What does it mean to say that we live in a secular age? Almost everyone would agree that we - in the West, at least - largely do. And clearly the place of religion in our societies has changed profoundly in the last few centuries. In what will be a defining book for our time, Charles Taylor takes up the question of what these changes mean - of what, precisely, happens when a society in which it is virtually impossible not to believe in God becomes one in which faith, even for the staunchest b...

The gold-standard text on the science of poisons - updated to capture the latest breakthroughs and developments

Casarett & Doull's Toxicology: The Basic Sciences of Poisons is the most trusted all-in-one overview of the biomedical and environmental aspects of toxicology. Presented in full color, it delivers a skill-building review of the basic components of toxicology, including general principles, modes of action, and chemical-specific toxicity. Spanning the entire field, Casarett & ...

Der Trainingsband macht mit den Inhalten und dem Format der neuen Prüfung Zertifikat B1 vertraut, erklärt, worauf es in der Prüfung ankommt, und gibt authentisches Übungsmaterial an die Hand.

Steenkamp introduces the global brand value chain and explains how brand equity factors into shareholder value. The book equips executives with techniques for developing strategy, organizing execution, and measuring results so that your brand will prosper globally. What sets strong global brands apart? First, they generate more than half their revenue and most of their growth outside their home market.

Secondly, their brand equity is responsible for a massive percentage of their firm's market...

"In this compact and lively book, Jeff Kingston - one of the most lucid analysts of Japan today - takes readers on a fascinating journey through this country's contemporary history, exploring the key developments and forces, both at home and abroad, that are shaping Japan in the 21st century"--

We are good at designing beautiful products and we offer good services. We always know exactly what the user wants and we know dozens of methodologies. However, if we have to convince our customers and colleagues, we find it to be rather difficult.

For one reason or another, pitching ideas is one of the most undervalued practices in the creative field. From convincing a colleague to opt for a certain methodology to persuading a customer to go for a certain concept. You can have the best ideas...

For courses in computer/network security Balancing principle and practice?an updated survey of the fast-moving world of computer and network securityComputer Security: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition, is ideal for courses in Computer/Network Security. The need for education in computer security and related topics continues to grow at a dramatic rate?and is essential for anyone studying Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Written for both an academic and professional audience, the 4...

Al ruim vijftig jaar zijn Prisma woordenboeken de beste keus voor de middelbare school. Elk voorjaar verschijnt een nieuwe editie, gecontroleerd en bijgewerkt door ervaren lexicografen en vertalers. Voordelig en robuust uitgevoerd.

Compleet: het pocketwoordenboek met de meeste trefwoorden, voorbeeldzinnen en vertalingen; inclusief compacte grammatica.

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Actueel: de nieuwste woorden en uitdrukkingen, zoals `obees' en `superfood'.

Helder:  nieuwe, ruime typografie en handige zoekhulpje...

Nijmeegs Europees Privaatrecht levert een bijdrage aan het systematiseren van het geldende - over vele rechtsbronnen verspreide - Unieprivaatrecht. Het belangrijkste doel van deze bundel is het completeren van de kennis van de academicus en de praktijkjurist die goed thuis is op het gebied van het nationale vermogensrecht met de Europeesrechtelijke aspecten van dit nationale recht. Nijmeegs Europees Privaatrecht verschijnt ter gelegenheid van de bijna volledige overgang van Carla Sieburgh van...