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Andrew Brown

    Andrew Brown is een journalist en schrijver wiens werk zich verdiept in de complexiteit van geloof en wetenschap. Door zijn journalistieke inspanningen en schrijven verkent hij de kruispunten van wetenschappelijk onderzoek en spirituele ontdekking. Zijn werk wordt gekenmerkt door een scherpe focus op de zoektocht van de mens naar betekenis en hoe die zoektocht zich manifesteert in ons wereldbeeld.

    Brief Lives: Gustave Flaubert
    J.D. Bernal: The Sage of Science
    Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience
    The Heist Men
    The Nun Who Killed Sparrows
    Het lied van de dood
    • Het lied van de dood

      • 317bladzijden
      • 12 uur lezen
      4,1(7)Tarief

      Stellenbosch, tegenwoordige tijd. Het lichaam van een jonge blanke vrouw, Melanie du Preez, wordt drijvend in de rivier gevonden. Inspecteur Eberard Februarie, een gekleurde man die worstelt met demonen uit zijn eigen verleden, krijgt de zaak toegewezen. Tijdens het onderzoek belandt hij in een verborgen wereld die leidt naar het verrotte hart van de oude stad. Een wereld van decadentie, van seks en drugs, waarin blanken en zwarten zich aan elkaar verlustigen. Stellenbosch, zeventiende eeuw.Martin van der Keesels talent voor de wijnbouw is even groot als de wreedheid waarmee hij de slaven behandelt die voor hem werken. Als hij zijn aandacht richt op de familie Boorman, en in het bijzonder op hun jonge dochter Sanna, zet dat gebeurtenissen in gang die niet alleen doordreunen in de vroege koloniale gemeenschap, maar waarvan drie eeuwen later de echo zelfs nog doorklinkt. Met deze twee verweven verhaallijnen heeft Andrew Brown een fascinerende literaire thriller geschreven over vooroordelen, verraad, moed en verlossing. Het lied van dood is een intelligent, ijzingwekkend en meeslepend verhaal waarin Februarie snel moet handelen in een zaak die de maatschappelijke vooroordelen overstijgt om te voorkomen dat er nog meer slachtoffers vallen.

      Het lied van de dood
    • The Nun Who Killed Sparrows

      • 234bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      5,0(2)Tarief

      Exploring the intersection of cultural identity and personal growth, this narrative reflects on the author's Lakota heritage and prairie upbringing, enriched by the influence of esteemed mentors and literary figures. It delves into childhood experiences that shaped a commitment to teaching and writing, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in understanding moral truths. The author challenges conventional views of death, suggesting it is a continuation rather than an end, and expresses gratitude to students and fellow word lovers who inspire the journey.

      The Nun Who Killed Sparrows
    • The Heist Men

      • 273bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen
      4,4(3)Tarief

      "Cape Town is experiencing a wave of skilfully executed cash-in-transit heists, and Captain Eberard Februarie is brought in to crack the case. There are few leads to go on, and the gang always seems to be a step ahead of the cops, raising suspicions of a leak from the inside. Andile Xaba lives a double life, leading a crew of heist men and hiding his activities from his girlfriend and mother. He knows the police are on his tail, and when a job goes wrong, fault lines start emerging in the gang. They cannot afford any more mistakes. In this explosive new crime thriller, Andrew Brown pits his haunted detective against the most elusive enemy he has yet faced. While dealing with his own demons, problems with his ex-wife and daughter, and a colonel with a history in the apartheid police force, Eberard moves ever closer to a dramatic showdown."--

      The Heist Men
    • Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience

      • 347bladzijden
      • 13 uur lezen
      4,0(3)Tarief

      Biography of British scientist who grew up in Poland, studied nuclear physics, left the Manhattan Project during World War II, promoted peace and social responsbility, created the influential Pugwash Conferences, and shared the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize

      Keeper of the Nuclear Conscience
    • Desmond Bernal - or 'Sage', as he was known, was an extraordinary man by any account - a brilliant scientist, a fervent Marxist, and a colourful, bohemian figure. This biography includes previously unpublished material from his diaries, and sheds new light on his international influence during both WWII and the ensuing peace movement.

      J.D. Bernal: The Sage of Science
    • Brief Lives: Gustave Flaubert

      • 168bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen
      3,8(4)Tarief

      Focusing on the life and works of a renowned French author, this informative piece by Meryl Tyers delves into the remarkable and sometimes controversial existence of Gustave Flaubert, known for masterpieces like Madame Bovary. It provides insight into his literary creations, including the context of their writing and publication. Accompanied by his works Memoirs of a Madman and November, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in Flaubert and the intricacies of 19th-century France.

      Brief Lives: Gustave Flaubert
    • From the 1960s to the 1980s, Sweden was an affluent, egalitarian country envied around the world. Refugees were welcomed, even misfit young Englishmen could find a place there. Andrew Brown spent part of his childhood in Sweden during the 1960s. In the 1970s he married a Swedish woman and worked in a timber mill raising their small son. Fishing became his passion and his escape. In the mid-1980s his marriage and the country fell apart. The Prime Minister was assassinated. The welfare system crumbled along with the industries that had supported it. 20 years later Andrew Brown traveled the length of Sweden in search of the country he had loved, and then hated, and now found he loved again.

      Fishing in Utopia
    • [Penguin Readers Level 2]Sindbad the Sailor went to sea seven times. Each time his voyage was filled with adventure and danger! He meets giant men, giant snakes and giant birds. How does he save himself? Set sail with Sindbad on these exciting voyages. ...

      The Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor
    • Original and Tribal Minds

      • 230bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen

      Exploring the evolution of psychology, the author presents a groundbreaking model that redefines our understanding of personality, distinguishing between two types: autistic and normal. Drawing on twelve years of research, the book delves into the roots of human behavior, addressing fears, friendships, and the complexities of both personality types. This innovative perspective is essential for those seeking deeper insights into autism and a fresh understanding of psychological frameworks.

      Original and Tribal Minds