What characteristics and values define a country? Which countries are particularly successful in terms of education, economics, or culture? In this book, Monocle provides a global perspective on the distinct qualities of nations.

Monocle's books with Gestalten have shown you how to build a better life, business, and home. But now Monocle raises the bar: how do you run a great country? They are not talking about might, muscle, or nationalism-although you need a bit of a swagger every ...

Kann jemand die Welt anhalten und uns zeigen, wie man heute erfolgreich arbeitet? Monocle kann. Seit 2007 ermutigt das Monocle-Magazin seine Leser, an eigene Ideen zu glauben und beruflich andere Wege zu gehen. The Monocle Guide to Work stellt Menschen vor, die in Manufakturen, kleinen Büros und kreativen Brutstätten für ihre Idee einstehen. Was sie antreibt, sind Spaß an der Arbeit, kreative Herausforderungen, Selbstverwirklichung und Gestaltungsspielraum.

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Brussels may be the heart of the EU but unassuming Antwerp has long been one of Europe's most prosperous ports. Join us as we drop anchor at both cosmopolitan hubs - and dip in and out of a few of Belgium's smaller, canal-laced cities in between.

It's a boon and burden to Belgium that Brussels is the capital of both the country and the rest of Europe. There are many benefits to hosting this lofty seat of power but the city can also fall victim to the associated red tape. An hour away...

This Monocle book tells us how to turn a house into a home. Both a practical guide and a great source of inspiration, The Monocle Guide to Cosy Homes presents the interiors, furniture, and locations you need to know about along with portraits of the people who can make it happen.