Dan van der Vat Libri

Perché il Capitano Smith ignorò l'allarme lanciato dall'equipaggio e accelerò la corsa della nave contro il ghiaccio? Perché le indagini anglo-americane vennero ritardate e tutti i relativi documenti distrutti? Perché la compagnia proprietaria del Titanic non mandò sul luogo del disastro una nave di soccorso che era nelle vicinanze? Questi e molti altri interrogativi sono affrontati in questo libro che ricostruisce tutta la storia, i misteri che circondano l'affondamento del Titanic.

The on-trend notion of self-compassion, in book form: an interactive book packed with thoughtful reading, beautiful illustration, and paper goodies throughout to help readers slow down and be kind to themselves, from the experts at Flow.

This intellectual history explores how philosophers in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries confronted the problem of evil, questioning how a benevolent God could permit suffering in a supposedly good creation. It examines the emergence of optimism and pessimism from these debates, advocating for the rediscovery of pessimism as a source of compassion, consolation, and hope. The author brings to life a vibrant philosophical era, discussing prominent figures like Leibniz, Hume, Voltaire, Rousseau, Kant, and Schopenhauer, alongside lesser-known thinkers such as Bayle, King, La Mettrie, and Maupertuis. The text reveals how both optimists and pessimists sought to address the value of existence while grappling with human suffering, highlighting their fundamental disagreements on the nature of such answers. This work of intellectual history underscores the moral significance of pessimism in articulating suffering, aiming to provide consolation and acknowledge life's fragility.

Budding aviation fans will pore over every page of this fascinating encyclopedic guide to the history and mechanics of flight, from the Wright Brothers to the Concorde.

The world is evolving, necessitating a new understanding of leadership. Through the narratives of pioneering female leaders, this work reveals diverse leadership styles and how individuals can spark change. Renowned executive Gaia van der Esch presents an inspiring collection of stories from seven iconic women globally, exploring innovative leadership models and tools to inspire action and tackle global challenges. Featuring exclusive interviews with influential figures like Christiana Figueres, Gitanjali Rao, and Gloria Steinem, this book delves into key leadership trends and how women are reshaping its meaning. It highlights essential patterns and ideas to re-imagine our present and future. The discussions emphasize the contributions of women, who remain under-represented in leadership roles, in transforming cultural, economic, and political landscapes. It also offers strategies to bridge polarization in communities and organizations by focusing on common ground for the greater good. Readers will find tools and inspiration to become effective leaders and catalysts for change in their organizations and communities. This essential exploration of leadership serves as a guide for both current and aspiring leaders, encouraging them to build purpose, find inspiration, and lead authentically.

The stories of six daring, groundbreaking Black ballet dancers leap off the pages of this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Meet Essie Marie Dorsey, who in 1926 opened one of the first ballet schools for Black students; Arthur Mitchell, the first Black dancer with the New York City Ballet; Christian Holder, a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet; choreographer Dwight Rhoden; and present-day ballerinas Misty Copeland and Michaela DePrince. With a leap of faith and a love of dance, these Black Swans overcame obstacles and opened doors for all the children who dream of dancing.

Written for experienced C programmers who want to pick up some of techniques of experts and master the fine arts of ANSI C, this book helps programmers avoid common software pitfalls. It gathers into one place, tips, hints, shortcuts, guidelines, ideas, idioms, heuristics, tools, anecdotes, C folklore, and techniques.

A summary of how stock markets work for those looking to invest

The British Navy's catastrophic attempt to pass through the Dardanelles to Constantinople was a turning point in the history of World War I, and its repercussions still affect us today. Acclaimed naval military expert Dan van der Vat argues that the disaster at the Dardanelles prolonged the war by two years, led to the Russian Revolution, forced Britain to the brink of starvation, and contributed to the destabilization of the Middle East. With never before published information on Colonel Geehl's mine laying operation, which won the battle for the Germans, The Dardanelles Disaster is essential reading for everyone interested in great naval history, Churchill's early career, and World War I.

