The pace of development in knowledge and know-how in the Organisation Sciences, Logistics and Information Technology is rapid. However, the gap between those who practice these sciences and the practicing manager is becoming larger rather than smaller. The Delft Systems Approach describes a fundamental approach for analysing industrial systems, which emphasizes a concept that can be used by all disciplines involved.

This 4th CROSSTALKS book documents 100 tangible local initiatives from all over the world that fit into a constructive and holistic movement for social and ecological change. Drawing from a pool of personally driven research and bottom-up projects, the book singles out 100 cases in different, yet interrelated domains. The selection itself was motivated by scientific researchers, architects, artists, political thinkers and entrepreneurs who try to make a positive difference in our quest for a ...

Why do Dragons have 117 Scales? Why not 120 or 167 or any other number? What is that special about this number that the Scales of this Creature who was known for Its Wisdom, Wisdom coming from the Sky, Wisdom once shared with Mankind, was given this specific number. Could it Be that behind this number can be found the Wisdom of Life itself? How it develops and why it develops in specific ways we call Tao or Path of Life. Could it explain the reason behind All that exists. What Wisdo...

In 'Pots, Farmers and Foragers' leveren de bijdragen van 24 Europese wetenschappers het bewijs voor een nieuwe synthese van de complexe interactie tussen de samenlevingen in het westelijk deel van de Noord-Europese Vlakte tijdens het vroege Neolotisch.

In de studie naar de eerste fase van neolitisering speelt aardewerk een sleutelrol. De meest ontwikkelde noord-westelijke nederzetting in de uitbreiding van de Centraal-Europese lineaire aardewerkcultuur tijdens de tweede helft van het zesde mil...

This groundbreaking new title looks at Information Security from defining what security measures positively support the business, to implementation to maintaining the required level and anticipating required changes. It covers:

Fundamentals of information security - providing readers insight and give background about what is going to be managed. Topics covered include: types of security controls, business benefits and the perspectives of business, customers, partners, service providers, and a...

Deze Engelstalige monografie over het werk van beeldend kunstenaar Frank Halmans (Heerlen, 1963), met tekstbijdragen van Robbert Roos, Nils van Beek, Philip Peters en Tom van den Berge geeft een overzicht van de kunstwerken – opdrachtenwerk, autonoom werk en tekeningen – die hij de afgelopen vijftien jaar heeft bedacht en gerealiseerd.Frank Halmans richt zich op het schemergebied tussen herinnering en feitelijke waarneming en op de fysieke overgangen van binnen en buiten. Thema's als het ge...

Through case studies, illustrations, and examples, the author provides students with the means to analyze a wide variety of situations. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to include updated cases and examples, new problem sets and discussion questions, and new "Experimental Corner" sections at the end of many chapters, describing experiments from social science literature.

If you are studying forensic science, or a related course such as forensic chemistry or biology, then this book will be an indispensable companion throughout your entire degree programme. This 'one-stop' text will guide you through the wide range of practical, analytical and data handling skills that you will need during your studies. It will also give you a solid grounding in the wider transferable skills such as teamwork and study skills.

The Silk Road was the current name for a complex of ancient trade routes linking East Asia with Central Asia, South Asia, and the Mediterranean world. This network of exchange emerged along the borders between agricultural China and the steppe nomads during the Han Dynasty (206BCE-220CE), in consequence of the inter-dependence and the conflicts of these two distinctive societies. In their quest for horses, fragrances, and spices, gems, glassware, and other exotics from the lands to their west...