Non-fiction - Frankfurt 2019

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Non-Fiction

Frankfurt 2019

Popular science & society The Story of a Brabant Killers’ Survivor Japan The Road to Myself Love in Times of Tinder Only with You Blood Space Travel | Our brain in space Artificial Intelligence | Creating an artificial human being Climate Change | Debunking persistent myths Climate-Conscious Consumption | Make a difference Karine Van Doorsselaer Our Brain Pain 365 Series You Need to Binge-Watch 999 Facts That Are (Usually) Utterly Useless The Books of Creative Brain Games FUNdamental Mathematics The Trauma-Sensitive School Boys Are Smarter Than Girls 2

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Self-help Dare to Blossom The Art of Being Unhappy What If You Could Be a Sensible Parent?

Mindful With Your Toddler Young Digital Citizens How To Raise a Fiercely Sensitive Child The Grief Inside of You Chin Up The Sex Book First Aid for Young Children Everything on Varicose Veins and Thrombosis First Aid Kit: High Sensitivity First Aid Kit: Stress & Burnout First Aid Kit: Procrastination First Aid Kit: Sleeping

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Economy & management Egopreneur Gigantism Digitalis Digital Marketing Like a PRO Marketing Cyber Safe in Ten Days The City Is a Book

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History The Most Amazing Railroad Stories The Faces of Sagalassos My Triumph of the Will The Story of the Bloch Family The Global Only Exists by the Generosity of the Local A History of European Music until 1900 The Battle for the Ice

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The Story of a Brabant Killers’ Survivor David Van de Steen & Annemie Bulté David’s personal and incessant search for the men who murdered his father, mother and sister The film about the young David and his grandfather was a great success in Belgium and the Netherlands More than 7,000 copies sold of the Dutch edition

I want you to know that I love you very much,” I say quietly.

“I know, son,” Petje answers. I can tell that he is getting tired and drifting back off to sleep. He is almost gone now. “Can you tell my parents I said hi?” I ask him. Petje remains silent for a moment, then answers in his typically gruff voice, his eyes still closed: “If there’s something, there’s something. And if there’s nothing, then there’s nothing.

November 9, 1985. Nine-year-old David sees his parents and little sister murdered by the Brabant Killers in Aalst. He himself is seriously injured. Thirty years after the facts, the orphan is now a father. Following the example of Petje, his deceased grandfather, David tries to finally uncover the truth, something the court failed to do even after all those years. He soon receives help from an unexpected source: he is joined in his search by a film director, a lawyer, and a former gendarmerie colonel.

In this book, David does not only share the story of his life from the moment of the attack up to now. He also talks, often for the first time, to other survivors and relatives, policemen and gendarmes, former investigators and gangsters. The Brabant Killers have irrevocably changed their lives as well.

Disillusioned with the course of the investigation, David is more determined than ever to fight for the plight of the victims.

155 x 240 mm | 256 pages | 87;700 words paperback with flaps | all rights available French manuscript available

David Van de Steen grew up with his grandparents in Aalst, near the supermarket where disaster struck. In the past few years, he has become the face and voice of the victims of the Brabant Killers.

Annemie Bulté is a journalist for Belgian weekly magazine Humo.

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Japan Sketches from life Luk Van Haute Interest in Japan and its culture is bigger than ever Japanologist and Murakami translator Luk Van Haute nuances clichĂŠs For anyone who truly wants to get to know Japan Japan is hot. In 2017 Japan received 30 million tourists for the first time. With sushi restaurants popping up on every corner, the popularity of Japanese cuisine is growing at a fast pace.

Almost every western country has its own Japanese film festival, and nowadays it's impossible to imagine popular culture without manga and anime, labelled as 'Cool Japan'.

However, news coverage on Japan is sporadic and hasty, mainly limited to reports about 'the weird Japanese people'.

Luk Van Haute sketches a nuanced portrait of Japan in a personal and narrative style. The stories usually start from a meeting with a familiar or unfamiliar Japanese person, an experience at a certain place, a novel or story (sometimes translated by himself), and so on. This way, he hopes to shine a light on the bigger picture and show Japan's social and cultural diversity.

This is the perfect book to gain insight into the true nature of Japanese culture, provided with the necessary historical interpretation and social framework. In doing so, the specific stories make a sample card of Japanese society.

140 x 210 mm | 320 pages | 108.000 words paperback | Hungarian rights sold

Luk Van Haute lived in Japan from 1986 until 1992, where he studied Japanese literature at the University of Tokyo and was active in the film industry. Since then he has spent a few weeks or months in Japan almost every year. He is the translator of the work of Haruki Murakami and numerous other Japanese authors, and has been awarded for his anthology Liefdesdood in Kamara en andere Japanse verhalen.

Van Haute has written numerous articles about Japanese society for various newspapers and magazines.

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The Road to Myself Dancer, transgender and woman Nora Monsecour A unique look into the life of a girl who was born in the body of a boy The inspiring story of Nora Monsecour, dancer, transgender and woman Nora openly talks about the difficulties she encountered when becoming her true self Nora was born as Aaron. Since childhood she felt like she wasn’t born in the right body. But to find the road to herself, she had to overcome many obstacles, both in society and herself. This is her honest and touching story.

The real story behind Netflix film

GIRL

'Being transgender should not be an issue in today’s society, but sadly it still is. I hope this book can start a debate and show young girls and boys like me that we are allowed to dream, set goals and have ambition.'

The film Girl, based on the story of Nora, touched many hundreds of thousands of viewers. It was awarded with the Camera d’Or in Cannes and earned its director Lukas Dhont a Golden Globe nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category. In addition, the film has recently been nominated for the EFA People’s Choice Award, which will be awarded in Berlin at the beginning of December.

Nora's inspiring story is an object lesson in the power of dreams and dedication.

140 x 210 mm | 224 pages | 42,500 words paperback | all rights available

– Marc Smith, editor at The Times

Nora Monsecour is one of those people you meet and you immediately know you’re in the presence of someone powerful. This is not the type of power that is externally given - no crown or big title - but the unique power that can only exude from someone who is in full command of herself.

– Funa Maduka, Director International Original Film, Netflix Nora Monsecour is a dancer and is associated with a professional company in Germany. Her life story was the inspiration for the internationally acclaimed film Girl. She wrote this book together with journalist Anke Michiels.

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Love in Times of Tinder The impact of social media on our relationships Elisabeth Timmermans A fascinating new voice about relationships in digital times Elisabeth Timmermans wrote a doctorate on the impact of Tinder on our relationships and regularly appears in national and international media Based on recent scientific research Nowadays, Tinder is by far the most popular dating app, with more than 50 million users worldwide. The end of romance, according to some. The solution for singles looking for the one, according to others. What is the truth?

In Love in Times of Tinder, dr. Elisabeth Timmermans observes the influence of social media and dating apps on our relationships. With the help of scientific research and dozens of testimonials she guides us past the pitfalls of love, sex and romance anno 2019.

How has our dating behaviour changed over the past decades? Do social media and dating apps have an impact on our relationships, and if so, how? Do we have more sex because of Tinder? Did Bridget Jones and co burden us with unrealistic ideas about love? And how do you beat Facebook-jealousy?

