Windows of Opportunity
Windows of Opportunity

Author: David Sainsbury

Publisher: Profile Books

Published: 2020-02-27

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1782836330

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Is neoclassical economics dead? Why have the biggest industrial economies stagnated since the financial crisis? Is the competitive threat from China a tired metaphor or a genuine danger to our standard of living? Lord David Sainsbury draws on his experience in business and government to assemble the evidence and comes to some startling conclusions. In Windows of Opportunity, he argues that economic growth comes not as a steady process, but as a series of jumps, based on investment in high value-added firms. Because these firms are engaged in winner-takes-all competition, rapid growth in one country can indeed come at the expense of growth in another, contrary to the standard models. He suggests a new theory of growth and development, with a role for government in 'picking winners' at the level of technologies and industries rather than individual firms. With the role of industrial policy at the centre of the Brexit debate, but a significant intellectual gap in setting out what that policy should be, this book could not be more timely.

The Window of Opportunity
The Window of Opportunity

Author: David James Purslove Barker

Publisher: Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 3805583877

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There is no longer any doubt that the inherited genetic constitution of the individual has a large influence on the entire life cycle, from human fetal development and pre- and postnatal growth to subsequent health status. However, growing evidence suggests that this predisposition is not rigid, but that early genetic imprinting, caused by exposure to a diverse spectrum of nutrients, macromolecules, microbial agents and other cellular or soluble components present in the external environment, is also of importance. According to this concept of the developmental origins of adult diseases, intrauterine and early life events play an important role in the etiology of human diseases: there seems to exist a critical 'window of opportunity' in the human infant before and during pregnancy, and up to 24 months of age. Altered exposure to different environmental agents during this critical period may determine the nature of responses in the perinatal period, and the expression of specific disease states in later life. The papers presented in this publication thus focus on the impact of perinatal growth, nutrition, environmental microflora, and host immune responses on the outcome of health and disease in later life.

The Window of Opportunity
The Window of Opportunity

Author: Blaike Young

Publisher: Trafford Publishing

Published: 2013-07

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1490707646

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The Window of Opportunity follows the lives of two boys: one who continuously seizes opportunities and another who chooses to watch his life pass him by. The book shows their progression from children into adults and how their decisions affect their lives. Ultimately, the book is a reminder that it's always better to chase your dreams and go after the things you want.

Developing Agility and Quickness
Developing Agility and Quickness

Author: NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2011-10-10

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1492582298

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The ball handler who fakes and then drives past a defender for an easy score. A pass rusher who leaves a would-be blocker in his wake on the way to sacking the quarterback. A setter who manages to maneuver both body and ball in the blink of an eye to make the perfect pass for the kill and match-winning point. These are all reasons agility and quickness are such prized physical attributes in modern sport. Efforts to become markedly quicker or more agile, however, aren’t always successful. Genetic limitations, technical deficiencies, and inferior training activities are among the major obstacles. Developing Agility and Quickness helps athletes blow past those barriers thanks to the top sport conditioning authority in the world, the National Strength and Conditioning Association. NSCA hand-picked its top experts to present the best training advice, drills, and programs for optimizing athletes’ linear and lateral movements. Make Developing Agility and Quickness a key part of your conditioning program, and get a step ahead of the competition.

Inherit the Witch
Inherit the Witch

Author: Laura J. Burns

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 0689867085

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Juliana O'Farrell is alarmed when her daughter, Lily, turns thirteen and her powers fail to manifest as expected, leading Juliana to seek the help of the Charmed Ones to locate the young witch's missing powers.

Windows of Opportunities
Windows of Opportunities

Author: Heinrich Psscht

Publisher: Litres

Published: 2022-05-15

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 5043334320

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This book is about adventures of two astronauts from a distant future. So distant, but so recognizable. There are a hundred stories in it, short as an anecdote and a little longer and more serious. Astronauts are different in age and rank, and they fly from one galaxy to another through the Windows of Opportunity on the assignments of the System. Resourcefulness, common sense and a sense of humor help them overcome all obstacles.

Governance of the Smart Mobility Transition
Governance of the Smart Mobility Transition

Author: Greg Marsden

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing

Published: 2018-03-13

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1787543196

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The transition towards ‘smarter’ autonomous transport systems calls for a rethink in how transport is governed/who governs it, to ensure a step-change to a more sustainable future. This book critically reflects on these governance challenges analysing the role of the state; the new actors and discourses; and the implications for state capacity.

Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook
Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook

Author: Bill Aulet

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-03-16

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1119365775

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The essential companion to the book that revolutionized entrepreneurship Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook provides a practical manual for working the 24-step framework presented in Disciplined Entrepreneurship. Unlocking key lessons and breaking down the steps, this book helps you delve deeper into the framework to get your business up and running with a greater chance for success. You'll find the tools you need to sharpen your instinct, engage your creativity, work through hardship, and give the people what they want—even if they don't yet know that they want it. Real-world examples illustrate the framework in action, and case studies highlight critical points that can make or break you when your goal is on the line. Exercises and assessments help you nail down your strengths, while pointing out areas that could benefit from reinforcement—because when it comes to your business, "good enough" isn't good enough—better is always better. Disciplined Entrepreneurship transformed the way that professionals think about starting a company, and this book helps you dig into the proven framework to make your business dreams a reality. Delve deeper into the 24 steps to success Innovate, persevere, and create the product people want Internalize lessons learned from real-world entrepreneurs Test your understanding with exercises and case studies The book also includes new material on topics the author has found to be extremely useful in getting the most value out of the framework including Primary Market Research, Windows of Opportunity and Triggers. The book also introduces the Disciplined Entrepreneurship Canvas to track your progress on this journey. Starting a company is a serious undertaking, with plenty of risk and sacrifice to go around—so why not minimize the risk and make the outcome worth the sacrifice? Author Bill Aulet's 24-step framework is proven to build a successful business; the key is in how well you implement it. Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook helps you master the skills, tools, and mindset you need to get on your path to success.

The Business Idea
The Business Idea

Author: Soren Hougaard

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-03-20

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 3540269592

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Successful business ideas are not so much about talent as about a systematic approach. The Business Idea encourages new ways of thinking when it comes to entrepreneurship and innovation. Too many ventures originate in the solutions the entrepreneur has to offer and not in the problem the customer needs solved. Business plans done this way can often lead to disappointment. The Business Idea leaves behind this product orientated logic. The book presents new, applicable entrepreneurship methods for developing creative market insight, for identifying windows of opportunity, creating business concepts and entrepreneurial strategies for successful market entry. Entrepreneurship is a complex and risky process compared to almost everything else in business life, so it richly deserves to have its own theoretical and methodological toolbox. The Business Idea provides the tools making it of interest to anyone who works with getting an enterprise off the ground or studies entrepreneurship.

The New Common
The New Common

Author: Emile Aarts

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-19

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 3030653552

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This open access book presents the scientific views of some fifty experts on how they believe the COVID-19 pandemic is currently affecting society, and how it will continue to do so in the years to come. Using the concept of a “common” (in the sense of common values, common places, common goods, and common sense), they elaborate on the transition from an Old Common to a New Common. In carefully crafted chapters, the authors address expected shifts in major fields like health, education, finance, business, work, and citizenship, applying concepts from law, psychology, economics, sociology, religious studies, and computer science to do so. Many of the authors anticipate an acceleration of the digital transformation in the forthcoming years, but at the same time, they argue that a successful shift to a new common can only be achieved by re-evaluating life on our planet, strengthening resilience at an individual level, and assuming more responsibility at a societal level.