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Land Conservation Financing
Mike McQueen , and Edward T. McMahon Manufacturer: Island Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1559634812 |
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Written by two of the nation's leading experts on land conservation, Land Conservation Financing provides a comprehensive overview of successful land conservation programs -- how they were created, how they are funded, and what they've accomplished -- along with detailed case studies from across the United States.
The authors present important new information on state-of-the-art conservation financing, showcasing programs in states that have become the nation's leaders in open-space protection: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and New Jersey. They look at key local land protection efforts by examining model programs in DeKalb County, Georgia; Douglas County, Colorado; Jacksonville, Florida; Lake County, Illinois; Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; Marin County, California; the St. Louis metro area in Missouri and Illinois, and on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
The authors then examine how hundreds of communities have created hundreds of millions of dollars in funding by developing successful campaigns to win land conservation ballot measures. They offer case studies and pull together lessons learned as they lay out how to run a successful campaign. The authors also consider the role of private foundations, which have made immense contributions to land conservation over the past two decades.
The book concludes with an examination of the emerging concept of green infrastructure -- a strategic approach to conservation that involves planning and managing a network of parks, natural areas, greenways, and working lands that can help support native species, maintain ecological processes, and contribute to the health and quality of life for America's people and its communities.
Land Conservation Financing is an indispensable resource for land conservationists in the public and private sectors who are looking for a detailed, national portrait of the state of land conservation in America today.
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Financing Strategies for Water and Environmental Infrastructure (Environmental Finance)
Michael Munk Sorensen , Ashot Baghdasaryan , Birgitte Martens , Carsten Glenting , and Grzegorz Peszko Manufacturer: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9264102760 |
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Financing the Global Benefits of Forests: The Bank's Gef Portfolio and the 1991 Forest Strategy (World Bank Operations Evaluation Study.)
J. Gabriel Campbell , and Alejandra Martin Manufacturer: World Bank ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0821348426 |
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Investing in Energy Efficiency: The Role of Third Party Financing
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development Manufacturer: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 9264142088 |
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Proceedings of a Conference on Third Party Financing. Financing energy efficiency investments directly through "energy service companies" or a "third party" can help overcome impediments to otherwise attractive investments. The application of third party financing has come to cover the entire spectrum of energy efficiency projects. Also, these financing arrangements, whereby the financial and operational resources are provided by an entity other than the energy user and the energy savings themselves pay for the investment, have expanded and become more complex. The conference included discussions on a range of related topics including the principles and main actors the importance of contracts sources of financing the role of education and training the role for governments and utilities in promoting alternative financing and the future market for TPF.
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Natural Endowments: Financing Resource Conservation for Development
Manufacturer: World Resources Inst ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0915825457 |
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Turning Brownfields into Greenbacks: Developing and Financing Environment
Robert Simons Manufacturer: Urban Land Institute ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0874208513 |
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Advocacy update: the fight to save LWCF; what needs to be done to save LWCF and who needs to do it.(MAKING PARKS AND RECREATION A PRIORITY)(Land and Water ... Fund): An article from: Parks & Recreation
Richard J. Dolesh Manufacturer: Thomson Gale ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000M4R8JA Release Date: 2006-12-20 |
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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1739 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Building an urban agenda: NRPA takes the lead to advocate for a stronger urban agenda for parks and recreation.(NRPA Perspectives)(National Recreation ... : An article from: Parks & Recreation
