a lot of children, who died in one of the worst shipwrecks before the Italian shores. Experienced war correspondent Rudi Vranckx is shocked by the news and decides to go look for the personal story of a number of refugees. He follows 10 ‘fortune‑hunters’ from Syria, Somalia and Niger, among whom is Chappa, a 14‑year‑old girl from Niger, who was the sole survivor of the refugee drama in which she had to witness her mother and sisters die from thirst. The bodies have been buried somewhere in the desert and it’s Chappa’s dream to go visit her mother’s grave…

Rudi Vranckx is war correspondent at the Flemish Broadcasting Company (VRT). He follows the situation in the Middle-East from close by and made numerous documentaries. In his recent best-selling book Oorlog om de Geesten (‘War on the Ghosts’), he paints the picture of what our world will look like in the future. Caryl Strzelecki is an illustrator and strip cartoonist. In 2013, he published together with Rudi Vranckx the graphic novel De Gierenclub (‘The Vulture Club’), about Vranckx’ experiences as a journalist during the Arab Spring. In addition, he published together with Aline Sax the illustrated story De kleuren van het getto (‘The colours of the ghetto’), which was awarded the ‘National Jewish Book Award’ in the US, amongst other prizes.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

140 x 210 mm | ca. 256 pages 70,000 words paperback all rights available

What You Should Know About Turkey Dries Lesage • A new perspective on Erdogan and Turkish politics by one of the foremost experts in the Low Countries • Taboo-breaking book that paints a much clearer picture than Western media generally do • This book offers the Turkish society in foreign countries a framework for resilience and self-criticism while preserving their dignity Whether it’s about refugees, terrorism or economy: Turkey and Europe need one another. But their relationship is often difficult.

Dries Lesage pleads for a new approach. More empathy and more honesty in news coverage about Turkey can bring us closer to a smoother relationship.

According to this book, president Erdogan, who was directly elected with 52% of the votes, is not the only one at fault. He can be blamed for taking part in the undemocratic games by the Atatürk-oriented opposition, terror organization PKK and the shadowy Gülen movement. But Western politicians and media are just as keen to play along, by supporting the dubious opposition without question. Many Turkish people are concerned by this geopolitical dimension, which – in turn – is grist to Erdogan’s mill.

‘I often sharply criticize Erdogan, but I also point out the equally undemocratic acts by his opponents. And I try to understand why so many Turkish people still support him.’ – Dries Lesage in Belgian magazine Knack Political scientist Dries Lesage is a professor in International Politics at Ghent University. After his daughter married a Turkish immigrant worker, he became interested in this complex country. By looking at the matter without a pro‑Western point of view, he draws different conclusions than many Western media outlets do.

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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 Dirk De Wachter • 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

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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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220 x 270 mm | 128 pages ca. 4,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover all rights available

The Last Braedy From Passendale to Cambrai Ivan Petrus Adriaenssens • A beautifully illustrated WW I graphic novel by the author of The Nieuport Gathering and Elsie & Mairi • Foreword by David Fletcher, former director of The Tank Museum in Bovington • Includes the real history of the WW I tanks in a separate chapter Vicky Braedy is the last descendant of a WW1 tank crew member: E.H. Braedy, who died exactly one hundred years ago in Passchendaele, near a legendary tank called ‘Fray Bentos’. His body and the tank were never found. Vicky has inherited all his writings and memorabilia, and decides to travel to Flanders Fields with her husband, to look for clues and traces concerning her great-great grandfather. In fact, she is stepping into the footsteps of Braedy’s wife, her great-great grandmother Victoria, in what will turn out to be a journey full of confrontations.

When she finds out that Braedy’s name tag was found in Cambrai, Vicky drives from Passchendaele to Cambrai, very much like the tanks in 1917. Same tanks, different battlefield. Vicky Braedy is an only child, looking into family secrets. She is the last Braedy. Or is she? And who is Deborah? Ivan Petrus Adriaenssens is an illustrator and has worked on a number of comic strips, animation films and theatre productions. World War I, the first photographed and filmed war, is his great passion. For more information, visit www.ivanpetrus.com.

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.

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230 x 270 mm | 206 pages 45,300 words full colour illustrations hardback with jacket all rights available French and English edition available

The Post Book 500 years of post history Vincent Schouberechts • A celebration of 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) was launched at the prestigious World Stamp Show in New York at the end of May. Vincent Schouberechts 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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335 x 535 mm | 200 pages ca. 30,000 words full colour illustrations hardcover with luxurious slipcase bilingual DutchEnglish version German rights sold

Maria Sibylla Merian Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium Dr. Marieke van Delft & drs. Hans Mulder et al. • Unique, full-size 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 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

155 x 240 mm | 175 pages 40,000 words 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.

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

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. 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 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.

‘Flip De Mey deserves credit for his impressive detective work and dispassionate approach. The results may surprise you.’ - Vince Palamara, author of Survivor’s Guilt, JFK: From Parkland to Bethesda and The Not So Secret Service 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. 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.

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180 x 250 mm | 200 pages 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

130 x 180 mm | 120 pages 10,400 words 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 to 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.

FOREIGN RIGHTS 2016 | SOCIETY, HISTORY & MEMOIRES

140 x 210 mm | ca. 248 pages ca. 60,000 words paperback with flaps all rights available

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Open-hearted dialogue about relationships, marriage and family Johan Bonny, Roger Burggraeve & Ilse Van Halst • Antwerp-based bishop Johan Bonny in a dialogue with moral theologist Roger Burggraeve and journalist Ilse Van Halst • A conversation about education, diverse relationship and family models and broken relationships • A candid elaboration on the subject after the special Synod on the Family in Rome and the much-discussed letter of bishop Bonny in 2014 In September 2014, bishop Johan Bonny addressed a remarkable letter to the Vatican, in which he pleaded for a different, more contemporary, attitude of the Catholic Church towards, amongst others, homosexuality, divorce and living together without being married. After the double Synod on the Family and the text The Joy of Love by Pope Francis, Johan Bonny, Roger Bruggraeve and Ilse Van Halst continue the thought process from a Christian perspective. Not with the

intention of preaching new ‘doctrines’, but to start a dialogue with all believers about education, relationships, marriage and family models. Johan Bonny is an Antwerp-based bishop. Roger Burggraeve is a moral theologist and co-founder of the Centre for Peace Ethics at the Catholic University of Leuven. Ilse Van Halst is part-time editor-in-chief of the Antwerp diocese magazine Relevant.