Deze Britse auteur is gespecialiseerd in de Afrikaanse geschiedenis en politiek, en internationale betrekkingen. Zijn werk duikt in Noord-Zuid relaties en biedt scherpe inzichten in de complexiteit van het Afrikaanse continent. Arnold's schrijfstijl kenmerkt zich door analytische diepgang en helderheid, waardoor lezers een genuanceerd begrip krijgen van cruciale wereldwijde kwesties. Zijn uitgebreide oeuvre omvat zowel academische bijdragen als boeiende reisverslagen, die een diepgaande kennis en perspectief op wereldzaken weerspiegelen.
Using the study of movement as a focus, Russell-Wood gains unique insight into the diversity, breadth, and balance between the competing interests and priorities that characterized the Portuguese culture and its expansion spanning four centuries' events on four different continents.
Focusing on the significance of global trade and strategic movement, this book examines around 50 key highways, including roads, railways, rivers, and maritime routes. Each route is highlighted for its historical importance in trade, military strategy, or as a unifying or dividing boundary among nations. Notable examples include the Suez and Panama canals, the Silk Road, and the Trans-US Railway. The inclusion of location maps enhances understanding of these vital connections in global geography and history.
We are witnessing the new age of empowered customers, armed with online reviews, five-star ratings and social media, never has it been more important to manage your reputation and referrals.This book is for anyone who wants to systematically build their reputation and increase their referral sales whilst delivering a consistent and continually improving customer experience. Put together in a simple, clear, no nonsense way, with step by step instructions on what to do along the journey. The information is based on over 10 years coaching, advisory and training experience in the area of feedback, customer experience and referrals, and all the advice is underpinned by real life experience and examples ...and continued doses of common sense!
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