Psychology of Aging: A Concise Exploration introduces students to the study of adulthood and aging, offering a holistic examination of its impact on our bodies, minds, relationships, and social roles. Through an innovative myth vs. fact approach, the text dispels common misconceptions using humor, compassion, and robust research.

More than a century ago, Einstein made the theory of relativity workable by assuming the constant speed of light, he showed that time passes more slowly in a moving system. But another of his conclusions that a moving object must shrink in the direction of motion remained a matter of debate.

To examine the latter conclusion the author very precisely followed Einsteins line of thought and he found that this conclusion was the result of an incorrect physical insight. The inevitable outcome of t...

This title works to provide students with an introduction to different types of artistic expression within early childhood. Combining theory, research and practical strategies, the authors present how the arts can be beneficial in fostering inclusion through a range of settings.

Enhance your expertise in customer experience management with our two-day certified Experience Management (XM) and Xperience Level Agreement (XLA®) Foundation courseware. Tailored for professionals, this training offers an in-depth exploration of the XM and XLA® concepts, blending theoretical insights with practical applications. Elevate your organization's customer experience with the XM and XLA® Foundation course. This two-day training, followed by a multiple-choice exam, offers a compre...

"The Agile Leader is more of a phenomenon than a role. As a responsible decision-maker, how do you know that you are working with a good Agile Leader? How does someone demonstrate good leadership? Learn about the agile competences in our IPMA reference Guide ICB4® in an Agile World

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This codex is a comprehensive collection of important legislative documents relevant to the field of European business law. It is specifically designed for students enrolled in the Business Law I course at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as part of the Business Economics program. Therefore, it includes only those legislative texts and excerpts that are directly or indirectly related to the course material. Nevertheless, this codex also serves as a valuable reference for anyone engaged in busi...

The IPMA ICB4® is the international standard on competence for project, programme and portfolio managers. The competence needed for each of these domains is defined in the following competence areas: “People” (how do you interact with the people around you, and yourself); the “Practice” of our work (needed for Projects, Programmes and Portfolios); the “Perspective” of the intiatives you’re running (the context within which the initiative is run and the link to what needs to be ...

The market leading textbook for trainees and practitioners counselling children. It contains lots of short chapters offering practice frameworks, skills and interventions.

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) stand out as two of the most influential and transformative forces. This comprehensive guide explores the application of AI and ML across key sectors such as healthcare, finance, retail, and automotive, providing a deep dive into how these technologies are revolutionizing practices, from enhancing medical diagnostics to driving autonomous vehicles and beyond.

The book not only explores practica...

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...