'Dus als ik je goed begrijp, had je eigenlijk verwacht dat jij wel even een einde zou maken aan het gedoe binnen je organisatie?'

Voor me zit Petra, een gespierde, indrukwekkende vrouw. Een half jaar geleden nam ze het stokje over als algemeen directeur. Ze komt over als iemand die precies weet wat ze doet. Maar als ik naar haar woorden luister, is dat niet wat ze op dit moment voelt.

Ze knikt: 'Ja, eigenlijk wel. Is dat naïef?'

Dit boek leest als een roman. De hoofdpersoon Petra is nog niet...

Om succesvol te zijn, heb je goed leiderschap en management nodig. Veel medewerkers en leiding­gevenden lukt dit onvoldoende, met vervelende gevolgen.

Om als professional of team te presteren, is het goed om te kijken hoe topprestaties in de sport worden bereikt. Want de sport en het bedrijfsleven kunnen veel van elkaar leren.

In dit praktijkboek krijg je van Ronald Koopman leiderschaps- en managementlessen van experts uit de Formule 1; een sport waarin alles moet kloppen en waarin details...

Reinventing Food charts Ferran Adrià's transition from comparative obscurity to becoming the focus of massive media attention - he has been admired, talked about, criticized more than any other chef alive today. Colman Andrews has spent over a decade in conversation with Ferran, as well as countless hours in his restaurant and workshop, and his account recasts Ferran's remarkable career with unrestricted access to the chef and his family and friends, as well as decades of accumulated insight...

The Nordic Cookbook offers an unprecedented look at the rich culinary offerings of the Nordic region with 700 recipes collected by the acclaimed Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson.The Nordic Cookbook, richly illustrated with the personal photography of internationally acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson, unravels the mysteries of Nordic ingredients and introduces the region's culinary history and cooking techniques.Included in this beautiful book are more than 700 authentic recipes Magnus collected while ...

An intimate portrait of coffee-growing communities around the world from Steve McCurry.

Celebrates one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age with luxurious, large-format images Johannes Vermeer (1632-75) is one of the most beloved artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Vermeer's tranquil and meticulously painted interiors, of such subjects as women writing or reading love letters, and men and women drinking together or playing musical instruments, are acutely observed and have an enduring appeal. This sumptuously produced volume features full-colour reproductions of all 36 ...

The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian culture has been subject to myriad different influences, from the Mughal empire to the British Raj to the now globalized nation in transition. Similar to 'Wa: Essence of Japanese Design', this book will trace continuity through the history of Indian design from antiquity to the present day.The book explores the elements that make Indian design so special, including the varied...

Advice, strong opinions, and personal revelations by the world's greatest artists - exclusively researched for this new bookFeaturing the most inspirational and insightful collection of quotes by artists through the ages and across the globe, this exquisite keepsake is the ideal book for artists, collectors, and armchair enthusiasts. As painters, sculptors, photographers, and other visual artists see and experience the world through a unique lens, Art Is the Highest Form of Hope & Other Quote...

The most comprehensive monograph to date on the groundbreaking Swiss artist and international art star, Pipilotti RistA pioneer of experimental video art, Pipilotti Rist is celebrated for her immersive, seductive works that bridge the spaces between fine art and entertainment. Through saturated colours, sensuous imagery, and playful eroticism, Rist's art, which ranges from kaleidoscopic video environments to a chandelier of tie-dyed underwear, absorbs viewers in a hyperfeminine aesthetic at o...

Eat around the world with 650 of the world's best chefs. Wherever you are, youll never miss the best local diner for breakfast, the best restaurant for a business dinner, or the best place for a late night snack - and everything in between. This all-new, completely revised, third edition of the global restaurant guidebook that has sold more than 250,000 copies features more than 7,000 recommendations for more than 4,500 restaurants in more than 70 countries.

Wherever you are, you'll never mis...