This volume aims to re-examine and reassess the importance of Impressionist collectors in the political, social and economic contexts of their times through the contributions of 16 international specialists.

- Offers a comprehensible and complete definition of culture;

- clear connection between the solid theoretical framework, insightful models and practical solutions for real-world problems;

- with in-depth examination of Hofstede’scultural dimensions theory, the culture shock process and intercultural sensitivity.

Using a solid theoretical framework, the book Intercultural competences gives students insight into what culture actually entails. The book provides students sufficient tools to in...

This publication offers a practice-oriented overview of the ways in which technology affects the practice of international arbitration. The title offers the only up-to-date study of the impact of technology on arbitration, taking into account the significant change brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

How do employees respond to incentives? Which applicant is most attractive

when several apply to fill a job vacancy? Why and how do governments intervene

in markets?

Finding the right answers to these and other questions is of great importance

for managers and policy makers who want to fully understand the economics of

organizations and markets. Organizations and markets are vital institutions in all

modern societies.

This book examines how organizations and markets work and

how managers and ...

Engaged Learning enables students to apply theory to a context outside of the University by addressing societal concerns, challenges or needs, while producing knowledge in an equitable, mutually beneficial partnership. Through participating in Engaged Learning, students develop self-efficacy and enhance their employability, while local communities benefit from the skills and knowledge of a supervised student researcher.

The central aim of the Communities and Students Together (CaST) project i...

Dit boek nodigt de lezer uit om de rijke, zeer gevarieerde en - in onze ogen - zelfs uitbundige Mongoolse sjamanistische materiële cultuur te ontdekken. Mongolië is, samen met Siberië, een van de landen waar het sjamanenkostuum de meest opvallende uiting van het sjamanisme is. Deze kostuums en de sjamanistische voorwerpen zijn zeer belangrijke elementen in het sjamanistische denken aangezien deze 'geestengewaden' de sjamaan in staat stellen om contact te maken met voogdijgeesten en sjamani...

In voorgaande studies wees Jan Strybol er op dat de beeldhouwkunst in Noord-Nigeria - in tegenstelling tot wat doorgaans aangenomen wordt - een grote bloei kende. Houtsculpturen trof men zowat overal aan, met uitzondering van een gedeelte van het Hoge Noorden. In deze studie onderzoekt de auteur vooreerst de sculpturale tradities van een aantal volkeren in Centraal-Nigeria, meer bepaald van het Jos-Plateau en van de vallei van de Midden-Benue tot aan het brongebied van de Taraba-rivier. Deze ...

A. J. Gordon makes his argument from a biblical perspective, citing passages in both the Old and New Testament that support the continuation of spiritual gifts.

Lick It: Challenge the way you experience food

Over the course of 32 unique food challenges, 22 chapters of alternate angles, and countless insights from food design theory, Lick It will radically transform your relationship to food.

Through 24 unique challenges, a diverse range of angles, and detailed insights into the world of food design, Lick It will radically transform your relationship to food.

Whether mealtimes are your favourite part of the day or you're in the camp of ‘eat to live'...

The Twins Memory Game is back for the third time and is better than ever! With a unique cast of international identical twins, world-class photography, and more fun-filled cards than you can count, you’ll be able to get stuck into this fast-paced matching experience.

By moving through the cards, all of which have different individuals in a distinct pose, you’ll have to find the identical twins from the group - pairing them up to score points as you go. With playful pictures and colorful i...