This book explores imperial power and the transnational encounters of shipowners and merchants in the South China Sea from 1840 to 1930. With British Hong Kong and French Indochina on its northern and western shores, the ‘Asian Mediterranean’ was for almost a century a crucible of power and an axis of economic struggle for coastal shipping companies from various nations.  Meer

This book explores imperial power and the transnational encounters of shipowners and merchants in the South China Sea from 1840 to 1930. With British Hong Kong and French Indochina on its northern and western shores, the ‘Asian Mediterranean’ was for almost a century a crucible of power and an axis of economic struggle for coastal shipping companies from various nations.  Meer

For courses in cell biology Connecting fundamental concepts across the world of the cell Known for its strong biochemistry coverage and clear, easy-to-follow explanations and figures, Becker's World of the Cell provides a beautifully illustrated, up-to-date introduction to cell biology concepts, processes, and applications.  Meer

Dat sprookjes bestaan, wisten we al langer. Maar in dit sprookjesboek ontmoet je niet de doorsnee helden en heldinnen. Stuk voor stuk krijg je verhalen voorgeschoteld met hier en daar een vleugje actualiteit, een tikkeltje taboe of het nodige drama van personages met adelijke allures.  Meer