In recent decades urban regions around the world have engaged in a new process of development based on the creation of new knowledge. Amidst the globalization of economic activities and the arrival of transformative technologies, knowledge has become the key driver of competitiveness and is profoundly reshaping the patterns of economic growth and activity. This book offers a comprehensive new model of the rise of a Knowledge Economy and its evolutionary development in the Megalopolis. These regions are developing new institutions and governance mechanisms to adapt, disseminate, and utilize available knowledge to promote continuing development of their Knowledge Economies. However, such developments are accompanied by increasing inequalities in incomes and in urban services. This book examines the resilience of some urban regions and their recent emergence as vibrant Knowledge Economies. It also reviews the recent renewal and growth in the Megalopolis-- stretching along the Atlantic Seaboard along the metropolitan areas of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. This book will appeal to researchers and professionals interested in urban and regional development, and to business groups interested in economic development.
“Smoky Blue” novella by Yena Marukeda, wherein the author prefers minimalist approaches, creates awe-inspiring plots and yet remains unknown within the literary stream. This novella takes you to navigate in a different world where protagonist driven by an ancient cult, a synthesis of magic and religion heresy, where reality blends with stirring dreams. The novella immerses you in a plot that depicts a character swirling between wishes, wistfulness, and hopes. Do the author thrilled to bring a charm to your reading? No, though. The author’s literary heroes are different, with an otherworldly flame in eyes, therefore are more interesting. Dare to assert the author is a fairly enigmatic, a truly gifted dreamer hides under a pen name.
“Demons and Orchids“ is a charming novella telling a pair of young Mark and Chloe on their rocky life path. Timely and stunning novel about the drawing between two in a middle class society or rather shyly poverty will absolutely embed into your heart. Both living in big city, owning almost nothing. Their friendship uncover a deeper secret of each other. The streets ceased to seem a gloomy, the simple things around have taken on a certain meaning even. Liminality generates anxiety and confusion by blurring, or a moment out of time. A stirring narrative, utterly revealing their unspoken dreams, desires, hopes. This literature is far from the mainstream, and partly colder than a witch’s tits. But you were searching to read something really new, something that would leave a mark on your soul. You hold in your hands exactly what you have been missing today, a sincerely insightful, subtle and fascinating novel.
A fairly enigmatic alpinist harbours in Austrian small town. Sincere yet mystical, he felt lost until met Chloe. That’s date stunned him like a sun flash. It’s breathtaking watching him off the beaten track, stepping mountain cliff where he just dials Chloe phone number. Whether he has enough strength to get out of the soul trap? A fascinating novella, a pounding plot accompanying by advancing slightly cynical dialogues at the expense of the author’s sophisticated mastery.
Liminality" novella by Yena Marukeda. The four loyal friends embark on an autumn holiday to a deserted island. They stumble upon a relic of a radar bunker there, as a reminder of a glorious past; the island harbors a liminal zone that can evoke both anxiety and confusion. The readers will be immersed in an adventure filled with post-irony dialogues and death-defying stunts. But there's more than thrilling escapades; an intellectual storm looms, threatening to challenge the very fabric of reality when Eugenia's conceptual ideas manifest, leaving a sense of numbness in their wake. While Eugenia's friends yearn for peace, they find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. Together, they enjoyed the autumn season, cherishing their time on the remote island. But amidst the beauty and tranquility, a question lingers: What are they truly seeking? What do they hope to discover within an isolated paradise? As time passes, the autumn they shared become cherished treasures. They come to realize that it was the most memorable time of their lives, a time that shaped them in ways they never expected. A novella promises to be a captivating tale that explores friendship, self-discovery, and the transformative power of extraordinary experiences. It's always intriguing to discover talented writers who emerge from the shadows. The enigmatic nature of the author adds an extra layer of allure to literature work. Unluckily, that Yena has faced critical articles, but intermittently controversy can be a testament to the impact of their writing. It's through such challenges that the author's talent shines brighter. It's fascinating how the writer can transport us to a different world and captivate our imaginations.
«Random Friends» a novel about two dwellers in a big city. Yumi, beautiful young woman architect. Once she met up with an office clerk name Daichi, their friendship revealed a deeper mystery. You’ll find answers to unasked questions. Two dreamed of many, but felt lost at thirty. Why they looking for oblivion to numb their yearnings, drowning longing, cynically trampling an own portrait from charming youth? Yumi has led a shadowy life, having been a solo parkour tracer. She had drawn attention by being caught on CCTV and the footage went straight to the Osaka News channel. Her face was hooded, dressed pretty unusual, an oversized jacket, backpack, earphones over the hood, and two pigtails that sometimes slipped out. Her tough, obscure style immediately makes her popular, but she didn’t wish so. Yumi has crossed the barrier, where the past has been thrown into the dustbin, but the future is yet to come. Two spare time together, having dinner, drinking a lot, musing on the ideas of Julius Evola. Their tricky humour was off the charts and friendship revealed deep secrets, but could they stay together despite the blows of fate? Here’s to more cheerful moments and bright days! I wonder why you’re here, cause it’s not like anyone reads my books. You’re interested in my literature, aren’t you? But my novellas are for the poor. Me too was avoiding the downpour and dozing under the bridge. I’ve been dispirited and shed tears, but I don’t hold anyone accountable, because there is no one, and nothing at all. You wouldn’t believe me though. Nevermind, I forgive you and granting access to read my books as complement.
Die Geschichte der Tanzgruppe Bellytrig ist ein modernes Märchen mitten in Kassel: Es war einmal eine Tänzerin Amayena, plus eine weitere, Shalizar, plus eine dritte, Tagiemana, plus eine vierte, Delia - und das ergibt? Nein, nicht vier! Sondern eins plus zwei plus drei plus vier oder besser eins mal zwei mal drei mal vier, mindestens!, von der Kreativität her gesehen. Wie das passierte, ist in der Tat ein bisschen mystisch. Und das bleibt es bis heute.
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