This edition of the Think Like a series displays the wonderful world of engineers. This bundle of insights shows why no one can hold you responsible for the impact of gravity, what Gerrit Rietveld can teach you about going against the flow, that Donald Trump says more than you think, and how Netflix goes beyond binge-watching. This book is for anyone who wants to widen their perspective and broaden their horizons.

Awarded a Golden medal from the Axiom Business Book Awards in the Business Theory category and shortlisted for Management Book of the Year

Organizations are currently in a new economy. They are either being disrupted or causing disruption. Continuity is no longer a given. Only one law applies: Strategy = Execution, because a strategy is only as brilliant as its execution. Strategy execution is the last competitive advantage, and strength, speed and agility in execution are more important than...

Wicked Arts Assignments zijn gewaagde, ongebruikelijke, dwarse, grappige, poëtische, inspirerende, sociaal betrokken of anderszins uitdagende kunstopdrachten. Iedereen die kunstlessen geeft, kent ze: zo'n opdracht die ogenschijnlijk simpel is, maar die deelnemers, studenten en leerlingen maximaal uitdaagt. Veel kunstenaars, musici, theatermakers, dansers en kunstdocenten hebben die ene favoriete, vaak gebruikte opdracht waarin alles samenkomt: artistieke visie, pedagogische aanpak en liefde ...

What is the most difficult thing about listening? The answer is, you need to be truly silent. You need to be able to eliminate any form of distortion like thoughts, emotions or lack of energy. And by doing so, you’ll receive the authentic message in someone else’s words and intentions. To a large extent, we process what we hear on a subconscious level. Though whoever has the courage to investigate the power of listening, to observe the distortion within him- or herself and work through it...

The Art of Multiprocessor Programming, Second Edition, provides users with an authoritative guide to multicore programming. This updated edition introduces higher level software development skills relative to those needed for efficient single-core programming, and includes comprehensive coverage of the new principles, algorithms, and tools necessary for effective multiprocessor programming. The book is an ideal resource for students and professionals alike who will benefit from its thorough c...

Your research idea is worth funding. You know it is. You want others to see it too.

Gaining access to a position or grant starts with that excellent research idea. However, getting your proposal accepted does not just involve having the best idea. It involves writing the best proposal – a proposal that shows that yours is the best project and the best match to the funder’s requirements. This book therefore focusses on the writing skills you need to deliver the best possible proposal.

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This book is a special edition, compiled for to the MSc Course Research Methodologies as taught at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology. It is a compilation of useful chapters from several sources on how to structure, set up, carry out and write up your (thesis) research to aid you in writing your research plan. Next to that it acts as a companion during your thesis research. After introducing you to the philosophy of scientific research, subsequent chapters ...

This Element offers a brief overview of Buddhist thought and modern scholarly approaches to its diverse forms of moral reflection. It then explores two of the most prominent philosophers from the main strands of the Indian Buddhist tradition - Buddhaghosa and Santideva - in a comparative fashion.

Finally, a book that offers a practical yet well-researched guide for practitioners seeking to hone the way they show up in citizen space.

At a time when public trust in institutions is at its lowest, expectations of those institutions to make people well, knowledgeable, and secure are rapidly increasing. These expectations are unrealistic, causing disenchantment and disengagement among citizens and increasing levels of burnout among many professionals. Rekindling Democracy is not just a prac...