Across the globe policy makers implement, and academics teach and undertake research upon, place-based policy. But what is place-based policy, what does it aspire to achieve, what are the benefits of place-based approaches relative to other forms of policy, and what are the key determinants of success for this type of government intervention? This Policy Expo examines these questions, reviewing the literature and the experience of places and their governments around the world. We find place-based policies are essential in contemporary economies, providing solutions to otherwise intractable challenges such as the long-term decline of cities and regions. For those working in public sector agencies the success or failure of place-based policies is largely attributable to governance arrangements, but for researchers the community that is the subject of this policy effort, and its leadership, determines outcomes. This Policy Expo explores the differing perspectives on place-based policy and maps out the essential components of effective and impactful actions by government at the scale of individual places.

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.

Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.

The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.

The inspiring stories of 6 people who changed history. Contents: Henry J Heinz, the man who invented tomato ketchup William Lever who made millions from soap Michael Marks, founder of the Marks and Spencer stores Henry Ford, who mass-produced cars and made them affordable Coco Chanel, the businesswoman who changed fashion for women Ray Kroc, the man who created the McDonald's chain of restaurants BRITISH ENGLISH Word count: 18,209 Headword count: 1,624 Each book includes a full recording of each story online. PLUS: visit www.collinselt.com/readers for videos, teacher resources and self-study materials. This book is Level 4 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 4 is equivalent to CEF level B2. About the Amazing People series: A unique opportunity for learners of English to read about the exceptional lives and incredible abilities of some of the most insightful people the world has seen. Each book contains six short stories, told by the characters themselves, as if in their own words. The stories explain the most significant parts of each character's life, giving an insight into how they came to be such an important historic figure. After each story, a timeline presents the most major events in their life in a clear and succinct fashion. The timeline is ideal for checking comprehension or as a basis for project work or further research. Created in association with The Amazing People Club. About Collins ELT Readers: Collins ELT Readers are divided into four levels: Level 1 - elementary (A2) Level 2 - pre-intermediate (A2-B1) Level 3 - intermediate (B1) Level 4 - upper intermediate (B2) Each level is carefully graded to ensure that the learner both enjoys and benefits from their reading experience.

Diplomarbeit aus dem Jahr 1996 im Fachbereich Design (Industrie, Grafik, Mode), Note: 1,5, Hochschule fur Bildende Kunste Hamburg (Unbekannt), Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Inhaltsangabe: Zusammenfassung: Die Arbeit "Das Mountainbike oder 21 Gange im Flachland" untersucht das Designobjekt Mountainbike weniger im Hinblick auf seine spezifische Gestaltung oder technische Funktionalitat an sich, sondern vielmehr hinsichtlich der hieraus resultierenden psychischen Wirkung auf seine Fahrer/innen. Jedem Gegenstand wohnen vielfaltige Qualitaten inne, die sich nicht unbedingt auf seinen rein praktischen Gebrauchswert beziehen. Nicht nur Dinge wie z.B. personliche Erinnerungsstucke jeglicher Art, Sammlerstucke oder Prestigeobjekte leben von ihren nicht-funktionsorientierten Qualitaten, sondern auch primar als praktisch empfundene Gegenstande des taglichen Lebens. Die psychischen Erfahrungen, die so ein Gegenstand seinen Nutzer/innen vermittelt, hangen neben Aspekten wie z.B. den Umstanden, unter denen er erworben wurde, Kaufpreis, Erinnerungswert usw. auch von gestaltbedingten Faktoren wie Materialitat, Stabilitat, Farbe usw. ab und liegen somit auch zum Teil in den Handen von Designer/innen. Um bewusster mit den Moglichkeiten und der Verantwortung, die sich hieraus ergeben, umgehen zu konnen ware es wichtig, mehr uber diese Zusammenhange zu wissen. Da es zum Thema bislang kaum konkrete Untersuchungen gibt, der Rahmen einer theoretischen Diplomarbeit aber eine erschopfende Behandlung selbstverstandlich ausschliesst, stellt diese Arbeit den Versuch dar, exemplarisch anhand eines Designobjekts uberhaupt den Blick fur die psychische Wirkung der Dinge zu scharfen. Das Mountainbike bietet sich als Untersuchungsgegenstand besonders dadurch an, dass es, in der Stadt gefahren, seiner ursprunglichen Bestimmung enthoben und damit seine Funktionalitat in Frage gestellt wird. Bemerkenswert ist der hohe Beliebtheitsgrad, den das Mountainbike trotzdem in der Stadt und sogar im Flachland geni