In Nordic Colours, bestselling author Katrine Martensen-Larsen guides you through the ways of infusing your home with Nordic tones - a colour scheme of natural shades. From the transformative power of paint and wallpaper to the enchanting vitality of soft furnishings, she reveals how every element contributes to a harmonious home. This book is not just about applying colour; it is about creating moods that resonate with who we are and how we wish to feel. The inclusion of mood boards as a pra...

Z as in Zilte.

Dazzling like sunlight on sea.

Exhilarating as salt air.

Every ingredient, every dish is a story.

And an expression of the essence of ZIlte:

Of flavor, aroma.

Of composition and feeling.

Step inside Bold Living, a book that takes you through some extravagant, bold, and very personal homes. Bold Living is a celebration of lavish decors, striking colours, rich materials, and unusual combinations. The interiors in this book reveal the personalities of the people who live in them: conceptual artists, a gallery owner, a haute-couture florist, resounding names in the world of fashion, etc. Each of them transformed their place into a bold home, uncompromisingly so. Guillaume de Laub...

Disruptive innovation and digital transformation are reshaping today’s business landscape. But with the right partners, these challenges become powerful opportunities. Collaborate to Innovate is a hands-on guide for established organizations seeking to innovate faster through start-up collaboration. Packed with proven frameworks, real-world case studies, actionable tools, and ready-to-use methods, this playbook demystifies the complexities of startup partnerships and provides a clear ro...

AI Will Replace You shows how organizations can let go of their fear of AI and instead embrace this technology as a lever for growth. Using the practical and accessible AI Navigator framework, you'll discover how to effectively embed AI into your strategy, get your employees on board, and prepare your organization to become an AI leader. Why? Simple yet powerful AI Navigator model that provides clear direction Emphasizes the human side of AI transformation Rich in sharp insights and lighthea...

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and Johannes Vermeer were peers, extremely curious and grew up in the bustling Delft of the seventeenth century. Nowadays, they are world famous.

Both explored and created new worlds. Van Leeuwenhoek discovered the miraculous micro-life with his self-built microscopes, Vermeer played with light and painted masterpieces such as The Girl with the Pearl Earring and View of Delft.

What if…they knew each other? Did they know each other? Oh yes, they could have!

What if th...

You want to change the world? Turns out the system isn’t built for that.

The Social Designer’s Paradox is a candid, compelling companion for anyone trying to make change from within public systems.

Social designers step into government and institutions full of creativity, care, and bold ideas—only to meet the reality of bureaucracy, politics, outdated structures, and a whole different language. This book explores why people who want to shake things up often struggle in systems designed ...

Most businesses don’t take qualitative research seriously. They see it as soft, vague—too uncertain to drive business strategy.

That’s why so many researchers see their insights ignored and struggle to gain buy-in.

Design Research Mastery changes the game. Sara Fortier teaches you how to transform research into a strategic catalyst—winning over skeptics and inspiring innovative products and services. Through a step-by-step approach, readers will master the planning, execution, and co...

De Engelstalige versie van de uitgave Basisveiligheid (B-VCA) bevat alle leerstof om het diploma Basic Safety te behalen. Een cursist leert om werkzaamheden volgens de regels voor te bereiden en veilig uit te voeren. En ook hoe met specifieke gevaren, incidenten en noodsituaties om moet worden gegaan.

Kleurenillustraties en helder taalgebruik maken de leerstof extra toegankelijk. De vele oefenvragen (inclusief nieuwe vraagvormen) helpen een cursist zich optimaal voor te bereiden op het offici...

“More than anything, he wanted to paint people”

1880s: Aspiring artist, Vincent van Gogh, struggles with the Dutch winds along the coastal town of Scheveningen, trying to paint against all odds. Vincent’s ensuing quest to learn and grow sees him travelling across three countries in search of his own iconic style of art.

2024: Slightly bored, directionless, and haunted by family trauma, museum guide, Lizzy, leaps at the chance to research a mysterious painting she is entrusted with by a ...