Why are some parts of the world poor today, while others are rich? At which point in time did they diverge, and what were the reasons? These core questions are addressed in a concise and accessible introduction to global economic development since 1500. Leading economic historians from across the globe provide overviews of major world regions together with global comparison chapters and case studies highlighting key themes, individuals, processes and events. Utilising a set of common developm...

We need strategy. The world is changing, the future uncertain. What is required is vision: What might the future bring? Where is our business going? What are our fundamental business values? This book is a manual for all those who want to apply strategy in organisations.

The Seamanship Examiner is a complete study and revision guide, based on the international Standards of Training, Certification and Watch Keeping, for cadet and serving crew in the merchant marine sector. It is the ideal study package for anyone preparing for the oral assessment taken by every marine professional to acquire a Deck Certificate of Competency at various levels of seniority up through Master. With hundreds of tutorial questions and answers, plus interactive multiple choice examin...

What is prejudice in the 21st Century and how can education help to reduce it?This original text discusses prejudice in detail, offering a clear analysis of research and theory on prejudice and prejudice reduction, drawn from findings in social psychology, critical thinking and education. Presenting the underlying principle that prejudice can be reduced through the development of four core attributes – empathy, understanding, cognitive flexibility and metacognitive thought – the...

The study pack includes chapter reviews and free-body diagram workbook and is to accompany the 14th Edition of Engineering Mechanics: Statics in SI Units

Hoe verhelder je tijd voor mensen met autisme?

Tijd is onontbeerlijk in het menselijk bestaan. Het helpt ons om na te denken over het verleden, geeft ons grip op wat er om ons heen gebeurt en wat er komen gaat. Mensen met autisme hebben het echter extra moeilijk om samenhang in de tijd te ontwaren.

Autisme en tijdsbesef richt zich tot iedereen die verduidelijking en voorspelbaarheid wil bieden aan mensen met autisme.

Aan de hand van een tienstappenplan legt auteur Steven Degrieck uit waarom...