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Sigmund Freud Reflections of War and Death

Anyone, as Freud tells us in Reflections on War and Death, forced to react against his own impulses may be described as a hypocrite, whether he is conscious of it or not. One might even venture to assert - it is still Freud's argument - that our contemporary civilisation favours this sort of hypocrisy and that there are more civilised hypocrites than truly cultured persons, and it is even a question whether a certain amount of hypocrisy is not indispensable to maintain civilisation. Bron: Flaptekst,...

Engels | 1 uur 15 minuten (56 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Henry James The American

Christopher Newman, a somewhat awkward but well-meaning American businessman traveling in Europe for the first time, meets and falls in love with the aristocratic young widow Claire de Bellegarde. But her French family does not like his American ways and oppose his offer of marriage. When he discovers a dirty family secret, however, the tables are suddenly turned. But what should he do with upper hand? Despite being one of Henry James earliest works, `The American‘ (1877) flows more like a contemporary...

Engels | 13 uur 57 minuten (623 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Victor Appleton Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout

Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, The Speediest Car on the Road, is Volume 5 in the original Tom Swift novel series published by Grosset & Dunlap. Tom Swift enters an upcoming race with his specially designed prototype electric race car. But as he makes the final preparations and adjustments, days before the race, he discovers a plot that would bankrupt not only his family, but also everyone else that relies on the local bank (which is the target of a nefarious bank run scheme). Tom must solve...

Engels | 4 uur 40 minuten (209 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Sarah Orne Jewett Deephaven

Sarah Orne Jewett is best known for her clean and clear descriptive powers that at once elevate common place daily events to something remarkable, and lend dignity and grace to the most humble and homely human character. In Deephaven, go with her on vacation to an unforgettable seaside village where time runs slower and small pleasures are intensified. Much space is given to outdoor rambles and sights and events of daily living that draw you into another era. Jewett's loving and gentle descriptions...

Engels | 5 uur 15 minuten (244 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Jacob Abbott History of Julius Caesar

The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. History of Julius Caesar is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

Engels | 4 uur 45 minuten (220 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Jacob Abbott Margaret of Anjou

Margaret of Anjou, wife of England's Henry VI, played a key role in launching the storied War of the Roses - the 30 year civil conflict fuelled by the Lancasters and the Yorks, each vying for the British throne in the 15th century. Margaret of Anjou is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone. Bron: Flaptekst, uitgeversinformatie

Engels | 4 uur 42 minuten (213 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Jack London White Fang

When White Fang – part wolf, part dog – gets separated from his family, he must find a way to survive on his own. In a harsh Canadian environment that means kill or be killed. Tough surroundings and cruel masters make White Fang increasingly more aggressive and wild, but Weedon Scott, a kind gold hunter, sees the dog in him and attempts to tame him. Released in 1906, White Fang – companion novel to The Call of the Wild – was immediately successful, especially among younger readers. Ethan Hawke starred...

Engels | 7 uur 39 minuten (340 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Jack London The Call of the Wild

The story takes place in the extreme conditions of the Yukon during the 19th century Klondike Gold Rush, where strong sled dogs were in high demand. After Buck, a domesticated dog, is snatched from a pastoral ranch in California, he is sold into a brutal life as a sled dog. The novella details Buck's struggle to adjust and survive the cruel treatment he receives from humans, other dogs, and nature. He eventually sheds the veneer of civilization altogether and instead relies on primordial instincts...

Engels | 3 uur 23 minuten (154 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Susan Coolidge What Katy Did

"To-morrow I will begin, thought Katy." Twelve-year-old Katy Carr desperately wants to be good. But being a wild and hot-headed tomboy, it seems so much easier to start being good tomorrow than it does today. Even when her kind and patient invalid cousin comes to visit, Katy‘s resolution to change only lasts a few hours. But soon she will have much more in common with her cousin than she wished and it will confine her to her room perhaps forever. Will it make her finally able to uphold her promise?...

Engels | 4 uur 35 minuten (212 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Edith Nesbit The Book of Dragons

A princess is locked away on a remote island guarded by a dragon. Many suitors try and fail to save her, but one day a clever boy arrives. So begins ‘The Island of Nine Whirlpools‘, one of Edith Nesbitt’s eight dragon stories in ‘The Book of Dragons’ (1899). The tales may be over a hundred years old, but they contain a timeless quality that ignites the imagination and creates a sense of wonder. Child or adult, these stories are written with such warmth and wit, anyone will find themselves laughing...

Engels | 4 uur 6 minuten (188 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Mary Shelley Frankenstein

Told in the form of a series of letters ‘Frankenstein’ follows a young and charismatic Victor Frankenstein as he attempts to make his mark on the world of science. Taking a number of body parts from various corpses, he brings a monstrous creation to life which instead of being his crowning glory, terrifies him. The nameless monster escapes from his lab, taking many innocent lives before Frankenstein can track it down again. Shelley took inspiration from her trips through Germany and the legends of...

