A thought-provoking exploration of how basketball—and the values rooted in the game—can solve today’s most pressing issues, from the professor behind the popular New York University courseNBA and WNBA superstars, Hall of Fame players, coaches, and leading cultural figures have all dropped by New York University Professor David Hollander’s course “How Basketball Can Save the World” course to debate and give insights on how the underlying principles of the game can p...

In an attempt to procure funding for the rebuilding of his beloved cathedral, Dean Tuckworth finds himself traveling to London with his obnoxious colleague, the self-serving Reverend Mortimer. If that is not troublesome enough, when a disfigured corpse is discovered at a dinner party hosted by mysterious philanthropist Hamlin Price, Tuckworth is thrown into the role of detective once again.The Bow Street inspector in charge of the investigation wants to pin the crime on Price's vani...

It is 1834, and the town of Bellminster is thrown into the turmoil of a by-election for Parliament. Reverend Tuckworth tries to stay away from it all, but when a political rally turns deadly, the town turns to Tuckworth in hopes of staunching the blood on the streets. Soon the situation grows more dire when someone in Bellminster sees the chaos as an opportunity for murder. Yet as Tuckworth investigates, what can he accomplish when even his oldest friend questions his motives and wonders w...

It is 1833, and you are invited to enter the quaint, quiet world of Bellminster, a pretty cathedral town in the English countryside with secrets and shadows around every corner.Venture into a world of petty politics and malicious gossip, a world of surprises and betrayals, a world held together by the suffering soul of a simple man - the good Reverend Tuckworth. Someone is preying on the good people of Bellminster, and only their vicar can save them. But Tuckworth has a dark secret ...

Shrouded within the dark corners of imagination, the werewolf holds a supreme place in fable and folklore-the nightbeast, stalking its prey under the light of a full moon. Such is the popular conception. But what of the beast himself? In the novel The Wolf's Tale, a werewolf documents his own case of lycanthropy. Amid the gothic backdrop of Victorian London, the author presents three gentlemen and one woman as they share the telling of this tale-the tale of Edgar Lenoir, Duke of Darnley: a...

Gain a clear understanding of Hallelujah Anyway by Anne Lamott in this concise and thoughtful guide. This summary explores the book’s central themes of grace, compassion, forgiveness, and the quiet ways kindness can shape a more meaningful life. It reflects on human imperfection, emotional struggle, and the idea that grace often appears in unexpected places, even during difficult circumstances. Through accessible insights, it highlights how choosing empathy and acceptance can transform bot...

Gain a clear understanding of Dusk, Night, Dawn by Anne Lamott in this concise and reflective guide. This summary explores the book’s themes of hope, resilience, aging, creativity, and the search for meaning during life’s difficult and uncertain moments. It highlights personal insights and heartfelt reflections on navigating despair, embracing grace, and finding light in everyday experiences, even in times of darkness. Ideal for readers seeking a simplified overview, this companion summary...

Gain a clear understanding of Stitches by Anne Lamott in this concise and reflective guide. This summary explores the book’s central themes of healing, hope, faith, creativity, and the ways people piece life back together after hardship. It highlights Lamott’s insights on resilience, imperfection, and finding meaning in everyday struggles, showing how small moments of grace and honesty can help rebuild a sense of wholeness. Ideal for readers seeking a simplified overview, this companion su...

A thought-provoking exploration of how basketball—and the values rooted in the game—can solve today’s most pressing issues, from the professor behind the popular New York University courseNBA and WNBA superstars, Hall of Fame players, coaches, and leading cultural figures have all dropped by New York University Professor David Hollander’s course “How Basketball Can Save the World” course to debate and give insights on how the underlying principles of the game can p...

In ‘De kleine Multatuli’ wordt ingegaan op het unieke oeuvre van Multatuli. Zijn opvattingen over religie, opvoeding, kolonialisme, vrouwenemancipatie, de arbeidersbeweging, politiek en literatuur komen aan bod. Multatuli’s schrijverscarrière begon met‘ Max Havelaar’, een boek over onderdrukking van een volk. Dit meesterwerk ging de hele wereld over; nieuwe vertalingen blijven verschijnen, gezien dit onverminderd actuele thema. Ook in zijn andere werken snijdt Multatuli onderwerpen aan die...

This book is for everyone who wants to know how to improve their results in business...From the Burger Bars of Las Vegas, to the airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, from Dressmaking to Wiring Harnesses, Your Business Rules OK takes you on a unique journey, to explain how remarkable businesses are built.Refreshingly honest and practical, packed with models, concepts and real life stories Your Business Rules OK is your guidebo...

This book is for everyone who wants to know how to improve their results in business... From the Burger Bars of Las Vegas, to the airports of Heathrow and Gatwick, from Dressmaking to Wiring Harnesses, Your Business Rules OK takes you on a unique journey, to explain how remarkable businesses are built. Refreshingly honest and practical, packed with models, concepts and real life stories Your Business Rules OK is your guidebook to business...