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In this lecture series, art historian Gary Schwartz surveys the life, time and work of Rembrandt van Rijn. He reflects on both the 17th century historical context in which Rembrandt emerged as an artist, as well as on his superb techniques. Schwartz presents the listener with a unique re-introduction to the artist's biography in which he gives a vivid description of Rembrandt's life and his rich and varied drawings, etchings and paintings, such as the Nightwatch.

The Netherlands has a history that dates far back, even before Roman times. Let’s take a look at what happened during the times of the Romans. After the fall of the Roman Empire, or during it, we slowly see a transition into different cultures, habits, and beliefs, which inaugurated, at the time, the Medieval centuries, or the Middle Ages. Let’s explore what happened to the Netherlands area during that time as well.

Learn Dutch for American Tourists was put together with an American in mind, the things they would look for, find important, and the general things most travelers need to know to communicate in the local language. As a language teacher, teaching English as a second language to Dutch, and an avid traveler, the author is deeply passionate about learning new languages and helping others do so as well, or at least enough to enjoy their trip a little bit more.

Henny has grown up with her father’s boat, the Gerda III, as a home away from home. She loves sailing the waters between Denmark and Sweden, carried along by the salt breeze. But when Nazi rule tightens in Copenhagen, Henny joins the resistance. And when Hitler orders the Gestapo to round up all Jewish citizens, Henny realizes that the Gerda III isn’t just a boat—it’s a means of escape for her Jewish neighbors. Safety and freedom are just across the channel in Sweden—as long as Henny doesn’t get caught.

Mara Coyne is one high-profile case away from making partner at her Manhattan law firm, and now the client that is sure to seal the deal has fallen into her lap. The prestigious Beazley's auction house is about to sell a lost masterwork, The Chrysalis, in an auction that is sure to become legendary. Standing in the way, however, is the accusation that the painting belongs not to Beazley's client but to Hilda Baum, the daughter of a Dutch collector who lost his paintings and his life to the Nazis.

Mara Coyne is one high-profile case away from making partner at her Manhattan law firm, and now the client that is sure to seal the deal has fallen into her lap. The prestigious Beazley's auction house is about to sell a lost masterwork, The Chrysalis, in an auction that is sure to become legendary. Standing in the way, however, is the accusation that the painting belongs not to Beazley's client but to Hilda Baum, the daughter of a Dutch collector who lost his paintings and his life to the Nazis.

It’s 1663 in the tiny, hardscrabble Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, now present-day Manhattan. Orphan children are going missing, and among those looking into the mysterious state of affairs are a 22-year-old trader, Blandine von Couvering, herself an orphan, and a British spy named Edward Drummond. Both the search for the killer and Edward and Blandine’s newfound romance are endangered, however, when Blandine is accused of being a witch and Edward is sentenced to hang for espionage.

Humans are rare and remain in hiding. Melissa and her clan have found a way to survive. Possession. Melissa is a Passage—allowing her body to be possessed by earthbound souls. Drake Vermillion is a vampire looking for a quick bite. Instead, he finds Melissa, but when she turns ice-cold before the first taste, Drake is intrigued rather than fearful of the huntress. Melissa may normally hunt creatures of the night, but she makes an exception when Drake offers her the one thing she can’t refuse—help for her family.

He did just that, and Doc Chastity Meadows patched him up and then put him to bed. Chastity never got over Buck because she didn't have time. She went from setting broken limbs to barely breaking even. Her fathers untimely death left Chastity to take over the family ranch now in dire straits. Chastity has managed to keep the banker and her ambitious neighbors at bay but for how much longer? An unexpected windfall comes Buck Caulfield. He had no idea Chastity owned the ranch he was looking at taking over.

When Martian authorities board Galaxy to stop the crew from conducting an illegal experiment, the unwanted attention threatens a critical trade deal with Outlaws. Under pressure from the Colonies to deliver an exigent package, they must find a way to make the trade and deliver the package, or bad things will happen.

In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you'll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Afrikaans words. Most importantly, you'll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings.

