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Positief verhaal over de strijd tegen anorexia. Friet in de kliniek is het autobiografische boek van Marit Brugman over haar herstel van anorexia. In tegenstelling tot de vele boeken die eerder over de ziekte zijn verschenen, wordt in Friet in de kliniek op een positieve, hoopgevende manier het proces van beter worden beschreven. Met de nodige zelfspot geeft zij een uitvoerig en kleurrijk beeld van het leven in een eetstoorniskliniek.

Releasedatum: 2017-04-26 € 7,99

This book is pretty much our official story so far. It really does only seem like last week we played our first gig in at the Annandale hotel in Sydney. Since then we’ve been given the opportunity to turn into the people and musicians we wanted to be. The people who gave us the opportunity were the fans. So this book is like a thank you. We want everyone to know the story of how four western Sydney teenagers picked up their instruments and dreamt of being one of the biggest bands in the world....

Releasedatum: 2014-10-09 € 11,99

This eBook contains the full text of Courage to Soar, plus an exclusive bonus story that is not found in the hardcover! Simone Biles’ entrance into the world of gymnastics may have started on a daycare field trip in her hometown of Spring, Texas, but her God-given talent, passion, and perseverance have made her one of the top gymnasts in the world, as well as a four-time winner of Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro. But there is more to Simone than the nineteen medals—fourteen of them gold—and...

Releasedatum: 2016-11-15 € 11,99

SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! The extraordinary memoir of an orphan who danced her way from war-torn Sierra Leone to ballet stardom, most recently appearing in Beyonce’s Lemonade and as a principal in a major American dance company. "Michaela is nothing short of a miracle, born to be a ballerina. For every young brown, yellow, and purple dancer, she is an inspiration!” —Misty Copeland, world-renowned ballet dancer   Michaela DePrince was known as girl Number 27 at the orphanage, ...

Releasedatum: 2014-10-14 € 5,99

Winner of the 2021 In The Margins Award   "When reading this book, all I feel is kindness."-- Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter   "Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself."--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer "Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves"--Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club "A fierc...

Releasedatum: 2020-06-02 € 6,99

Discover Aly Raisman's inspiring story of dedication, perseverance, and learning to think positive even in the toughest times on her path to gold medal success in two Olympic Games--and beyond. Aly Raisman first stepped onto a gymnastics mat as a toddler in a "mommy & me" gymnastics class. No one could have predicted then that sixteen years later, she'd be standing on an Olympic podium, having achieved her dreams. Aly's road to success was full of hard work, perseverance, and victories, but ...

Releasedatum: 2017-11-14 € 8,99

From personalities and entertainers Kian Lawley and Jc Caylen comes a completely wild and entirely true account of their rise to internet fame: Kian and Jc: Don’t Try This at Home! More than 7 million YouTube subscribers, 5 million Twitter followers, and 5 million Instagram followers cannot wait for this sometimes hilarious, sometimes awkward, and always crazy collection of stories, interviews, and exclusive photos. Fans of their YouTube channel, KianAndJc, can expect an intimate look at the c...

Releasedatum: 2016-06-28 € 10,99

Written in collaboration with critically acclaimed NATIONAL BOOK AWARD finalist Patricia McCormick, Malala tells her story - from her childhood in the Swat Valley to the shooting, her recovery and new life in England. She's a girl who loves cricket, gossips with her best friends, and, on the day of the shooting, nearly overslept and missed an exam. A girl who saw women suddenly banned from public, schools blown up, the Taliban seize control, and her homeland descend into a state of fear and repr...

Releasedatum: 2014-08-19 € 7,99

"My story is something I like to share with others, to show people that with enough belief in yourself and what you can accomplish, anything is possible."—Justin Bieber From Tel Aviv to Tokyo, over the past few years I've traveled around the world and back again. It's been amazing, but it's also hard to believe that not so long ago I was singing on the streets of Stratford, Ontario. I can honestly say that anything is possible, anyone can live the dream, and every day is a blessing. Now everyw...

Releasedatum: 2012-09-13 € 14,99

This powerful YA memoir-manifesto follows journalist and LGBTQ+ activist George M. Johnson as they explore their childhood, adolescence, and college years, growing up under the duality of being black and queer. From memories of getting their teeth kicked out by bullies at age five to their loving relationship with their grandmother, to their first sexual experience, the stories wrestle with triumph and tragedy and cover topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, ineq...

