Het hart op de tong hebben, die uitdrukking kent iedereen. Maar wat wordt er bedoeld met een man met een witte lever? Maak kennis met bijna 1.300 bekende en minder bekende uitdrukkingen met lichaamsdelen. Dit boek bevat daarnaast twee interessante extraatjes. In een reportage onderzoekt de auteur in het centrum van Hoorn welke spreekwoorden de voetgangers spontaan te binnen schieten. In dezelfde bijdrage komen ook de Bijbel, Pieter Bruegel de Oude en Remco Campert aan bod. Laatstgenoemde bena...

Originally released in 1916, “The Golden Book of the Dutch Navigators” provides an intricate depiction of renowned Dutch explorers, many of whom knowingly sacrificed their lives in pursuit of discovery. Some perished by drowning or dehydration, while others succumbed to freezing temperatures or scorching heat. Cannibalistic tribes of the Pacific Islands even speared a few, using their remains as a meal. For anyone fascinated by navigation and its past, this volume is a must-read and would...

Clear, comprehensive, and trusted, Bryman's Social Research Methods has supported over a quarter of a million students through their research methods course and research project. Spanning theory and practice and covering quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods, this bestselling text offers unrivalled coverage of the whole research process. The authors have worked closely with lecturers and students in thoroughly updating the sixth edition to reflect the current social science landscape, ...

This text brings together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis in organizations.

Addressing a key area for researchers and academics, this practical text provides readers with all they need to know about the process of applying for research funding.

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With a strong emphasis on reflectivity and reflexivity, this book provides placement students with a guide to critically studying an organization from the inside, and is particularly suited to those needing to do a reflective journal or essay as part of their studies.

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