First published in 1984, Post-School Education attempts to compare development of post-school education in America and England in nineteenth century. Divided into eight chapters, it discusses themes like traditions and attitudes; systems of school education; middle class initiatives prior to 1850; educational provision for adults in the 19th century; the growth of technical education; the development of university education; and the role of government, to showcase the extent to which England influenced America and differences between the two experiences.  Meer

Originally published in 1989, Universities, Education and the National Economy looks at changes in the structure of British industry, which have brought into question the traditional role of universities in the economy.  Meer

We-Topia is the true and shocking story of how ego conquered the world and how we win it back.  Meer

Robert Stephenson, the leading engineer of the mid-nineteenth century whose substantial public works brought about considerable social change is now the subject of this excellent new biography: Robert Stephenson - The Eminent Engineer.  Meer

The ideal business is productive, collaborative and innovative. But how can you bring these qualities into your organization? The solution is to build a resilient culture.  Meer

De klassieke oudheid kende zeven wereldwonderen, de moderne tijd kent er veel meer. Daartoe behoren de skyline van Manhattan en de Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco, de Eiffeltoren en het majestueuze El Escorial, ooit gebouwd op bevel van de Spaanse koning Filips II, maar ook de vervallen bouwwerken van de Maya's en Azteken.  Meer

"Een reis langs schitterende kastelen en paleizen. De 100 spectaculaire bouwwerken met prachtige foto's vertegenwoordigen niet alleen de romantische Europese kastelen met sprookjesachtige allure, maar ook de keizerlijke paleizen van China en Japan, de oude forten van India en de uit rood zand opgetrokken bastions uit het Midden-Oosten.  Meer