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1. 1. Van Loon's Lives

   Being a True and Faithful Account of a Number of Highly Interesting Meetings with Certain Historical Personages, from Confucius and Plato to Voltaire and Thomas Jefferson, Together with Various Remarks and Observations Written Down in the Year of Grace 1929 by Hendrik Willem van Loon

   

   The book in question is a unique blend of biography, autobiography, and fantasy, where the author imagines inviting historical figures from different eras to dinner at his home. Through a series of lively conversations and interactions, the author and his guests explore the lives and thoughts of these famous individuals, ranging from philosophers and scientists to artists and rulers. The narrative provides a creative and insightful look at history, as well as the author's own musings on life, culture, and human progress, all while blurring the lines between past and present in an engaging and whimsical manner.

   The 3634th Greatest Book of All Time

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2. 2. Story Of Mankind

   The Story of Mankind

   

   The book provides a sweeping overview of human history, tracing the development of civilization from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. It explores significant events, cultural milestones, and influential figures that have shaped the course of humanity. The narrative is presented in an engaging and accessible manner, making complex historical events understandable for readers of all ages. Through its broad scope, the book emphasizes the interconnectedness of different cultures and the cumulative progress of human society.

   The 15528th Greatest Book of All Time

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3. 3. De Passievrucht

   

   Als een man verneemt dat hij onvruchtbaar is, vraagt hij zich af wie de vader is van het kind van zijn (inmiddels overleden) vriendin.Armin heeft een zoon uit een eerdere relatie. Als hij en zijn huidige vriendin een kind willen, komt Armin erachter dat hij onvruchtbaar is. Maar wie is dan de vader van zijn zoon? Vanaf ca. 16 jaar.

4. 4. Tolerance

   

   A lively, accessible survey of humanity’s long struggle to think, worship, and live without fear, tracing episodes from antiquity through the Reformation and Enlightenment to the modern era, celebrating those who defended freedom of conscience while exposing the cruelty and folly of fanaticism; ultimately arguing that tolerance is learned through understanding, that intolerance thrives on ignorance and fear, and that safeguarding diversity of thought is essential to civilization’s progress.

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5. 5. Dolfje Weerwolfje

   

   A young boy discovers that on full moons he turns into a werewolf and must learn to cope with his new identity; he hides the secret from adults, navigates fear and excitement, finds friendship and acceptance, and ultimately learns to control his transformations and use his unusual nature responsibly to protect the people he cares about.

6. 6. De Griezelbus 1

   

7. 7. De Griezelbus 5

   

8. 8. Volle Maan

   

9. 9. Zilvertand

   
10. 10. De Griezelbus 3

    

11. 11. De Griezelbus 2

    

12. 12. De Griezelbus 4

    

13. 13. De Griezelbus 0