When he discovered that his home country, the Netherlands, was the second largest food exporter in the world after the US, photographer Kadir van Lohuizen was interested to learn more. He wanted to discover the world behind our food production. Where is our food produced? And how is it distributed across our world? Like a fly on the wall, he follows the entire process, in the Netherlands, in Kenya, the US, the United Arab Emirates and China. The scale and efficiency of most food companies rai...

This well-illustrated book - previously published as Carpets & Rugs (9789401476928) - features 200 carpets found amazing homes around the world. Get inspired and upgrade your own interior with amazing carpets and rugs. In thematic chapters, the book covers the main international trends, from Ethnic to Art Deco and from Contemporary to Artsy. These dressed-up living spaces provide new ideas for anyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior design and the myriad possibilities for home ...

Mousganistan is the first book of the acclaimed Moroccan-born, Belgium-raised artist Mous Lamrabat, encompassing a body of work that has been more than five years in the making. Mousganistan is a celebration of love and freedom, and in-between territory in which opposites collide and create beauty and abundance, new connections and dialogues in a visually thought-provoking and at times confronting way. Encompassing his iconic fashion imagery and personal work, Mousganistan is a journey into t...

The future is uncertain but for one thing: the global economy is in disarray. Investors, companies and governments must rethink their approach in light of raging inflation, the ongoing climate crisis and an ageing population. In addition, they have to deal with the highest mountain of debt ever accrued in peacetime, disruptive innovations and the effects of multiglobalisation. So much is happening simultaneously, making it difficult to distinguish the big waves from the small hypes. Which eco...

Interiors Decorated by Nature is an exploration of how the natural world serves as a profound source of inspiration for interior design and decoration. It showcases stunning visuals of interiors that draw inspiration from nature. It delves into how natural elements - such as plants and flowers, colours and textures, patterns, and materials, and organic forms - influence and shape interior spaces. The book showcases examples of how designers and homeowners incorporate these natural influences ...

In an era of rapid technological and social change The Transformational Economy offers insights into a new economic landscape. It explores how companies can navigate a world where customers seek not just products, but meaning. The book offers strategies to meet these new customer aspirations and thereby it makes a positive impact on the planet, society and individuals.

The Growth Paradox describes the phenomenon of growing pains. When a business grows rapidly, it tends to slow itself down. How can this be prevented? Is there anything that can be done about it? Absolutely, and this book helps you with that! In eleven chapters, it explains in clear language what the most common growing pains are and how to address them. Assumptions are debunked, myths are busted, problems are explained, and solutions are provided. Every company has the potential to become a g...

Bright sun, blue sea, churning waves, shifting sand: these and other elements of surf life are featured here in work by 30 contemporary surf artists from around the world.

In addition to the text are interviews with the artists, which gives a deeper understanding and insight into the transformation of their surf experience into art. Curated and written by surfing journalist Veerle Helsen, author of the bestselling travel guide Surf & Stay, this unique collection of paintings, watercolours, gr...

The diverse lifestyle, culture, and aesthetics of Los Angeles are beautifully captured in Los Angeles Interiors. The city is renowned for its eclectic mix of styles, from Hollywood Regency to Mid-Century Modern, and from Bohemian Chic to Contemporary Minimalism. The homes are shot by well-known interior photographers Tim Hirschmann and Ye Rin Mok. The influence of the sunny climate is reflected in light-coloured interiors with abundant natural lighting and airy layouts. As an epicentre of cre...

What does the ideal capital look like? Photographer Nick Hannes traveled to six countries - Egypt, Korea, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Indonesia and Brazil - that have recently built a new capital or are in the process of doing so. Each and every one of them is a typical example of what Rem Koolhaas calls the Generic City: a planned city without historical layers, local identity or its own character. As a visual sociologist with a sharp eye for detail, Hannes searches for the human dimension in a set...