This edition of the Think Like a series displays the wonderful world of engineers. This bundle of insights shows why no one can hold you responsible for the impact of gravity, what Gerrit Rietveld can teach you about going against the flow, that Donald Trump says more than you think, and how Netflix goes beyond binge-watching. This book is for anyone who wants to widen their perspective and broaden their horizons.

In the book Ship Knowledge you can find everything you want to know about ships and shipping. The book discusses in detail all components and systems that make up a modern ship, from design drawings to the finished products, including paint systems and legal requirements.

Want to deliver value and be meaningful? So does everybody. But how and where to begin?

Agility is no longer a buzzword. Reacting more quickly to volatile market conditions and customer or employee demands have become a necessity. Implementing agile models and methodologies is one thing, being truly agile from the heart of the organisation is another. Impossible? Definitely not. But how…?

In this book, fiction is intertwined with non-fiction, and will the elements of the People Journey Circ...

PAC-MAN: Birth of an Icon onderzoekt de ontwerpfilosofie en de oorsprong van het spel via de kunstenaars, ontwerpers, ontwikkelaars en andere creatieve teams die PAC-MAN tot leven brachten en staat vol met historisch beeldmateriaal, conceptontwerpen, marketingfoto's en meer.

Dit nieuwe non-fictie boek gaat van Toru Iwatani's "pizza slice" inspiratie tot het ongelooflijke succes van het spel in de speelhallen en daarbuiten. Het boek duikt ook in PAC-MAN's ongekende impact op de popcultuur, met...

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...