Walter Eekhaut (his name rhymes with "stakeout"), a veteran of the Belgian police force who has a problem with authority, is dispatched to Amsterdam to aid the Dutch security service in investigating the activities of a well-connected Russian oligarch, with connections to Putin. Some of the Russian's business is certainly legitimate, but some may well not be. In Amsterdam, Eekhaut is seconded to Chief Superintendent Alexandra Dewaal and her team, and begins to learn about the city's shady ...

Different motives. One target. Danger stalks a young girl in this international thriller from the Hercule Poirot Award–winning author of Absinthe.It begins with a robbery from the cargo hold of a plane in Belgium; fifty million dollars worth of diamonds are taken. But a Russian mercenary named Alexei leaves with the real prize: a data card containing secret and sensitive information from the Israeli government.When Alexei is killed by an Arab operati...

The Belgic Confession is a doctrinal standard summarizing Reformed theological distinctives. This confession was used to effectively combat Arminianism years later, and was included in the Three Forms of Unity.This electronic edition features an active table of contents. To view more books in our catalog, visit us at fig-books.com.

**"In this masterly book, [Alfani] offers an insightful long-run perspective and fascinating lessons for the future. A must-read!"—Thomas Piketty, author of Capital in the Twenty-First CenturyA sweeping narrative that shows how the rich historically justified themselves by helping their societies in times of crisis, why they no longer do, and what that may mean for social stability**The rich have always fascinated, sometimes in problematic ways. Medieval thinkers f...

"Gorgeously photographed and beautifully written . . . It will inspire one to create bitter plant potions to benefit health and vitality." — Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home RemediesUsed since the Middle Ages, bitters are made by combining various plant botanicals and/or spices with 100-proof alcohol and letting them sit until the bitter and medicinal qualities have been extracted. Just a small amount of the resulting l...

Rome Museums — A Smart Guide for Travellers is an independent travel companion curated by Guido Valli and published by La Nuova Luce Edizioni. It is designed for visitors who want a clear, practical route through the very large number of museums, galleries and collections open to the public in Rome, with an emphasis on what is genuinely worth prioritising and how to visit each place with the least friction.Opening hours, ticket prices and booking procedures for Italian state and civ...

To dress well in Italy is not a matter of fashion. It is a matter of character. Long before the word 'style' entered the vocabulary of magazines and advertising, Italian men had already understood something that the rest of the world would spend a century trying to imitate: that clothing is a language, and that a man who speaks it fluently reveals himself without saying a word.This book is not a manual of rules to be memorized and applied mechanically. Italian style resists that kin...

The second novel in the acclaimed, best-selling Euro-crime series that began with the Hercule Poirot Award winner, Absinthe.If the world will end in flames, who is stoking the fire?Walter Eekhaut (rhymes with “stakeout”), the veteran chief inspector from the Brussels police force who has a problem with authority, remains in Amsterdam, where he was dispatched to assist the Dutch security service. When his boss, Chief Superintendent Alexandra...

A sweeping overview of world affairs and, especially having come across the name of William Yandell Elliott, Professor of Politics at Harvard through the first half of the 20th century. Sean found that Elliott had created a kindergarten of Anglo-American imperialists amongst his students, who included Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Samuel P. Huntington, and McGeorge Bundy. Upon further investigation, Sean came to understand Elliott's own integral role, connecting the modern national...

Unleash the Power of Python: Your Path to Machine Learning Excellence! **Python: Your Gateway to Data Science and Machine Learning** Explore the dynamic realm of Python, a versatile high-level programming language that's revolutionizing data science and machine learning. Embark on a journey of discovery as we introduce you to the world of Python and its powerhouse libraries, including numpy, scipy, pandas, and matplotlib. Discover how P...

A beard is never just hair. It is a statement made without words, a texture that frames the face and, in many cultures across many centuries, a signal of who a man is, who he wishes to be, or who he once was. This book was born from a simple observation: that beards move in and out of fashion, yet they never really disappear. They retreat into the margins for a decade, then return, reshaped by new tools, new ideals of masculinity, and new ideas about what care and self-presentation mean.

Starting a project can be exciting, but finishing it often requires patience, focus, and consistency. Distractions, competing priorities, and lost motivation can make even meaningful work feel difficult to complete.The Work Worth Finishing offers a practical approach to staying focused and following through. It explores simple ways to manage distractions, break large goals into manageable steps, overcome procrastination, and keep making progress when motivation fades.You’ll...