This book brings a new perspective on why some leaders succeed more than others when taking charge of an organisation. Based on in-depth case studies, when four new leaders and their teams in large and complex international organisations were tracked for over a year, this book uncovers that success [...]

John Carpenter, a quintessential horror movie director, is a true film auteur -- a writer, director, composer, producer, editor, and actor -- whose unique and inspired work has brought him the praise and admiration of both film critics and horror cultists. He is both the product of and an important [...]

Currently used as the educational handout for the transportation design students at Art Center, "H-Point" is now available to aspiring car creators everywhere, clearly organizing the packaging standards that apply to car and truck design. Along with insightful graphic explanations, this book demysti[...]

The first edition of the "Drilling Data Handbook" was printed in 1950. In more than six decades, the book has been improved, adding lots of new technologies and equipment in its eight additional editions. But its principle is to remain familiar and friendly to users. Its philosophy has always been t[...]

Everyone knows Versailles: this palace that was the home of Kings such as Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI and which has become the symbol of the height of royalty because of its grandeur and that of its occupants. Few however know its secrets and hidden treasures. From Louis XIII's hunting pavili[...]

This illustrated work takes a look at the wonderful world of post-impressionism through the eyes of Manet (1832-1883), painter and graphic artist.[...]