The Dutch province of Limburg, as it exists now, once bordered the frontier zone of the Roman Empire. It was known for its fertile soils, where, especially in the south, a villa landscape developed during the first three centuries CE. Many of these Roman villas were excavated in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, without being analysed, and publications relating to these sites did not meet contemporary standards.

The Leiden Villa Project, conducted between 2022 and 2024 by a team of res...

The Winthir Collection is one of the few identified skeletal collections from the 19th century, offering a rare insight into the lives of 245 individuals recovered from a long-forgotten section of Winthir Cemetery in Munich, southern Germany. Now housed in the State Collection for Anthropology in Munich, these remains have been analysed through an interdisciplinary project that combines historical and osteological research.

For each individual, historical data such as demographics, cause of ...

The art of painting on bark was once widely found in many parts of the Pacific, including the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea, the home of the Kwoma people who are the subject of this study. The styles of the paintings and the subjects of designs were as varied as the hundreds of languages spoken in this region.

Following European contact at the end of the nineteenth century, and the social change this brought, many New Guinea peoples discontinued producing their vibrant designs on ba...

This collection provides interdisciplinary discussions of the impact of the heritage of modernity in archaeology and related disciplines from a theoretical and philosophical point of view. The ways the philosophical and scientific heritage of modernity shapes current human scientific thought is a much-discussed topic in archaeology, anthropology, and beyond. From central themes of modernity, such as reductionism, materialism, and physicalism, there is a connection to central archaeological an...

Europe is under fire, both literally and figuratively. The war in Ukraine represents an indirect attack on the European model, and the European Union (EU) is also facing heavy internal criticism from various quarters. At the same time, Europe remains an attractive continent for many, with countries lining up to join the EU.A lot is expected of the EU. How can the European continent survive in a world that seems to become increasingly hostile and complex? Can Europe even maintain its position?...

In today’s ever-changing world, leadership requires more than just vision—it demands transformation. drs. Walter H. Visser invites you on a journey to unlock your full potential as a leader and foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and authenticity in your organisation. This groundbreaking book explores the science of perception, the art of conscious leadership, and the power of alignment to achieve extraordinary results. Combining personal insights with proven strategies, Visser de...

In an era where technology is rapidly transforming the legal landscape, Transforming Arbitration explores how innovations like AI, blockchain, the Metaverse, and Web3 are reshaping arbitration as a key form of dispute resolution. The book features insights from leading academics, practitioners, and policymakers, offering a comprehensive look at how these advancements are influencing our conceptual, substantive and procedural understandings of many parts of this field.

Each chapter examines t...

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If you’re a founder or business owner who’s built something great — but feel trapped in the day-to-day — this book is for you. Because building a great business doesn’t guarantee a great exit. Sellability shows you how to turn your company into a transferable, scalable machine buyers compete for.

Whether you’re thinking about selling in 12 months or 5 years, most books focus on the deal itself. This isn’t one of them. This is S...

Why do we talk about Inclusion and DEI for decades, while individual managers still struggle where to start? Why do we decorate the canteen with purple flags once a year and set up women networks and ally programs, while the perspectives of minorities are not heard in the management layers of organisations? Why is it that we await corporate initiatives, rather than make our daily conversations more inclusive? Partially, because our brains are inherently biased and programmed to exclude others.

An inclusive leader invites unwelcome perspectives, while having conversations with all the diverse talent around her. She sees the limitations of her own intellect and uses her curiosity to learn. She does not back off from discomfort and conflict: she enriches her worldview with new perspectives. She admits that she is biased, just like everybody else. And she stays away from the extremes articulated in polarised debates, as she knows we can only learn from nuanced views. This practical book helps you to become more like her, such that inclusion becomes part of your daily work...