Because of our smartphone and social media, we are constantly connected with each other. We create new forms of communication, desires and expectations, which have a big impact on how we shape our relationships.

155 x 240 mm | 256 pages | 70.000 words paperback with flaps | all rights available

– Elisabeth Timmermans

If there ever was a Tinder expert, Elisabeth Timmermans is it.

– The Bulletin

In her own words, dr. Elisabeth Timmermans is ‘fascinated by love, ruined by romance and dedicated to find out how technology influences both’. Her doctorate at the Catholic University of Leuven on the influence of Tinder on our relationships resonated with numerous media, among which BBC. She received a grant from the European Union to find out more about the influence of social media on relationships at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.

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Only with You The return of romantic love Rika Ponnet The new bestseller by relationship expert Rika Ponnet A remarkable plea for romantic love Rika Ponnet's previous book ‘Stay with Me’ has sold over 40,000 copies ‘So many people are afraid. That, in my opinion, is the most important evolution today: we are paralysed by our fear of failure, also when it comes to love,’ Rika Ponnet writes. ‘When we are in love, we feel on top of the world and yet, we are all terrified. Terrified of getting hurt, of being neglected. So we hope that a rational and scientific approach to love will be the answer.’

Ponnet’s bestseller Stay with Me challenged the way we think about love and relationships. In her ground-breaking new book, she explains why it’s about time that we start to believe in romantic love again, and how we are only able to fall in love if we dare to let go.

Original and new. This book offers valuable insight into the mechanisms of bonding.

A story that stays with you for a long time.

155 x 240 mm | 208 pages | 55,000 words paperback with flaps | Hungarian rights sold

– The Psychologies Book Award jury report on Rika Ponnet's previous book Stay with Me

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Rika Ponnet is a sexologist. As a therapist, she has counselled numerous singles and couples with relationship problems.

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Blood A history Marc Boogaerts Nothing is more fascinating and at the same time scarier than blood A fascinating quest for the origin of life Popular science at its best Since prehistoric times, blood has been attributed important symbolic powers, and recent breakthroughs in medical science confirm this almost mythical status of blood as a source of life.

From Native American blood brothers to 17th-century experiments where transfusions with blood of calves had to calm down psychotic patients, from the myth of Dracula to blood vengeance in Albania, from primitive sacrificial rituals to blood doping, from stem cell transplantation to immunotherapy: doctor and professor Marc Boogaerts tells the thrilling story of how blood has symbolised the hope for eternal life since the beginning of time.

One drop of blood contains the most fascinating history book ever written.

170 x 240 mm | 352 pages | 125,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback with flaps Simplified Chinese and Russian rights sold

– Marc Boogaerts

Prof. dr. em. Marc Boogaerts is a haematologist and was affiliated with the Catholic University of Leuven and University Hospital Gasthuisberg. He is a pioneer in the field of stem cell transplantation and founded, amongst others, the Stem Cell Institute and the Cancer Institute in Leuven. Furthermore, he has been giving lectures for the general public about the history of our blood for many years.

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Space Travel | Our brain in space Angelique Van Ombergen How does the brain work in outer space?

Researchers predict that the next few decades will see the dawn of a new era for human spaceflight. According to entrepreneur Elon Musk, the first manned mission to Mars may well be completed before 2030.

But do our bodies have the ability to adapt to such extreme conditions? Angelique Van Ombergen studied the effects of space on the human brain at the University of Antwerp. She presents her findings in an accessible way and explains what challenges still lie ahead.

Angelique Van Ombergen is a science coordinator for the European Space Agency’s human research programme. In 2019, she made the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 list for promising scientists.

120 x 180 | ca. 96 pages | ca. 20,000 words paperback | all rights available

Artificial Intelligence | Creating an artificial human being Tony Belpaeme Is it possible to turn robots into intelligent beings?

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robots is no longer restricted to the welding of car parts. Robots can now translate between hundreds of different languages, they beat us at chess and video games, and they can be designed to look nearly indistinguishable from actual people. But do robots understand what is being said? Can they learn and acquire knowledge the way we do? Do they experience emotions and sense pain?

Can we transfer all that makes us human onto a machine?

This book discusses the current state of affairs in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence and examines what it takes to build the first artificial human being.

Tony Belpaeme is professor at Ghent University and professor of cognitive systems and robotics at Plymouth University (UK). His research interests include social systems, cognitive robotics, and artificial intelligence in general.

120 x 180 | ca. 80 pages | ca. 15,000 words paperback | all rights available

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Climate Change | Debunking persistent myths Dirk Verschuren More than ten years after An Inconvenient Truth, public opinion and general attitudes towards climate change remain divided and uncertain. The often contradictory information circulated by the media is of little help to those who want to form an opinion of their own.

Climate scientist Dirk Verschuren explains the basic science behind the greenhouse effect, outlines the history of climate change and discusses different climate forecasts. This book provides you with the necessary insights to place this muchdebated topic in the right context.

Dirk Verschuren is a professor of paleoecology and climate change at Ghent University and often gives lectures on the myths surrounding climate change.

120 x 180 | ca. 80 pages | ca. 15,000 words paperback | all rights available

Climate-Conscious Consumption | Make a difference Karine Van Doorsselaer Climate change has become a hot topic in recent years. Much attention is paid to the responsibility of governments and companies to develop a proper climate policy, which includes, for instance, banning old diesel vehicles from the cities as well as plastic bags from supermarkets. However, the role played by the individual consumer should not be underestimated.

Our role goes beyond using alternative means of transportation to cut exhaust emissions. It also concerns our buying behaviour: what kinds of packaging do we use? Is a vegetarian or vegan diet the answer? What about electronic devices? Karine Van Doorsselaer explains what we can do as individuals to make a difference.

also available: Democracy Carl Devos

Karine Van Doorsselaer teaches materials science and eco-design as part of the Product Development programme at the University of Antwerp, where she introduces future designers to a multitude of materials and shows them how to develop products in an environmentally responsible way. Van Doorsselaer regularly gives lectures on the subject of climate-conscious consumption.

120 x 180 | ca. 80 pages | ca. 15,000 words paperback | all rights available

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Our Brain Steven Laureys Written by an authority on consciousness and the brain, who has already been tipped as Nobel Prize winner In an accessible way, he explains how our perception, intelligence and consciousness work With special focus on the most common short-circuits in the brain: from Alzheimer’s disease, autism and anxieties to comas, brain tumours, cluster headaches and depression

‘Every door that we open leads to a new, unexplored alley.

Still, I believe that one day we will fully understand our own brain.’ That hope inspired neurologist Steven Laureys to write a book about our most vital organ. With his unparalleled expertise in disorders of consciousness, such as comas and the Locked-in syndrome, Francqui Prize winner Laureys is perfectly placed to explain the working of our brain and consciousness.

He does so without mincing words. He also warns against writing off coma patients as ‘vegetables’, and makes a heartfelt plea for organ donation, ‘the only scientifically proven type of life after death.’

I see that the boundaries between computers and the brain are fading. More and more we are becoming cyber people. Both the possibilities and the risks of that are enormous.

155 x 240 mm | ca. 288 pages | ca. 70,000 words paperback | French rights sold

– Professor Steven Laureys

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Professor Steven Laureys is a neurology professor and head of the Giga Consciousness Research Centre and Coma Science Group. In 2017, he won the prestigious Francqui Prize, one of Belgium’s foremost scientific awards.