Releasedatum: 2021-03-04 € 8,49

Based on the adult bestseller Carrying the Fire In time for the 50th anniversary of man's first landing on the moon, this re-release of Michael Collins's autobiography is a bold, sparkling testament to exploration and perseverance. In this captivating account, space traveler Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to this autobiogr...

Releasedatum: 2019-05-28 € 8,99

With his signature wit, twenty-something author, blogger, and entrepreneur Shane Burcaw is back with an essay collection about living a full life in a body that many people perceive as a tragedy. From anecdotes about first introductions where people patted him on the head instead of shaking his hand, to stories of passersby mistaking his able-bodied girlfriend for a nurse, Shane tackles awkward situations and assumptions with humor and grace. On the surface, these essays are about day-to-day lif...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-30 € 8,99

From Paralympic ski racer and YouTube star, Josh Sundquist, comes an always-funny (and sometimes-awkward) memoir about teenage misadventures. The inspiration for the series  Best Foot Forward , streaming soon on Apple TV+! When Josh was twenty-five years old, it came to his attention that he never had a girlfriend. At the time, he was actually under the impression that he was in a relationship, so this bit of news came as something of a shock. Why was Josh still single? To find out, he...

Releasedatum: 2014-12-23 € 7,99

Cristiano Ronaldo - The Rise of a Winner is the gripping life story of a boy who rose from the streets of Madeira to become one of the greatest soccer players ever. A heartfelt, startling tale of his journey to glory and what made him the man he is.

Releasedatum: 2014-03-27 € 5,99

The amazing story of the thirteen-year-old surfer girl who lost her arm in a shark attack but never lost her faith -- and of her triumphant return to competitive surfing. They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the tremendous passion that drives her to surf? How else could one explain that nothing -- not even the loss of her arm in a horrific shark attack -- could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii -- a glorious part o...

Releasedatum: 2004-10-28 € 14,99

Escribir también es huir y volver. Mi refugio es un libro sobre los miedos y los dramas de Samantha pero también sobre sus amores e inspiraciones. Un libro para conocernos y aprender que pase lo que pase, #no pasa nada. Muchísimas veces me pregunto por qué yo. Por qué se me oprime el pecho, siento dragones en el estómago y se me ocurren ideas desgarradoras. Por qué a mí Muchísimas veces observo a gente por la calle y me pregunto si también sienten lo mismo, si se les come el miedo, si ...

Releasedatum: 2021-03-04 € 7,99

In deze bundel laat Edward van de Vendel twintig jongeren tussen de zestien en de drieëntwintig jaar aan het woord. Hun ontroerende persoonlijke verhalen geven een breed beeld van de ‘queer’ jongeren van nu. Ze vertellen uitgebreid en openhartig over alles wat er in hun leven gloeit: liefde, woede, ambitie. Daarin zijn ze zeer verschillend: van de achttienjarige paralympische zwemkampioen tot de Syrische bootvluchteling. Hoe divers ze ook zijn, ze hebben één ding gemeen: hun geaardheid of...

Releasedatum: 2020-09-22 € 9,99

WINNER OF THE 2021 YALSA AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS!   SIX STARRED REVIEWS! Discover the dark side of Charles Lindbergh--one of America's most celebrated heroes and complicated men--in this riveting biography from the acclaimed author of The Family Romanov . First human to cross the Atlantic via airplane; one of the first American media sensations; Nazi sympathizer and anti-Semite; loner whose baby was kidnapped and murdered; champion of Eugenics, the science of imp...

Releasedatum: 2020-02-11 € 6,99

Inspirerende verhalen voor meisjes van nu, over vrouwen die door hun moed, talent en doorzettingsvermogen veel bereikt hebben. Iedereen heeft helden nodig: mensen die je inspireren om het beste uit jezelf te halen. In dit boek staan de ware verhalen van vijftig bijzondere meisjes en vrouwen. Van Florence Nightingale tot Hannie Schaft, van Floortje Dessing tot Michelle Obama. Wetenschappers, artiesten, sportvrouwen, activisten, wereldreizigers… Vrouwen die hun hart volgen, hun eigen keuzes make...

Releasedatum: 2019-01-04 € 9,99

Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way?   In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris’s memoir...

