Contemplating the seemingly insurmountable challenge of climate change, could we harness a wealth of untapped solutions to not just halt, but reverse this global catastrophe? In an age where the brunt of climate change has begun to make its presence unequivocally known, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming proves itself …
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Fifty Things that Made the Modern Economy, by Tim Harford
Contemplating the sheer complexity of our modern economy, have you ever wondered about the seemingly innocuous inventions that silently sculpted the contours of our daily existence? There are few writers who can skilfully weave historical evidence, economic theory, and engaging storytelling into a coherent narrative as adeptly as Tim Harford. His latest oeuvre, Fifty Things …
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Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, by Katherine Rundell
Transcending the boundaries of time, are you prepared to delve into the labyrinth of a 17th-century poet’s soul, tracing the journey of John Donne through passion, power, and piety in a world unprepared for his genius? Katherine Rundell’s Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, is an immersive exploration of the metaphysical poet’s evolution and a …
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Hidden World of The Borrowers
Within the annals of children’s literature, few books have managed to capture the vividness of the imagination quite like Mary Norton’s classic tale, The Borrowers. First published in 1952, it has since become a beloved treasure for generations of young readers. A recent rereading, however, has revealed that Norton’s masterful storytelling transcends age, making it …
Antwerpen tijdens pest en corona
Als historicus trek ik graag parallellen met vroegere periodes. Volgde je dit voorbije jaar het nieuws, dan lijkt alles wel een herhaling van wat we in 2020 meemaakten. Je kunt nog verder teruggaan in de tijd. Dat deed ook journalist Lieven Sioen, met quotes uit het boek van Britse historicus Michael Pye over de pest …
Confronting the Tumultuous Tomorrow: A Review of “2034: A Novel of the Next World War”
What could a next world war look like? 2034: A Novel of the Next World War is a deft navigation of an unsettled, terrifyingly plausible vision of the future. Elliot Ackerman, a former Marine and acclaimed author, collaborates with Admiral James Stavridis, an ex-Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, in crafting this geopolitical thriller, thereby providing …
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