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Pain Bart Morlion International expert Bart Morlion on pain, pain prevention and pain management We all experience pain from time to time; one in five people even suffer from chronic pain A patient’s environment and mind-set have a strong impact on the experience of pain: health care providers, policymakers and employers, and society itself all play a significant role

What is pain? Why does pain exist? How do we control it, both in classical medicine and through alternative methods? And how do we prevent it in the first place? What is the role of pain in a society dominated by heavy workloads, omnipresent social media and hectic lifestyles? To what extent do traumatic experiences, the environment and mind-set have an influence on (the experience of) pain? How can we deal with it as patients, society, policymakers, employers?

Bart Morlion

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Drawing on his everyday experiences with patients who suffer from chronic pain, pain doctor Bart Morlion aims to offer an answer to these questions. He discusses the topic from a medical as well as a humane and social perspective; from the power of the brain in pain prevention to the art of acceptance.

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Pain is always between the ears. It is the brain that tells us we are in pain. Even if we cannot find a biological cause, scanners show that certain pain areas in the brain are activated.

155 x 240 mm | ca. 288 pages | ca. 70,000 words paperback | all rights available

– Bart Morlion

Prof. dr. Bart Morlion is an internationally sought-after speaker and has given more than 450 lectures and seminars on pain management worldwide. He is the head of anaesthesiology and coordinator of the Leuven Centre for Algology at the University Hospitals of Leuven. He teaches pain management and pharmacology at the Catholic University of Leuven and several university colleges. Morlion is a member of the European Pain Federation EFIC’s executive board and took office as president in September 2017 for a three-year term. This book will appear in the run-up to the International Pain Congress in Amsterdam in September 2020.

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365 Series You Need to Binge-Watch Geert Verbanck From all time classics to HBO hit series and AMC must-sees: this book will help you find your way around Netflix and other platforms A graphically appealing and highly informative series with room for notes and reflections For movie lovers, coach potatoes and all those who need a rebound show after Game of Thrones

This book not only serves as a compass to guide the reader through the huge range of television series, but is also a roadmap and a diary for a magnificent journey through TV history.

Can’t you get enough of the legendary The Sopranos, the tension between Mulder and Scully or the search for the murderer of Laura Palmer? Is the forensic expert/psychopath from the brilliant first few seasons of Dexter your favourite anti-hero of all time? Do you keep playing the hilarious We were on a break scene on repeat? Even if that’s the case, Geert Verbanck’s selection of 365 must-see series is sure to surprise you. So sit back and relax and get ready for weeks of binge-watching!

140 x 215 mm | ca. 376 pages | ca. 60,000 words paperback | all rights available

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At the age of twelve, Geert Verbanck decided to win an Oscar. With that goal in mind, he soon began to study every movie classic he could find. And his hard work paid off: in 2008, the short film Tanghi Argentini, which he wrote, was nominated for an Oscar. Since then, he has been working as a scriptwriter for film and television.

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999 Facts That Are (Usually) Utterly Useless Herman Boel King of trivia Herman Boel has collected 999 of the most surprising and utterly useless fun facts A magnificent gift book for young and old The trivia books by Herman Boel have sold over 35,000 copies

Did you know that…

• there are no words that rhyme with purple, orange or wolf?

• armadillos only give birth to quadruplets?

• hot chocolate tastes better in an orange cup?

Herman Boel has selected nearly a thousand surprising did-you-knows on various topics. From mooing cows and the smell of rain to novels without verbs: from now on, you will always have a fun fact up your sleeve to break the ice!

170 x 220 mm | ca. 320 pages | ca. 100,000 words paperback | all rights available

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Herman Boel is a translator and dedicated member of SKEPP (Study Circle for Critical Evaluation of Pseudoscience and the Paranormal).

His books have sold many tens of thousands of copies.

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The Books of Creative Brain Games Ivan Moscovich Master puzzler Ivan Moscovich is back!

A new series full of great puzzles, riddles and brainteasers that boost your brain immediately Many millions of copies of Ivan Moscovich’s books have been sold worldwide

Develop your originality 170 x 210 mm 128 pages 31,500 words paperback Simplified Chinese rights sold English manuscript available

Our human brain distinguishes itself because it can think creatively. But that creativity needs a boost every once in a while.

There is no better way to boost your brain than with the world famous brainteasers of puzzle authority Ivan Moscovich.

In this brand new series he selected 100 of his best puzzles for each volume, which challenges you to push the barriers of your creative thinking. Training your brain has never been this fun!

Strengthen your intuition and insight 170 x 210 mm 128 pages 31,500 words paperback Simplified Chinese rights sold English manuscript available

Fantastic reading for everyone who loves puzzles and mathematics.

– Publishers Weekly on The Puzzle Universe

A masterpiece… Mathematics combined with magic.

Sharpen your decision-making skills 170 x 210 mm 128 pages 31,500 words paperback Simplified Chinese rights sold English manuscript available

– Washington Post on The Puzzle Universe

Ivan Moscovich is an internationally renowned authority in terms of puzzles and riddles. He started his career as a designer of educational games and designed highly praised games. His books have been translated in more than fifteen languages. Millions of copies have been sold worldwide.

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FUNdamental Mathematics A voyage into the quirky universe of maths & jokes David Eelbode A surprising journey through the wonderful world of mathematics An intriguing look into the mathematical concept of 'space' Attractively written for a broad audience Math doesn’t have to be boring. Quite the contrary, in fact: math can be incredibly funny, as this book by David Eelbode will prove to you. Eelbode takes you on a fascinating trip through the mathematical concept of ‘space’ and shares personal anecdotes, clever observations and absurd logic. In order to make the more challenging parts easily digestible, he has added a simple but effective ingredient: humour.

While reading this book, you not only learn about mathematics, but also about the enigmatic world of the people who have been shaping this structure for centuries. In addition, David Eelbode spices up his story with original metaphors that grab your attention and give you food for thought.

140 x 215 mm | ca. 309 pages | ca. 85,000 words paperback | all rights available English manuscript available

David Eelbode is a professor of mathematics at the University of Antwerp, where he has won the award for Best Lecturer at the faculty of Sciences several times. He is also a popular science comedian.

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The Trauma-Sensitive School A different take on behavioural problems in the classroom Anton Horeweg Insight into the changing behaviour of children who have suffered a trauma How to turn your school into a trauma-sensitive school?

Includes practical advice for teachers and schools Our schools have to deal with children who have been through a traumatic experience a lot more often than one might think: on average, there is one in every class. An accident, a divorce, the loss of a parent, emotional or physical neglect or abuse: such adverse childhood experiences (ACE) have a profound impact on children and may lead to trauma.

With great expertise and empathy, the author discusses the behaviour of children who are subject to abuse and illustrates how easily teachers can misinterpret their behaviour. This practical book focuses on that behaviour and on the ways you can address it as a teacher. Horeweg calls upon every teacher not to look the other way, because you might be the only reliable person in a child’s life. Taking on that role, you can contribute to his or her recovery.

