Dertig jaar geleden waren er nog nauwelijks computers, twintig jaar geleden werd internet amper gebruikt en tien jaar geleden bestond er nog geen smartphone en werd met vrienden niet in hoofdzaak virtueel gecommuniceerd. De samenleving is ingrijpend veranderd en van het recht in de informatiemaatschappij kan hetzelfde gezegd worden.

Dit boek biedt een uitgebreid overzicht, in 17 hoofdstukken, geschreven door specialisten op het gebied van ICT en internetrecht. Aan de orde komen onder andere in...

Written for fashion graduates, newbie entrepreneurs and those in entry-level positions in the industry, Blue is the New Black demystifies the process of how to make a fashion collection accessible for all levels. It's a reference guide, a buddy, and an overview of who, what and where. Fashion is a multi-billion-dollar industry.

It's not just about sketching an outfit, it's about selecting fabric, developing buttons, sourcing a factory, negotiating prices, making patterns, seeing the final lau...

The new C++11 standard allows programmers to express ideas more clearly, simply, and directly, and to write faster, more efficient code. Bjarne Stroustrup, the designer and original implementer of C++, has reorganized, extended, and completely rewritten his definitive reference and tutorial for programmers who want to use C++ most effectively. The C++ Programming Language, Fourth Edition, delivers meticulous, richly explained, and integrated coverage of the entire language-its facilities, abs...

A magisterial, one-volume history of political thought from Herodotus to the present, Ancient Athens to modern democracy - from author and professor Alan RyanThis is a book about the answers that historians, philosophers, theologians, practising politicians and would-be revolutionaries have given to one question: how should human beings best govern themselves?Almost every modern government claims to be democratic; but is democracy really the best way of organising our political life? Can we m...

On publication in 2009 John Hattie's Visible Learning presented the biggest ever collection of research into what actually work in schools to improve children's learning. Not what was fashionable, not what political and educational vested interests wanted to champion, but what actually produced the best results in terms of improving learning and educational outcomes. It became an instant bestseller and was described by the TES as revealing education's 'holy grail'.

Now in this latest book, Jo...

The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations.

In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton--one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty--tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal wo...

Now in full-color throughout, the second edition of Packaging Design offers fully up-to-date coverage of the entire packaging design process, including the business of packaging design, design principles, the creative process, and pre-production and production issues. New chapters cover topics related to branding, business strategies, social responsibility, and sustainability. All new case studies and examples illustrate every phase of the process, making this the single most important guide ...

For courses in Introduction to Revenue Management. The first of its kind, this book was written to address the emerging course in Hospitality focused on revenue management. Based on the authors' years of industry experience, this book includes a model for understanding the revenue management process and reveals four basic building blocks to revenue management success.

With chapters dedicated to consumer behavior, economic principles, and strategic management, it outlines key processes and sta...

This book offers a comprehensive guide to commissioning, managing and undertaking research in development work. Perfect for both students and practitioners.

This expertly illustrated atlas has been the go-to reference in veterinary orthopedic surgery for nearly 50 years and remains the premier resource for small animal surgical procedures. As in prior editions, Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition is teeming with highly detailed drawings that illustrate a wide range of surgical approaches. This edition also features six all new surgical approaches and three approaches which have been ex...