The first authoritative monograph on the life and work of the celebrated Danish-American designer Jens Quistgaard - an unsung hero of Danish Modern and Mid-century Modern design

Visit the world's most comprehensive and compelling museum in a single book - the ultimate gallery in your own home

The ultimate book of concrete architecture, featuring 300 buildings of every type and style from the past 100 years

Pavel Krasheninnikov (born 1964) is a prominent Russian politician, state official, and professor of law.

He studied at Sverdlovsk School of Law and then did graduate work there. He subsequently taught at the Ural State Law University. In the 1990s he served as an expert on legislation for the Supreme Soviet and worked in senior posts in various state authorities, including as head of Russia's Ministry of Justice under Boris Yeltsin. He spent a decade as rector of the Russian School of Private...

Does working abroad appeal to you? Does it sound like a great adventure or a perfect get away from your home country? Or perhaps the opportunity to experience a new country and a new culture? Do not underestimate the situation: career hunting abroad requires more than translating your CV! Different cultures all require their own approach.

An ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach will not work. Stop sending out hundreds of more or less similar applications every week. Each job, employer and count...

A repertory of ca. 7000 maker's marks, rendered typographically. Contains listst of silversmiths without recorded marks, town marks and date letters. Standard work. This book is an unchanged reprint of the 1993-edition.

Engelse versie van 'Verder Vooruit'

We verplaatsen ons alsmaar verder en laten ons daarbij nauwelijks afremmen door de toenemende klimaatverandering. Maar stoppen met mobiliteit is geen optie. De mens wil vooruit. Intussen heeft de auto zich ontwikkeld tot een ‘data producerend embedded software-platform’ en het internet koppelt vraag en aanbod aan elkaar om steeds effectiever aan onze transportbehoefte te voldoen. Zoals elke industrie die wordt geconfronteerd met de digitalisering, komen...

This is no ordinary handbook on writing. It is the unique result of a unique, intense, collaboration between author Ron van Wieringen and the advanced AI language model Gemini. Starting from just a few pages of notes, this in-depth work on the craft of fiction was created in record time. Discover the techniques and insights explored during this fascinating process: from forging vivid language and sensory scenes to building complex characters and compelling plots, illustrated with striking exa...

ACE your software company

Are you an eager to learn software owner, director, manager or high potential? Are you grappling with the execution of your ambitious goals? This book is crafted just for you!

 Get answers to critical questions to transform your software company into industry champion:

How to understand operational financial ratios?

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Having self-confidence means having a positive self-image and a belief in one’s own abilities. It allows individuals to take risks, handle challenges and bounce back from setbacks. When individuals are self-confident, they are better able to handle stress and are more likely to achieve their goals.

This book will help you develop self-confidence through various means, such as setting achievable goals, developing a positive mindset, and practicing self-care. Overall this book will help you ...