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In this 2006 study, Van Veen reassesses how Cosimo de' Medici represented himself in images.

Shows what the new generation of learners can bring to schools and how teachers can interpret what they observe in schools. This book gives suggestions on how to respond to the need to adapt teaching practices for a society where dealing with knowledge is a matter of negotiation and creativity.[...]

Foundations of ITIL and its predecessors have become the industry classic guide on the topic of ITIL. Over the years this authoritative guide has earned its place on the bookshelves and in the briefcases of industry experts as they implement best practices within their organizations.This version has[...]

"Makt och Vanmakt i Afrika" skildrar Afrikas nutidshistoria söder om Sahara från och med självständigheten för omkring 50 år sedan. Subsahariska eller "svarta" Afrika är det enda större område i världen som inte lyckats befria sig från fattigdom under denna period. Trots kraftig befolknin[...]