Artikelen over leven en werk van de Vlaamse schrijver (1882-1960).

De correspondentie tussen de Nederlandse dichter (1888-1976) en zijn oom en tante.

This book, by the editor of the journal Incognita, takes the reader on a fantastic journey through a wide range of cultures and traditions to examine the phenomenon of ecstatic visionary experiences. From Sumerian Gilgamesh and the Taoist Immortals to the imaginative fiction of Jorge Luis Borges. The author provides a comprehensive tour of otherworldly journeys common from immemorial times among shamans, magicians and witches, and illustrates their connection with such modern phenomena as altered states of consciousness, out-of-body experiences, and near-death experiences.

Proefschrift aan de filosofische faculteit van de Katholieke Universiteit Brabant over de verhouding tussen economische en ethische drijfveren, bestaande uit een literair en wetenschappelijk deel. Het is de neerslag van een poging tot reflectiviteit: de complexiteit van de auteur bepaalt de structuur van het onderzoek. 'Een pruik van paardenhaar' vertelt de geschiedenis van een bankier, zijn ex-echtgenote en zijn achttiende-eeuwse voorzaat Julia. 'Over het lezen van een boek' bespreekt een thema uit het werk van econoom, filosoof en Nobelprijswinnaar Amartya Sen.

Aan de hand van de thema's Religie, Stand en natie, laten de auteurs van deze bundel zien welk een belangrijke rol verzuiling heeft gespeeld in de Nederlandse geschiedenis en welke nieuwe inzichten twintig jaar onderzoek naar verzuiling heeft opgeleverd.

Belief in a spirit world, and a blissful or agonizing afterlife, is one of the most pervasive and deeply-rooted characteristics of religion. This volume offers a wide-ranging exploration of this basic religious theme. Most of the case studies are drawn from Jewish and Christian tradition, providing in-depth coverage of Judaism and Christianity from late Antiquity through the Medieval period. There are also examples from Islamic, Japanese, and Chinese traditions for a comparative perspective with Western traditions.Several chapters deal with the formative period of Jewish and Christian apocalypticism, which is concerned not only with the end of the physical world but also with the eternal heavenly world. These chapters are also important for illustrating the development of mysticism in Western traditions.

The most distinctive aspect of this book is that it does not deal with antiquity alone, but juxtaposes the historical essays with a survey of modern day, near-death experiences. It raises issues of fundamental importance for the psychology of religion as well as for its history

The most distinctive aspect of this book is that it does not deal with antiquity alone, but juxtaposes the historical essays with a survey of modern day, near-death experiences. It raises issues of fundamental importance for the psychology of religion as well as for its history.

With My Education: A Book of Dreams William S. Burroughs pushes on into new territory, once again committing the unspeakable crime of questioning the reality structure. Dreams have always been a rich source of imagery in Burroughs' work. In this book they are a direct and powerful force. Hundreds of dreams - intense, vivid, visionary - form the spiraling core of a unique and haunting journey into perception. Exploring and embodying Burroughs' provocative ideas on writing, painting, consciousness and creativity, My Education is profoundly personal, and may be as close to a memoir as we will see.

Bloemlezing van gedichten en verhalen over de Watersnoodramp van 1953.

Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere - from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of John F. Kennedy to the death of Princess Diana. In this age of terrorism, the idea of conspiracy can fuel radical or fringe elements to violence. The author, a journalist, sees a pattern among these inflammatory theories. They use similarly murky methods to insinuate their claims: they link themselves to the supposed conspiracies of the past; they carefully manipulate their evidence, to hide its holes; they rely on the authority of dubious academic sources. Most important, they elevate their believers to an elite, a group of people able to see beyond lies to a higher reality. In this book, the author carefully probes and explodes a dozen of the major conspiracy theories. He examines why people believe them, and makes an argument for a true skepticism: one based on a thorough knowledge of history and a strong dose of common sense--From publisher description.

In this important book, an eminent authority presents a new perspective on affirmative action, investigating its actual consequences in the United States and in other countries where it has been in effect. Evaluating his empirical data, Thomas Sowell concludes that race preference programs worldwide have not met expectations and have often produced the opposite of what was originally intended.

