A forgotten classic of 1920s mountaineering literature; Dorothy Pilley broke new ground for women in a sport dominated by men with her true account of adventure, endurance and daring

Op haar achtentwintigste besloot sterrenchef en recherchepsycholoog Tamar Valkenier afstand te doen van al haar bezittingen en haar veilige leven. Ze koos voor het avontuur. Twee jaar lang fietste ze de wereld rond. Eerst in het 'veilige' Europa en daarna almaar verder. Ze reisde vier maanden door Mongolië met haar paard, kameel en hond en liep 600 kilometer door Jordanië.

Met Miriam Lancewood, bekend van 'Mijn leven in de wildernis' doorkruiste Tamar het hooggebergte van Nieuw-Zeeland, ter...

'A kind of miracle ... Not only made me laugh (again and again) but brought tears to my eyes' Jonathan Franzen 'One of the most brilliant satirical novels about life in East Berlin' New York Times

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The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence.

This is the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, who takes us along on his journey from childhoo...

A deeply moving story of Holocaust survival and the joy, hope and tolerance that can still blossom from within

Living Alone is a semi-autobiographical novel written by Stella Benson, a British writer from the early 20th century. The story follows a young woman named Joanna, who decides to live alone in London during the First World War. The book describes her experiences and encounters with various people as she navigates her way through life as an independent woman. It explores themes such as freedom, individuality, and the quest for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Benson's work is often praised...

“With his pioneering research, Corey Keyes put languishing on the map. In this powerful book, he brings it to life. Get ready to rethink your understanding of mental health, update your views on happiness, and come closer to realizing your potential.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential

If you’re muddling through the day in a fog, often forgetting why you walked into a room . . .

If you feel emotionally flattened, lacking the energy to socialize or fe...