Here the first volume of the most comprehensive series ever published on German aircraft of WW II. Peter E. Kroonenberg meticulously researched the technical data and developments covering all aircraft in detailed plans. A must for every aircraft enthusiast and modeler.

Grand Narratives of colonization, especially ones related to the Spanish and Portuguese Americas, began circulating soon after 1492. The danger of these Grand Narratives is that they are often mistaken as reality and eclipse all other possible narrations pertaining to a particular place and/or time. As more Caribbean territories become independent, the questioning of Grand Narratives has permeated many disciplines in the region, and archaeology is no exception.

This work attempts to examine th...

Fashion Management

The fashion sector needs management as well

Who hasn't heard of the famous 'Antwerp Six'? They are now all established names in the world of fashion, and there is plenty of young new talent waiting in the wings. Even so, the economic context has changed in recent years: globalization and growing competition are increasingly important factors in the fashion industry. Luxury brands and major chain stores are taking over the market; digitalization and online sales are turning...

Architectural travel is on the rise. With this book you not only have a fantastic reference book of the best 150 private iconic houses, but also a bucket list to plan your next city trip or trip. All houses guarantee a unique experience through the aesthetics of the house, the architectural masterpiece or the sophisticated design.This book is the ultimate architecture travel wish list. At each 'iconic house', the authors provide the reader with a clear identity kit regarding the year of const...

Dit boek beschrijft de methode CATS CM, versie 4 voor het managen van contracten en is toe te passen binnen private en publieke organisaties, bij opdrachtgevers en leveranciers.

Contractmanagement is het realiseren van de met het contract beoogde doelstellingen door tijdens de uitvoeringsfase van een contract, proactief invulling te geven aan alle contractueel vastgelegde verantwoordelijkheden, verplichtingen, procedures, afspraken, voorwaarden en tarieven, het management van de risico’s, h...

Frank Libertas was in Kiev during the Maidan-revolte in February 2014 en this inspired him to write down his experiences and personal observations what really happened behind the scene. In this complex geopolitical forcefield the tensions were rising so high that Frank seriously feared for a total escalation between NATO and Russia, which was later confirmed by president Putin. In the summer of 2015 the MH17 airplane of Malaysian Airways was shot down above the Eeastern part of Ukraine and t...

Dear Other Mother,

As Mothers ourselves, we would have loved to have received a little book of celebration and gratitude like this, so we thought we would make one for you!

It sounds like a terrible cliche but this bit of time - whilst it feels long - goes in the blink of an eye.

Sniff them, cuddle them, enjoy them

you special lovely Mighty Mother you!

With love from Carola & Kate

www.themightymothers.com

We all know companies that were very successful once, but not anymore. Think of Nokia, Kodak and Blockbuster. What they have in common is that they failed to recognize large-scale, disruptive changes in time and thus lost control of the future. That has cost these organizations dearly. But also, as a society we have been overwhelmed by disruptive event. Take for example the disruptive impact of the current covid-19 crisis that has taken so many people and organisations by surprise.

Nobody can...

This affectionate cultural guide celebrates 100 icons that make Belgium different from any other country. In 100 short, informative texts, the author talks about food, people, places, traditions, inventions, buildings, and even expressions, that have shaped what he calls ‘the strangest country in the world’.

The author examines themes that are famously Belgian, like comic books, mussels served with fries, cycle racing, art nouveau architecture and rain. But he also looks at some of the o...

Of the world famous Dutch architecture bureau Mecanoo, is has been said that it has the ‘power to give ordinary things an unusual experience’, and of its projects that they are ‘pieces of time-bound spatial poems’. Like poetry, Mecanoo’s projects can resonate deep in our mind, generate emotion, conjure up magic, and evoke memory, either personal or collective. Taking this poetic quality as an important focus, this new book offers a completely fresh look at Mecanoo’s work. A surpri...