40 years on from the Falklands conflict, this is one of the first books in English to examine the Falklands War from the Argentine army's perspective. It is written by a British soldier who served there, in collaboration with Argentine historians and veterans.

Championed by David Bowie, Mott The Hoople became one of the best known bands of the Glam era. A succession of top twenty singles in 1973 and 1974. Ian Hunter went on to commercial success and critical acclaim as a solo artist.

Re-creates key moments of the historic day when the defences of the Third Reich crumbled and Europe was liberated. Beginning with the first tentative plans to free Europe from Hitler's tyranny, this work traces the story of 'Operation Overlord' from the preparations through the actual invasion and beyond.

The royal history of Greenwich stretches back to the mid-15th century, when it was the site of a major royal palace. From the beautiful Queen's House, completed in the 1630s, to the Charles II's Royal Observatory in 1676, and the Royal Hospital for Seamen, begun in 1696, a national institution for maritime welfare.

Winner of British Psychological Society Best Book Prize (Popular Science) 2023 Nature's Top 10 Books of 2023 A Financial Times Book of the Year 2023 A Waterstones Book of the Year for Politics 2023 Fake news. Alternative facts. Conspiracy theories. Misinformation is one of the defining problems of our age, and despite what we may think, we are all susceptible. So how and why does misinformation spread? And, more importantly, what can we do about it? Sander van der Linden, a Cambridge University professor and leading expert, takes us through the psychology of conspiratorial thinking and equips us with the tools needed to help stop the spread of misinformation once and for all.

On June 21, 1919 the Scottish anchorage at Scapa Flow witnessed one of the most dramatic events in naval history. The German High Seas Fleet had sailed into British waters under the terms of the treaty ending World War I. Possibly misled by British newspaper reports, the German admiral in command decided to scuttle the fleet rather than let it fall into British hands--the operation resulting in the last casualties and the last prisoners of World War I.

Free were formed in 1968 towards the end of the British blues boom. After two critically acclaimed albums, the release of 'All Right Now' and the album Fire and Water in 1970 brought them major success. Musical and personal differences took their toll and they split after the comparative failure of their next album and single.

An investigation of what it means to have children—morally, philosophically and emotionally “Do you want to have children?” is a question we routinely ask each other. But what does it mean to create a child? Is this decision always justified? Does anyone really have the moral right to create another person? In Begetting, Mara van der Lugt attempts to fill in the moral background of procreation. Drawing on both philosophy and popular culture, van der Lugt does not provide a definitive answer on the morality of having a child; instead, she helps us find the right questions to ask. Most of the time, when we talk about whether to have children, what we are really talking about is whether we want to have children. Van der Lugt shows why this is not enough. To consider having children, she argues, is to interrogate our own responsibility and commitments, morally and philosophically and also personally. What does it mean to bring a new creature into the world, to decide to perform an act of creation? What does it mean to make the decision that life is worth living on behalf of a person who cannot be consulted? These questions are part of a conversation we should have started long ago. Van der Lugt does not ignore the problematic aspects of procreation—ethical, environmental and otherwise. But she also acknowledges the depth and complexity of the intensely human desire to have a child of our own blood and our own making.

A unique and personal recounting of Jakarta's history, told through the eyes of historical characters who have walked through the streets of Jakarta through the ages.

With helpful and accessible advice, this is an informative guide to open communication with adolescents about relationships and sexuality. Highlighting the value of positive sexuality education and going beyond a single 'talk', it covers potential challenges and how to address them, offering developmentally appropriate guidance for 12-18-year olds.

The first of two books in a new series focussing in on a particular year and a genre within that year. One of the key years in the development of rock music - 1970 saw a change from the hippie era to a harder edged music.

Singer-songwriter Kate Bush's eclectic style with its diverse lyrical themes defies easy categorisation, and has earned the admiration of fans, peers and critics alike, while an eclectic roster of guest artists has appeared on her work. This provides a thorough examination of all her songs on singles, albums, and collaborations with other artists.

