Verliefdheid, de jacht op de ware, bindingsangst, verleiding, ruzie en liefdesverdriet: de liefde houdt ons allen bezig.

In Liefde, lust en ellende presenteert Roos Vonk prikkelende inzichten en herkenbare observaties op basis van ervaring en wetenschappelijke kennis. Scherp, luchtig en onderhoudend ontkracht Roos Vonk valse wijsheden en clichés over de liefde en geeft treffende eyeopeners. Ze biedt relativering - een knipoog, een ruimere blik, een andere wending - en geeft tips over bijvoo...

Voor het opvoeden van kinderen, heb je geen diploma's nodig. Ieder voedt zijn kinderen naar eer en geweten op. Maar wat betekent dat dan eigenlijk, 'naar eer en geweten'? Wat ervaren we daarin als goed en fout? En waar komt dat vandaan?

Wat ervaren we als goed en fout als het gaat om het opvoeden van onze kinderen? Hoe zijn bijvoorbeeld de plek waar we worden geboren, de familie waarin we groot worden en de cultuur van het land van invloed? Dat wat wij als ouders, verzorgers, begeleiders of l...

De lokale democratie is toe aan groot onderhoud. Met de decentralisaties in het sociaal domein - de grootste bestuurlijke operatie van de afgelopen honderd jaar - is de rolverdeling tussen de verschillende overheden sterk gewijzigd. De gemeente moet haar rol als eerste overheid steeds meer waarmaken. Dat stuit echter vaak op fricties tussen landelijke regelgeving en gemeentelijke verantwoordelijkheden.

Reden voor het Nederlands Gesprek Centrum en Binnenlands Bestuur om het initiatief te nemen...

The typical town springs up around a natural resource—a river, an ocean, an exceptionally deep harbor—or in proximity to a larger, already thriving town. Not so with “new towns,” which are created by decree rather than out of necessity and are often intended to break from the tendencies of past development. New towns aren’t a new thing—ancient Phoenicians named their colonies Qart Hadasht, or New City—but these utopian developments saw a resurgence in the twentieth century.

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Quantifying the User Experience: Practical Statistics for User Research, Second Edition, provides practitioners and researchers with the information they need to confidently quantify, qualify, and justify their data. The book presents a practical guide on how to use statistics to solve common quantitative problems that arise in user research. It addresses questions users face every day, including, Is the current product more usable than our competition? Can we be sure at least 70% of users ca...

Eleventh Hour CISSP: Study Guide, Third Edition provides readers with a study guide on the most current version of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional exam. This book is streamlined to include only core certification information, and is presented for ease of last-minute studying. Main objectives of the exam are covered concisely with key concepts highlighted.

The CISSP certification is the most prestigious, globally-recognized, vendor neutral exam for information security ...

Mechanics of Materials clearly and thoroughly presents the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles. Professor Hibbeler's concise writing style, countless examples, and stunning four-color photorealistic art program help you visualize and master difficult concepts. The 10th Edition retains the hallmark features synonymous with the Hibbeler franchise, and is enhanced with the most current information, a fresh new layout, added problem solving, and incr...

A classic reference book on user interface design and graphic design for web sites, updated to reflect a rapidly changing market Consistently praised as the best volume on classic elements of web site design, Web Style Guide has sold many thousands of copies and has been published around the world. This new revised edition confirms Web Style Guide as the go-to authority in a rapidly changing market. As web designers move from building sites from scratch to using content management and aggrega...

With coverage of nearly twice the number of flaps as the previous edition, Flaps and Reconstructive Surgery, 2nd Edition provides trainees and practicing surgeons alike with the detailed, expert knowledge required to ensure optimal outcomes. It includes chapters and expert commentaries from more than 100 authors and world-renowned leaders in the field, while brand-new cases and high-quality illustrations focused on flap harvest, markings, and reconstruction keep you abreast of today's latest ...

Extensively revised with new illustrations, new clinical photos, and bonus videos from Dr. Blumgart's own collection, this two-volume classic text remains the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on surgery of the hepatobiliary and pancreatic region. Dr.

William Jarnagin and his team of internationally recognized surgeons continue the Blumgart's tradition of excellence, bringing you the latest advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques. You'll find updates on the newest minimally in...