Hitler and the Nazis were defeated in 1945. Barely three years later, the world witnessed the birth of the State of Israel. The author of this book (who is an expert on the Third Reich) addresses the question of whether Hitler's actions accelerated the creation of a country of their own for the Jews. At one point during his reign, Hitler even concluded an agreement with the Zionists with the aim of encouraging Jews to emigrate to Palestine. Not only this fact is surprising, but also the fact ...

First there are the poems. Afterwards they can become a beautiful song, a song from the heart, painful or joyful but always honest and true.

A collection of forgotten writings, poems and lyrics all written by heart, expressing the mood of the moment.

True deep feelings, sometimes dark but powerful, bold associative leaps but these works are the unmistakable writings of an author who has the right colors of heart.

Frequently abstract, often layered with metaphors, similes and sometimes lacking...

The two books of John together in one cover, each also available as a separate paperback book. The first about the life and message of Jesus, a powerful guide to our personal transformation to a new reality. The second about Jesus' revelation to John about the coming transformation of the world, the planet and everything alive on it, as also previewed in the words of Jesus' disciple Paul:

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory whi...

This book assembles a Top 100 of marvelous and unique climbs in 13 different countries in Europe. Since I bought my first racing bike in 2003, I cycled 400 different hills in my home country, and almost 300 different hills and mountains outside of Belgium.

With this book I hope to give you inspiration and enthusiasm for mountain cycling. In my opinion, it is one of the most intensive and lovely experiences you can have in life .

It is sport, travelling and sightseeing combin- ed.

To conquer t...

Everything changed when king Naron of Liseon was murdered by king Alazar of Kaimon.

His daughter princess Luna will watch over the stone of soul. A stone of protection, so pure but when it recognizes evil it becomes red like blood. Two worlds, with different dimensions. Liseon and Kaimon were both a land of love an joy. The wizards and elves got along well, even the draids and witches. Sadly, everything has changed and Alazar now rules with his darkness over the land of Kaimon and his people....

Within everyone is a gigantic life potential present that we often leave unused, when we actually really need it. Based on his many years of experience guiding individuals and groups and his study and practice of life-changing, deep spiritual processes, Dirk Oellibrandt describes in this book the essence of Alchemy of Life. Using numerous exercises, meditations, insights and practical examples, he offers a wealth of ways to deepen your own state of being. With this book in your hands you as a...

The dramatic date of Plato’s dialogue Meno cannot be meaningfully determined until this character has been identified as one of the generals from Xenophon’s Anabasis. Researchers have attempted to date Plato’s dialogue immediately prior to this Voyage of the Ten Thousand that began in 401 BC, but have been pushed back to the winter of 403/402 based on conservative estimates. Renewed reading and factual research have filled the gaps so that Meno can finally be pushed forward to the year ...

Over the years, DevOn has helped many large-scale enterprises with their DevOps transformations. In doing so, we have discovered that organizations have differing opinions about the benefits of DevOps. Even 10 years after DevOps emerged, the subject still seems to confuse many people.

We asked 14 technology leaders, from 12 different Dutch organizations, their view on terms like DevOps and how they contribute to accelerating high performing IT organizations. This book is a must-read for moder...

And again new territory is explored: The 5th book in the series Creative Explored is set against Gulliver’s voyage to Houynhnnm. Very rational horses live together with the unreasonable Yahoo. The first don’t want change, and the others are change. The two extremes are the background to explain pitfalls and opportunities for an authentic creative life. Creativity is an adventurous journey combining discipline and open mindedness. As much of today’s innovation is the work of cooperation...

Here, I defend women whose reputation is tainted by the poisonous tongues of people. I defend those who are completely unaware that a lie is being propagated about them while they are going about their business. This lie becomes two lies when it reaches the third person. At the end, that lie has turned into ten lies. Without realizing, people have created a certain perception of her, all because of the lies that got birthed out of the single lie that someone made up. This book is a combinatio...