Lexi Andrews keeps her erotic writing a secret, but she'll gladly risk exposure for the chance to work with Killer spy creator Jake Stone. While Jake is hesitant to work with anyone, he'll meet Lexi to appease his female fans. Together, they hatch a plan to rehearse the love scenes and give Jake's novel realism. But what starts out as an experiment soon takes on a life of its own. Jake's deadline doesn't seem as pressing as Lexi's lovely body.

In this book bundle, we presented what we have learned from the famous Dutch fitness guru and his method. Here we are going to refer to it as the homo arcticus method, the way he often calls himself. It's a very simple method that lies on three pillars: breathing, cold therapy, and commitment. It takes only 15-20 minutes a day and brings significant positive changes in our mental and physical health. It's a method that has changed many lives and is becoming more and more popular every day. So, we encourage you to try it. There is nothing you can lose, but you can gain a lot.

Mona’s demanding mother ruled their home until a car crash took her life and changed their family forever. Left to tend to a distant father and a needy younger brother, Mona finds her new role almost too much to bear. And when a new stepmother, troubled and depressed, adds yet another crack to the family portrait, Mona’s forced to shoulder an even greater share of the emotional burden.

"De 1000 essentiële woorden". Engels is de op twee na meest voorkomende moedertaal ter wereld. Het is de tweede meest geleerde taal en is de officiële taal of een van de officiële talen in bijna 60 soevereine staten. Onze leermethode: we hebben honderden sleutelzinnen en -woorden geselecteerd. Al tientallen jaren is herhaling op gebleken een effectieve leermethode te zijn. Het uiteindelijke doel is om een voldoende niveau in een taal te bereiken om eenvoudige gesprekken te hebben, eenvoudige uitwisselingen te begrijpen, te overleven in situaties van het dagelijks leven.

140 essentiële woorden en uitdrukkingen, 300 gemeenschappelijke uitdrukkingen, de 100 meest voorkomende werkwoorden, de 1000 essentiële woorden. Engels is de op twee na meest voorkomende moedertaal ter wereld. Het is de tweede meest geleerde taal en is de officiële taal of een van de officiële talen in bijna 60 soevereine staten. Onze leermethode: we hebben honderden sleutelzinnen en -woorden geselecteerd. Al tientallen jaren is herhaling op gebleken een effectieve leermethode te zijn.

300 gemeenschappelijke uitdrukkingen, de 100 meest voorkomende werkwoorden. Engels is de op twee na meest voorkomende moedertaal ter wereld. Het is de tweede meest geleerde taal en is de officiële taal of een van de officiële talen in bijna 60 soevereine staten. Onze leermethode: we hebben honderden sleutelzinnen en -woorden geselecteerd. Al tientallen jaren is herhaling op gebleken een effectieve leermethode te zijn.

Met de Prisma vakantiecursus leer je onderweg, alleen of met het hele gezin, hoe je je straks verstaanbaar kunt maken. Praktische kennis onderverdeeld in zeven thema's: begroeten, tellen, voorstellen, bestellen, reizen met het openbaar vervoer, de weg vragen en winkelen. Je leert stap voor stap door te luisteren en door veel te oefenen. Er wordt ook aandacht besteed aan je woordenschat en tussendoor krijg je extra informatie over de taal en de cultuur. De Prisma Luistercursussen zijn de meest efficiënte manier om een vreemde taal te leren verstaan en spreken.

This children's classic provides a tender and touching tour of 19th-century Holland. Meet the poor but valiant Brinker family, learn from a young boy's skating excursion full of Dutch history and lore, and experience the exciting race for the silver skates.

Jane Austen is een van de meest gelezen Britse auteurs. Haar realisme en bijtende ironie maken voor een zeer levendige lezen, en de kwaliteit van haar plots heb haar verdiende een hoge ranking plaats in de harten van de geleerden. Haar grootste verhalen schitterde een golf van aanpassingen in de laatste decennia, vanwege hun aanraken moderniteit en het realisme van hun beschouwingen over de houding van de vrouw over het huwelijk en sociale status.