Learn to watercolor paint in 10 easy steps! Get inspired with gentle and serene watercolor painting as your next calming hobby. Learn the foundational skills of watercolor painting with various techniques that will leave you feeling confident in your skills. The watercolors explained in this book achieve two essential to immediately enjoy painting and acquiring a solid foundation. Master the basics through 10 gorgeous watercolor projects. With each project, you will learn one to three new techniques. Your confidence and inspiration will grow with each stroke of the brush!

When his beloved little brother is stolen away, five-year-old Tommy Farrier is left alone with his alcoholic mam, his violent step-dad and his guilt. Too young to understand what has really happened, Tommy is sure of only one thing. He is to blame. Tommy tries to be good, to live-up to his brother's increasingly hazy memory, but trapped in a world of shame and degradation he grows up with just two options; poverty or crime. And crime pays. Or so he thinks. A teenage drug-dealer for the vicious Burns gang, Tommy's life is headed for disaster, until, in the place he least expects, Tommy sees a familiar face... And then things get a whole lot worse.

Set against the eerie and unforgiving landscape of Iceland, The Hitchhiker is a tense and suffocating thriller by a prolific Dutch writer

This accessible and entertaining biography chronicles the life and triumphs of astronomer Jan Hendrik Oort, who helped lay the foundations of modern astronomy in the 20th century. The book puts into context some of Oort's most significant achievements, including his discovery that the Milky Way rotates, as well as his famous hypothesis that our Solar System is surrounded by a reservoir of comets — now simply known as the Oort Cloud. Written by Oort’s former student, this fascinating story also delves into Oort’s pivotal role in the foundation of major astronomical facilities, including radio telescopes in the Netherlands and the European Southern Observatory (ESO), which now operates the most successful astronomical observatories in the world. The book draws extensively on new archival research through the Oort Archives, along with personal reminiscences by Oort’s son and astronomer-grandson, to paint a more detailed picture of Oort’s life not just as an astronomer, but also as a husband, father, and citizen. The strong public interest in comets triggered by the Rosetta mission to comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko and the recently discovered interstellar comet in the Solar System make this book particularly timely.

A new stationery item from Flow brings together the crafty fun of washi tape, stickers, and labels in one place. With 32 full-color adhesive sheets (die cut into beautiful stickers, labels, and decorative tape), you can decorate a notebook, journal, laptop, or phone, liven up your snail mail, label your stuff, tape up a photo or poster, or more.

Organize your desk and your life with these charming sticky notes, in a variety of sizes for jotting notes, marking your place, or flagging what's important.

With helpful and accessible advice, this is an informative guide to open communication with children about relationships and sexuality. Highlighting the value of positive sexuality education and going beyond a single 'talk', it covers potential challenges and how to address them, offering developmentally appropriate guidance for ages up to 11.

This non-technical biography presents the scientific life of Jacobus Cornelius Kapteyn (1851-1922), an astronomer who pioneered studies of the Milky Way Galaxy's structure. The author integrates astronomy basics and modern images to illustrate the evolution of astronomical research from Kapteyn's era to today, highlighting recent insights from the GAIA satellite. The biography emphasizes Kapteyn's influence on prominent astronomers globally, including his design of the Kapteyn Universe, an alternative to Harlow Shapley’s system. He discovered Kapteyn's Star, the second fastest-moving star, which is now one of the nearest stars with a habitable zone planet. This engaging blend of astronomy history and popular science recounts the journey of a professor without an observatory who established the first astronomical lab focused on measuring photographic plates taken elsewhere. Kapteyn shifted the field from merely cataloguing stars to measuring distances and velocities to analyze their spatial distribution and systematic motions, known as Kapteyn's Star Streams. His legacy includes pioneering applications of Galactic structure and dynamics, as well as inspiring Jan Hendrik Oort, a renowned astronomer who decided to pursue astronomy after being captivated by Kapteyn's lectures.

