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

‘Anime 2013: To Udder Worlds’, the oldest annual Japanese animation, film and culture festival in the Netherlands, takes place in The Hague’s World Forum from 31 May to 2 June.

Just our cup-of-tea!
See you at the ABC stand?

For more information: The Udder Worlds ...more

Do you want to:

Feel self confident when speaking to new people?
Be able to negotiate effectively?
Have your views heard without appearing aggressive?
Join us for our Confidence Workshop 'Say it with Confidence'. A workshop to improve your communication skills
This interactive workshop offers you tools to develop your assertive and effective communication skills. ...more

Are you looking for work or considering a career change? Need help with the job application process?

In this workshop we will look at how to write a good CV and cover letter, including what to include in them and what not to. Then we will talk about job interviews: how to prepare, some common questions, and various do's and don’ts during the interview itself.

During the workshop there will be plenty of opportunities to share ...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

Move over Paul Arden! There is a new guy on the block... and he's going to solve all your conflicts!

About the Book:
Think Like a Lawyer Don't ACT Like One: The essential rules for the smart negotiator provides strategies to solve conflicts. Based on principles, research, and real life examples ranging from Harvard University, Mikhail Gorbachev, two kissing boxers, and Sun Tze to John Rambo, Think Like a Lawyer Don''t Act Like One can be used ...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

Presentation is the single most influential skill in your business life. Communicating who you are, what you do for your customers and your plans for the future are essential elements of building a small business.
And yet, time is tight: no-one has the leisure to listen to long stories of how you see the world, and everyone’s looking for a quick answer to the question, 'what is it you're doing?'
Whether it's customers, investors, network ...more

1 July 2013 – Commemorating Dutch abolition of slavery 150 years ago


Contents:

- When and why did Dutch slavery and the slave trade begin?

- What are the distinctive features of Dutch slavery and the slave trade?

- What were the main forms of resistance against Dutch slavery?

- Why was slavery legally abolished by the Dutch?

- What happened to the enslaved and to the slave-masters after legal abolition?

- What is the legacy of slavery in the Netherlands itself?

- ...more

Patti's visit to ABC last year was a huge success but a last minute thing and so we had to disappoint lots of fans who were not able to come and meet Patti. Her 2012 concert at Paradiso also sold out quickly and so we are very happy that Patti is coming back to Amsterdam, to Paradiso AND.... to ABC!

Published in 2010, the world-wide bestseller, Just Kids, a memoir of her days in New ...more

So You Think You Found the Next Stoner?
Lebowski Publishers is looking for a new gem and needs your help!

The publisher with the golden nose, Oscar van Gelderen from Lebowski Publishers, is looking for the next literary jewel. He’s the man who spotted Stoner, written by John Williams in 1965, and brought it to Holland, where the translation has sold more than 100.000 copies and for months ruled the Dutch bestseller list.

Besides Williams, Van Gelderen ...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