Does language reflect the culture of a society? Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? This title states that contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes.

Comprehensive and accessible—perfect for mastering the fundamentals of fixing electronics without taking a formal course

How to Diagnose and Fix Everything Electronic, Third Edition details how to repair consumer electronics products ranging from modern digital devices to some older technologies. Filled with expert insights, case studies and sleuthing techniques from a former professional technician, it provides great guidance on how to assemble a workbench, operate the latest test equipmen...

This new edition of a bestselling evangelical survey of the Old Testament has been updated throughout. It is lavishly illustrated with four-color images, maps, and charts and retains the pedagogical features that have made the book so popular:· chapter outlines, objectives, and summaries· study questions· sidebars featuring primary source material and ethical and theological issues· lists of key terms, people, and places· further reading recommendationsAdditional resources for students a...

BIV in praktijk behandelt in vier delen het beoordelen en ontwerpen van de bestuurlijke informatieverzorging voor de meest voorkomende processen en typen organisaties. In het eerste deel worden kort de belangrijke basisconcepten behandeld zoals het tolmodel, de maatregelen van interne controle, het interne betrouwbaarheidssysteem, het COSO Internal Control Framework en het model van Simons.

De praktische insteek van het boek blijkt uit de in het tweede deel opgenomen methodiek voor het uitvoe...

De lesmethode “Basis Marketing voor het MBO, 2e editie” behandelt alle belangrijke aspecten van de moderne marketing zoals deze zich vanaf de jaren 60 heeft ontwikkeld. De methode is sterk praktijkgericht en zeer toegankelijk voor de MBO student op niveau 3 en 4. De verworven kennis uit dit lesmateriaal kan direct worden ingezet!

A fresh and innovative perspective on urban issues and creating sustainable cities

In The 15-Minute City: A Solution for Saving Our Time and Our Planet, human city pioneer and international scientific advisor Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home.

This book tells the story of an idea that spread from city t...

Whether you're managing a rebrand or educating your staff or students about brand fundamentals, Designing Brand Identity is the quintessential resource. The sixth edition has been updated throughout to address the challenges faced by branding professionals today. From research to brand strategy, design execution to launch and governance, Designing Brand Identity is a compendium of tools and best practices that demystifies, inspires, and provides a road map to creating sustainable and successf...

Offering the most geometric presentation available, Linear Algebra with Applications, Fifth Edition emphasizes linear transformations as a unifying theme. This elegant textbook combines a user-friendly presentation with straightforward, lucid language to clarify and organize the techniques and applications of linear algebra. Exercises and examples make up the heart of the text, with abstract exposition kept to a minimum.

Exercise sets are broad and varied and reflect the author's creativity a...

From your studies to your career, reflection and reflective writing is a key skill for personal and professional development. However, reflective writing requires a different approach to essays or reports – it can be difficult to know how to accomplish it. Written in a supportive and inclusive tone, The Student's Guide to Reflective Writing is an ideal resource for anyone faced with reflective writing assignments.

It provides clear and practical advice on every step of the process, showing ...