A groundbreaking exploration of the core ideas and concepts of global labor history. Global labor history is one of the fastest-growing fields of study worldwide today. This volume assembles a group of contributors from around the world to discuss the core concepts "capitalism" and "workers," and to refine notions such as "coerced labor," "household strategies," and "labor markets." It explores in new ways the connections between laborers in different parts of the world, arguing that both globalization and modern labor management originated in agriculture in the Global South and were only later introduced in Northern industrial settings. It reveals that nineteenth-century chattel slavery was frequently replaced by other forms of coerced labor, and it reconstructs the twentieth-century attempts of the International Labor Organisation to regulate work standards internationally. The book also pays attention to the relational inequality through which workers in wealthy countries benefit from the exploitation of those in poor countries. The final part addresses workers' resistance and acquiescence: why collective actions often have unanticipated consequences, why and how workers sometimes organize massive flights from exploitation and oppression, and why proletarian revolutions took place in pre-industrial or industrializing countries but never in fully developed capitalist societies.

Having moved from jazz, Blues and R'n'B to out-and-out pop in his various 1960s bands, keyboard player Manfred Mann went back to the drawing board in 1971 with a new quartet, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, and the intention of focusing on progressive rock.

Jack Vortex and Jill Sterling are two recently orphaned and rather special six year olds living in a far away galaxy on a planet called PHill. After being told by the bigheads that their parents had both left for "The Better Place," Jack and Jill make a promise to go find them. But, before they can find that which has never been found, they must first escape the clutches of the Knight-Mare Mara, a tear stealing fairy-witch in charge of the orphanage on top of The Giant's Back.

Whether you are on a city break to Amsterdam, want to see Holland's highlights by bike or want to explore further, this book takes you onto cycle holiday routes full of pleasant surprises! This third edition caters for novice cyclists, families with children and serious cycling explorers alike!

The Eagles began as a backing group for Linda Ronstadt, then realised they had the potential to strike out on their own. All being accomplished vocalists, musicians and songwriters, they jointly set themselves the goal of 'number one singles and albums, great music, and a lot of money'.

This book is prepared for patients who suffer from 'Burning mouth disease', also referred to as 'Burning mouth syndrome'. The combined training of the author in oral surgery, oral pathology and oral medicine has provided him with exceptional expertise in both the diagnosis and the management of patients with burning mouth disease.

Group Therapy for High-Conflict Divorce: A Workbook for the 'No Kids in the Middle' Intervention Programme is an essential resource for reframing the divorce process to centre the child.

A Notebook for Viola Players is Ivo-Jan van der Werff's handbook to playing viola, with exercises and discussion of every aspect from posture to technique to mindset.

Opens a window on the ways in which Russian thinkers have historically considered the political

Released in 1969, Let it Bleed was The Rolling Stones’ eighth studio album (tenth in the USA). This account examines in detail the background, inspiration and recording of the songs, the reception of the work as a whole, and its legacy and influence on subsequent generations of bands and performers to this day.

Reich illustrierte Dokumentation mit Karten, Faksimiles, Augenzeugenberichten u.a. Quellen zur Geschichte des folgenschweren Angriffs Japans auf den US-Stützpunkt Pearl Harbor auf Hawaii im Dezember 1941.

Autor se nezabývá jen prostým líčením událostí od napadení vojenské základny Pearl Harbor v prosinci roku 1941 po kapitulaci Japonska v létě r. 1945. Věnuje samozřejmě hlavní pozornost námořním operacím, pozemním i leteckým bojům během války, ale zamýšlí se zároveň nad předválečným vývojem složitých vztahů mezi Japonskem a Spojenými státy i ostatními velmocemi, hledá obecnější příčiny agresivní japonské politiky. Dočteme se také o neviditelné válce amerických a japonských zpravodajců, v jedné kapitole nám autor přiblíží nejvýznamnější americké velitele. Rejstřík, seznam literatury a prameny, fotografie, mapky.

Historie ponorek od prvních nápadů v roce 1465 až po rok 1993. 16 s. obr. příl.

Podtitul: příběh křižníku Emden 8 s. obr. příl. Příběh jedné z nejslavnějších válečných lodí 20. století, německého lehkého křižníku Emden a jeho korzárské plavby po Indickém oceánu v prvních měsících 1. světové války. Po tři měsíce dokázal úspěšně vzdorovat třem nejmocnějším válečným loďstvům a potopil přitom osmnáct lodí. Po potopení křižníku část posádky unikla na ukradené plachetnici a po četných dobrodružstvích se dostala do Německa. Jejich pověst byla taková, že The Times i ostatní anglické noviny vyjádřily úlevu nad tím, že tento únik přežili!

