Why do some cities grow economically while others decline? Why do some show sustained economic performance while others cycle up and down? In Keys to the City, Michael Storper, one of the world's leading economic geographers, looks at why we should consider economic development issues within a regional context--at the level of the city-region--and why city economies develop unequally. Storper identifies four contexts that shape urban economic development: economic, institutional, ...

Today, the Bay Area is home to the most successful knowledge economy in America, while Los Angeles has fallen progressively further behind its neighbor to the north and a number of other American metropolises. Yet, in 1970, experts would have predicted that L.A. would outpace San Francisco in population, income, economic power, and influence. The usual factors used to explain urban growth—luck, immigration, local economic policies, and the pool of skilled labor—do not account for the contr...

Drawing on the example of late-developing countries, especially from East Asia, catching up with established powers, the authors address a new formulation of industrial policy for latecoming, semi-industrialized countries. With contributions from some of the best-known economists currently working in this area, the book will be a valuable guide for economists and international policy-makers interested in development issues.

The world has seen a shift in socio-economic relations, in the patterns and processes of industrialization and regional development. The social regulation of the economic order, flexible production organization and industrial district formation have brought periods, places and pathways to the heart of economic debate.Pathways to Industrialization and Regional Development provides a platform from which to address a new economic order. All the major schools of thought are rep...

In 'The Nature of Goodness,' George Herbert Palmer presents a profound exploration of ethical philosophy and the intrinsic nature of moral excellence. Employing a nuanced literary style that intertwines rigorous analysis with accessible prose, Palmer delves into the complexities of goodness, drawing on a rich tapestry of philosophical traditions and contemporary thought. He scrutinizes various moral frameworks, engaging with the ideas of classical philosophers and modern ethicists alike, a...

Mary’s mother was from New England and her conscience was abnormally active. Her father was from New Jersey, and his conscience, although no one would dare to say that she was flawed, did not prevent him from enjoying life in the least.

In "Deadwood Dick, the Prince of the Road; or, The Black Rider of the Black Hills," Edward L. Wheeler presents a gripping narrative that embodies the spirit of American frontier mythology during the 19th century. The novel follows the audacious exploits of Deadwood Dick, a dashing outlaw whose adventures are steeped in romance, danger, and the rugged individualism synonymous with the Wild West. Wheeler employs a vivid, serialized style, characteristic of dime novels, filled with rapid plot...

Young Andre Mitchell is a gifted football player who is adept at dodging tackles and dodging trouble. In junior high he was a star. But now—in high school—Dre must not only make the grade in the classroom, he must hold his own on the field and in the streets.At John L. LeFlore, Dre is a small fish in a pond full of piranhas. He's uncertain if new love interests can be trusted, or if old puppy love can mature. All of this becomes even more complicated when a run-in with local thugs ...

Mia's tough. A fighter. She's been fighting her entire life. When she was a child, she fought her older sister—Debra. Later, she fought Joyce, her mama. Now, most days, she has to fight the feelings of self-loathing and doubt that accompany her through the halls of John L. LeFlore.A year ago, at Phillips Prep, Mia was part of the "in crowd," mostly because she had been friends with Chandra Thomas since elementary. But things are changing, and Mia is slowly falling out of Chandra's ...

"Scattergood Baines" is the first in a series of novels featuring the character Scattergood Baines, who is a shrewd and unconventional small-town philosopher. The novel is set in the fictional town of Coldriver and revolves around the humorous and often philosophical escapades of Scattergood Baines as he interacts with the townspeople.The character of Scattergood Baines became quite popular, leading to a series of novels, a radio program, and a film adaptation in the 1930s. The stories typ...

If there’s one good thing about the end of the world, it’s that Jillian wasn’t alone when it happened. Her neighborhood is still populated and more importantly, no one is trying to eat anyone else. The rest of the world isn’t so lucky. Where the Awakened roam, terror follows.A medical miracle turned bad is the cause of it all. What’s worse, almost everyone has some form of the medicine in their system. Medical nanites changed the landscape is wonderful ways, but when those medical ...

In "Dialogues of the Dead," Mrs. Montagu and George Lyttelton Baron Lyttelton curate a rich tapestry of posthumous conversations that challenge the reader to ponder on the transient nature of life and legacy. This anthology, blending wit and philosophical inquiry, navigates themes of mortality, virtue, and folly through an imaginative reunion of historical and literary figures. The collection is a triumph of literary experimentation, uniting voices beyond the grave to reflect on society, h...