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"Reveals the many ideas and schools of economics that have emerged since trading first began in ancient times."--Front jacket flap.

Gedetailleerde beschrijvingen van tweeënvijftig zangvogels en hun lied. Met QR-codes om de zang van elke vogel te beluisteren, en grote kleurenillustraties.vogelgezang in de hele wereld, vergezeld van kleurenillustraties.

In a life rich with meaning and achievement, Michelle Obama stands out as one of the most iconic women of our time. As the first African-American First Lady of the United States, she transformed the White House into a welcoming and inclusive space while advocating for women and girls globally. Her initiatives encouraged families to lead healthier, more active lives, and she supported her husband during challenging times. Through moments of levity, such as sharing dance moves and participating in Carpool Karaoke, she also navigated the complexities of raising two daughters under intense media scrutiny. In her memoir, she offers a deeply reflective and captivating narrative, sharing the experiences that shaped her—from her South Side Chicago childhood to her executive career, and her time at the world’s most famous address. With honesty and humor, she recounts both her successes and setbacks, presenting her story in her own voice and on her own terms. Warm, insightful, and revealing, this memoir is a personal exploration of a woman who has consistently defied expectations, inspiring others to do the same.

He was history's most creative genius, and his secrets can inspire us. This exciting biography brings Leonardo da Vinci to life through thousands of pages from his remarkable notebooks and recent discoveries about his life and work. The author weaves a narrative that connects Leonardo's art to his science, illustrating how his genius stemmed from skills we can cultivate ourselves, such as passionate curiosity, careful observation, and a playful imagination. His creativity emerged from the intersection of the humanities and technology. He meticulously studied cadavers, capturing the muscles that animate the lips, ultimately painting the unforgettable smile of the Mona Lisa. He delved into the mathematics of optics, demonstrating how light interacts with the eye and creating illusions of perspective in The Last Supper. The author also highlights how Leonardo's enthusiasm for theatrical productions influenced his artistic and inventive processes. His unique ability to merge art and science, exemplified by his drawing of a figure within a circle and square, remains a timeless blueprint for innovation. His life serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering not only knowledge but also a spirit of inquiry and imagination, encouraging us and future generations to think differently, like the talented misfits and rebels of any era.

The first-ever memoir of the legendary co-founder of Nike Inc, Phil Knight

Steve Jobs is het meest bekend als mede-oprichter van Apple Inc. Voor Apple Inc. was hij een briljante ontwerper en uitvinder die het bedrijfsleven benaderde met een onverwachte slimheid en vreugde voor ontdekking. Jobs creëerde gadgets die het digitale tijdperk van vandaag transformeerden en laat de erfenis achter van een ware visionair.

Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? Why did the Japanese kill Godzilla with missiles made of cadmium (Cd, 48)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why did tellurium (Te, 52) lead to the most bizarre gold rush in history? The periodic table is one of our crowning scientific achievements, but it's also a treasure trove of passion, adventure, betrayal and obsession. The fascinating tales in The Disappearing Spoon follow carbon, neon, silicon, gold and every single element on the table as they play out their parts in human history, finance, mythology, conflict, the arts, medicine and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Why did a little lithium (Li, 3) help cure poet Robert Lowell of his madness? And how did gallium (Ga, 31) become the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Disappearing Spoon has the answers, fusing science with the classic lore of invention, investigation, discovery and alchemy, from the big bang through to the end of time

From bestselling author Walter Isaacson comes the landmark biography of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. In iSteve: The Book of Jobs, Isaacson provides an extraordinary account of Jobs\' professional and personal life. Drawn from three years of exclusive and unprecedented interviews Isaacson has conducted with Jobs as well as extensive interviews with…

Biografie van de Ghanese diplomaat (geboren in 1938), van 1997 tot 2007 secretaris-generaal van de Verenigde Naties.

This book is an illustrated guide to the impressive animals that dominated our planet millions of years ago. Its pages reveal more than 250 ancient species, many of which have been discovered recently.