Dvanáct let po nalezení Titanicu a osmdesát pět let po jeho potopení zůstává nejznámější námořní katastrofa obestřena tajemstvím. Z vraku, ležícího dvě a půl míle pod hladinou Severního Atlantiku, bylo vyzdviženo tři tisíce šest set předmětů, avšak klíčové otázky stále zůstávají nezodpovězené. Proč kapitán Smith zvýšil rychlost v nebezpečném počasí, když byl opakovaně varován před ledovými poli? Při katastrofě zahynulo více než patnáct set lidí. Kniha zkoumá rozsah nehod za Smithova velení a motivy jeho jednání. Další záhadou je otvor poblíž přídě, který vypadá jako výsledek výbuchu, zatímco smutně proslulý ledovec způsobil obrovské poškození boku lodi. Skutečná poloha vraku, určena moderními navigačními prostředky, se neshoduje s místem, které Titanic uváděl v SOS voláních. Autoři naznačují, že americké vyšetřování krylo roli vlastníka lodi J. P. Morgana, zatímco britské vyšetřování zlehčovalo vládní odpovědnost a White Star zakrývala vlastní nedbalost podplácením svědků. Záhadou zůstává i samotný vrak. Doktor Robert Ballard, který Titanic objevil, našel ve vraku přepážku, jež nebyla zakreslena v žádném výkresu. Autoři zkoumají myšlenku, že Titanic mohl být zaměněn za poškozený Olympic, což by mělo dalekosáhlé důsledky.

Wat je speelt ben je zelf beschrijft de waarde van spel en spelbegeleiding voor de ontwikkeling van het individu. Spel is van wezenlijk belang voor de sociale, cognitieve, motorische en emotionele ontwikkeling van het kind. Maar ook voor volwassen mensen met een (verstandelijke) beperking is spel van onschatbare waarde.De kracht van dit boek ligt in een consequente integratie van theorie en praktijk. De theoretisch onderbouwing voor spelbegeleiding (deel 1) wordt duidelijk door veel verhelderende praktijkvoorbeelden. In deel 2 wordt aan de hand van advizen en vooreelden de praktijk van de spelbegeleding uiteengezet. Voor mensen met een (verstandelijke) beperking is specifieke aandacht. Samen met het boek Leven-de verhalen!, geschreven door Monique Wessels-Reijerse, is dit boek onderdeel van een project over spel en spelbegeleiding van Stichting Philadelphia Zorg.

Eine kritische Biographie von Hitlers Architekt und Rüstungsminister (1905-81).

Dopóki człowiek w swej długiej pielgrzymce poprzez materię utożsamia się całkowicie ze swymi ciałami, idąc wyłącznie za głosem ich pragnień, dopóty prawie nie cierpi. Dopiero gdy dusza w swym ziemskim więzieniu zaczyna przypominać sobie boską ojczyznę, od której żyje z dala, jak wygnaniec, gdy przez miłość, piękno lub dojrzaną prawdę budzi się w niej świadomość głębszej natury dopiero wówczas zaczyna się cierpienie. Przypominamy ludzi, którzy w odległych dniach młodości zostali wygnani ze wspaniałego ojczystego kraju, a spędzając lata wśród obcych, w nędzy, trudzie i walce, zapomnieli, że są banitami, że niegdyś znali inne życie. Od tej chwili zaczyna się ból świadomości tego, co utraciliśmy i walka o odzyskania bogactwa, które wcześniej było naszym udziałem. Zaczyna się droga powrotna, która musi wieść przez przemianę ciała fizycznego, emocjonalnego i mentalnego, opanowanie emocji, myśli i wyobraźni, by poprzez nauki tajemne i zrozumienie Prawdy dojść do wyższej Woli Woli Boga, doskonale prowadzącej nas po ścieżkach życia.

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