A wide-ranging collection of research examining the intricate economics of place-based policies.After decades of skepticism about place-based policies, recent initiatives such as Opportunity Zones and elements of the Inflation Reduction Act signal renewed policy interest in targeting economically distressed areas. This volume surveys empirical findings from the US and Europe on the effectiveness of these policies, explores new theoretical rationales for geographic ...

Shadows and Reflections is the Roger Zelazny tribute anthology you’ve been waiting for. Here are stories that are not just inspired by Roger Zelazny, but stories set in universes created by Roger Zelazny. Finding Shadows and Reflections is like discovering a new Zelazny collection full of old friends that you thought you’d never see again. You’ll find stories set in many of your favorite universes: Lord of Light, Isle of the Dead, Madwand, Creatures of Light and Darkness, and Jack of Shado...

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a global movement with more than half a million Ghanaian members, runs an extensive network of English-language schools and medical facilities in Ghana today. Founded in South Asia in 1889, the Ahmadiyya arrived in Ghana when a small coastal community invited an Ahmadiyya missionary to visit in 1921. Why did this invitation arise and how did the Ahmadiyya become such a vibrant religious community? John H. Hanson places the early history of the Ahmadiyya into...

Immigration policy is one of the most contentious public policy issues in the United States today. High-skilled immigrants represent an increasing share of the U.S. workforce, particularly in science and engineering fields. These immigrants affect economic growth, patterns of trade, education choices, and the earnings of workers with different types of skills. The chapters in this volume go beyond the traditional question of how the inflow of foreign workers affects native employment and e...

"Much has changed in Africa and in African studies . . . but one constant has been the enduring excellence of the anthology Africa." — International Journal of African Historical StudiesSince the publication of the first edition in 1977, Africa has established itself as a leading resource for teaching, business, and scholarship. This fourth edition has been completely revised and focuses on the dynamism and diversity of today's Africa.

J. H. Hanson's "The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid" is a gripping historical narrative that recounts the infamous 1876 raid on the Northfield, Minnesota bank by the James-Younger gang. With a vivid and immersive literary style, Hanson weaves a tale that combines meticulous historical research with fictional embellishments, creating a compelling panorama of American life in the post-Civil War era. The prose is marked by a rhythmic cadence and rich detail, allowing readers to feel...

In "The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid," J. H. Hanson crafts a gripping narrative centered around the infamous bank raid in Northfield, Minnesota in 1876. This work, rooted in historical realism, employs vivid descriptions and a dramatic tone that immerse readers into the chaotic atmosphere of the raid, capturing the interplay between heroism and villainy. Hanson's meticulous attention to period details and character development enhances the emotional weight of the story, allowi...

Preview of the Book:In a world where friendship and betrayal collide, "Melodies of Broken Chords" takes readers on an emotional journey through the lives of a group of friends bound by their love for music. Within the pages of this captivating novel, secrets unravel, hearts break, and the pursuit of dreams takes center stage.The story unfolds with the introduction of Lily, Emily, Alex, Ethan, and Daniel—five talented individuals who form an inseparable bond as members of a ...

First published in 1969, Planning and the Politicians is a collection of essays on political subjects, which ranges from a study of the British House of Commons, through a discussion of decentralization in various countries, to an examination of the problems of economic planning in a ‘new’ state. They are arranged in four sections, entitled Parliament, Administration, Development, and Principles. As the book’s title implies, there is a constant preoccupation throughout the essays ...

An eclectic collection of poetry and short prose, proceeds will go to supporting a Ukraine charity.Poetry about war, warriors, hope, and sunflowers; multi-genre stories from:Part 1 PoetryThe War That Was Not a War – A.L. ButcherMaybe Then – Roman Nyle (Marta Moran Bishop)Hope – Charles E.YallowitzSunflowers – Vickie JohnstoneThe Science of Communication – Andrew P. WestonCourage Personified – A.L. Butcher.The Sunflower...

Klarissa Dreams Redux is an anthology of stories and poetry by a myriad of authors, set against the paintings of Klarissa Kocsis and produced by her daughter, author, Shebat Legion.Klarissa Kocsis has contributed to the Toronto, Ontario, Canada art scene for over twenty years, regularly exhibiting within the city where she has won numerous juried competitions. She is a painter who specializes in egg tempera, and has earned a reputation for portraiture and nudes.Shebat Legio...

Originally published in 1959, the subject of this book is an aspect of economic development which, despite its importance, had rarely attracted more than incidental attention at the time. The author’s interest in public enterprise in underdeveloped countries was stimulated by a year’s residence in Turkey. He felt the time had come for a general comparative study. Defining comparative as (1) between developed and underdeveloped countries, and (2) between different underdeveloped countries a...