Our world is becoming ever more data-driven, transforming how business is conducted, governance enacted, and knowledge produced. Yet, the nature of data and the scope and implications of the changes taking place are not always clear. The Data Revolution is a must read for anyone interested in why data have become so important in the contemporary era.

Thoroughly updated, including ten new chapters, the book provides an accessible and comprehensive: introduction to thinking conceptually about t...

L'ouvrage est réparti en quatre compétences comme l'examen du Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF). Préparez-vous en 4 étapes : Comprendre. Se préparer. S'entraîner. Prêt pour l'examen ! Le DELF A2 comprend des activités, des astuces et des stratégies pour progresser, des fiches méthodologiques pour mémoriser l'essentiel vocabulaire, grammaire, communication, thèmes, conseils, etc., un cd audio mp3 (compréhension de l'oral, production orale).

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Het op tijd voorkomen of vaststellen en behandelen van psychische problemen bij kinderen en jongeren is belangrijk. Want hoe beter de kwaliteit van leven in de eerste levensjaren, hoe groter de kans op een positieve mentale, sociale en fysieke ontwikkeling als kinderen ouder worden. Binnen de ontwikkelingspsychopathologie zijn criteria beschreven die helpen een normale ontwikkeling te onderscheiden van een (mogelijk) afwijkende ontwikkeling. Daarbij is er aandacht voor het kind, maar ook voor...

Studenten hebben veelal geen idee hoe zij een onderzoek moeten starten, hoe zij dit moeten uitvoeren en hoe zij dit op papier moeten zetten. In dit boek worden deze stappen helder uitgelegd aan de hand van vele voorbeelden.

Dit boek begint met een hoofdstuk over de theoretische achtergronden van het doen van onderzoek (hoofdstuk 1). In hoofdstuk 2 wordt het onderzoeksplan behandeld, de basis van het onderzoek, waarin studenten wordt geleerd welke onderdelen daarin aan de orde moeten worden ge...

The most comprehensive introduction to international development, with chapters by leading experts who explore the field's most pressing issues and debates. Introduction to International Development is a collection of contributed chapters comprised of original essays by leading experts from a variety of disciplines. With four new chapters and the most up-to-date content on the global COVID-19 pandemic, this fully revised edition continues to give students a foundational overview to the field ...

Interest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade, largely because of its central place in discussions such as the Iraq War and Guantanamo, the World Trade Organisation, the anti-capitalist movement, the Kyoto Convention on climate change, and the apparent failure of the international system to deal with the situations in Palestine and Darfur, and the plights of refugees and illegal immigrants around the world. This Very Short Introduction explains what international la...

The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible coverage of major concepts, theories, methods, issues, and debates within the field. This leading text helps students develop a critical perspective on language in society as they explore the complex connections between societal norms an...

For introductory courses in managerial finance. Using financial concepts to solve real-world problems with a proven teaching and learning framework The Teaching and Learning System - a hallmark feature of Principles of Managerial Finance - weaves pedagogy into concepts and practice, giving students a roadmap to follow through the text and supplementary tools. The 16th Edition concentrates on the material students need to know in order to make effective financial decisions in an increasingly c...

Available for the first time in Achieve, the definitive reference text for biochemistry Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 8e helps students focus on the most important aspects of biochemistry- the principles! Dave Nelson, Michael Cox, and new co-author Aaron Hoskins identify the most important principles of biochemistry and direct student attention to these with icons and resources targeted to each principle.

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Now in its fifth edition, Business Research offers students a practical, hands-on guide throughout the research process, from literature review to writing up the results. Accessible and clear, this much loved textbook provides the tools needed to embark on and successfully complete research projects. Its balance of practical advice, methodical approach and sound academic underpinning gives a comprehensive grounding in research methods, so that you can decide on the most appropriate way of col...