Written for fellows, practicing nephrologists, and internists who treat patients with disorders affecting the renal system, Comprehensive Clinical Nephrology, 7th Edition, offers a practical approach to this complex field, supported by underlying scientific facts and pathophysiology. World leaders in nephrology provide current information on clinical procedures and conditions, covering everything from fluid and electrolyte disorders to hypertension, diabetes, dialysis, transplantation, and mo...

This second edition handbook provides a retrospective and prospective overview of the state of knowledge on leadership as a multidisciplinary field, and utilises an innovative structure to create synergies between different leadership schools.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can benefit our society and economy, but also brings with it new challenges and raises legal and ethical questions. According to the author of this comprehensive analysis, it is imperative to ensure that AI is developed and applied in an appropriate legal and regulatory framework that promotes innovation and investment and, at the same time, addresses the risks associated with certain uses of AI-related technologies.

Essential to understanding the relationship bet...

This Handbook focusses on the foundational principles, methods and underlying systems in cognitive and systems neuroscience, as well as examining cutting-edge methodological advances and innovations.

This Handbook presents a global study of current practice in online teaching and learning in higher education, exploring online course delivery, pedagogical approaches to online teaching, educational tools and more.

Er bestaat een grote afstand tussen burger en bestuur op vele beleidsterreinen; die situatie doet zich ook voor binnen de overheid: tussen de centrale overheid en de decentrale overheden zoals gemeenten, provincies en waterschappen. Dit wordt versterkt onder invloed van globalisering, digitalisering en individualisering. Gebrek aan aandacht, kennis en begrip van algemene beginselen van bestuursrecht liggen hieraan ten grondslag; er ontbreekt "de maat" die zo essentieel is voor het leveren van...

Nowadays, many children have to live with the repercussions of their parents’ decision to separate. Following that decision, arrangements on the children’s residence and visitation rights with a parent become necessary. These arrangements are often made during a time of emotional tribulation, when children are struggling to find a new balance. Generally, parents turn to the legal system to handle their separation or to manage conflicts that arise. However, these legal proceedings can beco...

Statistical Rethinking: A Bayesian Course with Examples in R and Stan, Second Edition builds knowledge/confidence in statistical modeling. Pushes readers to perform step-by-step calculations (usually automated.) Unique, computational approach.

Precisely aligned for the AP® Environmental Science Course

Environmental Science for the AP® Course was built from the ground up specifically to suit the needs of the AP® Environmental Science course. Friedland and Relyea integrate AP® content, exam prep, and science practices throughout this comprehensive college-level textbook to provide you with the resources you and your students need to be successful in AP® Environmental Science. In this fourth edition, the authors have precisely al...

Om te kunnen zorgen dat bomen op de juiste plaats worden geplant en daar hun hele leven kunnen blijven staan, is het van belang te weten welke eisen de verschillende boomsoorten stellen. Daarnaast is kennis van de groeiwijze en van de seizoensaspecten zoals uitlopen, bloei, vruchtdracht en herfstkleuren van belang.

De juiste boom op de juiste plaats kan volledig uitgroeien en vereist minimale verzorging. Stadsbomen Vademecum 4: Boomsoorten en gebruikswaarde geeft van de meeste in Nederland br...