The Trauma-Sensitive School offers valuable insights into the causes of trauma and its impact on the development of a child’s brain. It includes numerous examples, practical advice and guidance that can help teachers, educators, care coordinators and school boards to turn the classroom into a trauma-sensitive environment.

180 x 250 mm | 352 pages | ca. 40,000 words paperback | all rights available

Anton Horeweg is a teacher and an expert in special educational needs (SEN). He has written several books on the subject, including Behavioural Problems in Primary Education and Behavioural Problems in Secondary Education, which have become an indispensable tool for many students. Horeweg also works as a coach and methodology developer at the Dutch Centre for Education and Youth Care (NCOJ) and is a much sought-after speaker at schools and conferences.

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Boys Are Smarter Than Girls 2 And even more myths about education Pedro De Bruyckere, Paul Kirschner, Casper Hulshof New myths about learning and education debunked What do you need to know to be a good teacher?

A new title in a bestselling series • • • •

All schools should abolish homework Children who spend too much time in front of a screen are more likely to become depressed In order to become an expert, you need to practise at least 10,000 hours … and many more myths about teaching and education

Fact-checking and the proper management of knowledge and sources have become more important than ever, especially when it comes to parenting and education. In the multitude of information that teachers and pupils as well as parents, scientists, educators and politicians have to process every day, it is often difficult to separate facts from opinions and assumptions.

For Boys Are Smarter Than Girls 2, Pedro De Bruyckere, Paul Kirschner and Casper Hulshof build on the success of their bestseller Boys Are Smarter Than Girls. Drawing on valuable research, they discuss a whole new range of popular myths about education. They analyse often heated debates and look for well-informed points of view, even if that means debunking persistent myths.

170 x 240 mm | 176 pages | ca. 50,000 words paperback | English rights sold

Is innate intelligence a decisive factor for a successful school career? And what about those male and female teachers?

You can find all the answers in this book.

Pedro De Bruyckere is a researcher at Artevelde University College in Ghent and at the University of Leiden. His work is internationally acclaimed and has been translated into several languages.

Casper Hulshof is a psychologist and a lecturer at the University of Utrecht. He is a much sought-after speaker on the role of social media and the Internet in higher education.

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Paul Kirschner is a professor at the Open University of the Netherlands and a guest lecturer at the University of Oulu, Finland. He is a renowned expert in learning processes, lifelong learning, computer-assisted and collaborative learning and assessment.

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Self-help

Dare to Blossom Why blossoming makes you feel on top of the world Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra Living a happy and meaningful life is the key to complete satisfaction Based on extensive research Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra combines that scientific knowledge with her coaching experience

More than 80 percent of Dutch people are happy, but only 37 percent of them actually blossom. The latter group is not only happy, but also claims to live a meaningful life. The result?

They feel more comfortable in their own skin, are more productive at work and run a smaller risk of developing mental disorders later in life. In short, you can only benefit from it.

The good news is: anyone can learn how to blossom! Drawing on recent research, dr. Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra raises a number of interesting questions such as: why do we become unhappy when we try too hard to pursue happiness? How can blossoming help us to make the right decisions? And how can you discover your own recipe for a meaningful and rewarding life?

Is happiness the only yardstick of personal well-being? I am convinced that life is not just about trying to be as happy as possible for as long as possible. No, it is mostly about how you can enrich your own life and that of others. Only then can you truly blossom.

155 x 240 mm | ca. 224 pages | ca. 35,000 words paperback | all rights available

– Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra

Dr. Marijke Schotanus-Dijkstra is a psychologist and expert in the field of personal blossoming. She obtained her PhD on this subject at the University of Twente in collaboration with the Trimbos Institute for Mental Health. Today she combines scientific research into the power of blossoming with her own coaching practice, where she helps people become the best version of themselves.

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The Art of Being Unhappy Dirk De Wachter Author of the bestseller Borderline Times An inspiring take on happiness and purpose Dirk De Wachter's titles have already sold more than 100,000 copies

Our society has become one of the highest highs, of a continuous striving to do better, go further, fly higher. What is worse: we hardly ever think about the fact that those highs do not make up for the lows. We do not realise that there is a difference between what makes us happy for a short period of time and what gives meaning to our lives.

But how are we to learn to make that distinction again if we can no longer fall back on the number of likes and comments we receive online? What can we gain from dealing with the ups and downs of life – and with each other – in a more truthful way? And what does it really mean to ‘be happy’?

In The Art of Being Unhappy, Dirk De Wachter discusses some of the major questions in today’s society that determine and even change our lives, but, more importantly, bring us closer to the other or to ourselves. It teaches us to sit back in wonder and think about the true meaning of happiness.

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Dirk De Wachter is a psychiatrist-psychotherapist and head of systemic and family therapy at the University Psychiatric Centre, KU Leuven. He has written the bestsellers Borderline Times, Love. An Impossible Desire? and The World of De Wachter.

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What If You Could Be a Sensible Parent?

Anne-Sophie Thiry Be efficient and more humane when communicating with (your) children How to settle a family fight? Should you punish your children when they are being rude and defiant or when they perform poorly at school?

Written by a therapist with years of hands-on experience

The book addresses several important issues: • Expressing your feelings • Dealing with difficult emotions such as anger, confusion, fear, loneliness etc.

• Punishment and reward • Arguments • Boundaries • Independence and self-esteem • Divorce Every issue is discussed in detail in order to help parents, educators and teachers as well as children and teenagers.

Anne-Sophie Thiry shares relatable stories and examples, teaches us how to analyse and handle situations correctly and encourages us to improve our communication skills. The book also contains illustrations that support the text.

170 x 240 mm | 240 pages | 31,000 words paperback | all rights available French manuscript available

Anne-Sophie Thiry is an NLP Master Practitioner and holds several degrees in Nonviolent Communication, Personality Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and so on. She is also the founder of L’Autrement Dit, an association that aims to facilitate communication between adults and children/teenagers.

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Mindful With Your Toddler Eva Potharst Raise your toddler in a more relaxed and attentive way A fun, practical and richly illustrated book Based on scientifically proven efficient training methods

It goes without saying that temper tantrums, a toddler’s desire to test his/her boundaries and have everything his/her way as well as a temporary setback (in terms of eating, sleeping or potty training) are a normal part of growing up. But knowing how to deal with such situations is a whole other story.

This practical book demonstrates how mindfulness exercises can help you to raise your toddler in a more relaxed and attentive way. It offers scientifically proven information about parenting and guides you through every step of the way so that you can enjoy parenthood to the fullest and make sure that your child has a good start in life.

160 x 220 mm | 248 pages | 60,000 words paperback | all rights available

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Dr. Eva Potharst is a child and youth psychologist, clinical psychologist, infant mental health specialist and mindful parenting trainer.

Together with internationally renowned professor Susan Bögels, she works at UvA Minds, the Academic Treatment Centre for Parent and Child, which is part of the University of Amsterdam.

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Young Digital Citizens Children and online media Katja Schipperheijn Teach your children the right habits and attitude before they take their first digital steps Focus on the power of social media A hands-on approach for teachers and parents It should come as no surprise that teenagers spend a significant part of their lives online.

Children who grow up with online gaming, educational apps and videos take it for granted that they can interact with the outside world in just a few clicks. Many parents, however, are in need of clear rules: what is allowed? At what age can my child start to explore social media? What is safe? What do we have to bear in mind?

