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Alone at his observatory atop Mauna Kea Volcano in Hawaii, Dusty McCrae makes the discovery of his life ... another universe. Altitude plays tricks on the brain, and many nights of observing lie ahead before he can confirm the observations that will make his name the equal of Galileo and Hubble. But word leaks and trouble begins. Hes bombarded with inquiries by media, the public and scientists, many of them ridiculing him. Harassed by a reporter from a supermarket tabloid, he replies: "Sure there could be aliens ... and a god no one has ever imagined." A media-savvy televangelist jumps on the comments and McCrae becomes embroiled in religious controversy. Complications multiply when hes invi...
Foundations of Taxation Law provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the policy, principles and practice that underpin the Australian taxation system. Designed as a guide for law and business students as well as tax practitioners, the text blends policy issues, taxation theory, black letter law and commercial practice into a succinct general principles text. Topics are presented in a logical and structured order and are cross-referenced to specific provisions in the legislation and relevant cases so that readers are able to easily find the source of the law. The text includes approximately 400 examples and dozens of diagrams and tables that condense the law and help clarify difficult concepts. This edition contains expanded technical and policy discussion of several areas of law. It has been substantially revised and restructured to take account of the many important legislative reforms, case law developments and announcements that have occurred over the last 24 months.
Foundations of Taxation Law is a clear, comprehensive introduction to the policy, principles and practice of Australia's taxation system. An introductory guide for law and business students and tax practitioners, the text blends policy issues, taxation theory, technical 'black letter law' and commercial practice into a succinct, principled text.
This book examines tax incentives for investors in start-up companies through a critical analysis of Australia’s early-stage investors (ESI) program, and a comparison of that program with the United Kingdom’s Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) upon which it is loosely modelled. It discusses the importance of innovation and the special role that venture capital plays in supporting start-ups, and explains the policy rationale for introducing the ESI program as well as dissecting its technical requirements in detail. Special attention is devoted to the program’s ‘early stage’ and ‘innovation’ requirements, which are crucial for determining whether a start-up qualifies for th...
This Commentary on the WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) provides a detailed textual analysis of TRIPS _ a pivotal international agreement on intellectual property rights. TRIPS sets minimum standards
This comprehensive Research Handbook explores the rights of employers and employees with regard to intellectual property (IP) created within the framework of the employment relationship. Investigating the development of employee IP from a comparative perspective, it contextualises issues in the light of theoretical approaches in both IP law and labour law.
Niebur (clarinetist and teacher) reveals how four music educators struggle with the issues concerning close monitoring of the progress of students without compromise to their beliefs about what music education ought to be for children. With a focus on elementary general music and music teachers, the chapters show what the teachers do, the nature of their work and thinking, and the conclusions they draw about how standards and assessment fit into their work. c. Book News Inc.
Innovation and Venture Capital Law and Policy examines the Australian innovation system, focusing on the broad range of government programs that have been introduced over the years to foster innovation and encourage venture capital investment in entrepreneurial start-up and early stage companies. It discusses the importance of innovation to a country's economic growth and the critical role that venture capital plays in financing new businesses. The book also looks at the innovation systems in the United States and Israel. Both countries have been selected for comparative purposes as they have highly developed innovation systems and are widely respected as world leaders in venture capital inv...
A simple invitation into a life ordered around listening and love As we live through cycles of change and disruption, our familiar pathways crumble and we find ourselves in fragmented relationships with God, others, and our own souls. We are not the first to experience this disorientation: When Jesus offered the stunning invitation to come to him to learn how to work from a place of rest, he was talking to people weighed down by ill-fitting political, economic, and religious systems. And his life and ministry offer a glimpse of a better way. For centuries a practice called the Rule of Life—built around rhythms of prayer, work, study, hospitality, and rest—has provided a loving pathway fo...