Nederlanders en Nederland, bezien door de bril van een Amerikaan die geruime tijd in ons land woonde en werkte. Steven Stupp beschrijft in Beneden de zeespiegel zijn weg van ‘cultuurschok’ naar ‘begrip’, van zijn eerste kennismaking met ons ambtelijk apparaat, tot het doorgronden van het even praktische als transcendente concept ‘gezelligheid’. Hij beziet de virtuoze hersenacrobatiek waarmee Nederlanders er onder alle omstandigheden in slagen iets groots in hun kleinheid te ontdekken, vooral bij sportevenementen. Persoonlijke belevenissen en anekdotes, altijd geestig en bij vlagen hilarisch (bijvoorbeeld over de subtiliteit van het leren van een vreemde taal), geven kleur aan zijn verhaal. Wij Nederlanders willen niet veel aannemen van een ander, zeker niet van buitenlanders. Maar toch blijkt dat er graag gelezen wordt over wat men van ons vindt.

Frances Cairncross is the media editor for The Economist magazine. With this book she offers an analysis of the changes taking place in the telecommunications industry and the effects these will have on business and society.

Historisch overzicht van de melkvoorziening en -handel in Nederland, mede aan de hand van interviews, waarbij de nadruk valt op de rol van de familie Menken.

Holidays on Ice is a collection of three previously published stories matched with three newer ones, all, of course, on a Christmas theme. David Sedaris's darkly playful humor is another common thread through the book, worming its way through "Seasons Greetings to Our Friends and Family!!!" a chipper suburban Christmas letter that spirals dizzily out of control, and "Front Row Center with Thaddeus Bristol," a vicious theatrical review of children's Christmas pageants. As always, Sedaris's best work is his sharply observed nonfiction, notably in "Dinah, the Christmas Whore," the tale of a memorable Christmas during which the young Sedaris learns to see his family in a new light. Worth the price of the book alone is the hilarious "SantaLand Diaries," Sedaris's chronicle of his time working as an elf at Macy's, covering everything from the preliminary group lectures ("You are not a dancer. If you were a real dancer you wouldn't be here. You're an elf and you're going to wear panties like an elf.") to the perils of inter-elf flirtation. Along the way, he paints a funny and sad portrait of the way the countless parents who pass through SantaLand are too busy creating an Experience to really pay attention to their children. In a sly way, it carries a holiday message all its own. Read it aloud to the adults after the kids have gone to bed. --Ali Davis

De Tweede Kamer veranderde tussen 1866 en 1940 van een debatruimte voor onafhankelijke en vooraanstaande burgers naar een vergaderplaats voor partijgebonden beroepspolitici. "Goede politiek" beschrijft de veranderingen van de parlementaire cultuur in deze periode. Daarbij staan de ideeën van Tweede Kamerleden over de regels van het politieke spel centraal.

Reconstructie van een politiek schandaal rond de anti-revolutionaire politicus (1837-1920) die destijds werd beschuldigd van corruptie.

Every country has its own customs, and Holland is no different in this respect. We take a look at some of the cultural customs, complexity and classic confusion in minding your manners in the Netherlands. When (temporarily) moving to another country or another part of the world it is convenient to be more or less familiar with the customs and habits in the new 'home country'. Becoming acquainted with the "do's and don'ts" will present the newcomer with some interesting challenges.

Originally published in 1951, this concise book presents an engaging study of the works and influence of the renowned English philosopher Ralph Cudworth (1617-88), the leader of the Cambridge Platonists. A bibliography of writings by and about Cudworth is also included, together with an appendix section on his manuscripts. The text was an early work by Australian philosopher and historian of ideas John Passmore (1914-2004). This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Cudworth, the Cambridge Platonists and the historical development of philosophy.

Journalist Michael Joseph Gross takes us deep into the world of celebrities and the people who love them.

Why are we so obsessed with fame? Even if we don't read People, we all crane our necks to see the stars. As a teenager, Michael Joseph Gross amassed a collection of about four thousand autographs by writing letters to celebrities and world leaders. The collecting fever broke when he grew up, but his fascination with fandom remained.

In Starstruck, Gross travels from Hollywood to Dollywood, from Neverland to Middle Earth. He crashes a Kid Rock concert with a sixty-six-year-old fan, sprints after Mick Jagger with a professional autograph collector, gets the inside scoop from Mary Hart on covering Hollywood for Entertainment Tonight, visits the world's largest comic book convention with the hobbits from The Lord of the Rings, and discovers what fans look like from the perspective of celebrities-who, paradoxically, often seem to be among the most starstruck of us all. Sympathetic, funny, and endlessly curious about stars and fans alike, Gross gives us a winning portrait of how our dreams of fame shape our everyday lives.