Boek Metgezelplanten geschreven door Helen Philbrick uitgegeven door Christofoor Uitgeverij Tuinieren... Lees meer.

From the award-winning author of Freak the Mighty comes this seafaring adventure. After his mother s death and father s ensuing depression 12-year-old Skiff Beaman plans to trap lobsters to earn money. But when that plan is foiled Skiff goes after a bigger fish in t... Lees meer.

Tells the story of the 1820 wreck of the whaleship Essex which in its time was as mythic as the sinking of the Titanic and which inspired Melville s classic Moby Dick recounting its doomed crew s ninety-day attempt to survive whale attacks and the elements on three ti... Lees meer.

Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world s survey of 87 000 ocean miles 280 Pacific islands numerous zoological discoveries and the finding of Antarctica a journey that was marked by tragic deaths the losses of two ships and controversia... Lees meer.

Net als hun veelgeprezen ECM-release Small Town uit 2017 - die The Guardian weemoedig en betoverend... tonaal ingenieus en beklijvend noemde - werd Epistrophy van gitarist Bill Frisell en bassist Thomas Morgan opgenomen in New York City s Village Vanguard. Het nieuwe... Lees meer.

The Newbery Honor-winning author of Wildfire and Freak the Mighty brings to life the excitement danger and horrors of the Donner Party s journey west. Soon we will eat the frozen cattle.... And then when that is gone what shall we eat. Shall we eat the snow. Sh... Lees meer.

Where anything is real and everything is about to disappear... Arthur s mom tried hard but sometimes she had no idea what her son was thinking or why the only thing that made him happy was food more food. Endless supplies of food glorious food. Did you have a... Lees meer.

Tells the story of the American West. Whether it is cast as a tale of unmatched bravery in the face of impossible odds or of insane arrogance receiving its rightful comeuppance this title continues to captivate the imagination. It reconstructs the build-up to the Battl... Lees meer.

Traces the 1838 discovery voyage that resulted in the western world s survey of 87 000 ocean miles 280 Pacific islands numerous zoological discoveries and the finding of Antarctica a journey that was marked by tragic deaths the losses of two ships and controversia... Lees meer.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Travels with George . . . is quintessential Philbrick-a lively courageous and masterful achievement. -The Boston Globe Does George Washington still matter. Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington s unique contri... Lees meer.

Father and son lumberjacks Stephen and Frank Philbrick have enjoyed the destruction of felling bucking and splitting timber for hundreds of cords of firewood. Together they bring practical instruction and first-hand advice based on the quantity of wood to be cut and t... Lees meer.

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England challenges popular misconceptions discussing such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe the fragile working relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors an... Lees meer.

Max is used to being called Stupid. And he is used to everyone being scared of him. On account of his size and looking like his dad. Kevin is used to being called Dwarf. On account of his size and being some cripple kid. But greatness comes in all sizes and together Ma... Lees meer.

A brilliant and provocative The New Yorker celebration of Melville s masterpiece from the bestselling author of In the Heart of the Sea Valiant Ambition and In the Hurricane s EyeOne of the greatest American novels finds its perfect contemporary champion in Why Re... Lees meer.

Het zinken van de walvisvaarder Essex in 1820 is een van de bekendste zeerampen uit de geschiedenis. Velen hebben er immers over gelezen. de gebeurtenis inspireerde Herman Melville tot het schrijven van de slotsc ne van Moby-Dick . Essex gaat verder dan dat van de woe... Lees meer.