The text offers a comprehensive and unique perspective on disaster risk associated with natural hazards. It covers a wide range of topics, reflecting the most recent debates but also older and pioneering discussions in the academic field of disaster studies as well as in the policy and practical areas of disaster risk reduction.

Human Rights, now in its fourth edition, is an introductory text that is both innovative and challenging. Its unique interdisciplinary approach invites students to think imaginatively and rigorously about one of the most important and influential political concepts of our time.

Tracing the history of the concept, the book shows that there are fundamental tensions between legal, philosophical and social-scientific approaches to human rights. This analysis throws light on some of the most contr...

Whether we interpret Scripture or culture, it matters what we do, not just what we think or feel. How do we live with our interpretation, and how do we live it out? This book helps us understand how culture forms us as political actors, moves us aesthetically, shapes the rhythms of our lives, and connects (or disconnects) us from God and neighbors we are called to love. The goal is to be equipped to engage culture with greater fluency and fidelity in response to the triune God. This short, ac...

This new edition of the classic text has been extensively rewritten to bring it right up to date and enzymes has been introduced as a new topic. Its accessible style makes it invaluable to students and teachers of food science and nutrition.

Stoornissen in de vocht- en elektrolythuishouding komen veel voor bij acuut zieke patiënten. Het is van groot belang om basale kennis over water en zout toe te passen bij de diagnostiek en behandeling van patiënten, om met name iatrogene factoren te verminderen. De rol van infuusvloeistoffen en diuretica wordt toegelicht. ‘Water en zout’ gaat met herkenbare praktijkvoorbeelden in op de problematiek van stoornissen in vocht en elektrolyten. Met deze praktische handleiding op zak kunnen d...

Het boek Basiskennis Boekhouden niveau 3 (BKB)

Dit boek is primair bedoeld voor het Associatie examen Basiskennis Boekhouden niveau 3.

Het boek kan ook gebruikt worden bij andere cursussen/opleidingen, bijvoorbeeld in het kader van het wegwerken van deficiënties met betrekking tot het vak Boekhouden.

Elk hoofdstuk bestaat uit theorie, voorbeelden en opgaven.

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Ad Bakker heeft 15 jaar in het bedrijfsleven gewerkt in diverse a...

With unrivalled coverage of a wide range of issues - from terrorism, inter-state conflict and nuclear deterrence, to environmental security, health, and transnational crime - Contemporary Security Studies is the definitive introduction to Security Studies. Bringing together contributions from leading scholars, it provides a student-friendly guide to traditional and critical theoretical approaches, as well as the most important contemporary issues that dominate the modern security field. The s...

The European Union: How does it work? is the perfect concise introduction to the EU's structure and operations for students coming to the subject for the first time. The sixth edition has been substantially updated to reflect a range of challenges confronting the EU. It incorporates expanded discussions of pressing policy challenges, including migration, climate change, the future of the EU-UK relationship after Brexit, and the erosion of democratic principles in some EU member states.

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Covering both the scientific basis of rheumatology and practical, clinical information for rheumatologists and trainees, Rheumatology, 8th Edition, remains a leading text in this fast-changing field. Dr. Marc Hochberg and his team of worldwide editors and authors keep you abreast of recent advances in the field- all in a user-friendly, accessible manner. Fully updated from cover to cover, this two-volume text is designed to meet the needs of all practicing and academic rheumatologists as well...