In dit boek worden alle soorten bomen en struiken die onder de noemer bosplantsoen vallen (zowel loofbomen als naaldbomen) uitgebreid beschreven. De uiterlijke kenmerken worden in detail besproken en er wordt uitgebreide informatie gegeven over de ecologische aspecten, de toepassingsmogelijkheden en de houteigenschappen. Elke soort is rijk geïllustreerd met kleurenfoto's waarop alle verschillende kenmerken duidelijk in beeld gebracht worden. Daarnaast wordt achtergrondinformatie gegeven over...

CLIENT, CLARIFY, CREATE, CHANGE, CONFIRM, CONTINUE, CLOSE = THE SEVEN SECRETS OF CONSULTANCY "Most change methods are effective. For the most part, each one is theoretically sound, well-researched, and clearly articulated. But when they're put in organizations, they fail-at least 70 to 80% of the time".

George Smart, Managing Partner, Strategic Development Incorporated The definition of a consultant is someone who facilitates organisational change and provides expertise on technical, function...

With little domestic fanfare and even less attention internationally, Japan has been reinventing itself since the 1990s, dramatically changing its political economy, from one managed by regulations to one with a neoliberal orientation. Rebuilding from the economic misfortunes of its recent past, the country retains a formidable economy and its political system is healthier than at any time in its history. Japan Transformed explores the historical, political, and economic forces that led to th...

This book explores a range of issues in the philosophy of mind, with the mind-body problem as the main focus. It serves as a stimulus to the reader to engage with the problems of the mind and try to come to terms with them, and examines Descartes's mind-body dualism.

A researched study on two of art's most fundamental themes, Colour and Light bridges the gap between abstract theory and practical knowledge. Beginning with a survey of under appreciated masters who perfected the use of colour and light, the book examines how light reveals form, the properties of colour and pigments, and the wide variety of atmospheric effects. Gurney cuts through the confusing and contradictory dogma about colour, testing it in the light of science and observation.

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A good understanding of pathology will turn a competent veterinary nurse into an outstanding one. Harriet Brooks. This is one of the first books on general pathology designed specifically for veterinary nurses and veterinary nursing students.

Pathology underpins all you do as a veterinary nurse. Knowledge of the general pathological processes will give you a deeper understanding of every aspect of an animal's health. Building on your prior knowledge of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry, th...

So you've got an idea for an iPhone app - along with everyone else on the planet. Set your app apart with elegant design, efficient usability, and a healthy dollop of personality. "Best iPhone App Design" takes you from concept to polished interface design with plain-spoken principles and a rich collection of visual examples for designing exceptional interfaces for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Witty, down-to-earth, and irreverent, this guide is for everyone involved in the app design process: d...

The 2-page lesson format makes this course look fresh and appealing to students. The colourful visual text on the left page grabs students' attention, and the right page has the lesson activities. Every lesson builds to a practical outcome.

Together, these elements create an enjoyable, motivating learning experience for students. The book also includes a DVD for class and self-study.

Illuminating, through ethnographic inquiry, how individual agents "make" language policy in everyday social practice, this volume advances the growing field of language planning and policy using a critical sociocultural approach. From this perspective, language policy is conceptualized not only as official acts and documents, but as language-regulating modes of human interaction, negotiation, and production mediated by relations of power. Using this conceptual framework, the volume addresses ...

This is a completely revised edition of a comprehensive and popular introduction to the fast moving area of Forensic Genetics. The text begins with key concepts needed to fully appreciate the subject and moves on to examine the latest developments in the field. Now illustrated in full colour throughout, this accessible textbook includes numerous references to relevant casework.

With information on the full process of DNA evidence from collection at the scene of a crime to presentation in a le...