John Thorner Manufacturer: National Recreation and Park Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B000ALRD1I Release Date: 2005-07-25 |
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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 614 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Call to action: Bush cuts key spending: without your involvement, America could lose federal support for parks and recreation programs. (Advocacy Update).: An article from: Parks & Recreation
Manufacturer: National Recreation and Park Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0009FZ8LW Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from Parks & Recreation, published by National Recreation and Park Association on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 515 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Caltrans can convert bond-funded parkland to Highway, Court rules. (Transportation).: An article from: California Planning & Development Report
Manufacturer: California Planning & Development Report ProductGroup: Book Binding: Digital ASIN: B0008D8OMU Release Date: 2005-07-31 |
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This digital document is an article from California Planning & Development Report, published by California Planning & Development Report on February 1, 2003. The length of the article is 548 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Rosabeth Moss Kanter on the Frontiers of Management
Rosabeth Moss Kanter Manufacturer: Harvard Business School Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0875848028 |
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This book brings together all of Rosabeth Moss Kanter's Harvard Business Review articles and many of the editorial columns that she wrote when she was editor of HBR. The pieces span a variety of topics: strategy, innovation, customer focus, global trends, planning for change, strategic alliances, compensation systems, and community responsibility--all brought together to enforce a single, timeless message: the importance of treating people as assets, not costs, and providing the tools and conditions that liberate people to use their brainpower to make a difference. A Harvard Business Review Book.Customer Reviews:
A Great Introduction.......2004-09-10
drivel.......2004-02-15
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ON THE FRONTIERS OF MANAGEMENT
Rosabeth Moss Kanter Manufacturer: HBS Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: B000R79HT6 |
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Fertilizing for Maximum Yield
Manufacturer: Beekman Pub ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0246117885 |
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Fertilizing for maximum yield
G. W Cooke Manufacturer: Collier Macmillan Canada ProductGroup: Book Binding: Unknown Binding ASIN: 0029493102 |
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Fertilizing for Maximum Yield
G. W. Cooke Manufacturer: Collier Macmillan Canada ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: B000O93EFA |
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The Shark Almanac: A Fully Illustrated Natural History of Sharks, Skates, and Rays
Thomas B. Allen Manufacturer: The Lyons Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1585748080 |
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An excellent source.......2005-08-03
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Oceans: An Illustrated Reference
Dorrik Stow Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0226776646 |
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An Ocean of Earthly Information.......2007-01-04
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Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
Sarah Carpin Manufacturer: Odyssey Publications ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 9622177522 |
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Pirate treasure is believed to be hidden somewhere on one of the small islands of Seychelles, which were used for many years as secret hideaways. Modern-day treasure-seekers are lured to the Indian Ocean archipelago by the promise of unspoiled golden beaches and the search for that elusive tropical paradise. For scenic splendor, isolated coral reef beaches, lush vegetation and a gentle tropical climate, the Republic of Seychelles is almost too good to be true.In this informative guide, Sarah Carpin examines the rich natural history of the islands, the short but vibrant human history which has shaped the country since people first arrived here just over 200 years ago, and offers tips on how best to discover these paradise islands. Special topics include an argument by a Victorian traveler, General Gordon, that the islands were the site of the Garden of Eden; the unique conservation needs of the far-flung atoll of Aldabra, 'the Galápagos of the Indian Ocean', and how gold fever may strike even today. New sections in this edition include a guide to the best mountain walks on the islands, and a look at "Green Seychelles" and its efforts to preserve its natural history through correct ecotourism practices.
