De HEMA is al bijna honderd jaar ons nationale warenhuis. Rookworsten en tompoezen, kinderkleding en handdoeken, lippenstift en beha’s - lekker degelijk, voor een lage prijs. Een iconische winkelketen, geliefd door miljoenen klanten.Maar in 2020 trok ‘onze’ HEMA om andere redenen de aandacht. Het bedrijf werd keihard geraakt door corona, aan de top ontspon zich een bloederig gevecht om de macht. Eigenaar Marcel Boekhoorn werd aan de kant gezet, schuldeisers namen het roer over. De f...

'So humane and funny' DEBORAH MOGGACH'The most charming, utterly lovely story I've read in ages... this is one of my books of the year' RED'I loved this heartwarming read' PRIMA'Warm, gorgeous, tender, hopeful and human' DAISY BUCHANAN'I loved being transported to the Grand Life Apartments and I was bewitched by the characters, colours and tastes of Chennai. Please can ...

Nog altijd verhuizen er dagelijks meer dan driehonderd Nederlanders naar het buitenland, op zoek naar een nieuw en avontuurlijk leven. Nog veel meer mensen drómen over emigreren. Wat onderscheidt de dromers van de mensen die daadwerkelijk vertrekken? En wat moet je doen om dat nieuwe leven tot een succes te maken? In 2006 schreven Manon Sikkel en Marion Witter Ik mis alleen de hema, met daarin interviews met emigranten. Nu gaan zij weer op zoek naar deze mensen. Ze ontdekten dat niet ieder...

When the two characters from a different native, who rose in the same city of Aizawl, meet and fall in love during PUC, his jealous gay friend circles a rumor and tries to interfere in their affairs. Her love sadly feels unrequited due to his shy and reclusive nature followed by some tragic incidents that make all her attempts go in vain. She also doesn’t understand his gesture of acceptance, and things remain in a state of oblivion for a long time.Her sedulousness doesn’t allow gi...

A collection of 51 poetic expressions (shayari) of various experiences in Love, in Hindi with a flavour of Urdu and transliteration in English. It takes one through the various shades of Love, Union, Separation, Waiting, Longing, Friendship, Pain, etc.This book “Ae Dil” is a remarkably honest book. Honestly written, deserve a read and comment too. IMTEYAZ HUSSEINRenowned playwright and Bollywood’s screenplay writer,Leading figure for Urdu literature“Love Eac...

The Everyday Leader breaks down the 14 Marine Corps Leadership Traits, uses actual stories from real military leaders to bring these traits to life before defining and connecting them back to how they apply in the business world and to the everyday leader.The Everyday Leader isn’t a magic wand to turn people into an incredible leader overnight. However, it does promise that if the advice that is given is followed and these 14 traits are put into p...

One of the most enduring divas of Hindi cinema, a producer and director for films and television, dancer and choreographer par excellence, magazine editor, an active member of Parliament and now a singer, Hema Malini wears many hats with admirable ease. No other industry name comes close to matching the breadth of her achievements. In an industry where the male star has traditionally driven the commercial success of films, Hema was an exception, with her name alone sufficing to ensure a fi...

Hema Malini, the quintessential 'Dream Girl'of Hindi cinema, has truly nurtured a dream and followed it to its realization. After being unceremoniously dropped from her first Tamil film as the director felt that she didn't have 'star quality', Hema signed the Hindi film she was offered opposite Raj Kapoor. Just eighteen, she soon conquered the hearts of all moviegoers with her beauty, grace and charisma. From Johnny Mera Naam to Sholay, from Meera to Baghbaan, she has portrayed a diverse r...

The book explores various aspects of the construction industry with reference to the current state of standardized knowledge in construction technology, techniques, and management. The key topics covered in the book are outlined in the contents pages. The role of engineers engaged in different facets of the construction industry is discussed with particular emphasis on knowledge, skills, and ethical values. Young engineers, especially those at the beginning of their careers, as well as all...

Urban flooding poses a growing challenge in modern cities. This book explores its causes, practical remedies, and the pivotal role of rainwater harvesting in sustainable urban management. With emphasis on public awareness and community action, the book offers insights into building resilient cities through effective water conservation practices.

Ten funny moms chase toddlers, laughter explodes louder than kitchen blenders.Babies throw spaghetti, mothers laugh hysterically, chaos becomes comedy gold instantly.Diapers fly like balloons, everyone claps, hilarity spreads across living rooms.Moms juggle bottles, pacifiers, and jokes, turning exhaustion into pure entertainment.Children paint walls, mothers giggle, neighbors wonder if circus moved inside.Laughter echoes louder than alarms, babies dance,...

Tagwache, Windeln wechseln, Frühstück machen, die Kinder anziehen, sich selbst anziehen, den Nachwuchs in die Kinderkrippe bringen, ins Büro hetzen, schnell noch einen Kaffee trinken, bevor der Tag richtig beginnt. Am Abend im selben Tempo retour, Abendessen kochen, aufräumen, mit den Kindern spielen, sie zu Bett bringen und dabei etwas kuscheln und schlussendlich hundemüde ins Bett fallen. Wie geht das alles? Wie funktionieren Mütter von heute? Die Lösung ist gar nicht schwer: Einfach den...