When he discovered that his home country, the Netherlands, was the second largest food exporter in the world after the US, photographer Kadir van Lohuizen was interested to learn more. He wanted to discover the world behind our food production. Where is our food produced? And how is it distributed across our world? Like a fly on the wall, he follows the entire process, in the Netherlands, in Kenya, the US, the United Arab Emirates and China. The scale and efficiency of most food companies rai...

This book about the world's best swimming pools is a visual exploration that showcases 200 of the most remarkable and innovative pools from around the globe.

From rooftop pools situated on skyscrapers or upscale hotels, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline while providing a luxurious and serene environment, to natural pools that harmonise with their natural surroundings, including those formed by rock formations, spring-fed pools, or pools nestled in forested areas. Discover pools ...

The Canary Islands are a hotspot for hikers, sunbathers, culture lovers and road trippers. This book shows the paradisiacal islands in all their variety and beauty while offering the best tips for eating, staying, visiting, ... . Author and ultra runner Charles Van Haverbeke traversed each island on foot and came home with a wealth of (photo)material that formed the basis of this book. Each island gets its own chapter, complete with handy maps and infographics. Canary Islands is halfway betwe...

This well-illustrated book - previously published as Carpets & Rugs (9789401476928) - features 200 carpets found amazing homes around the world. Get inspired and upgrade your own interior with amazing carpets and rugs. In thematic chapters, the book covers the main international trends, from Ethnic to Art Deco and from Contemporary to Artsy. These dressed-up living spaces provide new ideas for anyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior design and the myriad possibilities for home ...

Mousganistan is the first book of the acclaimed Moroccan-born, Belgium-raised artist Mous Lamrabat, encompassing a body of work that has been more than five years in the making. Mousganistan is a celebration of love and freedom, and in-between territory in which opposites collide and create beauty and abundance, new connections and dialogues in a visually thought-provoking and at times confronting way. Encompassing his iconic fashion imagery and personal work, Mousganistan is a journey into t...

The future is uncertain but for one thing: the global economy is in disarray. Investors, companies and governments must rethink their approach in light of raging inflation, the ongoing climate crisis and an ageing population. In addition, they have to deal with the highest mountain of debt ever accrued in peacetime, disruptive innovations and the effects of multiglobalisation. So much is happening simultaneously, making it difficult to distinguish the big waves from the small hypes. Which eco...

Interiors Decorated by Nature is an exploration of how the natural world serves as a profound source of inspiration for interior design and decoration. It showcases stunning visuals of interiors that draw inspiration from nature. It delves into how natural elements - such as plants and flowers, colours and textures, patterns, and materials, and organic forms - influence and shape interior spaces. The book showcases examples of how designers and homeowners incorporate these natural influences ...

Travel to the roots of Italian cuisine. Annette Canini Daems guides you through the country where food is not merely a product, but a whole culture. She guides you on a wonderful road trip through the 20 regions of Italy and introduces the unknown dishes of each place. Every region, every place has its own kitchen, because Italy is so much more than just pasta... Discover the cucina povera and how certain dishes were created out of necessity, but always with taste and passion. Annette tells t...

Bright sun, blue sea, churning waves, shifting sand: these and other elements of surf life are featured here in work by 30 contemporary surf artists from around the world.

In addition to the text are interviews with the artists, which gives a deeper understanding and insight into the transformation of their surf experience into art. Curated and written by surfing journalist Veerle Helsen, author of the bestselling travel guide Surf & Stay, this unique collection of paintings, watercolours, gr...

Dit boek doorkruist alle continenten en landsgrenzen op zoek naar de meest bijzondere nationale parken van de hele wereld.

Er komen bekende en minder bekende parken aan bod, maar ze zijn allemaal bijzonder omwille van een adembenemend uitzicht, een unieke atmosfeer of een uitzonderlijke fauna en flora. In deze parken beleef je onvergetelijke tochten en avonturen. Van parken in woestijnen tot safariparken, van junglegebieden tot de hoogste bergen: elk park heeft zijn unieke kwaliteiten. Dit bo...