"Capital cities that are not the dominant economic centres of their nations – so-called ‘secondary capital cities’ (SCCs) – tend to be overlooked in the fields of economic geography and political science. Yet, capital cities play an important role in shaping the political, economic, social and cultural identity of a nation. As the seat of power and decision-making, capital cities represent a nationʼs identity not only through their symbo ..."
"Second tier high-tech regions are taking a different path than their well-known counterparts such as Silicon Valley or Route 128 around Boston. They may lack many prerequisites of growth such as a world-class research university or high levels of venture capital funding. Often, however, they can successfully leverage anchor firms and entrepreneurial spinoffs. This book explores the evolution of these regions in the United States. The au ..."
"Heike Mayer, Fritz Sager, David Kaufmann, Martin Warland. will even be taken
into account. Selection criteria often relate to human resources and experience of
the firm. Since it is in the nature of ... While some people relate to the government
as an actor that guarantees stability and accountability, many associate it with red
tape or regulation frenzy. Such perceptions make it difficult to foster an
entrepreneurial environment. ..."
"Introduction 'Starting a cluster involves, first, building the economic fundamentals
for an industry or technology, and second, finding the spark of entrepreneurship
to get going.' Bresnahan, Gambardella, and Saxenian (2001: 842) 'In a world of
dramatically improved communications systems and increasingly internationally
mobile corporations, it is puzzling why certain places are able to grow relatively
rapidly as well as sustain th ..."
" Portland, Oregon, is often cited as one of the most livable cities in the United States and a model for "smart growth." At the same time, critics deride it as a victim of heavy-handed planning and point to its skyrocketing housing costs as a clear sign of good intentions gone awry. Which side is right? Does Portland deserve the accolades it has received, or has hype overshadowed the real story?In The Portland Edge, leading urban schol ..."
"Heike Mayer, Michela Lazzeroni. Contents. List of contributors vii 1 Introduction to A Research Agenda for Small and Medium-Sized Towns 1 Heike Mayer and Michela Lazzeroni 2 Between urban and rural: socio-spatial identities in small and ..."
Skill Formation(1st Edition) Interdisciplinary and Cross-National Perspectives by Heike Solga, Karl Ulrich Mayer Hardcover, 264 Pages, Published 2008 by Cambridge University Press ISBN-13: 978-0-521-86752-8, ISBN: 0-521-86752-5
"... (Ursula Haller). In 2007/08, the question whether Empa should remain in Thun came up again; however, local leaders, together with cantonal leaders, managed to convince federal leaders to keep Empa where it was. In 2016, Empa leadership ..."
" In an age where the globalization process is threatening the uniqueness and vitality of small towns, and where most urban planning discourse is directed at topics such as metropol-regions or mega-regions and world cities, the authors here emphasize the need to critically reflect on the potential of small towns.They illustrate how small towns can meet the challenge of a fast-paced, globalized world, and based on case studies, moveme ..."
Small Town Sustainability(1st Edition) Economic, Social, and Environmental Innovation by Paul L. Knox, HeikeMayer Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2009 by Birkhäuser Architecture ISBN-13: 978-3-7643-8580-4, ISBN: 3-7643-8580-4
"In an era in which the individuality and vitality of small towns are under threat from globalization, and city planning discussions tend to center on topics like metropolitan regions, megaregions, and global cities, the authors of this volume see a need to reflect critically on the potential of small towns. They show how small towns can meet the challenge of a fast-paced, globalized world, and they use case studies to introduce movement ..."
Kleinstädte und Nachhaltigkeit(1st Edition) Konzepte für Wirtschaft, Umwelt und soziales Leben (German Edition) by Professor Paul L. Knox, HeikeMayer Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2009 by Birkhäuser ISBN-13: 978-3-7643-8579-8, ISBN: 3-7643-8579-0
"Konzepte für Wirtschaft, Umwelt und soziales LebenBroschiertes BuchIn an era in which the individuality and vitality of small towns are under threat from globalization, and city planning discussions tend to center on topics like metropolitan regions, megaregions, and global cities, the authors of this volume see a need to reflect critically on the potential of small towns. They show how small towns can meet the challenge of a fast-paced ..."
Das seh ich entspannt(1st Edition) Wie Sie Gelassenheit entwickeln (Leichter leben) by HeikeMayer Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2016 by Scorpio Verlag ISBN-13: 978-3-95803-043-5, ISBN: 3-95803-043-2
NOW!(1st Edition) Gelassen leben im Hier und Jetzt! Achtsamkeit - Yoga - Vertrauen ins Leben by Karin Furtmeier, HeikeMayer Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2016 by Scorpio Verlag ISBN-13: 978-3-95803-068-8, ISBN: 3-95803-068-8
"Gelassen leben im Hier und Jetzt! Achtsamkeit - Yoga - Vertrauen ins LebenBroschiertes BuchDer wunderschön gestaltete Alltagsbegleiter für ein bewusstes und gelassenes Leben zeigt, wie man trotz äußerer Hektik zu seiner inneren Mitte findet. Ohne Vorkenntnisse jederzeit anwendbar: Alle Achtsamkeits- und Yogaübungen wurden von den erfahrenen Autorinnen speziell für dieses Buch so konzipiert, dass sie direkt im Alltag ausgeführt werden kö ..."
Achtsam leben(1st Edition) Das kleine 1 x 1 für ein Leben im Hier und Jetzt : Das kleine 1 x 1 für ein Leben im Hier und Jetzt by HeikeMayer Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2015 by Scorpio Verlag ISBN-13: 978-3-95803-008-4, ISBN: 3-95803-008-4
"Das kleine 1 x 1 für ein Leben im Hier und JetztBroschiertes BuchEntspannt und wach im Hier und Jetzt »Das größte aller Wunder ist es, lebendig zu sein. Achtsamkeit ermöglicht uns, dieses Wunder zu berühren.« Thich Nhat Hanh Dieser leicht zugängliche Einstieg in die Praxis der Achtsamkeit beantwortet die Frage, was achtsam leben eigentlich bedeutet. Kurze, ebenso humorvolle wie einfühlsame Kapitel ermöglichen die ersten Schritte und ver ..."
Yoga En Pareja/ Partner Yoga Como Mejorar Cuerpo, Alma Y Espiritu (Spanish Edition) by HeikeMayer, Doris Iding Paperback, 190 Pages, Published 2007 by Unknown ISBN-13: 978-84-7927-864-9, ISBN: 84-7927-864-1
"un enriquecimiento para el cuerpo, la mente y la psique Heike Mayer, Doris Iding
. Chakras. Los. siete. centros. de. energía. del. cuerpo. Haz lo que te agrade, v
tendrás toda la fuerza para ello. Ralph Waldo Emerson Los chakras (en sánscrito
, chakra significa «rueda») son siete centros etéreos principales de energía que
se asientan en el cuerpo astral humano y, fisiológicamente, están unidos a
nuestra red nerviosa. Influyen tanto e ..."
" Mitbegründet von Walter Jens. Mehr als 300 Fachwissenschaftler wurden gewonnen, um dieses einzigartige enzyklopädische Vorhaben zu verwirklichen. Erstmals in der mehr als zweitausendjährigen Geschichte der Rhetorik werden die klassischen und modernen Begriffe dieser Disziplin in einem Wörterbuch für Fachwissenschaftler, Studenten und Praktiker erschlossen: ein Kompendium unseres gesamten aktuellen Wissens über die Rhetorik. Etwa 14 ..."