Working as a vet in a large zoo is a dream job for many - but for Tim Bouts, it's reality. As Chief Veterinary Officer, he has spent over twenty years caring for animals in world-renowned parks like London Zoo. Today, he works at the Sheikh of Qatar's 'Panda House.' In this book, he shares remarkable stories from his diverse range of patients: a lion battling Covid, a hippopotamus with tuberculosis, a tigress with dental issues, a gorilla suffering from chronic pain. Some of his anecdotes are...

Companies face increasingly turbulent times. Economic and political uncertainty, sustainability developments, and competitors with new business models are just some issues that stretch the companies' resilience and adaptability. To what extent are the traditional strategy models still relevant to deal with this new environment? This new book presents how to analyse turbulent environments, how to build new strategies, and how to implement them.

The diverse lifestyle, culture, and aesthetics of Los Angeles are beautifully captured in Los Angeles Interiors. The city is renowned for its eclectic mix of styles, from Hollywood Regency to Mid-Century Modern, and from Bohemian Chic to Contemporary Minimalism. The homes are shot by well-known interior photographers Tim Hirschmann and Ye Rin Mok. The influence of the sunny climate is reflected in light-coloured interiors with abundant natural lighting and airy layouts. As an epicentre of cre...

Dive into the world of Barcelona's stunning interiors. An important Mediterranean metropolis and a city with a rich history, design in Barcelona draws influences from many different styles. Interiors consist of spacious spaces and tiled floors that should bring coolness in the summer, but at the same time the interiors remain cozy and inviting. A timeless charm is created by the use of wood, warm colors and fabrics. Barcelona Interiors focuses on the most exclusive and unique houses that repr...

Met dit schitterende boek haal je de zomerse hippie-chique 'Ibiza' sfeer letterlijk in huis. Met de mooiste interieurs en verbluffende fotografie - waarbij je je zelf in de azuurblauwe baaien waant - biedt Architectural Digest-journaliste Gala Mora je een unieke kijk in de mediterraan geïnspireerde huizen van topdesigners en creatieve geesten. De interieurs ademen zon, zee en strand. Geniet van prachtig design omgeven door geweldige natuur.

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In this book you will rediscover the beloved "Country Style", which can be applied in so many different ways in a variety of interiors. From modern villas to old fermettes, country design finds its place everywhere. With an emphasis on natural elements, muted colors and an eccentric accent here and there, you'll learn from these homes how to get started in your own interiors, too. Photographer Brent Darby and author Wink Colville guide you through these more than 20 dream interiors.

Sculpting the Senses biedt een overzicht van Iris van Herpens werk van de afgelopen 16 jaar. Het toont niet alleen de meest iconische designs, maar exploreert op een dieper niveau ook haar toekomstgerichte visie op mode. Aan de hand van 100 jurken wordt duidelijk hoe zeer de ontwerpster onze visie op 'Haute Couture' uitdaagt. Dit boek dompelt je onder in het zintuiglijke universum van van Herpen en verenigt mode, hedendaagse kunst, design en wetenschap aan de hand van negen thema’s die ...

Do you negotiate about responsibilities, strategic decisions, mergers and takeovers or your salary? Or do you negotiate with children and adolescents? Or are you involved in government negotiations? We all negotiate. Every single day. Often without even realising it. Surprisingly our negotiations continuously succeed or fail for the same reasons.How well do you negotiate? This book gives you four Keys to make your negotiations more intelligent and increase your nq®. It teaches you to bend ev...

When people are faced with cancer, fear is common. After the initial shock of diagnosis and medical treatment, people want to pick up their life again. This is not always easy. Fear of cancer recurrence and fear of cancer progression can have a strong impact on life, even when there is a good medical prognosis. It is understood that worry and anxiety is normal, but not many people know what you can do about it.In this book you will find a 5-step program that will guide you. You will be learni...

History and modernity merge effortlessly in Paris, reflected in the captivating charm of its homes. Paris Living is a thrilling journey through the elegance, eclecticism, and allure of Parisian interiors. From the pastel-hued boudoir of celebrated fashion designer Chantal Thomass to the vibrant, art-filled dwelling of renowned artist Serge Poliakoff's granddaughter, this book celebrates the diversity and vitality of Paris. It reveals how Parisian homes mirror the city's rich cultural heritage...