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Dreaming of Paradise.......2006-11-10
Complete, informative, entertaining - a tremendous resource........1999-04-03
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The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World (Cambridge Illustrated Histories)
Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0521435102 |
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Islamic peoples account for one fifth of the world's population and yet there is widespread misunderstanding in the West of what Islam really is. Francis Robinson and his team set out to address this, revealing the complex and sometimes contrary nature of Muslim culture. As well as taking on the issues uppermost in everyone's minds, such as the role of religious and political fundamentalism, they demonstrate the importance of commerce; literacy and learning; Islamic art; the effects of immigration, exodus, and conquest; and the roots of current crises in the Middle East, Bosnia, and the Gulf. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the interaction between Islam and the West, from the first Latin translations of the Quran to the fatwa on Salman Rushdie. This elegant book deliberately sets out to dismantle the Western impression of Islam as a monolithic world and replace it with a balanced view, from current issues of fundamentalism to its dynamic culture and art. Francis Robinson is the editor of two outstanding reference works: Atlas of the Islamic World Since 1500 (Cambridge, 1982) and The Cambridge Encyclopedia of India (1989).Customer Reviews:
gives an appreciation of Muslim nations and history.......2007-01-17
Wonderful Intro to Islamic Culture and Belief.......2004-01-13
The subsequent chapter focuses on the 1800s to the present day, and a growing western presence in Islamic lands. This chapter shows how European powers carved up Islamic lands (the French in Syria and north/west Africa, the Brits in Iraq, Palestine, Egypt and South Asia, the Italians in north Africa, Russians in central Asia, etc), and how Islamicist reformer movements arose because of this. Mention is also made of non-colonized states (such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Iran), and of the emergence of independant Islamic states. The second section of the book goes more into cultural studies, delving into economies, trade routes and social structure within the Islamic world. Mention is made of both historical traderoutes and interconnectedness in the Islamic world, stretching from Morocco to Indonesia, and of modern economies in predominantly Muslim states. In chapter seven, the book explores learning in Islamic societies. Mention is made of the high degree of literacy in Islam, and the many great scientific achievements in medicine, astronomy and mathematics. Mention is also made of the impact of the west on Islamic learning. This is followed by a chapter on the arts in the Islamic world, ranging from calligraphy to architecture to classical Arabic music (including mention of legendary Egyptian singer Umm Kalthum) and everything in between. This is an excellent chapter for understanding and appreciating Islamic culture.
The book closes out with a conclusion on Islam in the modern world, relationships with the west, the spread of Islam to every country in the world and crises in Bosnia, Palestine, Kashmir and Chechnya. It also has a wonderful timeline covering various Islamic dynasties around the world and a short glossary of Arabic terms. Its quite a nice book for getting to understand some of the basic history and culture of the Islamic world and some of the current issues facing the Islamic world. For the purposes of this book, by the way, the Islamic world counts as any country where the majority of the population is Muslim, not just self-declared Islamic states (which would be limited to Iran, Pakistan, Mauritania and such). Hence it covers almost all of the Middle East, north Africa, Central Asia and much of South Asia, as well as Bosnia, Albania, parts of west and east Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and so forth. In fact, the book makes a point of examining Islam in South Asia, Africa, China and elsewhere beyond the Middle East. It also includes many illustrations and maps of the Islamic world. Hence its an invaluable aid for anyone, Muslim or non-Muslim, in understanding the wonderful history and culture of Islam. However, it doesn't go into depth on beliefs or specific cultures (such as Arabs, Persians, Malay, Mongols and whatnot), so you would need to look elsewhere for that.
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The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fishes & Sea Creatures: A Natural History And Identification Guide To The Animal Life Of The Deep Oceans, ... The World (Illustrated World Encyclopedia)
Derek Hall Manufacturer: Lorenz Books ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0754817253 |
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An authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide to marine life around the world, featuring profiles of hundreds of bony and cartilaginous fish, plus shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, dolphins, sharks, rays, sea snakes, and many more.
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Great Highways of the World (AA Illustrated Reference Books)
Paul Sniderman Manufacturer: Automobile Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0749519665 |
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Maori Myth and Legend
Margaret Rose Orbell Manufacturer: Canterbury University Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover ASIN: 0908812450 |
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Passport's Illustrated Guide to Caribbean Cruising (Passport's Illustrated Guides)
Emma Stanford Manufacturer: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0844211761 |
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Pocket World Facts (AA Illustrated Reference Books)
Stewart Manufacturer: Automobile Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 074952376X |
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Wonders of the World (AA Illustrated Reference Books)
Richard Cavendish , and Rosemary Burton Manufacturer: Automobile Association ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback ASIN: 0749509651 |
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Wonder of the World lover.......2004-10-08
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