Written by an expert team and praised for its refreshing approach, this essential text offers a critical, holistic understanding of strategy theory and practice.

From the author of The Almighty Dollar comes this urgent and illuminating exploration of the rapidly changing global green economy, lifting the lid on what it means for us all.

A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARAN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SO FAR FOR 2024LONGLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION, AND THE FT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDThe trillion-dollar battle for the resources to power our future. Oil and gas defined the twentieth century.

How will businesses use quantum technology in the future? What problems will a quantum computer solve? How long will it take before these devices become commercially relevant?

With the first generation of quantum computers on the horizon, understanding their impact is more relevant than ever. Luckily, you don’t need a physics degree to understand the functionality of these computers – just like you don’t need to know how a transistor works to excel in conventional it.

This book is the...

In 2014, the global market leader in advanced chipmaking machines ASML joined forces with NWO, AMOLF, the University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit to establish a new research institute in the Netherlands: the Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography (ARCNL). ARCNL represents a unique form of public-private collaboration in science, aligned with a political climate that actively encouraged partnerships between academia and industry. How did this collaboration come into being, and ho...

This book takes a deep dive into visual design structures, focusing on the timeless principles of movement, space, and composition. While design tools and technologies continue to change, these core principles remain just as important. Written in a clear and engaging style, it’s perfect for students looking to build their foundation in design, and also a great resource for professionals who want to revisit or sharpen their skills.

The book goes beyond the basics of design, introducing fresh...

The overall objective of this second edition is to reaffirm that data management is an exciting and valuable capability - one that deserves dedicated time and effort. Building on the foundation of the first edition, this updated version introduces new chapters, fresh insights, and additional interviews with practitioners to reflect the evolving landscape of the field.

More specifically, the book now aims to:

1. Provide an enriched introduction to data management, combining core concepts with ...

Six years of ERI Sector Plan Law Research in Utrecht: Cross-pollination through collaboration is a volume created to showcase and celebrate the work accomplished under the Utrecht Law Sector Plan. Since the start of the first Sector Plan Law in September 2019, researchers have engaged in innovative research and intensive collaboration on socially relevant topics. The research has focused on two main themes: Institutions for Conflict Resolution and Empirical Legal Research. These two themes ha...

The many preserved collections of student notes from the early modern period – ranging from neatly maintained notebooks to barely legible scribbles crammed between lines of printed text – hold considerable but largely untapped potential as an historical source. At the same time, the analysis of these notes poses significant challenges for scholars. This book aims to be a concise and accessible companion for scholars interested in engaging with this young and burgeoning research field. Wri...