Tom Schamp – författare

This highly accessible book brings together the insights of leading academics and researchers to promote a better understanding of the role of private equity providers in the development of growth-oriented start-ups and the management of growth processes. The book explores the domain of start-up and business venturing, and within this realm, the perspectives of the entrepreneur, the venture capitalist, the financial community and the role of government in private equity are considered. Specifically, topics discussed include:the venture capital industryinvestment in venture capital funds in Europethe Equity GapEuropean private equity fundsthe role of private equity in the creation of university spin-out companiesmotivation of entrepreneurs towards private equity operations.Providing theoretical frameworks together with practical conclusions and implications, this book will be warmly welcomed by academics and practitioners alike. It will be of particular value to scholars with an interest in business, management and entrepreneurship, to investment professionals and policy advisors involved in stimulating entrepreneurship, and, of course, to entrepreneurs themselves.

This highly accessible book brings together the insights of leading academics and researchers to promote a better understanding of the role of private equity providers in the development of growth-oriented start-ups and the management of growth processes. The book explores the domain of start-up and business venturing, and within this realm, the perspectives of the entrepreneur, the venture capitalist, the financial community and the role of government in private equity are considered. Specifically, topics discussed include:the venture capital industryinvestment in venture capital funds in Europethe Equity GapEuropean private equity fundsthe role of private equity in the creation of university spin-out companiesmotivation of entrepreneurs towards private equity operations.Providing theoretical frameworks together with practical conclusions and implications, this book will be warmly welcomed by academics and practitioners alike. It will be of particular value to scholars with an interest in business, management and entrepreneurship, to investment professionals and policy advisors involved in stimulating entrepreneurship, and, of course, to entrepreneurs themselves.

What if you could wake up on top of your very own rainbow house? What if you had a lion on roller skates for a pet?!Asking "what if?" is amazing - it fires your imagination and makes magic happen. So be brave, ask yourself... What if?The first in a brand-new multiple-choice picture book series for curious minds, readers can create new stories again and again, each time discovering the magical power of asking What If? Brought to life by iconic and playful illustrations from the bestselling author-illustrator Tom Schamp.

A gray day turns into a kaleidoscope of fun in this marvelously offbeat and stimulating journey through the world of colour.One winter morning, Otto the cat looks out the window and sighs, “Why is everything so gray today?” Luckily his friend Leon the chameleon is around to show him just how many colors there are in the world. In these exciting and funny spreads filled to the brim with brilliantly illustrated objects, Leon and Otto identify people, places, and things of every hue. On pages dedicated to infinite shades of a single color, Tom Schamp’s brilliant drawings play with perspective and unexpected pairings. An enormous Bengal tiger lords over an orange-tinted world, while a giant blue whale dwarfs elephants, pairs of jeans, and police officers. Throughout, cleverly inserted puns and allusions will elicit plenty of laughs from parents and children alike. Parents will enjoy the numerous ways color is depicted and kids will spend hours looking for their friends Otto and Leon as they traverse the busy pages. Best of all, this delightful adventure comes to a perfect end when all the colors come together in one beautiful, joyful rainbow of fun.

A toaster, a refrigerator, a sink, a bed, a car. Most kids can recognize these and other things that are part of their everyday lives. Leave it to Tom Schamp to imagine a different way of seeing them. As kids pore over these brightly colored and highly detailed pictures they'll be delighted to discover a monkey on a surfboard and an elephant in a bowler hat--all inhabiting the same shapes they recognize in their homes. Each whimsical illustration offers a chance to explore, discuss, and giggle at the unexpected. Every page will encourage kids to think creatively and differently about the world around them and the possibilities that lie hidden in the things we see every day.

No one knows who exactly invented the wheel, but in the inventive hands of illustrator Tom Schamp young readers will have great fun learning about all the ways wheels have rolled through history.From prehistoric carts to cars of tomorrow, this big, fun book takes a historic journey through a world where everything has wheels, from the Trojan horse to the Harley Davidson; from the stagecoach and the steam train to the Vespa and the Ferrari; from skateboards to electric scooters. Every spread of this deliriously entertaining and educational book is filled with Tom Schamp’s quirky and colorful art. His sly, subtle texts will make older readers smile. Younger readers will return again and again to these playfully crowded pages to discover what different countries’ emergency vehicles look like; to learn about buses of every imaginable dimension and weight; and to choose which bike they’d use to win a race. Each viewing will reveal charming new details that are as absurdly funny as they are educationally rewarding.

This dazzling celebration of letters from a beloved children’s author is overflowing with clever details, quirky humor, and surprises at every turn.A is for astronaut, alpaca, and atlas—and that’s just the beginning. In this vibrant and wildly imaginative alphabet book, bestselling author and illustrator Tom Schamp invites readers to explore Letterland, a place where every letter leads to a world of playful discovery. But this isn’t just an ABC book—it’s a colorful, interactive look-and-find adventure filled with hidden treasures and unexpected delights. Each page teems with whimsical scenes, surprising characters, and layered visual storytelling that turn learning the alphabet into a joyful exploration. Can you spot the animal alphabet? The musician alphabet? The construction alphabet? As readers follow Otto and the mysterious Letterman on their journey, they’ll uncover curious objects, secret words, and dozens of clever connections—all woven into a rich tapestry of pattern, color, humor, and imagination.Perfect for curious readers, budding artists, and alphabet explorers of all ages, Beauty of Letters is a vibrant tribute to language and typography. Whether you’re meeting the alphabet for the first time or seeing it in a whole new light, this is a book to return to again and again—always with something new to find.