The European Union (EU) stands out as a fascinatingly unique political organisation. On the one hand, it has shown the potential for developing deep and wide-ranging cooperation between member states, going far beyond that found anywhere else in the world. On the other, it is currently in the throes of a phase of profound uncertainty about its viability and future.

Showing how and why the EU has developed from 1950 to the present day, this Very Short Introduction covers a range of topics, inc...

For one-semeseter sophomore- or junior-level courses in Differential Equations. Fundamentals of Differential Equations presents the basic theory of differential equations and offers a variety of modern applications in science and engineering. Also available in the version Fundamentals of Differential Equations with Boundary Value Problems, these flexible texts offer the instructor many choices in syllabus design, course emphasis (theory, methodology, applications, and numerical methods), and ...

Written by world renowned researchers and clinicians in the field, Management of Neck Pain Disorders provides a comprehensive insight into the nature of neck pain disorders within a biopsychosocial context to inform clinical reasoning in the management of persons with neck pain. Emphasising a patient centred approach, this book practically applies knowledge from research to inform patient assessment and management. It also provides practical information and illustrations to assist clinicians ...

Data is at the center of many challenges in system design today. Difficult issues need to be figured out, such as scalability, consistency, reliability, efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, we have an overwhelming variety of tools, including NoSQL datastores, stream or batch processors, and message brokers.

What are the right choices for your application? How do you make sense of all these buzzwords? In this practical and comprehensive guide, author Martin Kleppmann helps you navigat...

Bij het organiseren van een evenement komt veel kijken. Om een evenement te laten slagen moet je o.a. projectmatig kunnen werken, goed communiceren en de logistiek en veiligheid in acht nemen. In deze uitgave komt alles aan bod wat nodig is voor deze organisatie.

Evenementen organiseren sluit aan op het kwalificatiedossier Marketing, communicatie en evenementen. Ook bereidt dit boek voor op de examenstof SPL/ECABO toetsmatrijs M5 Evenementeninstrumentarium en veiligheidsvoorschriften. Het bo...

Bij het beheer van bossen is vakkennis onontbeerlijk. Ingrepen van een bosbeheerder kunnen decennia lang doorwerken in het bos. Vakkennis vormt daarom één van de pijlers van duurzaam bosbeheer.

Dit boek is gemaakt door bijna 80 deskundigen uit zowel Nederland als Vlaanderen. In 17 hoofdstukken beschrijven zij alle aspecten van het praktische bosbeheer. Centraal staan de twee belangrijkste sturingsmaatregelen in bossen, namelijk verjongen en vellen. Om deze reden vormen hoofdstukken als verj...

Dit boek is voor leraren en leiders die willen bijdragen aan hun eigen autonomie en die van leerlingen en collega’s. De inhoud: theoretische achtergronden, sprekende praktijkvoorbeelden en krachtige oefenen die je begeleiden naar meer autonomie in verbondenheid met jezelf en de groepen waarmee je werkt. Het boek bevat krachtige concepten uit Transactionele Analyse (TA), praktisch vertaald voor onderwijsprofessionals.

In a multidisciplinary field such as energy, Hydrogen and Fuel Cells stands out by covering the entire width of hydrogen production and usage technologies, giving detailed descriptions of not just one but the range of very different fuel cells that have been developed or are under development. In one volume, respected experts Bent Sorensen and Giuseppe Spazzafumo provide all the basic scientific theory underlying hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, but at the same time present applications a...

Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics is a step-by-step guide to balancing the triangle of service, cost and cash which is the essence of supply chain management. Supply chains have become increasingly strategy-driven, and this Supply Chain Triangle approach puts the supply chain at the heart of the strategy discussion instead of seeing it as a result. Supply Chain Strategy and Financial Metrics fully reflects the 'inventory' or 'working capital' angle and examines the optimisation of t...

Learn how group dynamics theory applies in the real world with the help of this best seller. GROUP DYNAMICS, 7th Edition, covers all major theories and topics pertaining to group and team processes. Focus on what's most important with clearly organized chapters and highlighted key points, and see how to apply concepts to actual groups through extended case studies -- one in every chapter.

The author draws on examples from a range of disciplines including psychology, management, law, education...