Engels | 7 uur 59 minuten (430 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Jane Austen Sense and Sensibility

Sense and Sensibility (1811) was Jane Austen´s first published novel. When their father dies the Dashwood sisters and their mother find themselves destitute and soon, under the influence of his greedy wife Fanny, their half-brother John forces them out of their home in Sussex and the bereaved women have to move to a distant relative´s cottage in Devonshire. The two oldest sisters Elinor and Marianne struggle with their newfound lower status, as they fall in love and face heartbreak. Elinor is responsible...

Engels | 10 uur 56 minuten (484 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Louisa May Alcott Rose in Bloom

After traveling around the world for several years, Rose Campbell returns home to find her boy cousins all grown up. In this upbeat sequel to Eight Cousins, Rose has become an attractive heiress and is now drawing the attention of several male suiters. But like Pride & Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, Rose in Bloom (1876) shows a woman ahead of her time with her own ideas about her future. Besides, who would love Rose for her and not her money? The answer might surprise her. Heart-warming and...

Engels | 8 uur 55 minuten (405 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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F. Scott Fitzgerald The Beautiful and Damned

Anthony does not want to work. Why should he? He gets by comfortably on his allowance and once his grandfather dies he will inherit so much that he never needs to think about money again. When he falls in love with the beautiful Gloria and they become part of the wild party scene of New York, it seems that Anthony has made it. But his grandfather’s will is just around the corner and it is about to blow up their lives in a way they could never have foreseen. One of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s most accomplished...

Engels | 12 uur 53 minuten (592 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2017

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Froon Akker Einum

Yn it djippe suden fan Kanada set in fûgeltsje útein mei de oerstek nei Europa. Tagelyk wurdt by in wenningstichting yn it noarden fan Nederlân in brief opsteld. Balansearjend op it snijflak fan lân en see leit Einum, in buertskip yn in lânskip fan boulannen mei op de achtergrûn in him yn rap tempo útwreidzjend havengebiet. Yn achttjin miniatueren wurdt in skets jûn fan de ynwenners: in keunstner dy't besiket de skimering tusken skaad en ljocht fêst te lizzen, in demintearjende frou, in...

Westerlauwers Fries | 9 uur (512 MB) | Froonakker, Easterwierrum | 2016

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Matthew Costello | Neil Richards Een dodelijke race

Deel 11 in de Cherringham-serie. Nog maar een paar dagen te gaan tot de Cherringham Regatta van start gaat, een jaarlijks terugkerend evenement dat luxe boten uit het hele land trekt. De plaatselijke bevolking kijkt reikhalzend uit naar de festiviteiten. Maar de feestelijke sfeer slaat snel om zodra er boten worden vernield en er een vermogende directeur vermist wordt, zijn bloed als een stille getuige op het scheepsdek. Terwijl de dag van de Regatta nadert, ontdekken Jack en Sarah dat wat er op...

Nederlands | 90 pagina's (ePub2, 5,4 MB) | De Fontein, Utrecht | 2024

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Amy Krouse Rosenthal Elin de eenhoorn en de droom die uitkwam

Er is iets ergs aan de hand in Eenhoornland: het blijft maar regenen! En dat is een groot probleem, want eenhoorns krijgen hun kracht en magie van de gouden zon, van prachtige regenbogen en van de glinstering van geloven. Gelukkig heeft Elin de eenhoorn nog al haar kracht en magie omdat ze altijd is blijven geloven dat kleine meisjes écht bestaan! En gelukkig is er één klein meisje dat voelt dat ze hard nodig is in Eenhoornland. Kunnen Elin en het kleine meisje misschien samen de eenhoorns redden?...

Nederlands | 39 pagina's (ePub3, 10 MB) | Moon, Amsterdam | 2024

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Holly Martin Lente in Blueberry Bay

Een jonge vrouw biedt een dakloze man een plek in haar huis aan, maar zij weet niet dat deze man een dubbelleven leidt. Hoewel ze gevoelens voor elkaar hebben, durft zij door haar verleden haar hart niet te openen, en gooien zijn geheimen mogelijk roet in het eten.

Fictie

Nederlands | 268 pagina's (ePub2, 6,6 MB) | Z&K, Utrecht | 2024

E-book
Holly Martin Zomer op Buttercup Beach

Een vrouw die al twee jaar hopeloos verliefd is op haar beste vriend, probeert haar gevoelens verborgen te houden. Hun vriendschap komt op het spel te staan als beiden toch de moed vinden om hun gevoelens voor elkaar te delen.

Fictie

Nederlands | ePub2, 6 MB | Z&K, Utrecht | 2024

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Clive Cussler | Justin Scott De messentrekker

Detective Isaac Bell infiltreert in een toneelgezelschap dat door de VS reist, omdat hij vermoedt dat een seriemoordenaar meereist en telkens nieuwe slachtoffers maakt.

Fictie

Nederlands | 304 pagina's (ePub2, 5,1 MB) | The House of Books, Amsterdam | 2024

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