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This book provides an introduction to the philosophy of technology that is accessible to non-philosophers. It offers a survey of the current state-of-affairs in the philosophy of technology and also discusses the relevance of that for teaching about technology. The book includes questions and assi... More

This handbook of technology education offers a state-of-the-art survey of developments in technology education worldwide. It deals with general themes like philosophical foundations, curriculum, teaching and learning, teacher education, and educational technology. It also has some technology-speci... More

Philosophy may not seem to be an obvious source to discover methods for successful product innovation management. However, this book shows that systematic reflection on the nature of product innovation management, supported by insights from the philosophy of technology, can illuminate the innovation... More

This book explores the paradox of the hospitality industry: customers demand not only personal and innovative tourism products and services, but also cost-effective ones. Enterprises have the option to meet the former demand by offering authentic products and services while the latter could be achie... More

Philosophy of Technology: An introduction for technology and business students is an accessible guide to technology’s changes , their ubiquitousness, and the many questions these raise. Designed for those with no philosophical background in mind, it is ideal for technology and engineering students o... More

This book examines education about standardization in the context of sustainable management. It shows the role of standardization education in the global economy, and in markets, industries and businesses. The book presents knowledge on standardization for sustainable management, describes measures ... More

Dit boek geeft praktiserende artsen, artsen in opleiding en studenten geneeskunde handvatten voor het bieden van therapie bij alledaagse klachten, waarvoor alleen symptomatische therapie mogelijk is. Bijvoorbeeld chronisch hoesten, duizeligheid of slechte adem, zonder aanwijsbare oorzaak. Therapie... More

PET and SPECT in Psychiatry showcases the combined expertise of renowned authors whose dedication to the investigation of psychiatric disease through nuclear medicine technology has achieved international recognition. The classical psychiatric disorders as well as other subjects - such as suicide, ... More

This book, now in a fully updated second edition, is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the use of PET and SPECT for the imaging of neurobiological systems. Diverse aspects of neurotransmission in the brain are discussed, such as visualization and quantification of neuroreceptors, neuroinflamma... More

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of PET and SPECT in not only classic neurodegenerative disorders but also cerebrovascular disorders, brain tumors, epilepsy, head trauma, coma, sleeping disorders, and inflammatory and infectious diseases of the CNS. The new edition has been rev... More

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of PET and SPECT in the classic psychiatric disorders such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, and schizophrenia. In addition, it discusses the application of these functional neuroimaging techniques in a variety of other conditi... More

Diagnostiek is een van de moeilijkste aspecten van de medische praktijk; moeilijk om te doen en nog moeilijker om te leren. De afgelopen decennia is er in het medisch curriculum dan ook in toenemende mate aandacht gekomen voor het onderwijs in klinisch redeneren. Daarbij speelt dit boek Diagnostiek ... More

Sustainable development is becoming the guiding principle for the twenty-first century. This textbook – based on the author's course and rigorously class-tested by his students – provides an introduction into patterns of past and present (un)sustainable development and into the emergence of the not... More

MORE THAN 260 HEART-HEALTHY RECIPES FEATURING WHOLE PLANT, FOODS... More

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most prevalent sleep disordered breathing disorder.  It has become apparent that in more than half the patients with OSA, the frequency and duration of apneas are influenced by body position.  To treat patients with Position Dependent OSA (POSA), positional thera... More

Workers who loaded and unloaded ships have formed a distinctive occupational group over the past two centuries. As trade expanded so the numbers of dock labourers increased and became concentrated in the major ports of the world. This ambitious two-volume project goes beyond existing individual stud... More

SMART GRIDS AND MICROGRIDS Written and edited by a team of experts in the field, this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of smart grids and microgrids for engineers, scientists, students, and other professionals. The power supply is one of the most important issues of our time. In every ... More

Examining recent research and practice on reminiscence, life review and life story work, this book offers critical accounts of the rapidly growing and extensive global literature, and highlights the continuing relevance and effectiveness of these therapeutic methods.The book includes examples of int... More

Edited by world-renowned animal scientist Dr Temple Grandin, this practical book integrates scientific research and industry literature on cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, deer, and horses, in both the developed and developing world, to provide a practical guide to humane handling and minimizing... More

Diagnostiek is een van de moeilijkste aspecten van de medische praktijk; moeilijk om te doen en nog moeilijker om te leren. De meeste leerboeken gaan immers uit van aandoeningen en ziekten, maar mensen komen met klachten en symptomen naar de arts. De dokter beoordeelt deze vooral op basis van eigen ... More

Dit boek geeft fysiotherapeuten een actueel overzicht van kennis en vaardigheden om (kwetsbare)ouderen adequaat te onderzoeken en behandelen. Uitgaande van gezond ouder worden en de daarbij be#65533;nvloedende factoren zal de transfer worden gemaakt naar de oudere bij wie het allemaal wat moeizamer... More

Dit boek geeft studenten geneeskunde en arts-assistenten een gedegen basis voor keel-neus-oorheelkunde en hoofd-halschirurgie. Daarnaast is het een waardevol naslagwerk voor meer ervaren KNO-artsen, huisartsen en andere specialisten gebleken. Het Leerboek KNO en hoofd-halschirurgie bestaat uit drie ... More

Stamcelonderzoek, nanotechnologie, robotchirurgie en transplantatiegeneeskunde bieden nieuwe mogelijkheden in de gezondheidszorg, maar roepen ook de vraag op hoe technologische vernieuwingen op een moreel verantwoorde wijze zijn toe te passen. Daarnaast is maatschappelijk debat nodig over ethische k... More

Farmacotherapie heeft de optimale behandeling van patiënten met geneesmiddelen tot doel; er wordt gestreefd naar farmacotherapie op maat. De kennis van ziekten en geneesmiddelen is aanzienlijk gegroeid, evenals het aantal geneesmiddelen. Enerzijds is daardoor therapie op maat beter mogelijk, anderzi... More