An expert and accessible exploration of the increasing number and influence of authoritarian regimes. It explains the realities of recent trends to ‘autocratization’, the tools these regimes use, what we can do to resist, and why we might even allow ourselves some optimism.

The definitive guide to contemporary and historical graphic design for designers and creatives. Designer, writer and lecturer Theo Inglis takes readers through the story, theory, and practice of graphic design, from its historical origins up to the present. Chapters on typography and mediums provide an extensive exploration of how each has been utilized and revolutionized through the years.

Extensively illustrated with both historical and contemporary examples, each topic is divided into conc...

The Secret Is in the Numbers

There’s a common belief in the hospitality industry that the financials are best left to professionals who can sort out the complex interplay between the different departments of a hotel. This idea is just a myth—one you can bust wide open with this book. Having confidence and knowledge around the financials is the key to a successful hotel career and—to a very large extent—your own personal prosperity.

This book is about the business of hotels. It's writt...

A leading figure in the world of networked culture explores the artists and events that defined the mass medium of our time

The most comprehensive survey of the celebrated Dutch artist Michael Raedecker's work spanning his 30-year career

An invaluable companion for students studying or about to study criminology. Maintaining its clear style and comprehensive coverage of core skills, the book includes a much needed new chapter on plagiarism, and has been updated with additional information on e-resources and the varying educational levels within a degree.

The King James Bible of 1611 has been one of the richest sources for English language and literature for nearly four centuries and is itself a work of the greatest poetic beauty. George Steiner's introduction illuminates the Bible's profound effect on the history of English literature and includes a moving personal reading of the greatest of texts.

A colour illustrated guide to the most beautiful international skateboarding parks created in recent years by the world's top designers, architects and urban landscapers.

Deze titel geeft op een heldere wijze inzicht in het complexe rechtsgebied van het verzekeringsrecht. In deze 6e druk komen alle belangrijke wijzigingen en interessante ontwikkelingen aan bod. Denk aan de causaliteit in het verzekeringsrecht, de bereddingsplicht en de vrije advocaatkeuze bij rechtsbijstandverzekering. Dit maakt de uitgave onmisbaar voor praktijkjuristen. Het verzekeringsrecht heeft de afgelopen jaren veel veranderingen doorgemaakt. Voor iedereen werkzaam binnen dit rechtsgeb...

Dit Tekst & Commentaar-deel levert een handzame bundeling van de voor de Nederlandse strafrechtspraktijk belangrijkste bronnen van het internationale (waaronder het Europese) straf(proces)recht. De wetgeving en commentaren in deze 10e druk zijn over de gehele linie geactualiseerd. Uitgebreide commerciële shoptekst Tekst & Commentaar Internationaal strafrecht en strafrechtelijke samenwerking vormt dé kennisbron bij uitstek voor een korte en overzichtelijke uitleg van de geldende wettekst. In...