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Het waterboek laat je kennismaken met de meest fascinerende en mysterieuze vloeistof van ons universum. Water is overal: in de cellen van ons lichaam, in de lucht om ons heen, en in de oceanen, meren en rivieren. Water leeft in onze verhalen, inspireert onze kunstwerken en beïnvloedt onze economie. Water vormt de rode draad in ons bestaan en toch denken we er zelden bewust over na.

Water, voor ons zo gewoon en alledaags, blijkt eigenaa...

Een kleine kracht van buitenaf is al voldoende om een schip uit haar evenwicht te brengen. Voor een veilige vaart dienen zeevarenden daarom rekening te houden met vele factoren.

In dit boek komen belangrijke begrippen aan de orde zoals vrijboord en uitwatering, zwaartepunt, evenwichtstoestanden, stabiliteitskrommen en trimcorrectie. Uitgebreid wordt stilgestaan bij de slingerproef en de invloed van een vrij vloeistofoppervlak op de stabiliteit en berekening van het windmoment.

Ook komen mee...

De achtste druk alweer van het succesvolle Basisboek Literatuur. Opnieuw geactualiseerd en uitgebreid. Het Basisboek Literatuur is een onmisbaar naslagwerk voor studenten, scholieren en deelnemers aan leeskringen. Wat is een enjambement? Welke argumenten kom je tegenkomen in een recensie? En wat is ook alweer een zeugma?

Het Basisboek Literatuur is geschreven door Corrie Joosten, Coen Peppelenbos en Bart Temme (vakgroep Nederlands van NHL Stenden). Het Basisboek Literatuur is bedoeld voor stu...

The third edition of Academic Writing for International Students of Business and Economics is written to help international students succeed in writing essays, reports and other papers for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated to reflect issues such as diversity and sustainability, this book is designed to let students and teachers easily find the help they need, both in the classroom and for self-study. The book is divided into five parts, comprising a total...

The Shut Up and Shoot Freelance Video Guide is an easy-read crash course in the ins and outs and hundred little details of creating video works for hire

Fully revised and updated, this second edition of Water Ethics continues to consolidate water ethics as a key dimension of water-related decisions. The book introduces the idea that ethics are an intrinsic dimension of any water policy, program, or practice, and that understanding what ethics are being acted out in water policies is fundamental to an understanding of water resource management. Alongside updated references and the introduction of discussion questions and recommended further re...

For all courses in Materials Management, Production, Inventory Control, and Logistics taught in business and industrial technology departments of community colleges, four-year colleges, and universities. Understand all elements of production planning and control, and how they fit together with Introduction to Materials Management. Clearly written and exceptionally user-friendly, this text covers all the essentials of modern supply chain management, manufacturing planning and control systems, ...

Robinson/McMurry/Fay’s Chemistry, known for a concise and united author voice, conceptual focus, extensive worked examples, and thoroughly constructed connections between organic, biological, and general chemistry, highlights the application of chemistry to students’ lives and careers. Lead author Jill Robinson strengthens the student orientation by creating more engaging, active learning opportunities for students and faculty.

With the 8th Edition, Robinson draws upon her exceptional tea...

The essential interaction design guide, fully revised and updated for the mobile age About Face: The Essentials of Interaction Design, Fourth Edition is the latest update to the book that shaped and evolved the landscape of interaction design. This comprehensive guide takes the worldwide shift to smartphones and tablets into account. New information includes discussions on mobile apps, touch interfaces, screen size considerations, and more.

The new full-color interior and unique layout better...

How to use the Design Thinking Tools

A practical guide to make innovation happen

The Design Thinking Toolbox explains the most important tools and methods to put Design Thinking into action. Based on the largest international survey on the use of design thinking, the most popular methods are described in four pages each by an expert from the global Design Thinking community. If you are involved in innovation, leadership, or design, these are tools you need. Simple instructions, expert tips, t...