The Essence of Gastronomy: Understanding the Flavor of Foods and Beverages presents a new comprehensive and unifying theory on flavor, which answers ancient questions and offers new opportunities for solving food-related issues. It presents gastronomy as a holistic concept, focusing not only on the food and its composition but also on the human who eats it. This book defines gastronomy as the science of flavor and tasting, where flavor is a broadly interpreted objective characteristic that re...

As an introduction to the basic principles of research theory and practice, this book is the ideal starter text for any counselling trainee or practitioner learning about the research process for the very first time.

Now 24 years old with over 40,000 copies sold worldwide, Petruska Clarkson's classic textbook offers the definitive introduction to the theory and practice of Gestalt. This fourth edition brings in the latest Gestalt theory, research and practice whilst preserving the author's lively and authoritative style.

This book discusses the nature of design, design notation, a flexible approach to new designs, a range of standard design models, and tips for real-life problems - all in an easy to understand style, for those wanting to design research and make critical judgements about the designs of others

This bestselling book maintains the accessibility and verve of previous editions while incorporating new developments in the person-centred approach. John McLeod joins authors Dave Mearns and Brian Thorne to contribute an exciting new chapter on research relevant to the person-centred field.

'This was where her dreams drifted to if she didn't blot her nights out with drink; this was where her thoughts settled if she didn't fill her days with chat. She remembered this tiny, remote foreign village on a molecular level and the sight of it soaked into her like water into sand, because this was where her old life had ended and her new one had begun.'Portobello - home to the world-famous street market, Notting Hill Carnival and Clem Alderton. She's the queen of the scene, the girl ever...

Domestic violence can affect all areas of social work. In this book, the authors draw on their extensive experience as practitioners and researchers in the field to show how social workers can intervene in everyday practice and facilitate change.

`If you`re ready to create a culture of engagement and connectedness at your company, this is one to read.` - Jenn Lim, CEO and Chief Happiness Officer at Delivering Happiness`

People who feel happy at work are keen to learn, creative, productive, self-confident and equipped to deal with changes and stress. Flourishing at work doesn't just make things more pleasant. It's good for you, your colleagues and your company.

The authors invite you to use the happiness compass to determine which steps ...

Het eerste naslagwerk over de zoet- en brakwater borstelwormen van Nederland en België. Biedt een schat aan ecologische en taxonomische achtergrondinformatie en bevat een nieuwe, gebruiksvriendelijke determinatiesleutel. Met meer dan 300 foto's en illustraties. Onmisbaar voor aquatisch ecologen en waterkwaliteitsbeheerders.

Borstelwormen, of oligochaeten, zijn een grote en gevarieerde groep van ongewervelden. Veruit de meeste oligochaeten in onze streken leven in zoet of brak water: maar lie...