This edited volume explores the notion of “artifice” in modern visual culture, ranging from the eighteenth century to the present, in countries around the globe.

Artifice has been regarded as a primarily Western phenomenon, playing as it does a central role in European art theory since the Renaissance. This volume proposes that artifice is better understood as a transcultural artistic phenomenon and requires far broader conceptualization across international contexts. It acquaints readers...

In 2014, the global market leader in advanced chipmaking machines ASML joined forces with NWO, AMOLF, the University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit to establish a new research institute in the Netherlands: the Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography (ARCNL). ARCNL represents a unique form of public-private collaboration in science, aligned with a political climate that actively encouraged partnerships between academia and industry. How did this collaboration come into being, and ho...

In a world where speed, efficiency and reliability drive business success, logistics and supply chain management is the beating heart of any organisation. But what goes on behind the scenes of that lightning-fast delivery to your door? How do companies ensure that raw materials from the other side of the world arrive exactly on time?

This book takes you into the dynamic world of supply chains – from forecasting, inventory management, purchasing, warehousing to sustainability and technologic...

Machine Learning for Business Analytics: Concepts, Techniques, and Applications in Python is a comprehensive introduction to and an overview of the methods that underlie modern AI. This best-selling textbook covers both statistical and machine learning (AI) algorithms for prediction, classification, visualization, dimension reduction, rule mining, recommendations, clustering, text mining, experimentation, network analytics and generative AI. Along with hands-on exercises and real-life case st...

How do you stay relevant in a world of constant change—driven by aging populations, shifting regulations, and rapid tech evolution?  Create the WOW! is your step-by-step guide to building a sustainable business model that drives both financial growth and positive impact.

This practical book helps innovators, entrepreneurs, and teams spot opportunities where social, ecological, and economic progress go hand in hand. Learn how to work smarter with AI, design customer-centered ...