The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak.

They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and...

Inrichten en optimaliseren van organisaties beschrijft de organisatie-inrichting en -processen

(het hart van de organisatie) op een heel brede manier. Het boek is zo samengesteld dat

een goede beschrijving, analyse en herontwerp van de organisatie-inrichting mogelijk is. Voor dit doel zijn diverse theorieën en modellen omgevormd tot bruikbare instrumenten, die direct praktisch toepasbaar zijn. Deze derde druk is geheel herzien, waarbij ook de opzet en de didactiek opnieuw is afgestemd op het...

Innovation contributes to corporate competitiveness, economic performance and environmental sustainability. In the Internet era, innovation intelligence is transferred across borders and languages at an unprecedented rate, yet the ability to benefit from it seems to become more divergent among different corporations and countries. How much an organization can benefit from innovation largely depends on how well innovation is managed in it.

Thus, there is a discernible increase in interest in t...

There is no single book, which introduces readers to the Bronfenbrenners model of development as a context for early years practice. Fully updated with one new chapter and broader coverage on transitions Bronfenbrenners theories on ecological systems in human development are one of the most influential models in early childhood education and yet many practitioners and researchers rely on his original work as the only source of guidance. Draws on practice-based research to identify and animate...

Jellema deel 6B Installaties - Werktuigbouwkunde laat zien hoe het evenwicht tussen gebruikerseisen en energiegebruik kan worden gevonden. Het behandelt zowel bouwfysisch gedrag als werktuigbouwkundige- en gasinstallatieconcepten.

Van Airbnb tot Uber, en van Nextdoor tot Facebook, een steeds groter deel van het maatschappelijk en economisch verkeer verloopt via online platformen.

De opkomst van deze platformen leidt tot optimistische vertogen. Doordat ze bestaande praktijken en instituties - van taximarkt tot lokale democratie - letterlijk en figuurlijk 'ontregelen', zouden deze platforms leiden tot economische en maatschappelijke innovatie. Kort samengevat luidt hun belofte: minder overhead en minder overheid.

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For courses in introductory calculus-based physics. Precise. Highly accurate.

Carefully crafted. Physics for Scientists and Engineers combines outstanding pedagogy and a clear and direct narrative with applications that draw the student into the physics at hand. The text gives students a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of physics in all its aspects, from mechanics to modern physics.

Each topic begins with concrete observations and experiences that students can relate to their eve...

Developers, take note: databases aren't just for the IS group any more. You can build database-backed applications for the desktop, Web, embedded systems, or operating systems without linking to heavy-duty client-server databases such as Oracle and MySQL. This book shows how you to use SQLite, a small and lightweight database that you can build right into your application during development. Applications that handle data have an enormous advantage today, and with SQLite, you'll discover how t...

De Methode beschrijft zowel de achtergrond van waaruit Montessoriopvoeding ontstaan is, als de manier waarop die opvoeding bij jonge kinderen wordt toegepast.

In deze uitgave is het taalgebruik gedeeltelijk aangepast aan onze moderne tijd. De inhoud bleef hetzelfde. Aan de tekst werden ruim 180 voetnoten toegevoegd, die het lezen vergemakkelijken.

The Athletic Skills Model offers an alternative to dominant talent development theories in the form of holistic broad-based movement education, focusing on health and wellbeing. It places the emphasis on 'physical intelligence' - including attributes such as agility, flexibility and stability - through adaptable and varied training programmes, creating a skilled athlete before introducing sport specialization. The book sets out the scientific underpinnings of the ASM before going on to offer ...