Releasedatum: 2019-05-07 € 5,99

The spellbinding true account of the scientific competition to light the world with electricity. In the mid-to-late-nineteenth century, a burgeoning science called electricity promised to shine new light on a rousing nation. Inventive and ambitious minds were hard at work. Soon that spark was fanned, and a fiery war was under way to be the first to light—and run—the world with electricity. Thomas Alva Edison, the inventor of direct current (DC), engaged in a brutal battle with Nikola Tesla a...

Releasedatum: 2019-01-22 € 10,99

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon , chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history? The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, greed, betrayal, and obs...

Releasedatum: 2018-04-03 € 6,99

Yo guys, Welcome to MAX AND HARVEY (in a book)! Our lives changedlast year when we joined Musical.ly. So this year we wanted to keep a record ofall the things that have happened to us - and this is it! So if you want to know: · How we ended up making a TV show with CBBC · What it's like to meet famous dogs from theinternet · What Max's favourite vegetable is ...then this is the book for you! We hope you enjoy it!

Releasedatum: 2017-10-19 € 9,49

Tillie Walden's Eisner Award winning graphic memoir Spinning captures what it’s like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know. It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark. Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again. She was good. She won. And she hated it. For ten years, figure skating was Tillie Walden’s life. She woke before...

Releasedatum: 2017-09-12 € 11,99

“An eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company.” — School Library Journal “A great story about how an ambition turned into a business…serves as a guide for accomplishing great things.” — VOYA In this young reader’s edition of the New York Times bestseller, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight “offers a rare and revealing look at the notoriously media-shy man behind the swoosh” ( Booklist , starred review), opening up about how he w...

Releasedatum: 2017-09-26 € 11,99

For fans of Grace Helbig and Alexa Chung comes a fresh, hilarious guide to growing up your way from social media influencer and lifestyle vlogger Arden Rose. In Almost Adulting—perfect for budding adults, failing adults, and eaters of microwave mug brownies—Arden tells you how to survive your future adulthood. Topics include: Making internet friends who are cool and not murderersFlirting with someone in a way to make them think you are cool and not a murdererBeing in an actual relationship w...

Releasedatum: 2017-03-28 € 6,99

Through her pranks, sketches, and videos about everyday life, Jenn has become a mouthpiece for millennials and one of YouTube's fastest rising stars! Jenn McAllister, better known as JennxPenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike with life, you can always have a do-over. Really Professional Internet Person offers both an insider's guide to building a successful YouTube channel and an i...

Releasedatum: 2015-08-25 € 8,49

Shawn Johnson, the young woman from Des Moines, Iowa, captivated the world at the 2008 Beijing Olympics when she snagged a gold medal on the balance beam. Shawn Johnson: Gymnastics Golden Girl chronicles the life and career of sport's most beloved athletes.

Releasedatum: 2012-01-17 € 4,49

With acerbic wit and a hilarious voice, Shane Burcaw's Laughing at My Nightmare describes the challenges he faces as a twenty-one-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy. From awkward handshakes to having a girlfriend and everything in between, Shane handles his situation with humor and a "you-only-live-once" perspective on life. While he does talk about everyday issues that are relatable to teens, he also offers an eye-opening perspective on what it is like to have a life threatening disease.

Releasedatum: 2014-10-14 € 8,99

This is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became Buddha, the Awakened One. Lyrical verse and beautiful full-color illustrations depict each major life event in Siddhartha's development. His message of nonviolence, loving-kindness, and unselfishness is vitally necessary for today's--and tomorrow's--children. A story made for the telling--open this tale to a child and shore up the possibility of a bright and loving future!

Releasedatum: 2011-10-11 € 19,99

This digital edition includes the original artwork, has been specially adapted for ebook platforms and is optimized for tablet devices. The hardback edition of Dodger's Guide to London has fully integrated images and text. ROLL UP! ROLL UP! READ ALL ABOUT IT! Ladies and Gents, Sir Jack Dodger brings you a most excellent Guide to London! Did you know . . . ? If a Victorian couldn’t afford a sweep, they might drop a goose down their chimney to clean it! A nobby lady’s unmentionables could weig...

Releasedatum: 2014-01-31 € 10,99

As a young wrestler in 2001, John Cena competed in tiny gyms where nobody knew his name. Ten years later, he was standing in a huge arena, competing for a title with thousands of fans chanting, "Let’s go, Cena!" John had come a long way. In John Cena , young readers will follow this superstar's amazing career, which includes 19 wrestling titles and success in music and movies. Interactive features such as pop-up word definitions, multi-touch zoom, and interactive study cards deliver an experie...

