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When the travel bug bit, J. Maarten Troost took on the world's most populous and intriguing nation. As Troost relates his gonzo adventure - dodging deadly drivers in Shanghai, eating yak in Tibet, deciphering restaurant menus (offering local favorites such as cattle penis with garlic), and visiting with Chairman Mao (still dead) - he reveals a vast, complex country on the brink of transformation that will soon shape the way we all work, live, and think.

At age 26, Maarten Troost decided to pack up his flip-flops and move to a remote South Pacific island. The idea of dropping everything and moving to the ends of the earth was irresistibly romantic. But he should have known better.

After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacific until he began to feel remarkably out of place in modern America. He knew it was time to set off again for parts unknown. Here he tells the story of his time on Vanuatu, a cluster of islands where he struggles against typhoons, earthquakes, and giant centipedes but finds himself swept up in the laid-back, clothing-optional lifestyle of the islanders.

Entertainment Weekly calls acclaimed author and essayist J. Maarten Troost a "funny, candid, and down-to-earth travel companion". Both witty and poignant, Headhunters on My Doorstep follows Troost as he retraces Robert Louis Stevenson’s path through the South Pacific. Somewhere between AA meetings in Tahiti and discovering how the Island of Merrymaking got its name, Troost reconnects with himself, his family, and the beauty of life.

AI has acquired startling new language capabilities in just the past few years. Driven by rapid advances in deep learning, language AI systems are able to write and understand text better than ever before. This trend is enabling new features, products, and entire industries. With this book, listeners will learn practical tools and concepts they need to use these capabilities today.

Elke dag het nieuws dat ertoe doet. Zonder hysterie, mét context. Maarten van Rossem en Tom Jessen geven je scherpe duiding bij het grootste nieuws van Nederland en de wereld. Geen paniekverhalen, maar analyse, relativering en historische context die laten zien wat er écht speelt. Maarten en Tom plaatsen het nieuws in perspectief. Vaak met droge humor, en regelmatig met de geruststellende conclusie dat het allemaal wel meevalt. De grootste en best beluisterde nieuwspodcast van Nederland. Volg deze podcast en merk binnen een week hoeveel rust en overzicht dat oplevert.

This book stitches together a complete design journey from beginning to end, guiding listeners (you) step-by-step in a practical way from the initial spark of an idea all the way to scaling it into a better business. Design a Better Business includes a comprehensive set of tools (over twenty total!) and skills that will help you harness opportunity from uncertainty by building the right team(s) and balancing your point of view against new findings from the outside world.

Here at The Good News Baptist Church, the vision is to develop a loving community of believers, who, as a result of sincere love for God, glorifying worship to God, and a growing commitment to know Christ and make Him known, impact the community and the world.

"God's Fool" (1892) is a novel by Maarten Maartens, set in a fictional Dutch town. The novel's "hero", Elias Lossell, becomes deaf and blind from an accident when he is nine years old. The people around him can communicate with him by writing letters with a finger on the palm of his hand. Although communication is possible, mentally he always remains a boy of nine. Thanks to a somewhat thoughtless testament, Elias becomes the rightful owner of a tea-merchant firm.

Leverage Sprint Goals to Supercharge Teamwork and Build Winning Products. There are many books on Scrum and how to do Scrum the right way. This isn't one of those books. Driving Value with Sprint Goals will teach you how to deliver exceptional value.

The Sensible Psychic: A Leading-Edge Guide To True Psychic Perception And The Supernatural Experiences Of Everyday Psychics And Mediums The Sensible Psychic is a level-headed guide to genuine psychic channeling and mediumship that dispels many of the modern myths and misconceptions regarding true psychic ability, supernatural perception, and the so-called 'clair senses.’ This trailblazing guide is an honest, no-nonsense exploration of the authentic abilities of everyday psychics and mediums and a forthright examination of true psychic perception and supernatural channeling, instead of ...

In dit hoorcollege geeft Maarten van Rossem zijn visie op de ontstaansgeschiedenis van het industriële westen. Hij verhaalt over de ontwikkelingen die de industriële revolutie in Engeland mogelijk maakten en waarom die juist in Engeland en niet in China plaatsvonden. Natuurwetenschappelijke ontdekkingen in de 17e eeuw en de behoefte om mijngangen droog te houden, leidden in Engeland rond 1700 tot de uitvinding van de eerste stoommachine.

Vladimir Lenin en Josef Stalin waren de eerste twee leiders van de Sovjet-Unie. Door de verschillen in achtergrond, opleiding en ideologische opvattingen, hebben zij hun eigen stempel gedrukt op de politieke, industriële, economische en sociologische ontwikkeling van Rusland en haar inwoners. Beiden hebben de industrialisatie van het overwegend agrarische Rusland versneld. Maar daarnaast kwamen miljoenen mensen om het leven tijdens de jaren van de Grote Zuivering onder Lenin en later onder het terreurbewind van Stalin.

Sinds de snelle opkomst van Pim Fortuin in 2002 is de Nederlandse politiek veranderd. De politieke partijen lijken zich inmiddels te hebben hervonden. Niet door zich tegen het populisme te keren, maar eerder door het te erkennen. Wat is populisme? En is het echt zo nieuw of is het onlosmakelijk deel van de democratie?

Brought to you by Penguin. Good is not good enough. You have to be even better - Erik ten Hag Who is Erik ten Hag? With an air of unperturbability, he ignores critics, follows his own methods and relentlessly pursues perfection on the pitch. His uncanny ability to analyse and solve problems -...

This book triggers you to think and act strategically, shows what you can learn from business models inside and outside your industry, and urges you to apply those learnings to make your own shift. 

Elk mens heeft behoefte aan moraal. De Tien geboden verschaften die lange tijd en gaven richting aan ons handelen. Zijn deze leefregels uit een premoderne samenleving nog nuttig voor nu en wat was de oorspronkelijke betekenis? Maarten van Buuren en Hans Achterhuis zoeken in tien colleges van een uur naar hedendaagse antwoorden op deze vragen. Bij de geboden "Gij zult niet doden" en "Gij zult niet stelen" kan iedereen zich wel wat voorstellen.

Are you an agile coach, product owner, Scrum master, or are you in another facilitating role in an agile organization? Then this book was made for you!! Many organizations are switching to an agile way of working. Usually by using Scrum or a variation thereof. But Scrum does not bring agility itself; after all, it’s just a framework. Ultimately, the core of agile working is formed by the people and their mutual interactions. What that looks like, however, and how you can best facilitate it, isn’t described anyway. That’s where this book comes in. This Toolkit for Agile Coaches and ...

Welcome to the Car Dealership Podcast, your go-to source for all things AI and innovation in the retail automotive industry. Supported by AutoChat.ai, this show brings you insightful interviews with industry leaders, cutting-edge discussions about emerging technology, and real-world strategies for driving dealership success. If you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI to elevate your automotive business, then you’re in the right place. Tune in and discover how to adapt, innovate, and thrive in the fast-paced world of car sales.

Awaken Your Divine Self. Achieve Your Soul Purpose. Fulfill Your Life Calling. The concept of higher consciousness living is a trending lifestyle choice for many spiritually awakened souls around the world. It is the new way of being that will forever change your life and your perception of reality. As a species, we are currently experiencing the inevitable dawn of a new era of human ascension. The new age of conscious evolution has begun. This book is your personal survival guide to successfully navigating this looming global paradigm shift that is gradually reaching critical mass across ...