With the rise of advanced technology firms, government's role in nurturing business may be changing. Based on a survey of 450 managers of advanced technology firms in Pennsylvania, this book describes how the private and public sectors can work together to improve the economic climate of a region. Nurturing Advanced Technology Enterprises is the only book to offer in-depth and comprehensive analysis of all aspects of advanced technology development. It encompasses job creation and training, location decisions, industry-university interactions, and more. In addition, the book draws from the...
With the rise of advanced technology firms, government's role in nurturing business may be changing. Based on a survey of 450 managers of advanced ...
Victor Levine asks a fundamental question of increasing importance to a globalizing region: How can Pacific Island states provide decent public education to their children? Based on broad international experience, he examines the evidence regarding what does and does not work in public education. While the literature suggests numerous instances of declining quality in Pacific public-education systems, Levine finds some basis for optimism about what is possible. The underlying causes for generally declining standards do not point to a single factor. And additional funding is not necessarily...
Victor Levine asks a fundamental question of increasing importance to a globalizing region: How can Pacific Island states provide decent public educat...
He's a wannabe rock star with the know-how to match-a self-indulgent musician on the cutting edge of cool. Now, residing in the legendary Hotel Boulderado, it seems like Jon Cells might finally be on the brink of achieving his dreams as he delves deep into the secrets of recording killer tracks at the local BlueStar Studios.
So when the hotel plans to throw a blowout bash to celebrate the upcoming movie "Halloween," Jon couldn't care less. He'd rather be in the studio recording than at a cheesy costume party filled with ghosts and goblins.
Meanwhile, a freethinking revolution has...
He's a wannabe rock star with the know-how to match-a self-indulgent musician on the cutting edge of cool. Now, residing in the legendary Hotel Bou...
