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The published works below represent a cross-section of recent translations we have done.
They involve art, technology,
management and consultancy, language and culture, sports...
Nederland waterlandHolland land of water
Author: Michiel Roscam Abbing Holland land of water discusses the relationship between the Netherlands and water in various regards. This includes how Holland has been shaped by water, how the Dutch had to defend themselves against water, how it has influenced trade and brought wealth to the country, and also how water management has become an exportable product. |
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Beyond the DutchIndonesia, The Netherlands and the visual arts from 1900 until now
Authors: Meta Knol, Remco Raben, Kitty Zijlmans (eds.) A lively description of how modern art in Indonesia developed during the late colonial era, through the struggle for independence and on to the present day. |
Energie en onze toekomstEnergy and our future
Authors: Robbert en Rudolf Das Twin brothers Robbert and Rudolf Das have been producing technical illustrations and designs for more than sixty years and have also built up a reputation as futurologists. This book, which is published in a bilingual format in Dutch and English, looks at environmental problems and possible future solutions. |
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Paramaribo SpanModern art in Suriname
Authors: Thomas Meijer zu Schlochtern (ed.) Discussions with artists, writers and sculptors from Suriname about the bustling cultural climate in the capital, Paramaribo, interleaved with the social and cultural questions left by the historical relationship with the Netherlands, the development of the interior and the vulnerability of the rainforest. |
Act Normal!99 tips for dealing with the Dutch
Author: Hans Kaldenbach Why is it that the Dutch hardly ever show their enthusiasm in public, and believe it is always important to get straight to the point? How should Dutch women be addressed? Who picks up the bill in a cafe or restaurant? These are some of the 99 topics this a light-hearted user's guide for anyone who - voluntarily or otherwise - is confronted with the Dutch in daily life. A thumbnail sketch of Dutch culture with on-the-mark descriptions, aimed particularly at people from non-Western cultures. |
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Yes! A crisisYou don't beat a crisis, you beat your opponents
Authors: Marc Lammers and Ton Hendrickx Marc Lammers, coach of the gold medal-winning Dutch women's hockey team, explains how crises in business and finance can be tackled and turned around using the same techniques as he used to lead a team to gold in Beijing: a crisis always brings opportunities to learn and improve. |
Barentz Business
Authors: Bob Koning Biography of the businessman Herman Barentz, written to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company he founded: Barentz International BV. As a Dutch Jew he had to go into hiding during the Second World War. Afterwards he went on to found a series of companies in chemicals, plastics, and additives. |
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The bulk of the work that we do is as freelancers for bigger agencies, rather than directly for end clients. And such agencies naturally like to keep their prized resources to themselves, rather than issue blanket references. Nevertheless, we will of course be pleased to give details of jobs, end clients, fields and samples of our work where necessary.
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