Why doesn't my child listen? Why does she suddenly throw a tantrum?
This is an introductory workshop to positive parenting for parents of young children under the age of 5 years, following the work of Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson.

Positive parenting focuses on mutual respect between parents and child as well as helping families avoid conflict and increase peace and harmony at home.

The workshop is filled with fun and dynamic experiential activities that help ...more

In the City of Bikes: The Story of the Amsterdam Cyclist

Pete Jordan, author of the wildly popular Dishwasher: One Man’s Quest to Wash Dishes in All Fifty States, is back with a memoir that tells the story of his love affair with Amsterdam, the city of bikes, all the while unfolding an unknown history of the city's cycling, from the craze of the 1890s, through the Nazi occupation, to the bike-centric culture adored by the ...more

ABC would like to invite you for a meet and greet and book signing with former Amsterdam resident, the wonderful Judith K. White.

About the book:
A historic family drama based in and near 1640 Amsterdam, the wealthiest city on earth at the time, The Seventh Etching tells the story of two families over a one-year period. Both Griet and Johannes Verhoeven, farmers, in their early ‘20s and Jos and Myriam Broekhof, wealthy merchants in their ...more

Did you miss this very interesting book presentation on March 2nd in Amsterdam? You have another chance to meet the wonderful communications specialist, managing director and 
author Jessie Gordon on Saturday May 25th at the ABC Treehut.

What Gap? A Communication Tool Box
Quality contact and mutual understanding can be as vital to our survival as food or sleep. And this is why we respond so positively to anyone who has the skills to close the ...more

DRESS TO IMPRESS!!! Street style photographer and cultural explorer or 'blog-trotter’ Yvan Rodic/Face Hunter is bringing his camera on Saturday May 25th when signing copies of his new book A Year in the Life of Face Hunter in our Amsterdam store!

It’s not about fashion people inspiring fashion people anymore – 
it’s about real life inspiring real people, all over the world!’

After the succesful book signing at ABC in 2010, Yvan Rodic has gained even more ...more

ABC is hosting another official Magic the Gathering tournament today: The Two-Headed Giant sealed deck battle.

You'll be playing with the three sets from the Retun to Ravnica Block : Dragon's Maze, Gatecrash and Return To Ravnica.

Players sign up in pairs of two. Every 2-headed team receives 8 boosters so you are able to make two decks of 40 cards. Your team will play against a different two-headed team every round. You'll be playing four ...more

Let’s face it, when you’re busy, stressed or burned out, you’re probably not eating so well. But did you know that what you’re eating might result in even more stress? Our routine food choices affect our body and energy throughout the day. The better nourished you are, the better you can manage what’s on your plate.
Healthy eating need not be complicated, time-consuming or expensive. We’ll look at foods that balance your energy and moods ...more

Back by popular demand

The Amsterdam Small Business Network presents lecturer Michael Reuling who works for A-side media (http://www.a-side.nl). The team at A-side media specialises in a number of areas, such as designing and building websites and webshops, building apps, creating strategies, media and online marketing and email and search engine marketing to name but a few.

Content:
• The internet and where we are today
• The power of Google
• What else does Google do apart from ...more

In The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown, a leading expert on shame, authenticity, and belonging, shares ten guideposts on the power of wholehearted living — a way of engaging with the world from a place of worthiness.
Each day we face a barrage of images and messages from society and the media telling us who, what, and how we should be. We are led to believe that if we could only look perfect and lead perfect ...more

Following the enthusiastic response to the recent workshop presented by well-known nutritionist Kyrin Hall, a follow up has been organized. Participants will set the agenda and are asked to submit their questions and suggestions about Nutrition and Cancer.

Open to anyone who wants to learn more about healthy eating and anti-cancer diets, this workshop is especially for cancer survivors, cancer patients or anyone who has experienced cancer in a loved one or close friend.

Places are limited ...more

Break barriers and find fresh insights in an Amherst Writers and Artists workshop led by acclaimed Salon.com advice columnist Cary Tennis. The AWA method, developed by Pat Schneider and described in her book Writing Alone and With Others (Oxford University Press, 2003), allows writers to unlock powerful creative ideas and unleash deep emotions in a safe, relaxed setting.

In the workshop, Cary writes with people of all levels of experience, from absolute beginners to published ...more

Are your bookshelves full? Do you need to make some space for new favorites? This may be a perfect opportunity.
Bring us your unwanted books: we accept all genres of fiction, including science fiction & fantasy, romance, crime and chick-lit and we also accept your old graphic novels. Please note that we do not accept non-fiction and children's books!

We prefer mass-market paperbacks (pocket books) but will also accept large paperbacks and hardcovers.

You will receive ...more

Tir na nÓg Toastmasters is an English-language club offering plenty of opportunity to enhance personal leadership and speaking skills.

Do you want to be more confident in front of a group of people?
Do you want to learn how to deliver a convincing message or how to build a great story?
Or do you just want to enjoy the company of an international group of people and play with language?
Tír na nÓg Toastmasters offers all this, and we ...more

Improfessioneel is the largest improv association in The Hague and will be hosting an amazing improvisation course. Improvisation theatre (theatre-sports) is a form of theatre in which we use improvisational acting techniques to perform on the spot!

Make sure you reserve a place, full house expected!

* Do you feel that there is an improv star inside of you bursting to come out?
* Have you ever seen an improv show and thought 'yes, I can'?
* Do you ...more

Are your bookshelves full? Do you need to make some space for new favorites? This may be a perfect opportunity.
Bring us your unwanted books: we accept all genres of fiction, including science fiction & fantasy, romance, crime and chick-lit and we also accept your old graphic novels. Please note that we do not accept non-fiction and children's books!

We prefer mass-market paperbacks (pocket books) but will also accept large paperbacks and hardcovers.

You will receive ...more