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50 Jahre Harzer Achsenwerke KG Schwemann & Althoff

1899 ; 1949 ; Bornum am Harz

Australian piano miniatures

New Technology-based Firms in the New Millennium

Based on the formation and growth problems of High Technology Small Firms (HTSFs) begun in 1993, this body of work maps the evolution of research in this area through academic research and government policy towards a sector that is the key to future prosperity of developed and developing notational economies throughout the world.

While much effort has been directed at understanding the roles of venture capital,
angel investment and public investment, there does not appear to be much
analysis of the industry-level effects as a new industry is emerging. In this chapter
 ...

The New Economy in East Asia and the Pacific

This book sets out the problems of measuring the effects of technological change on economic progress by using the internet in the Asia-Pacific region as a case study. Corporate and industry experience, including changing business organization and new regulatory issues are explored as well as policy issues such as the digital divide and the approach to e-commerce in the WTO. Using several industry case studies the contributors compare the IT experience in North America with a number of countries in Asia and the Pacific.

In a period of new, generalpurpose technology, the United States has been
fortunate to have an abundance of venture capital—in times of enthusiasm,
perhaps even too much. This is partly due to the willingness by many Americans
to risk ...

Snowball Oranges

A Winter's Take on a Spanish Isle

It's the stuff of dreams. A Scottish family gives up relative sanity and security to go and grow oranges for a living in a secluded valley in the mountains of Mallorca. But dreams, as everyone knows, have a nasty habit of not turning out quite as intended. Being greeted by a freak snowstorm is only the first of many surprises and experiences, and it isn't long before they realise that they have been sold a bit of a lemon of an orange farm by the wily previous owners. However, laughter is the best medicine and a colourful set of Mallorcan neighbours restores the family's faith in human nature and help them adapt to a new and unexpectedly testing life in this deceptively simple idyll of rural Spain...

It's the stuff of dreams.

The snowball

a collaborative project by Peter Bonde & Jason Rhoades

This year, for the first time in the history of the Venice Biennale, representatives from two different countries will collaborate to create a common cultural and artistic space: the American artist Jason Rhoades and the Danish artist Peter Bonde will show a joint project, Snowball, at the Danish Pavilion. In this multi-media installation, the artists will transform the pavilion into a stock car course with American stock cars, sound effects, and film projections. This catalogue documents their historic collaboration.

This year, for the first time in the history of the Venice Biennale, representatives from two different countries will collaborate to create a common cultural and artistic space: the American artist Jason Rhoades and the Danish artist Peter ...

Academic Vocabulary in Middle and High School

Effective Practices across the Disciplines

In order to succeed in school and beyond, students in grades 6-12 need to understand and use both academic language and discipline-specific vocabulary. This book describes effective practices for integrating vocabulary study with instruction in English language arts, history/social studies, and math and science, and for helping students become independent, motivated word learners. The expert authors present a wealth of specific teaching strategies, illustrated with classroom vignettes and student work samples. Connections to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are highlighted throughout; an extensive annotated list of print and electronic resources enhances the book's utility.

Teaching Academic Vocabulary K-8

Effective Practices Across the Curriculum

This book showcases effective ways to build the vocabulary knowledge K-8 learners need to engage meaningfully in reading, writing, and discussion on academic subjects. The distinguished authors draw on decades of classroom experience to explain what academic vocabulary is, how it fits into the Common Core State Standards, and how targeting vocabulary can enhance conceptual understanding in English language arts, social studies, and math and science. Rich classroom vignettes, teaching tips, and examples of student work are included. The book also features helpful figures, word lists, discussion questions, and recommended print and online resources.

JESSE: I am getting really confused by all these vocabulary strategies. I feel like I
have a cookbook, but no plan about what to cook when. MARTA: I want to have a
better idea of how to organize all this in my day, my week, my units, my year.