This leading monograph on European Environmental Law is now completely updated and revised. This book provides an in-depth analysis of important legal issues of European environmental law. What are the legal grounds for EU environmental policy and on what principles are directives and regulations based upon? To what extent precludes EU environmental regulation more stringent national environmental standards? What are the requirements the Court of Justice has imposed on the Member States imple...

By combining different perspectives and methods of empirical research, this PhD thesis generates multi-disciplinary insights into the rise of the logistics complex and its planning discourse whilst focusing specifically on XXL distribution centres (DCs) in the Netherlands. Since the 1980s, the building footprint of this complex has increased fourfold, to approximately 80 million square metres, generating a new large-scale landscape type: Landscapes of Trade. The research addresses urgent i...

This study seeks to understand the interrelationship between daily mobility and the spatial structure of an emerging metropolitan urban system. It is concerned with the daily mobility of a specific group of inhabitants, higher education students, living in a contemporary metropolis and experiencing urban living. The study’s main aim is to better understand aspects of this complex urban spatial structure through the students’ lives and through their daily mobility to explore specific urban...

Business fundamentals neemt je mee in het organische proces van idee tot business. Daarvoor volgen we twee startende ondernemers, Amina en Nicolas, die samen – met vallen en opstaan – een nieuw fietsmodel op de markt willen brengen.

Het eerste deel legt zich toe op de verschillende soorten ondernemingen en vennootschappen, en de bijhorende boekhoudkundige en fiscale verplichtingen. Welke formaliteiten moet je doorlopen om een vlotte start te garanderen? Welk model van de boekhouding moet ...

Embark on an empowering journey towards entrepreneurial success with 'Building a Business.' This invaluable guide equips aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of starting and growing a successful business.

From developing a viable business idea to crafting a solid business plan, this book provides practical insights and actionable steps to launch your venture with confidence. Learn the art of market research, financing options, ...

A revealing exploration of the phenomenon of 'non-promotable work', the effect it has on women's careers, and a thoroughly researched strategy for how to fight back

With Voices, learners use English as a tool for global communication and are encouraged to celebrate connections among people from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Carefully sequenced activities featuring real-world content fully prepare learners for interaction and guide them to develop their voice in English.

Voices is a seven-level, integrated-skills program for adults and young adults that enables instructors to teach with confidence in all classrooms. Supported by a common-sense...

We get feedback every day of our lives, from friends and family, colleagues, customers, and bosses, teachers, doctors, and strangers. We know that feedback is essential for professional development and healthy relationships - but we dread it and even dismiss it. This book teaches you how to take criticism productively.