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This unprecedented look inside the global battle to power our lives is “required reading for anyone interested in the 360-degree impacts of the energy transition” (Daniel Poneman, former US Deputy Secretary of Energy) from acclaimed Reuters reporter Ernest Scheyder.

To build electric vehicles, solar panels, cell phones, and millions of oth...

In recent years, the rapid development and adoption of technologies and the expansion of the digital economy have gone hand in hand with the processing of vast amounts of personal data. Cross-border data flows can bring many benefits to businesses and citizens but are at the same time accompanied by concerns and risks. This dissertation focuses on cross-border data flows from the EU to China and aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic legal assessment and empirical study of EU citizens...

A victim-centred approach urges institutional guarantees to minimize the re-traumatization of victims in criminal investigations and empowers victims as participants and beneficiaries in the criminal procedure. It brings new views to the criminal justice process and transformation to the affected community and the entire society. Such a new approach in criminal law is becoming a trend in investigation and reparation phases in both domestic and international legal discourse.This RIDP libri iss...

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...

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, ...

Struggling to balance the expectations of her immigrant mother with her own deep ambivalence about her place in the world, seventeen-year-old Ocean Sun takes her savings and goes off the grid. A haunting and romantic novel about family, friendship, philosophy, fitting in, and love from Amy Zhang, the acclaimed author of Falling into Place and This Is Where the World Ends. Ocean Sun has always felt an enormous pressure to succeed.

After struggling with depression during her senior year of high...