Een alsmaar groter wordende groep mensen stelt zich vragen over de steeds verdere uitrol van controle zonder de vinger op de wond te kunnen leggen. Verwikkeld in een apocalyptische strijd staat elk van ons voor de grootste tweesprong in de geschiedenis van de mensheid. Aan de hand van zijn diepgaand onderzoek laat Erwin Pasmans wederom zien dat de zaken op het wereldtoneel niet zomaar gebeuren en niets is wat het lijkt. In een wereld waar nog amper sprake is van onderzoeksjournalistiek is hij...

Om succesvol te zijn, heb je goed leiderschap en management nodig. Veel medewerkers en leiding­gevenden lukt dit onvoldoende, met vervelende gevolgen.

Om als professional of team te presteren, is het goed om te kijken hoe topprestaties in de sport worden bereikt. Want de sport en het bedrijfsleven kunnen veel van elkaar leren.

In dit praktijkboek krijg je van Ronald Koopman leiderschaps- en managementlessen van experts uit de Formule 1; een sport waarin alles moet kloppen en waarin details...

An introduction to the work of Rembrandt.

Reinventing Food charts Ferran Adrià's transition from comparative obscurity to becoming the focus of massive media attention - he has been admired, talked about, criticized more than any other chef alive today. Colman Andrews has spent over a decade in conversation with Ferran, as well as countless hours in his restaurant and workshop, and his account recasts Ferran's remarkable career with unrestricted access to the chef and his family and friends, as well as decades of accumulated insight...

The Nordic Cookbook offers an unprecedented look at the rich culinary offerings of the Nordic region with 700 recipes collected by the acclaimed Swedish chef Magnus Nilsson.The Nordic Cookbook, richly illustrated with the personal photography of internationally acclaimed chef Magnus Nilsson, unravels the mysteries of Nordic ingredients and introduces the region's culinary history and cooking techniques.Included in this beautiful book are more than 700 authentic recipes Magnus collected while ...

An intimate portrait of coffee-growing communities around the world from Steve McCurry.

Celebrates one of the greatest painters of the Dutch Golden Age with luxurious, large-format images Johannes Vermeer (1632-75) is one of the most beloved artists of the Dutch Golden Age. Vermeer's tranquil and meticulously painted interiors, of such subjects as women writing or reading love letters, and men and women drinking together or playing musical instruments, are acutely observed and have an enduring appeal. This sumptuously produced volume features full-colour reproductions of all 36 ...

The Indian subcontinent is an amalgamation of peoples, cultures, languages and philosophies. Throughout history Indian culture has been subject to myriad different influences, from the Mughal empire to the British Raj to the now globalized nation in transition. Similar to 'Wa: Essence of Japanese Design', this book will trace continuity through the history of Indian design from antiquity to the present day.The book explores the elements that make Indian design so special, including the varied...

Veg features 75 fail-proof recipes for delicious vegetable from the world's most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook seriesItalian Cooking School: Vegetables is the latest addition to this fail-proof Italian cookbook series. Step-by-step instructions and photography guide readers through the preparation process and ensure success every time. Chapters cover salads, steaming, boiling and stewing, grilling, frying, roasting and baking.Phaidon proudly presents the Italian Cooking School seri...

Advice, strong opinions, and personal revelations by the world's greatest artists - exclusively researched for this new bookFeaturing the most inspirational and insightful collection of quotes by artists through the ages and across the globe, this exquisite keepsake is the ideal book for artists, collectors, and armchair enthusiasts. As painters, sculptors, photographers, and other visual artists see and experience the world through a unique lens, Art Is the Highest Form of Hope & Other Quote...