My Dutch grandparents met in an orphanage, married 'with the glove' and left for 'Indië' with rising expectations. How did they cope with Depression, Japanese Camps, Bersiap and the Dutch Indonesian War?

Bart Neervoort, successful business man in construction; and André Spoor, colonial administrator, were relatives and close friends. Their wives and daughters spent years together in Japanese camps, whilst their sons were students in the Netherlands under Nazi rule.For years communication w...

More than a decade in the making, this is a textbook of architecture rich with design techniques and useful for every architect whether a first-year students or experienced practicing architects. The book teaches the reader how to design by adapting to human needs and sensibilities, yet independently of any particular style. It explains much of what people instinctively know about architecture, and puts that knowledge for the first time in a concise, understandable form. There has not been su...

The Rexx Language Association is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use and understanding of the Rexx programming language. RexxLA manages several open source implementations of the Rexx language.

The 2023 yearly RexxLA symposium was held May 14-17, in Almere, The Netherlands. This Proceedings publication contains interesting and informative presentations on the Rexx Programming language, in all its variants.

The 2024 Symposium is planned for May 2024, in Brisb...

Jan Dominicus has been angry for years about the unjust treatment of the Palestinians by the Israelis. Despite the intensity of his anger, he has done little to address the problem. A few letters to the editor and a Palestinian flag hanging outside his house have been sufficient up until now. Jan would likely have never done anything more himself about the situation, but thankfully for him and his wife Jeanette, someone else cast the first stone. This stone, a broken window and the help of Je...

Born into a family of business people, I started the Dutch publishing

company Film Agenda, then became a successful entrepreneur

in real estate development. Later, facing rough times

from a divorce and almost going bankrupt, I began to understand

there is more to life than what money can buy. I realized

that, particularly in a crisis, a connection with people who love

and care is essential. In this fresh new mindset, I wrote my first

novel, Cats of Amsterdam, based on my life. I have tried to...

There are times that men and women need a journal. This is that time. This 31-Days Men’s Devotional Journal with biblical topics is one for a whole month, made especially for men. This journal book will help you in your devotion time with God and propel you forward in understanding the Word of God. It contains biblical topics and has scriptures provided in different translations. You can meditate on the bible verses to get revelation from them. Also, there is room to reflect and write down ...

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The answer lies in a single, powerful skill that has been mastered by the world's most successful people. And now, you too can learn this skill and unlock the secrets to getting everything you want. Introducing "Secrets of Getting Everything You Want," a groundbreaking book that will revolutionize your approach to success.

This book delves deep into the most crucial skill that separates the winners from the rest. By unveiling this secret, you will gain a profound understanding of how to navig...

Are you tired of feeling stuck in the same place, year after year, without making significant progress towards your goals? Do you long to achieve greatness but struggle to take the necessary steps to get there? If so, "Implementation to Greatness" is the book you need to propel yourself forward and turn your dreams into reality.

In this groundbreaking book, author John Smith provides a roadmap to success like no other. Drawing on years of experience and research, he reveals the crucial import...

This book provides an overview of the power of social media intelligence for public safety.

It explores the evolution of public safety and its challenges in the modern world, the impact of social media on public order, the risks and benefits of social media intelligence, and the strategies and tools for effective social media monitoring.

This book also examines ethical considerations, privacy concerns, legal issues, and data quality in social media intelligence.

Real examples are used to ill...