Young Digital Citizens wants to be a clear guide for parents, supervisors and teachers of young teenagers who are about to take their first steps on social media. All pitfalls and dangers aside, the book also focuses on the positive aspects of digital literacy and online interactions, such as the connection between children, the discovery of new interests and selfdirected learning.

170 x 240 mm | 196 pages | 40,000 words paperback | all rights available

Katja Schipperheijn is an entrepreneur and a mother of young teenagers. She developed the increasingly successful social media learning platform sCool.

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How To Raise a Fiercely Sensitive Child Nessie De Zitter High sensation seekers or strong-willed children are a hot topic in the world of high sensitivity This book offers plenty of practical tips and recognisable examples The latest addition to a successful series of easily accessible parenting books

A big mouth, a fiery temper and yet a soft and tender heart.

Fiercely sensitive children, often referred to as strong-willed, highly sensitive children or high sensation seekers, can pose a real challenge to parents. This book teaches you how to gain a better understanding of your child’s behaviour and helps you to find different ways of approaching them.

Why does parenting often feel like such a struggle? How do you deal with tantrums? And how can you communicate with each other in a more positive way? Thanks to the practical steps and feasible tips in this book, you will be able to bring peace and calm into your family life and allow your child’s talents to blossom.

170 x 210 mm | ca. 176 pages | ca. 35,000 words paperback | all rights available

Nessie De Zitter is a coach and mother of three, two of whom are fiercely sensitive. Amongst other things, she gives lectures and courses for Zitdazo on parenting strong-willed, highly sensitive children.

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Zitdazo is a successful online community that brings parents together and organises training sessions and courses on various subjects.

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The Grief Inside of You An honest self-help book for parents who lost a child Christine Vandenhole A book of consolation and support that also carries a message of hope A difficult topic approached with a strong, hopeful vision Full of no-nonsense advice and practical tips as well as personal stories When parents lose a child, they literally feel as if someone has pulled the rug from under their feet. This self-help book combines the expertise of Christine as a midwife with her experiences as the mother of Berre* and as the founder of Het Berrefonds. Do not expect a classic mourning handbook, but a warm book full of valuable insights, checklists and sincere testimonials. A recognisable book for parents who have lost a child that leaves room for grief, but also contains a touch of humour and more importantly, hope.

The book addresses a whole range of questions from parents and the people around them without aiming to provide one ‘right’ answer or solution. All themes related to the loss of a child are discussed. The book is first and foremost for parents themselves, but may be of help to anyone who is confronted with this issue, whether personally or professionally.

170 x 240 mm | ca. 160 pages | ca. 50,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

In 2009, Christine Vandenhole and her husband set up a foundation called Het Berrefonds in memory of their son Berre. They had experienced first-hand how little support and expertise was offered to parents who are faced with the unthinkable. In ten years’ time, Het Berrefonds has become an indispensable source of support for parents who have lost a child. Thanks to the Cherish Boxes parents are provided with inspiration and tools to cherish the memories of their children and make them lasting.

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Chin Up Living with Migraine Evy Gruyaert Scientific research on the causes and treatment of migraine Discusses the link with food, exercise and lifestyle Take back control of your life with the help of Evy Gruyaert Migraine is more than just a headache. If you, like Evy Gruyaert, frequently experience severe migraine attacks, it can turn your entire life upside down.

With the help of neurologist Koen Paemeleire and psychiatrist-psychotherapist Dirk Van den Abbeele, she looks for possible causes, potential triggers and preventive treatments.

She also focuses on the link between migraine and food, exercise and lifestyle, and tries to find out if there is a connection with certain conditions such as hyperventilation or certain personality traits.

Migraine in part determines your life, but the experiences of Evy and others will help you to accept and deal with it and make conscious decisions to make your life easier.

Migraine cannot be cured, but it can be controlled if you know how to avoid the triggers.

I like to compare it to driving. When you speed up, your fuel tank will run empty a lot faster. But you are the one behind the wheel, so you partly decide how you handle your tank.

170 x 240 mm | 216 pages | 28,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

– Neurologist Koen Paemeleire

Evy Gruyaert is a Flemish radio and TV host, well-known in Flanders and the Netherlands for her Start to Run campaign. She has been suffering from severe migraine attacks since the age of six.

Neurologist Koen Paemeleire and psychiatrist-psychotherapist Dirk Van den Abbeele help her and many others to deal with migraine.

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The Sex Book The Complete Book of Body, Love and Sex Goedele Liekens Everything you should (and have always wanted to) know about sex This tasteful book finally breaks the taboo on sex and sexuality With contributions from experts Even though sex seems to be all around us and porn sites readily available, the topic in all its aspects is still widely considered taboo. Consequently, most people don’t have a clue as to how our bodies and minds work when, for instance, we are attracted to someone. Questions on sex and sexuality are often met with awkward silence.

THE SEX BOOK

GOEDELE

LIEKENS

With science on her side, the outspoken Belgian sexologist Goedele Liekens has been trying to resolve these mysteries and dispel common misconceptions for the past thirty years.

THE CO MP LE T E BOOK O F B O DY, LOVE AND S E X

In The Sex Book: The Complete Book on Body, Love and Sex, she leaves no topic untouched: both the female and male body are treated extensively and different sex positions are discussed. Liekens doesn't shy away from new topics either, such as variations in sexual development.

In short: a must-read for everyone!

195 x 240 mm | 264 pages | 65,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

Goedele Liekens has made understanding and improving human sexuality and relationships the focus of her professional life since receiving her psychologist and sexologist qualifications. Since 1999, she has been a United Nations Population Fund (UNPFA) Goodwill Ambassador for Sexual Health. As a fully qualified sex therapist, she has written several bestsellers on the subject and has contributed a number of articles to women's magazines. She has hosted several TV shows in Belgium and the Netherlands. Sex in Class and Sex Box were both broadcasted in the UK.

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First Aid for Young Children For everyone with kids aged 0-8 Sofie Vanderoost The bestseller by Mama Baas in a new guise An indispensable reference work for every family, day-care centre and school The previous edition has sold over 6,000 copies As children seem to have a special talent for outsmarting their (grand)parents, babysitter or teacher, this reference work belongs on every bookshelf. From minor complaints or accidents to life-threatening situations: it discusses everything you need to know about when to call a doctor, how to resuscitate your baby, and so on.

This new edition did not only undergo a makeover, but was also thoroughly reviewed, edited and updated where necessary.

170 x 210 mm | ca. 256 pages | ca. 55,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Sofie Vanderoost studied medicine at the Catholic University of Leuven and works as a general practitioner. As a young mother of four, she takes a special interest in paediatrics.

Mama Baas is an online magazine, blog and community by and for mums.

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My Child Has DCD 155 x 240 mm | 192 pages all rights available

My Child Is Highly Sensitive 155 x 240 mm | 320 pages French rights sold

More Than Clever 150 x 240 mm | 288 pages French, German and Simplified Chinese rights sold

The Makeable Baby 150 x 220 mm | 192 pages Russian rights sold English manuscript available

Morning Miracles 200 x 200 mm | 160 pages all rights available

Mindfulness 155 x 240 mm | 240 pages German and French rights sold English manuscript available

Petra De Sutter & Eline Delrue

een onbegrensd verlangen?