Releasedatum: 2012-08-01 € 3,99

Meet the hot stars behind the big-screen adaptation of the thrilling Hunger Games series! Packed with four-color photos throughout! Ready to get up close and personal with the stars of The Hunger Games movie? Well now’s your chance.      Filled with the latest photos, news from the set, and all the inside scoop on each of the actors—including Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Isabelle Fuhrman, and the rest of the “tributes”—this is a must-have for ...

Releasedatum: 2012-02-14 € 11,99

"Eight hundred and fifty-three horrifying things had happened to me by the time I was a teenager. That was when I met my Pigman, whose real name was Nonno Frankie." The year Paul Zindel, his sister, Betty, and their mother lived in the town of Travis, Staten Island, New York, was the most important time of his teenage life. It was the year he and Jennifer Wolupopski were best friends. It was the year of the apple tree, the water-head baby, and Cemetery Hill. And it was the year he met Nonno Fran...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-12 € 5,49

When high school senior Gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Discover this compelling memoir from an inspirational teenage activist, now a Lifetime movie. It started as a school project, but it turned into so much more. Growing up, Gaby Rodriguez was often told she would end up a teen mom. After all, her mother and her older sisters had gotten pregnant as teenagers; from an outsider’s perspective, it was practically a family tradition. Gaby h...

Releasedatum: 2012-01-17 € 10,99

Every year, hundreds of the most beautiful people in the world come to New York to become models. At age fourteen, Cheryl Diamond was one of them. Living on her own in a run-down apartment, Cheryl spent her days on go-sees, runways, and shoots, surviving hand-to-mouth, while taking in everything she could about the tough and sleazy modeling industry. She watched other girls make mistakes, and swore she wouldn't be a victim...until a career-altering event changed her life and nearly ruined her sh...

Releasedatum: 2008-05-20 € 10,99

Most people know Florence Nightingale was a compassionate and legendary nurse, but they don’t know her full story. This riveting biography explores the exceptional life of a woman who defied the stifling conventions of Victorian society to pursue what was considered an undesirable vocation. She is best known for her work during the Crimean War, when she vastly improved gruesome and deadly conditions and made nightly rounds to visit patients, becoming known around the world as the Lady with the...

Releasedatum: 2016-11-08 € 9,99

A truly heartfelt and engaging book...The writing is insightful and thoughtful... detailed research really and truly make this a memorable and important read. —Pacific Book Review This anthology will be a welcome addition to the body of work about Anne’s short life and her enduring legacy. [It is] worthy of inclusion in libraries and archives. (Recommended) —US Review of Books Thoroughly researched and very thoughtfully and carefully edited. —Dr. Laureen Nussbaum (childhood friend of Ann...

Releasedatum: 2021-03-07 € 4,99

Now adapted for young readers, Vice President Kamala Harris's empowering memoir about the values and inspirations that guided her life. With her election to the vice presidency, her election to the U.S. Senate, and her position as attorney general of California, Kamala Harris has blazed trails throughout her entire political career. But how did she achieve her goals? What values and influences guided and inspired her along the way? In this young readers edition of Kamala Harris's memoir, we lear...

Releasedatum: 2021-05-06 € 6,99

O relato inspirador da antiga primeira-dama dos Estados Unidos, agora adaptado para o público jovem. Todo mundo conhece Michelle Obama: a admirável primeira-dama dos Estados Unidos, casada com Barack, mãe de Malia e Sasha. Em 2009, eles se tornaram a primeira família negra a ocupar a Casa Branca. Agora chegou a hora de descobrir a sua história. Através de suas palavras, acompanhamos sua infância e adolescência, o período de faculdade, o início de sua carreira, os primeiros anos do casa...

Releasedatum: 2021-03-02 € 5,49

"Taking on the Plastics Crisis delivers straightforward advise for getting involved in the global movement to eliminate single-use plastics." -- Booklist , Starred Review "Brief yet inspirational, this story will galvanize youth to use their voices for change."--Kirkus Reviews "Taking on the Plastics Crisis is a sobering and inspiring read by a brilliant young change maker. Now is the time for all of us to come together to solve the plastic pollution crisis."--Ed Begley Jr. (actor and envir...

