For most of his life (1898-1982), Maria Montessori’s son, Mario Montessori, was his mother’s dedicated companion and collaborator. And he was indeed her interpreter – both literally during her life and substantively after her death in 1952.

The first section of the book, Theory to Practice, consists of essays which explore significant theoretical aspects. In the second section, Practice to Theory, we explore specific aspects of Montessori educational practice which then illuminate theor...

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In the summer of 2024, just before the Paris Olympics, I had the privilege of teaching a Corporate Law and Anti-Money-Laundering course at the 12th edition of the World Notariat University. This academic training programme, founded by French notary Jean-Paul Decorps, forms part of activities organised by the UINL and aims to increase the understanding of the concepts of comparative law and international law through exchanges of good notarial practices between young notaries. One of the ...

Nestled in the south of France, Provence is a region long celebrated for its enchanting beauty and timeless charm. Its power to captivate lies in a blend of breathtaking natural landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and an almost mystical atmosphere. The region's distinctive light, dramatic terrain, and deep historical roots have drawn artists for generations, offering both inspiration and refuge. Among those drawn to its spellbinding scenery were artistic giants who left an indelible mark on...

Are you a tech founder ready to move beyond the start-up phase and scale up?

This book is your guide.

Drawing on his experience as a senior partner at McKinsey specializing in innovation and growth, and as the co-founder of THNK (school for impact- oriented entrepreneurs) and ScaleUpNation (research-based scale-up accelerator), Menno van Dijk shares a proven scale-up method based on real data and hands-on experience.

Based on research across 669 ventures, this book reveals the 15 success fact...

HIDDEN HISTORY - Joram van Klaveren

30 Untold Stories of Islam in the West

Islam and the West are often seen as opposites. But is that really true?

"Hidden History" uncovers a fascinating and largely forgotten chapter of our past. Through 30 remarkable stories, it reveals how deeply rooted Islam has been in the Western world — long before countries like the Netherlands or the United States even existed.

With sharp insights and compelling anecdotes, Hidden History brings to life the intertwi...

A compelling re-evaluation of the human condition, Carmody Grey’s inaugural lecture as Professor of Integral

Ecology is a reckoning with the fragmented modern world. The concept of ‘the environment’ expresses an engrained habit of compartmentalisation, a habit which underpins our corrosive paradigm of technocratic utility. Grey proposes instead that we think through the crises of our moment in terms of our most fundamental task: the task of being human on this earth.

What we long for is...

'Beyond Orientalism: Sir William Jones (1746-1794), A Journey of Understanding' reconfigures our understanding of Orientalism, the formation of British Romanticism, colonialism, and late eighteenth-century British India. This volume examines the enduring legacy of Sir William Jones, a seminal figure in the intellectual exchange between East and West during the Enlightenment. Through a rigorous analysis of Jones's translations, annotations, and original compositions, the book elucidates his pr...