Better Minds 155 x 240 mm | 208 pages Simplified Chinese rights sold English manuscript available

Get More out of Your Brain 140 x 210 mm | 160 pages Korean and Russian rights sold English and French manuscript available

The Makeable Baby 170 x 240 mm | 240 pages all rights available French manuscript available

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Everything on Varicose Veins and Thrombosis How Veins Can Suffer: Facts and Fables Marc Vuylsteke 30% of all adults suffer from varicose veins or thrombosis An accessible, scientifically underpinned guide aimed at a broad audience Few books have been written on the subject thus far This guide discusses in detail the functioning of arteries and veins, the causes of varicose veins and other conditions and what we can do about them. It also elaborates on the signs and symptoms of thrombosis, the risks and how it can be treated.

One third of all people are affected by venous disorders at some point in their lives. This book offers patients valuable information on the subject and separates facts from fables, so that you can act in time and look for professional help.

155 x 240 mm | ca. 256 pages | ca. 35,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Marc Vuylsteke is the Director of Surgical Services at the St Andries Hospital in Tielt, Belgium. He is an expert in the field of venous disease. Vuylsteke is a member of the European Board of Phlebology and the president of the Benelux Society of Phlebology.

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First Aid Kit: High Sensitivity Elke Van Hoof Professor Elke Van Hoof was the first scientist to conduct research into high sensitivity in the Low Countries. She felt that there was a lack of good, accessible and scientifically accurate information. That is why she has bundled her expertise in this accessible basic guide. What is high sensitivity exactly? How do you handle the risks? How do you explore your talents?

15,000 copies sold in the First Aid Kit series

As a clinical psychologist, Elke Van Hoof specialises in psychodiagnostics, trauma, stress and burnout. She is affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles and teaches medical psychology and health psychology, and regularly gives lectures as well. As an expert in her field, she’s also frequently called upon by the media.

170 x 210 mm | 128 pages | 20,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

First Aid Kit: Stress & Burnout Elke Van Hoof Stress can be helpful, but being too stressed for prolonged periods of time can take a toll on your brain.

Professor Elke Van Hoof coaches people in her resilience training facility, Huis voor Veerkracht (House of Resilience), and helps them to cope with stress-related complaints. Now this book allows you to work on your stress levels from home!

As a clinical psychologist, Elke Van Hoof specialises in psychodiagnostics, trauma, stress and burnout. She is affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles and teaches medical psychology and health psychology, and regularly gives lectures as well. As an expert in her field, she’s also frequently called upon by the media.

170 x 210 mm | 128 pages | 20,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback Korean rights sold | English and French manuscript available

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First Aid Kit: Procrastination Tanja van Essen & Henri C. Schouwenburg ‘I’ve still got plenty of time, I’ll put it off till tomorrow!’ We all do it: postponing tough tasks until we have no choice but to rush from one deadline to the other. What is it that makes us want to procrastinate and why is it so hard for us to get rid of that annoying habit?

This book shows why we are all die-hard procrastinators and, more importantly, what we can do about it, so that you can finally say goodbye to that huge pile on your desk!

Tanja van Essen is a psychologist and has worked at the University of Groningen for over fifteen years. She now works as a health care psychologist and runs her own practice, Rational Effectiveness Training.

Henri C. Schouwenburg worked as a student psychologist at the University of Groningen for over twenty years. He wrote a dissertation on procrastination among students.

170 x 210 mm | 109 pages | 20,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback Russian rights sold

First Aid Kit: Sleeping Aline Kruit & Irma Leijten Sleeping well remains a hot item – an estimated one in three people has trouble sleeping. Go back to sleeping like a baby in just five steps. Does that sound impossible? It’s not: everyone can learn how to get a good night’s rest. And the beautiful thing is that you don’t need anything to do so: no pills, no rituals, no special mattresses, etc.

In this practical book, sleeping experts Aline Kruit and Irma Leijten teach you how to get a grip on your ever-active brain.

Full nights of restful sleep will be within hand’s reach in no time.

Aline Kruit is a general practitioner and ACT therapist.

170 x 210 mm | 128 pages | 22,500 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Irma Leijten is ACT trainer and health coach. They are both affiliated with Sleepwise, where they guide people who experience trouble sleeping. Together they developed a successful online sleep training.

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Customers The Day After Tomorrow 210 x 260mm | 264 pages Slovenian rights sold English manuscript available

Managers The Day After Tomorrow 170 x 240 mm | 224 pages all rights available English manuscript available

The Only Way Is Up 170 x 240 mm | 216 pages all rights available

Influencers 170 x 240 mm | 200 pages Simplified Chinese rights sold English manuscript available

Unfair Advantage 170 x 240 mm | 164 pages all rights available

The Immortal Enterprise 170 x 240 mm | 264 pages all rights available

Optichannel Retail 170 x 240 mm | 326 pages all rights available English manuscript available

The Limits of the Market 140 x 210 | 240 pages French, English, Italian, Azeri and Bulgarian rights sold English manuscript available

Marketing for the Mad (Wo)Men of Tomorrow 170 x 240 mm | 168 pages all rights available English manuscript available

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Egopreneur I take good care of myself, therefore I am Paul Van Den Bosch Reach the top without losing yourself Paul Van Den Bosch has years of experience with coaching athletes and businessmen A unique approach for both at and off work Top athletes go to great lengths to reach their peak at just the right time and give it their all to be in the best possible shape.

At work and in your day-to-day life, however, that mind-set may do more harm than good. By setting the bar higher every time, you risk ending up on the verge of collapse. If you fail to learn how to take good care of yourself, you will crash eventually.

Egopreneur helps you to become a stronger and more resilient version of yourself, to perform better in an increasingly complex world and, consequently, to take better care of the people around you. By becoming a true egopreneur, you will be able to maintain a balance in the workplace, your family and every other aspect of your life.

170 x 240 mm | ca. 200 pages | ca. 30,000 words paperback | all rights available English manuscript in production

Paul Van Den Bosch has been coaching top athletes for over thirty years now, many of whom have achieved spectacular results in various sports disciplines. He is a co-founder of Energy Lab, a centre that helps people to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle. He is also a successful entrepreneur and business coach.

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Gigantism From too big to fail to slower, smaller and more humane Geert Noels The long-awaited new book of economist Geert Noels Our world suffers from a fundamental disease that derails everything: gigantism How do we make our economy healthy again?

Our world suffers from gigantism. Leading companies and organisations keep getting bigger and more powerful. This Champions’ League effect kills healthy competition, hampers sustainable growth and oppresses mankind, with diseases of affluence such as burnout or obesity as a result.

A healthy future for our economy will be a smaller, slower and humane one. No utopian economy, but an economy that takes into account all the dimensions of mankind: the social, the ecological and the economical. An economy that isn’t led by an obsession with growth that burdens the next generation with debts, causes social distortions and heavily harms the environment.

Noels advocates in ten steps to adjust the rules of the game to tame the giants and to give the individual a place in the world economy again.

The 'Winner takes it all' is a hot topic today.

However, where most economists are focusing on the impact on margins and profit or productivity, Geert Noels takes a wider look at the impact of large systems on mental wellbeing, communities and our climate problems.

