FROM cat. Sotheby's 26 MAY 2005

KAREL APPEL BORN 1921,

A DUTCH PAINTER

"I paint from the matter, because the matter appears to have as much possibilities as the mind, if not even more.

It is an unpredictable energy which can be transformed by contradictions and mingling."

As a lover of both Tarot and fairy tales, I soon felt the desire to write stories inspired by the rich symbolism of the Tarot cards — stories that follow the same enchanting structure and rhythm as classic fairy tales, and that, like all true tales, end with a sense of magic and meaning.

Just like the Tarot itself, these stories offer more than what appears at first glance. Whether you’re 9, 19, or 99 years old, each tale can be a meaningful guide on your journey of personal growth.

In ev...

They say life is all about choices; that our choices, whether easy or difficult, shape the journey ahead. But what if for every path we choose, another possibility unfolds in a parallel universe?

Roya is a work of historical fiction, telling the story of a young Iranian woman living in a parallel universe, one in which the Iranian Revolution of 1979 did not happen and the Islamic Republic was not established. In this alternate reality, the ayatollahs never rose to power and Iran follows a dif...

Luna is no ordinary puppy. Always drawn to the unknown, she finds herself facing a true test of courage when a dark force known as the Shadow threatens the magical Wellspring. As the source of all magic, the Wellspring is losing its power, and the balance of the world is at risk.

Joined by Rowan, a young warrior, and Evelyn, a clever sorceress, Luna sets off on a perilous journey filled with ancient secrets, deadly trials, and magical creatures. Inspired by the legendary tasks of Hercules, Lu...

A joyful collection of 10 imaginative stories about two playful gnome friends, Max and Mix. Dyslexia-friendly with DyslexicLogic font (12).

Max and Mix look so much alike, they could be brothers, but they are not! They are, however, the best of friends. Living high up in a giant apple tree, they go on all sorts of delightful adventures: at school, in the forest, and in the vegetable garden of Lily, the human girl. Along the way, they meet Luna the cat, Nick the squirrel, Twees the pigeon, a f...

Killing innocent civilians must stop: PERIOD! In war-free time but first of all in war-time. War must not exist: PERIOD! The Secretary-General of the UN must report threats and threats are clearly before any war. These threats against “Peace and Security” must be reported to the Security Council. But still are many wars going on. So he doesn’t report on this effectively: is this due to a lack of facts and information or due to unfit for the job? Why did the Secretary-

General let the UN...

In "Sacred Ancestral Memory the Link to Fibroids," I explore the connections between fibroids and ancestral memory in Black women. Drawing from my journey as a daughter from a "DES daughter" and my work with Ohemaa Akua Phyllis, "The Fibroids Queen," this book reveals how ancestral trauma can impact our health.

I offer holistic healing practices, including journaling and herbal remedies, to help readers reclaim their narratives and foster resilience. A portion of the proceeds supports my NGO...

If you don't know these, you don't really know Dutch

You've memorized grammar rules, built a solid vocabulary, and can hold a decent conversation. But when native speakers laugh at a phrase you don't understand—or use an expression that makes no literal sense—you suddenly feel like an outsider again.

Because authentic Dutch isn't just learned. It's lived—through proverbs and idioms.

In HOW TO SPEAK DUTCH - Master Dutch Expressions, you'll discover the colorful expressions that Dutch peo...