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  • The Birth of Insight

    Meditation, Modern Buddhism & the Burmese Monk Ledi Sayadaw

    by Erik Braun ...
    Insight meditation, which claims to offer practitioners a chance to escape all suffering by perceiving the true nature of reality, is one of the most popular forms of meditation today. The Theravada Buddhist cultures of South and Southeast Asia often see it as the Buddha's most important gift to humanity. In the first book to examine how this practice came to play such a dominant—and relatively ... Read more

    $20.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • City and Enterprise

    Corporate Community Involvement in European and US Cities

    by Erik Braun, Leo Van de Berg ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This title was first published in 2003. While in the past, corporate community involvement was mainly considered a form of philanthropy, nowadays the argument is gaining credit that corporate community involvement is not only a matter of ethics, but also of self-interest. As companies recognize their interest in the welfare of the city, they may become inclined to invest in some way in that city's ... Read more

    $48.99 USD

  • Urban Innovation Systems

    What makes them tick?

    by Willem van Winden, Erik Braun, Alexander Otgaar, Jan-Jelle Witte ...
    Series series Regions and Cities
    Why are some regions and cities so good at attracting talented people, creating high-level knowledge, and producing exciting new ideas and innovations? What are the ingredients of success? Can innovative cities be created and stimulated, or do they just flourish by mere chance? This book analyses the development and management of innovation systems in cities, in order to provide a better ... Read more

    $65.99 USD

  • Metropolitan Organising Capacity

    Experiences with Organising Major Projects in European Cities

    by Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun, Jan van der Meer ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    Published in 1997. The environment of cities has become increasingly competitive. Tradition location factors, that once tied economic activities firmly to particular areas have become less important. Increasingly the ability of a city to anticipate, respond to and cope with internal and external changes is getting attention. Organizing capacity of cities, or of metropolitan regions is becoming ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • Sports and City Marketing in European Cities

    by Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun ...
    Series series EURICUR Series (European Institute for Comparative Urban Research)
    In our increasingly global and commercial world, where once sport would only have been seen by a few thousand on the terraces it is now watched by many millions via satellite. This mass global audience is invited not only to watch the sporting event, but also to visit the city where it takes place. Such events may help promote the host city as a tourist destination and business location. City ... Read more

    $72.99 USD

  • Growth Clusters in European Metropolitan Cities

    A Comparative Analysis of Cluster Dynamics in the Cities of Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Helsinki, Leipzig, Lyons, Manchester, Munich, Rotterdam and Vienna

    by Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    This title was first published in 2001. Analyzing and comparing several growth clusters in nine European cities, this compelling volume examines the critical success factors that determine the economic development of urban regions. ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • National Policy Responses to Urban Challenges in Europe

    by Leo van den Berg, Erik Braun ...
    This book presents a unique overview of urban policy conducted by national authorities in the fifteen 'old' member states of the EU. Focussing on recent changes in the development of the larger cities and changes in policymaking by national authorities with respect to urban development, the book is structured around 15 'country chapters', written by national experts in the field of urban ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • Meditation, Buddhism, and Science

    Edited by David McMahan, Erik Braun ...
    The scientific study of Buddhist forms of meditation has surged in recent years, capturing the popular imagination and reshaping conceptions of what meditation is and what it can do. For perhaps the first time in history, meditation has shifted from Buddhist monasteries and practice centers to some of the most prominent and powerful modern institutions in the world, as well as non-institutional ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • National Urban Policies in the European Union

    Edited by Leo Van Den Berg, Erik Braun, Jan Van Der Meer ...
    Series series Routledge Revivals
    First published in 1998, this collection of essays compares the implementation of urban policies in 15 different countries across the European Union, with most articles’ contributors hailing from their subject nation. The contributors include experts in geography and spatial, town, transport and urban planning, and their contributions reflect fundamental changes in the economy, technology, ... Read more

    $48.99 USD

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  • Mindfulness

    A Practical Guide to Awakening

    by Joseph Goldstein ...
    The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening—seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will serve as a lifelong companion for anyone committed to mindful living and the realization of inner freedom.Goldstein's source teaching is the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Foundations of Governance

    Municipal Government in Canada's Provinces

    Edited by Andrew Sancton, Robert A. Young ...
    Municipalities are responsible for many essential services and have become vital agents for implementing provincial policies, including those dealing with the environment, emergency planning, economic development, and land use. In Foundations of Governance, experts from each of Canada's provinces come together to assess the extent to which municipal governments have the capacity to act ... Read more

    $41.79 USD

  • Key Concepts in Urban Studies

    by Leslie Budd, Panu Lehtovuori, Mark D. Gottdiener ...
    Series series SAGE Key Concepts series
    "Key Concepts in Urban Studies is written in an accessible, concise way and introduces students to the key topics in urban studies. Drawing examples from different parts of the world, this authoritative resource exposes students to the diverse forms that cities take, and the social, spatial and temporal dimensions of urban living. It is an essential resource for students across disciplines ... Read more

    $54.89 USD