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1. Karin Sitalsing

De kok van de Titanic

Hendrik Bolhuis begon als bakkersknecht in Groningen en eindigde als topkok op de Titanic. Via de chicste restaurants van Parijs, Oostende en Monte Carlo had hij zich opgewerkt naar de top: het eersteklasrestaurant op het meest luxueuze schip ter wereld. Karin Sitalsing volgt het spoor van de avontuurlijke Groninger en neemt de lezer mee naar een tijdperk op drift, waarin treinen steeds sneller, hotels steeds groter en gerechten steeds exclusiever werden. De ‘onzinkbare’ Titanic was het ultieme symbool van dit vooruitgangsgeloof. Met zwier en inlevingsvermogen vertelt Sitalsing het onbekende verhaal van de Groningse kok, die groot durfde te dromen maar wiens ambitie in de knop werd gebroken.

1. Nassim Nicholas Taleb

The Black Swan

What have the invention of the wheel, Pompeii, the Wall Street Crash, Harry Potter and the internet got in common? Why are all forecasters con-artists? What can Catherine the Great's lovers tell us about probability? Why should you never run for a train or read a newspaper? This title deals with this questions.

1. Wade , Pryce

Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia

AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER*The comprehensive guide to over 120 characters from the expansive Warhammer 40,000 universe - with a Lieutenant Titus miniature included!Whether you're a newcomer to the grim darkness of the far future or a long-time adherent hungry for more lore, the Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia is for you. From the stalwart commanders of the Space Marines to the mysterious Phoenix Lords of the Aeldari, explore the greatest warriors and leaders of each warring faction in unparalleled detail.Featuring more than 120 characters from the 41st Millennium, this character encyclopedia is a perfect introduction to the iconic heroes and villains of Warhammer 40,000. Each page showcases stunning photography of iconic Games Workshop miniatures, epic artwork, and vital stats and facts on each character - with a miniature of Lieutenant Titus (most recently seen in the smash hit Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 videogame) included in a platformed cardboard sleeve at the front of the book.Explore the depth of Warhammer 40,000's characters in awe-inspiring detail:Extensively detailed and authoritative, this unrivalled encyclopedia digs deep into the characters of the 41st Millennium for a contemporary, consistent and canonical take on the Warhammer 40,000 universe.Exceptional imagery and richly detailed descriptions shine a light on the imposing, iconic cast of Warhammer 40,000, compiled for the first time in a stunning volume that will delight fans new and old.Plus, assemble your own Lieutenant Titus miniature, included in a platformed protective sleeve, making for a must-own bundle for fans and collectors. The Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia follows in the footsteps of the bestselling Warhammer 40,000 The Ultimate Guide; together, these unmatched encyclopedias bring fans closer to the singular universe of Warhammer 40,000 like never before.(c) Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2025*The Warhammer 40,000 Character Encyclopedia made the Sunday Times Bestsellers list on 7 October 2025 (Week 40)

1. Titan

Star Wars: The Galaxy's Greatest Heroes

Go behind-the-scenes to discover how the most iconic Star Wars' heroes were brought to the screen in this collection of incredible interviews and articles. The actors and creators behind 15 of Star Wars' most popular heroes discuss the process behind creating some of the most iconic characters in cinematic history. Includes Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia), Harrison Ford (Han Solo), and George Lucas (the creator of Star Wars), Lawrence Kasdan (writer: The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens), J.J. Abrams (writer, director: The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker), to name a few

1. Bryce Jones

The Princeton Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: Sauropods

"The bulk of the encyclopedia is the species profiles, and I think this is where the books shine. . . . The combination of an uncluttered visual presentation, the compact but informative descriptions, and the extensive coverage that leaves no museum drawer unopened makes this the most comprehensive popular dinosaur encyclopedia currently on the market."---The Inquisitive Biologist, Leon Vlieger

Violent Cases

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Violent Cases is a short graphic novel written by Neil Gaiman and illustrated by Dave McKean. For both creators it was their first published graphic novel work in comics. Though drawn by McKean in shades of blue, brown, and grey, when it was first published by Escape Books in 1987, it was printed in black-and-white. Later editions have been printed in colour. A narrator, who is drawn to look like Gaiman, tells of how, as a small child in Portsmouth, he was taken by his father to be treated by an osteopath who was once employed by Al Capone. The nature of the narrator's relationship with his father, the tales the osteopath told, and the disturbing events that followed, are partially obscured by the narrator's imperfect recall of things he was not old enough to understand at the time.