Releasedatum: 2020-10-13 € 5,49

Chloe Lukasiak believes that things happen for a reason. She knows that life would be easier without disappointments, bullying, and medical issues – but sometimes it takes challenges to inspire you to achieve big things. From her status as fan favourite on the US hit reality television show Dance Moms to her current life as a social media star with millions of fans, Chloe has found that self-acceptance and kindness are the key to getting over the rough spots in life and realising your passions...

Releasedatum: 2018-02-15 € 11,99

A 2021 Sydney Taylor Notable Book "The new manifesto for how we as queer people could and should navigate the world. It's the holding hand I never had--but wish I did."--Troye Sivan, Golden Globe nominated-singer, songwriter, and actor "With the persistence of queerphobia all around the world, this book is absolutely necessary, even vital."--Édouard Louis, internationally bestselling author of History of Violence "To Eli's credit, all of the rules are rooted in considerations of consc...

Releasedatum: 2020-06-02 € 5,49

"Drew's experience teaches us to embrace what we are afraid of and be true to ourselves. She uses her passion to change the art world and invites us to join her."--Janelle Monáe, award-winning singer, actress, and producer "Powerful and compelling, this book gives us the courage to discover our own journeys into art."--Hans Ulrich Obrist, artistic director of the Serpentine Galleries in Kensington Gardens, and co-editor of the Cahiers d'Art review "This deeply personal and boldly political offe...

Releasedatum: 2020-06-02 € 5,49

She sings, acts, and dances, but there’s much more to this internationally renowned star! In this book, readers in grades 3-9 will discover how Jennifer Lopez uses her stardom to bring attention to highly personal causes, such as helping hurricane victims in Puerto Rico. JLo’s foundation is dedicated to improving the well-being of women and children. She even teamed with Lin-Manuel Miranda to co-write a song to benefit LGBTQ shooting victims in 2016. This series of info-packed biographies in...

Releasedatum: 2019-08-11 € 1,49

an Kok vindt de Nederlandse soldaten die in hun huis over de vloer komen wel leuk. Maar als de oorlog uitbreekt, wordt het ernst. Veenendaal ligt in de frontlinie en er gebeuren ernstige dingen, al op de eerste oorlogsdag. Iedereen wordt in overvolle, vieze schepen geëvacueerd. Als Jan en zijn familie terug zijn in Veenendaal kloppen er steeds weer mensen bij de pastorie aan: om radio's in de kerk te verbergen, of een Joods jongetje. En wat heeft Evert Vervat, een Nederlandse SS'er, nu met Jan ...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-04 € 8,99

“This rich volume is a national treasure.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Captivating, informative, and inspiring…Easy to follow and hard to put down.” — School Library Journal (starred review) The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11. As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a p...

Releasedatum: 2019-07-02 € 8,99

In dit fraai geïllustreerde boek staan 25 minibiografieën over de grootste Nederlandse sporthelden. Hoe groeide Sven Kramer op? Waar droomde Tom Dumoulin van als kind? Wanneer ontdekte Dafne Schippers haar talent, en wanneer werd echt duidelijk dat Ireen Wüst topsporter zou worden? Een leuk, vrolijk en leerzaam boek over de weg van kind tot sportheld. Met tekeningen van Kees de Boer.

Releasedatum: 2018-10-11 € 7,99

Elon Musk, visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of both the electric car company Tesla and the social media platform Twitter, is constantly generating headlines. But how did he get there? This riveting and beautifully designed YA biography shows how a once-bullied school boy became a figure the New York Times described as "arguably the most important and successful entrepreneur in the world." Online banking, reusable rockets, electric sports cars, improved solar power, colonizing Mars—Elon Musk is ...

Releasedatum: 2019-07-02 € 8,99

Dueña de un estilo propio, Magalí Tajes combina, en su segundo libro, textos de ficción y de no ficción: poemas, cuentos, reflexiones, anécdotas para reír y también para conmoverse. Caos es un libro difícil de clasificar, que puede leerse de adelante hacia atrás y de atrás hacia adelante, un libro lúdico que exige la participación del lector. ¿Cuántos muros se tienen que saltar para llegar a un puente? ¿Cuántos universos hay que dejar morir para que nazca el propio? Caos . Una fi...

Releasedatum: 2018-05-01 € 7,99