“gerard de vries”

The past decades have seen a rapid development and increasing development of genetic tests. This development will have a major social, political and ethical impact on society. "Genetics from Laboratory to Society" details practices of genetic testing and discusses its future role for insurance and t... More

"Sounds have colors and colors have smells." This sentence in "Ada"" "is only one of the many moments in Nabokov's work where he sought to merge the visual into his rich and sensual writing. This lavishly illustrated study is the first to examine the role of the visual arts in Nabokov's oeuvre and t... More

The consummate reference work for administrative assistants, secretaries, office managers and other business professionals. This new edition provides all-new, up-to-the-minute and expanded coverage on such topics as business etiquette, time management, database management, the Internet, videoconfere... More

Ten Golden Rules for Good Health provides practical advice on how to develop good health through diet, exercise and environmental awareness. The book is designed to help reades maximise the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by combining a routine of health eating and exercise with an understanding of ... More

This beautifully presented book captures the spirit of a little known war where the Royal Navy played a peripheral but crucial role. The power of the British Empire was at its height, thanks to the reach of the Royal Navy and officers from that service who often found themselves far from home and in... More