Most of what gets published about war zones is written by a remarkably small group of people. Soldiers, journalists, politicians, public intellectuals: these are the people we turn to in times of crisis. And yet, in turning to these people we miss something very important: the voices of the displaced, the victimised, and the oppressed. The voices of the voiceless. This book is here to help change that. Containing seven beautifully illustrated stories of conflict—from the Balkans to Africa, ...

Hydraulic and lubrication systems have developed significantly in the past sixty years. The range of applications continue to expand. In modern systems, the application of proportional valves is a particularly important stimulus for the application of increasingly complicated and more accurate hydraulic drive systems.

With the availability of more accurate production techniques that enable the possibilities of minimal tolerances, the operating pressures have more than doubled in the last 25 y...

This is an original and accessible introduction to the modern idea of history and its value, and an indispensable companion to the study of history and its philosophical underpinnings.

The book answers two basic questions: What is history? And what is its value? It also shows how the answers to these questions are mutually dependent. The old view that history is the teacher of life, for instance, assumes that the past is a reservoir of examples from which moral lessons for the present can be ...

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...

Leading next-generation decision-making in a data-driven organization

Like in Formula-1 racing, decision-making is crucial for business success and can be the difference between a checkered flag or the gravel pit. Decisions are increasingly made based upon data, but which function within an organisation is most suitable to drive the transformation towards a Decision Oriented Organisation? An organisation that beats competitors based on excellence in decision-making.

The CFO behind the wheel

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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 creation of new capital cities are watershed moments in the lives of ancient empires. Assyria, arguably the most successful imperial state of the ancient Near East, repeatedly engaged in capital creation. Capital creation denotes the development of a monumental capital, either in a new location or through the profound transformation of a pre-existing settlement. This volume focusses on the rationale, construction, and function of the imperial capitals of Assyria: Kār-Tukultī-Ninurta, Ka...

The Basics of Money and Banking is an accessible textbook for bachelor students of a number of disciplines. It can also be an invaluable resource for professionals who wish to master the language and principles of money and banking. This book covers monetary issues, including money creation and the role that commercial banks play in creating bank deposits. It addresses the important role of banks in financial intermediation, and explains these concepts in the context of historical developmen...