In this book, Henk van Rinsum provides an in-depth description of the colonial past of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, from its foundation in 1636. He describes the development of (scientific) knowledge and knowledge transfer about and in the Dutch colonies, especially in the Dutch East Indies. The central theme of his book is the idea of Western superiority – the assumption that we are ‘developed’ and therefore modern, while those in the colonies are ‘not (yet) developed’ an...

The ‘Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea’ (basically, ‘Traffic Rules at Sea) should be essential reference material for every seafarer. Surfboarders to super tanker crews should all have the same knowledge and interpretation of the rules.

This book uses photographs and computer graphics to define the meaning of navigation lights for different kinds of ships in. It also illustrates how to apply navigation lighting, using a top view and a view from the bridge of the vessel concer...

A practical guide for registered nurses, in all fields, who are planning to undertake one of the new supervisor or assessor roles outlined in the latest NMC standards, or experienced practitioners looking to update their skills for the new NMC Educational Framework.

This new edition has been updated in-line with the latest NMC standards of proficiency for registered nurses and continues to provide nursing students with guidance on how to manage medicines safely and effectively when treating patients with mental health conditions.

Exploring how ideas and concepts from psychology can be applied smartly to the classroom to meet the needs of different learners.

Straight-Line Leadership is Dusan Djukich's lang verwachte introductie in de krachtige wereld van Straight-Line Coaching. Hij onthult in dit boek wat er exact nodig is voor een krachtig persoonlijk en zakelijk leven.

Of je nu een CEO, eigenaar van een klein bedrijf, sporter, of iemand bent die een verschil wil maken, je leert krachtige distincties die je onmiddellijk kunt toepassen om uitdagingen op te lossen en nieuwe resultaten te creëren. Daarnaast word je bedreven in het ondersteunen va...

This leading monograph on European Environmental Law is now completely updated and revised. This book provides an in-depth analysis of important legal issues of European environmental law. What are the legal grounds for EU environmental policy and on what principles are directives and regulations based upon? To what extent precludes EU environmental regulation more stringent national environmental standards? What are the requirements the Court of Justice has imposed on the Member States imple...

Below the famously flat surface of the Netherlands lies a fascinating world of buried mountains and valleys, which can only be unraveled with drillings, geophysical techniques and geological understanding.

Thorough exploration for hydrocarbons, groundwater and minerals produced a wealth of data and knowledge about the Dutch subsurface and its various uses. The second edition of this book, originally published in 2007, provides access to that wealth with a thoroughly revised and updated descri...

The guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking.