Jean-Paul Bonnefoy Boeken

The administration has squandered the chance to eliminate al Qaeda, leading to the emergence of a new, stronger threat partly due to our own actions and inactions. Richard Clarke, the former counterterrorism czar for both Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, asserts that we are not adequately addressing this danger. With two decades of experience combating terrorism, Clarke served seven presidents and worked in the White House until March 2003. He possesses unparalleled insight into the successes and failures of the Clinton years, the reasons behind the failure to prevent 9/11, and the Bush administration's response to the attacks. Clarke reveals the administration's disinterest in al Qaeda before September 11, as he struggled to convince officials to take the threat seriously. He encountered key figures who seemed unaware of al Qaeda, fixated instead on Iraq and even promoted discredited conspiracy theories about Saddam's involvement in past attacks. As the crisis manager on 9/11, Clarke witnessed the aftermath with dismay, noting that after initially ignoring plans to combat al Qaeda, President Bush made disastrous decisions when he finally acknowledged the threat. This work serves as both a powerful history of our long confrontation with terrorism and a sharp critique of the current administration's actions.

Het is de drug waar iedere man van droomt, en voor maar een paar duizend dollar is hij via internet te koop. Deze krachtige mix van smartdrugs, angel dust en steroïden, geeft iedere vijftigjarige weer de ongetemde seksuele drift van een twintigjarige. Maar dan vallen de eerste slachtoffers… Om de dealer van deze levensgevaarlijke drug op te sporen, wordt het team van Net Force ingeschakeld. Het wordt pas echt gevaarlijk als ook machtige figuren azen op de drug, en duistere plannen blijken te hebben…

The old rules no longer apply - anybody with a spare AK47 or a knowledge of kitchen chemistry can become a player. In a nondescript office building in suburban Maryland, The Campus, set up with the knowledge of President Jack Patrick Ryan identifies and locates terrorist threats - then deals with them, in whatever manner necessary. It's an organisation always on the lookout for new recruits - men like Jack Ryan Jr., the President's son.

In this cutting-edge thriller, the bestselling author explores the intersection of science, religion, and history. Following his successful novels, the story begins with a scientific expedition in Antarctica that captures a live news feed. As a CNN journalist reports, a massive sphere of light appears in the sky, enveloping the ship in luminous white light before vanishing, shocking a global audience. Meanwhile, in a bar in Egypt, a group of men is captivated by the same glowing symbol on television, leading one to panic and mutter, "It can't be." This event ignites a worldwide controversy: Has God revealed himself, or is there something more sinister at play? The author discusses the inspiration behind the narrative, which arose from feelings about global turmoil and the manipulation of faith. The story unfolds over a few intense days, focusing on a contemporary "what if" scenario, devoid of past-and-present storylines. It tackles themes of intolerance and the potential for a unifying global faith, questioning whether humanity would embrace a new belief system if it emerged. The novel delves into the power dynamics that arise from such revelations and the potential for abuse, all while maintaining a thrilling pace and exploring profound questions about belief, life, and death. The author emphasizes the importance of central themes in his work, ensuring that the story resonates beyond mere entertainment.

Comment garder tout son flegme quand on apprend dans la même journée : que sa maison va être abattue dans la minute pour laisser place à une déviation d'autoroute ; que la Terre va être détruite d'ici deux minutes, se trouvant, coïncidence malheureuse, sur le tracé d'une future voie express intergalactique ; que son meilleur ami, certes délicieusement décalé, est en fait un astrostoppeur natif de Bételgeuse, et s'apprête à vous entraîner aux confins de la galaxie ? Pas de panique ! Car Arthur Dent, un Anglais extraordinairement moyen, pourra compter sur le fabuleux Guide du voyageur galactique pour l'accompagner dans ses extraordinaires dérapages spatiaux moyennement contrôlés.