How many guitarists are so admired that they are mentioned, by name, in a work of fiction? Mark Knopfler has an extraordinary ability to make a Schecter Custom Stratocaster hoot and sing like angels on a Saturday night, exhausted from being good all week and needing a stiff drink.. So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas Adams.
Development Stage. DEFINITION of 'Development Stage'. A company that is in a preliminary or early state of its corporate life. A development stage company is characterized by its focus on early-stage business activities, such as research and development, market research or construction of manufacturing facilities.
Child development is a process every child goes through. This process involves learning and mastering skills like sitting, walking, talking, skipping, and tying shoes. Children learn these skills, called developmental milestones, during predictable time periods. Children develop skills in five main areas of development: 1  Cognitive Development. This is the child's ability to learn and solve problems. 2  Social and Emotional Development. This is the child's ability to interact with others, including helping themselves and self-control. 3  Speech and Language Development.