Duncan J. D. Smith, conocido como 'El Explorador Urbano', dedica su vida a descubrir los rincones ocultos y lugares curiosos del mundo. Tras una carrera en el mundo editorial, se embarcó en la escritura de sus propias obras, viajando por cuatro continentes en busca de lugares inusuales, desde los búnkeres de guerra de Berlín hasta las iglesias excavadas en roca de Etiopía. Su innovadora serie de guías 'Only In Guides' ofrece a los lectores perspectivas únicas sobre estos destinos menos transitados, obteniendo un gran reconocimiento y ventas. Los extensos viajes de Smith y su profundo afecto por sus temas se reflejan en narraciones cautivadoras y un rico archivo visual que comparte a través de sus libros, trabajo en medios y conferencias.
Discover Europe with the 'Only In' Guides! These ground breaking city guides are for independent cultural travellers wishing to escape the crowds and understand cities from different and unusual perspectives. Unique locations, hidden corners and unusual objects.
Featuring over 60 enchanting images of dragons, fairies, and unicorns, this coloring book invites enthusiasts to explore a magical realm through a color-by-number format. It offers a relaxing experience without the stress of choosing colors, with full-color design examples printed inside the cover for inspiration. The handy flip-out color key provides easy reference while coloring. Part of the bestselling Sirius Color by Numbers Collection, it showcases beautiful, high-quality illustrations on thick paper, perfect for creativity and relaxation.
Minimising Fraud and Corruption in Projects
Focusing on promoting integrity within international organizations, this book examines the challenges of fraud and corruption in multilateral development banks. It covers critical topics such as procurement, compliance, corporate governance, and business ethics, while also addressing anti-money laundering strategies. The text includes relevant case studies and explores effective prevention methods, proactive monitoring, and detection techniques. Additionally, it discusses the importance of sanctioning misconduct to uphold ethical standards in these institutions.
Cases and Materials
The book offers in-depth case studies on financial crimes, particularly money laundering and terrorism financing. By analyzing real-life examples, it explores the defining traits of these illicit activities and examines potential strategies for prevention at both national and international levels.
The book provides an in-depth analysis of fraud and corruption across various industries, such as construction, finance, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. It examines real cases to highlight the prevalence and impact of unethical practices in sectors like transport, retail, communication, education, and the military. Through these examples, the text aims to shed light on the mechanisms behind fraud and corruption, offering insights into prevention and accountability.
Only in Edinburgh is a comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 100 fascinating and unusual historical sites in the Scottish capital, including secret gardens and haunted theatres, mysterious monuments and unexpected underworlds, industrial relics and unusual places of worship.
Throughout London's two-thousand-year history, architecture has expressed the identity of the city's diverse communities. From Franciscan friars to merchant bankers, royal dynasties to grocers and tailors, the ideals and wealth of these groups have been reflected in magnificent buildings and public spaces. Gilded City tells the fascinating history of London through its medieval and early modern architecture, and discusses how the powers these buildings and spaces represent have shaped the capital. As well as exploring famous landmarks, smaller-scale civic gems are revealed. Over eighty photographs are included, with maps and guides of nine recommended walking tours.
Puść wodze fantazji dzięki tej niesamowitej kolekcji ponad 60 ilustracji do kolorowania. Wszystkie elementy ilustracji zostały ponumerowane, dzięki czemu bez większego trudu możesz stworzyć piękny obraz. Znajdziesz tu wiele tematów: od tropikalnych zachodów słońca i górskich scen po życie ptaków i dzikich zwierząt ta książka pokazuje świat przyrody w całej jego różnorodności. Więc kredki w dłoń i zacznij twórczo kolorować!
Ideální průvodce, díky němuž krok za krokem zdokonalíte své dovednosti a výkresy. Kniha je vhodná jak pro úplného nováčka i pro středně pokročilého, a dokonce i zkušeného umělce. Popisuje všechny nástroje a materiály, které potřebujete znát, pokud chcete malovat. Kniha vás seznámí a naučí vytvářet své vlastní portréty, postavy, zátiší, krajinky i zvířata. Pokud máte chuť kreslit, je tato knížka pro vás.