140 x 210 mm | 236 pages | 58,500 words hardcover with dust jacket | all rights available English manuscript available

– Pattie Maes, Professor MIT Media Arts and Sciences & Founder MIT Media Lab's Fluid Interfaces Group

Geert Noels is a macroeconomist and a popular opinion maker for financial and economic subjects. 100.000 people follow him on Twitter. He wrote his vision on the financial-economic future in the bestseller Econoshock, which was awarded with the ABN-AMRO audience prize for best non-fiction book. A documentary was made based on this book. He has a broad interest: economy, sport, society, engineering, aerospace, education and investing.

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Digitalis How to reinvent the world Thierry Geerts Belgium's Google director Thierry Geerts makes a plea for the so-called knowledge society The digital revolution both enables and forces us to reinvent the world we live in Europe is in urgent need of ambitious and inspiring projects if it wants to catch the digital train All too often the digital revolution is depicted as a global nightmare: companies are shut down, jobs are cut, and the future is looking grim. Others try to take action and are bracing themselves for the giant disruption that is looming around the corner.

10,000 copies sold

In his thought-provoking book, Thierry Geerts proposes to replace the word ‘disruption’ by ‘reinvention’. Take the car, for instance. The way we have been driving around for the past 50 years no longer has a future: we are constantly stuck in traffic, thousands of people die each year as a result of road traffic accidents, and cars are major contributors to air pollution. Electric, self-driving cars offer a safer and more efficient solution. Perhaps we don’t even need a car of our own anymore?

This book is a wake-up call. Europe has been at the forefront of the industrial and the computer revolution, so what stops us from becoming the capital of Digitalis?

140 x 210 mm | 232 pages | 58,000 words paperback with flaps | Simplified Chinese rights sold English and French manuscript available

Thierry Geerts has been the director of Google Belgium and Luxembourg since 2011. He graduated as a commercial engineer from the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. He previously worked as a strategy director for the Belgian media group Corelio.

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Digital Marketing Like a PRO Clo Willaerts Written in a clear, concise language With quotes and tips from highly-regarded experts Contains relevant cases from the industry

Digital Marketing Like a PRO is an easy to follow, step-by-step marketing guide that helps you maximize all digital channels.

Packed with information and examples to help you succeed, it is free of fluff and filler content so you can get to work straight away.

Whether you're new to marketing or a long-time professional seeking to boost your skills, this digital marketing handbook will help you make your marketing dreams come true.

170 x 240 mm | 406 pages | 85,000 words paperback | all rights available English manuscript available

Clo Willaerts is a marketing professional with over 30,000 Twitter followers and has xtensive experience in internet business. A new media virtuoso, she never tires of teaching and learning about digital technology and the impact it has on our daily lives.

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Marketing Go with the flow Philip De Cleen Standard work, more topical than Kotler The fundamental book for the marketers of today and tomorrow Based on practical experience and research How do you get satisfied customers?

How do you bind customers to your brand?

What role does the digital channel have in a purchasing process?

Due to the ever faster technological developments in our society, the average consumer has become more unsure and unpredictable than ever. This ‘flowing consumer’ drifts through the market, searching for something he can trust.

This book introduces a new marketing model that can withstand this changing consumer behaviour. The model fully focusses on three marketing disciplines – content, conversation and conversion – that give you a clear view on the challenges for the marketers of tomorrow.

Marketing. Go with the flow is the fundamental book for students and everyone in the b2b-, b2c-, and non-profit sector with an interest in modern marketing.

170 x 240 mm | 293 pages | 60,000 words paperback | all rights available

Philip De Cleen has more than twenty years of experience as a local and international marketer, advertiser and sales representative with international companies such as Henkel, Lay’s, Thomas Cook and Duval Guillaume. He has been a teacher at several university colleges for many years.

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Cyber Safe in Ten Days Put a stop to online threats Hans Verbist & Kenneth Dée Accessibly written for a broad audience Ten easily digestible chapters with practical tips Triggers you to stay on top of cyber security Cybercriminals are ruthless: from all over the world and all day long, they are attacking devices that are connected to the Internet. They do so by installing viruses and ransomware onto your computer or via spam and phishing mails. In recent years, our smartphones, too, have become a popular target for hackers. About 24,000 malicious apps are blocked every day. As many people use their phones to conduct financial transactions and handle sensitive data outside the security of their home network, this is a prominent threat. The fact that we will soon be able to control our thermostat and other devices via a tablet or smartphone creates even more opportunities for cybercriminals.

This book provides you with the necessary tools to protect yourself against cybercrime and offers an insight into the minds of hackers. In just ten days’ time, you will learn how to keep your computer virus-free.

148 x 210 mm | ca. 144 pages | ca. 30,000 words paperback | all rights available

Hans Verbist works in the IT sector. Drawing on his experience as a cyber security expert, he gives tips on how to secure your online identity and protect your e-mail account, tablet, smartphone and so on against cybercriminals.

Kenneth Dée is a reporter for VTM News. He specialises in technology and cybercrime and covers these topics in a clear and accessible way.

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The City Is a Book On smart cities, technology and literature Pieter Ballon How does technology strenghten the soul of the city A look beyond technology: the city as a living system Pieter Ballon's previous book, Smart Cities, has sold over 6,000 copies The high-tech smart city is coming. But how do we make sure that it strengthens the soul of our cities rather than destroy it entirely?

In The City Is a Book, which consists of three extensive essays, Pieter Ballon brings together his passion for cities, technology and literature. Inspired by several great writers, he attempts to uncover what makes the essence of the city and presents a number of design principles for smart cities.

150 x 220 mm | ca. 120 pages | ca. 16,000 words hardcover | all rights available

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Pieter Ballon is a communications scientist, historian and author. He is a professor at the Free University of Brussels (VUB) and director at Imec-SMIT, a research centre for digital media, artificial intelligence and smart cities.

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The Most Amazing Railroad Stories Marc Pasteger A dive into the fascinating world of railway stations and railroads Includes crazy adventures, heinous crimes, passionate love stories, etc.

From the chaotic inauguration of the Belgian railroads to the real crime on the Orient Express, the ghost trains and the railway adventures of Alexandre Dumas‌

Marc Pasteger treats us to his engaging stories. One more adventurous, dramatic or romantic than the other, these stories let us travel through time, and discover other continents.

Which place is more fascinating than a railway station? What better place to encounter someone than on a train? In this rich universe, the author has chosen 35 anecdotes that keep us on our toes.

A few examples: In 1857, a capuchin priest was held in high esteem by many people. Until one day, in a private carriage he used to book for his travels, he was caught in an awkward situation with his evangelic assistant...

A woman disappears from a train that didn’t stop between its departure and its arrival.

And many more.

140 x 210 mm | 176 pages | 37,600 words paperback | all rights available French manuscript available

Journalist Marc Pasteger is chief editor of the Soir mag.

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The Faces of Sagalassos A Glimpse of a Living City Jeroen Poblome & Sam Cleymans A varied look on the life of the Romans and Byzantines Unique perspective on the value of archaeology Richly illustrated Almost a millennium apart, a Roman man and a Byzantine woman lived in the Turkish city of Sagalassos. They never met, but the differences and similarities between the stories of their lives bring the different facets of a changing ancient city into sharp focus.

