The political upheavals in the former Soviet Union and its satellite states in Central and Eastern Europe have produced profound social, educational, and economic changes. Once a centerpiece of the communist state, the study of science and technology in the university has now fallen victim to economic and social disarray. Support for the teaching and funding of science and technology is of primary importance for the economic health of any modern nation. The ten chapters of this work examin...

Are you struggling with a low self-esteem or poor self-image? How about depression or a fear of rejection? How about being on the receiving end of bullying or abuse?I've been there and I would like to help. Today, you may not think it, of me. Yet, I have suffered from bullying and abuse.How did I have overcome the pains of rejections, humiliation, and abuse? Why the strange title? You will find out in the first chapter.My stories are a reflection of my journey towar...