The philosophy at the heart of Bob de Wit's landmark text Strategy is that an understanding of the topic can only be gained by exposure to the many opposite perspectives in the field. Recognizing that there is no simple answer to the question of 'what is strategy', the author navigates readers through contrasting viewpoint readings to encourage discussion and debate, and illustrative cases to acknowledge the importance of strategy in the world of business. Placing the student at the centre of...

New, innovative introduction to the story of science

A cool spacetime magic realism discovery of the cultural n artistic-architectural treasures of an arts-guide Demon's Land of Russo-Ukraine while wanderlustin t'smooth jazz vibes...

In his book Lenin: How to Become a Leader, Vladlen Loginov, one of Russia’s leading authorities on Vladimir Lenin, discusses the revolutionary leader’s early years, his family, his political awakening and subsequent activities.

He reveals the beginnings of the creator of the world’s first socialist country, as well as the source of the future statesman’s incredible willpower, his ability to influence people, his drive to succeed and his leadership qualities. All of these, the book dem...

Make way for the cute animals! With more than 130 animals, your favourite is sure to be among them. Karin starts by teaching you the basics and in no time at all, you’ll be able to create the cutest animals. How about an ant on a shopping spree, a roller-blading dinosaur, or a robin ready to party? And let’s not forget that excitable little lamb! Karin is known for her black and white illustrations, but she has even included some coloured animals in this book. Are you ready for this cuten...

What do you know about hypnosis? Did you know that you experience hypnosis on a daily basis? Hypnosis isn't some weird, creepy mind control like you see in movies, but it's rather a very natural state in which someone is susceptible for suggestions. Hypnotic techniques, like creating a trance, can turn off critical thinking passageways, opening up the subconscious mind for suggestions. Your brain is capable of so much more than you might realize, and by using hypnotic language, the power of s...

Michel François’s studio is like a garden—un jardin contre nature—in which objects hang, transform, appear, disappear. Through minimal gesture with maximum effect, François transforms seemingly meaningless objects and materials into meaning-laden objects. Their spiritual character makes us pause in amazement at the artist’s impact on his surroundings, but in a larger context also on our own influence on the world we inhabit. In an agonisingly slow manner, a black block of marble is ...

Asha Dijkstra was adopted from India. As a little girl, she wasn’t allowed to grow up with her biological parents.

Themes like identity, inclusion and gender equality are intertwined in her personal story supported by research. Asha works at the Dutch Inspectorate of Education to provide input on adoption policies as an expert by experience. She also set up her own charity in India, the Aara Foundation.

‘What does it mean to be adopted?

Asha, born in India, has written a beautiful and mov...

A dream is precious, something soft and nice, we could say even spiritual. We cannot take it in our hands and show it to someone, because a dream is personal. As if our soul is trying to express a deep desire for which we were born into this life. A dream is an expression of our most inner being and because of that it deserves attention.