This book not only tells their story, but also that of the international team of scientists who have brought the past to life. In addition, by studying how people, cities and civilizations have changed over the years, we gain a new perspective on and better understanding of the world we live in.

From healthcare to eating habits, from housing to working and from different hair styles to funeral ceremonies: The Faces of Sagalassos offer us a unique insight into the evolution of one of the best preserved ancient cities around the Mediterranean Sea.

200 x 260 mm | ca. 200 pages | ca. 42,000 words paperback | all rights available

Jeroen Poblome is an archaeologist and professor of classical archaeology at the Catholic University of Leuven. He is the director of the Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project.

Sam Cleymans is an archaeologist and member of the Sagalassos Archaeological Research Project. For his doctoral research, he studied the health and quality of life of the Roman and Byzantine citizens of Sagalassos.

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My Triumph of the Will Journal of 40 months in Sachsenhausen Flor Peeters, edited by Lukas De Vos A journal of forty months’ political imprisonment in the Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg concentration camp An exceptional account that transcends raw emotion and indignation A haunting book you simply can’t put down In 1941, journalist and professor Flor Peeters was deported to Sachsenhausen-Oranienburg, a concentration camp for political prisoners. He was forced to throw away all of his notebooks, but the memories stayed.

Overcome with emotion but not broken, the author describes the hardships of camp life, the tortures, the arbitrary executions. How to stay humane when you come face to face with a ‘good’ SS officer, Himmler ‘the bloodhound’ or unscrupulous kapos? How to deal with adversaries that become allies in a camp where the majority of prisoners are communists?

Do not fixate on uniforms or groupings: it is man himself who is to decide how he will act in precarious circumstances and in a community he didn’t choose for. How then to live between propaganda and betrayal, canings and starvation?

155 x 240 mm | 288 pages | ca. 110,000 words paperback | all rights available

Flor Peeters was a journalist and professor. In 1941, he was sent to a concentration camp for political prisoners due to his open resistance to totalitarianism.

Edited by Lukas De Vos, senior journalist (VRT, knack.be), academic and writer.

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The Story of the Bloch Family A Jewish family on the run during WWII Tina De Gendt & Karel Van Keymeulen The true story of a Jewish family during the Second World War The baker’s family Bloch is known far beyond the borders of their hometown Ghent, but their turbulent life story had never been told until now A tragic story about missed opportunities, betrayal and the search for justice In the early morning of May 15th, 1940 district police officer De Caster enters the small bakery on the corner of the Veldstraat in Ghent. ‘It’s time. The German troops have broken through the front line.’ The family Bloch splits up: father and mother flee their home with their children Jacques and Nicole, while grandmother Sophie and aunt Margot decide to stay in Ghent.

That is the start of the turbulent war story of the well-known baker’s family Bloch. Journalists Tina De Gendt and Karel Van Keymeulen were granted exclusive access to the family archive and have reconstructed the compelling and moving story of a family torn apart by war.

People know that millions of people were killed. But no one ever seems to consider the possibility that it might have happened to their neighbour.

140 x 210 mm | 264 pages | 57,200 words paperback | all rights available

– Jacques Bloch

Tina De Gendt is a historian and has many years of experience as a journalist.

As a city journalist, Karel Van Keymeulen closely followed the ins and outs of the city of Ghent for over thirty years.

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The Global Only Exists by the Generosity of the Local Koen Vanmechelen & Geerdt Magiels The vision of internationally acclaimed artist Koen Vanmechelen A marvellous interconnection between art, biology and philosophy Beautifully illustrated with original drawings

Art and science are closely intertwined. They both have a fundamental influence on our society and allow us to look at the world from a different perspective.

This book consists of ten essays that are based on conversations between a biologist-philosopher and an artist. Together, they explore the idea that art is knowledge. In the curious setting of Vanmechelen’s art project LABIOMISTA, which is a combination of a zoo, studio, kitchen and laboratory, they talk about curiosity and generosity, art and science, culture and society, about the advantages and disadvantages of interbreeding as well as the never-ending tension between the global and the local.

135 x 215 mm | ca. 200 pages | ca. 40,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

In an intriguing way, Koen Vanmechelen manages to connect art, science, sociology and philosophy.

– Leading Dutch newspaper NRC

Koen Vanmechelen is an internationally acclaimed conceptual artist who works at the intersection of art, nature and science. His work is aimed at laying the foundations for a future where people live in a state of balance with other species.

Geerdt Magiels is a biologist and philosopher. He writes and gives lectures on science, art, health, medicine, biology and society. Magiels is a much sought-after expert in the media and has written dozens of books about people, molecules and ecosystems, complexity, knowledge and uncertainty.

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A History of European Music until 1900 Francis Maes Ambitious overview by an experienced musicologist A reference work that offers insight into different movements Stylish publication in hardcover

The field of music history has recently gone through a significant evolution. It is high time that the surprising new insights of experts reach a wider audience. This book offers an update on the knowledge of European music from a cultural-historical perspective. The main understanding is that music has always moved on the cutting edge between philosophy and musical practice and owes its cultural meaning to that interaction.

Francis Maes guides the reader through the multifaceted music history of the European continent and points out the unmistakable beauty of well-known and lesser known compositions along the way. He starts out in ancient Greece and ends in the 1900s as new evolutions direct music into a radically different direction. As the book focuses on the cultural-historical aspects of music and does not contain any musical notation, it is accessible to all. A must-read for every music lover.

170 x 240 mm | ca. 750 pages | ca. 250,000 words full colour illustrations | hardcover all rights available

With music lovers and musicians alike there was a need for a new overview of the history of music with the broad cultural context in which it came about. Francis Maes’ book responds to that need.

– Hans Waege, intendant Belgian National Orchestra

Francis Maes is professor of musicology at Ghent University, Belgium, where he teaches music history. He was artistic director of the Flanders Festival, one of the region’s most prominent musical events.

He has also published a book on the history of Russian music.

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The Battle for the Ice Fascination and exploitation Sara Keijzer & Diederick Wildeman 400 years of exploration and exploitation of the North Pole An accessible book about an area that remained undiscovered and barely accessible for many centuries, but is today a political arena of the world's superpowers Extensive historical research and a contemporary look at the theme by artists, writers and researchers Willem Barentsz was sure of it: there had to be a shipping route to China via the North Pole. After three failed attempts and being grounded on Nova Zembla for months, he gave up. Who would have known that 400 years later, Barentsz would turn out to be right after all?

Sea levels are rising, polar ice is melting. The most diverse fauna and flora, described with great amazement in the 19th-century shipping journals, are now more vulnerable than ever. The pioneers of our history discovered the Pole and uncovered its secrets. What else does the ice have in store for us? And how will it shape tomorrow's political reality?

240 x 217 mm | ca. 144 pages | ca. 44,000 words full colour illustrations | paperback all rights available

Sara Keijzer is Conservator of Photography and Film at the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. She previously published about Love Boat as maritime myth, discovered new negatives by film maker and photographer Alphons Hustinx and curated several expos.

Diederick Wildeman is Curator of Navigation and Library Collections of the National Maritime Museum. He regularly writes about travel literature, exploration and cartography.

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