Lady Anne: A Chronicle in Verse by Antjie Krog is the first English translation of an award winning book published in Afrikaans in 1989. It engages critically and creatively with a key moment of colonial history—the time Lady Anne Barnard spent at the Cape of Good Hope, from 1797 to 1802. Usually mentioned merely as a witty hostess of fabulous parties, Anne Lindsay Barnard, the daughter of a Scottish Earl and the wife of a colonial administrator, was an independent thinker and a painter an...

In this book, leading authorities on project organizing explore the growing deployment of projects and other types of temporary organizations, with a focus on the challenges created by projectification. The way projects are coordinated and handled influences the success of innovation and change within organizations and is critical for strategic development in our societies, yet it is often at odds with the institutions of traditional industrial society. Drawing on both theoretical perspect...

In 2003, Swedish businessman Niklas Zennström sent out an email message to his friends, asking them to take a look at a new Web site called Skype.com. With that message, he launched one of the most popular Internet services of the early twenty-first century. Skype revolutionized the way that people communicated by offering free and low-cost phone calls to anywhere in the world through the Internet. In the years since Zennström sent that e-mail message, more than six hundred million people ...

What do you know when you know something about history? What is important to know and how do you learn? Adolescents encounter history everywhere: at school, in the family, in media and society. But how do adolescents perceive history and in what ways do aspects of meaning and ethical values affect the encounters with history? This study discusses how Swedish adolescents and teachers encounter, communicate and define knowledge about history, analysing the process from curricula and history ...

'With equal parts of birch wood and passion, we keep the flames alive. We cook all our ingredients over an open fire. Charcoal and smoke are our most powerful tools. No electric griddle, no gas stove – only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke and fire. We have chosen these ways to prepare our food as a tribute to the ancient way of cooking. At Ekstedt it is the flames that are superior.'Through his bold flavours at the eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant, Niklas Ekste...

Relational frame theory, or RFT, is the little-understood behavioral theory behind a recent development in modern psychology: the shift from the cognitive paradigm underpinning cognitive behavioral therapy to a new understanding of language and cognition. Learning RFT presents a basic yet comprehensive introduction to this fascinating theory, which forms the basis of acceptance and commitment therapy. The book also offers practical guidance for directly applying it in clin...

In the spring 2003, kids, parents, teachers, librarians—whole communities—discovered and fell in love with Jeanne DuPrau's story about a doomed city, and the two children who found a way out. Nearly 10 years later, that story, The City of Ember, is a bona fide classic, with over 1.7 million copies sold. Now experience Jeanne DuPrau's vision anew as artist Niklas Asker faithfully brings to life the glare of the lamps, the dinginess of the streets, and the brilliance of the first su...

Experience the flowing soundscape of 'On and On' by Niklas Blumenthaler. Written in 3/4 time and G major, the piece unfolds a gentle melody played with serene calm. The harmonic sounds create an atmosphere of constancy and endless flow, inviting pianists to explore the soothing nuances and gentle energy of this piece of music. Perfect for anyone who appreciates the relaxing effect and expressive power of piano music. Discover these notes and let the serenity of "On and On" carry you away.

This open access book tells the story of how Sweden is becoming a virtually cashless society. Its goal is to improve readers’ understanding of what is driving this transition, and of the factors that are fostering and hampering it. In doing so, the book covers the role of central banks, political factors, needs for innovation, and the stakeholders involved in developing a cashless ecosystem. Adopting a historical standpoint, and drawing on a unique dataset, it presents an academic perspect...

Do you ever find yourself scrolling social media far longer than you meant to? Reaching for the sweets at the till without thinking? Caught up in the excitement of yet another made-up shopping "holiday"?It's no accident. Every day, the choices we make—what we buy, click, watch and believe—are subtly steered by psychological tactics operating just below our awareness. These decision traps are woven into the apps we use, the shops we visit and the systems we depend on.But onc...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Christmas means more to Niklas and Nikita than just a holiday. It is a time of small wonders, familiar traditions, unexpected encounters, and that special warmth that grows when people and animals are there for one another.In “Nikita’s Christmas Tale,” Niklas and his faithful dog share a loving Christmas season filled with snowy paths, festively decorated homes, and ordinary moments that suddenly take on a touch of magic. This is not a sto...

This music book contains the sheet music of the song "Oxford Whispers" by Niklas Blumenthaler. Edition for piano in easy difficulty in Bb minor.