Land Conservation Financing
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    Land Conservation Financing
    Mike McQueen , and Edward T. McMahon
    Manufacturer: Island Press
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    ASIN: 1559634812

    Book Description

    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.
    Financing Strategies for Water and Environmental Infrastructure (Environmental Finance)
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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
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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.)
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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
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        Investing in Energy Efficiency: The Role of Third Party Financing
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          Investing in Energy Efficiency: The Role of Third Party Financing
          Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development
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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.
          Natural Endowments: Financing Resource Conservation for Development
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            Turning Brownfields into Greenbacks: Developing and Financing Environment
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              Robert Simons
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              ASIN: 0874208513
              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
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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
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                Release Date: 2006-12-20

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                Title: 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 Conservation Fund)
                Author: Richard J. Dolesh
                Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: November 1, 2006
                Publisher: Thomson Gale
                Volume: 41 Issue: 11 Page: 14(4)

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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
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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
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                  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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                  Title: Building an urban agenda: NRPA takes the lead to advocate for a stronger urban agenda for parks and recreation.(NRPA Perspectives)(National Recreation and Park Association)
                  Author: John Thorner
                  Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
                  Date: May 1, 2005
                  Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
                  Volume: 40 Issue: 5 Page: 2(1)

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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
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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

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                    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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                    Title: Call to action: Bush cuts key spending: without your involvement, America could lose federal support for parks and recreation programs. (Advocacy Update).
                    Publication: Parks & Recreation (Magazine/Journal)
                    Date: March 1, 2003
                    Publisher: National Recreation and Park Association
                    Volume: 38 Issue: 3 Page: 10(1)

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                    Caltrans can convert bond-funded parkland to Highway, Court rules. (Transportation).: An article from: California Planning & Development Report
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                      Caltrans can convert bond-funded parkland to Highway, Court rules. (Transportation).: An article from: California Planning & Development Report

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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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                      Title: Caltrans can convert bond-funded parkland to Highway, Court rules. (Transportation).
                      Publication: California Planning & Development Report (Newsletter)
                      Date: February 1, 2003
                      Publisher: California Planning & Development Report
                      Volume: 18 Issue: 2 Page: 8(2)

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                      Rosabeth Moss Kanter on the Frontiers of Management
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                      Rosabeth Moss Kanter on the Frontiers of Management
                      Rosabeth Moss Kanter
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                      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.

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                      5 out of 5 stars A Great Introduction.......2004-09-10

                      Rosabeth Moss Kanter has written over 16 books and hundreds of articles and shorter pieces. As a result, the body of her work has become almost impossible to appreciate fully, and even to get a sense of her range requires more time than most of us can spare. This is a shame, because her work, more than that of any other social scientist, has continued to build and to grow on her previous work, resulting in a powerful and coherent overall framework. This book, RMK on the Frontiers of Management, is the best possible introduction to her work and its scope. The information in its longer essays is as current and valuable as ever, because her work rarely becomes dated, and the short pieces offer sparkling insights into a wide range of organizational and business issues. I strongly recommend it to everyone with an interest or stake in modern organizations.

                      1 out of 5 stars drivel.......2004-02-15

                      I apologize for being trite, but this book is drivel. Ms Kanter is not on the frontier, but rather at the tail end, making random observations as they go past.
                      ON THE FRONTIERS OF MANAGEMENT
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                        ON THE FRONTIERS OF MANAGEMENT
                        Rosabeth Moss Kanter
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                        Fertilizing for Maximum Yield
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                              The Shark Almanac: A Fully Illustrated Natural History of Sharks, Skates, and Rays
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                              Sharks have a reputation of being the most feared creatures of the sea, and in this fantastic book, we learn the myths and facts of these fascinating animals--and that they aren't as deadly as they seem. Of the more than 850 shark species, 80 percent either would not hurt people, or would rarely encounter them.
                              Sharks and their kin--skates and rays--have remained essentially unchanged for hundreds of millions of years, and their very existence is now threatened by man and his fears. Thomas Allen takes us through the evolution of the shark, its folklore, its commercial uses, and gives us a detailed look at shark attacks--where they happen, why, and how to protect yourself from them. He describes over one hundred shark species--their behavior, appearance, size, and distribution--and provides helpful scientific illustrations. He offers current information on scientific research (including the recent studies on shark cartilage in cancer research), current population findings, and continuing conservation efforts.
                              With over twenty-five color photographs of familiar and unusual sharks, interesting and fact-filled sidebars, and useful appendices, THE SHARK ALMANAC is a comprehensive overview and the perfect book for anyone interested in these amazing creatures.

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                              4 out of 5 stars An excellent source.......2005-08-03

                              My experience with sharks has been limited to film and literature, and of all the sources I own this one provides the most information of them all. Though lacking in stunning pictures, this book brough much new information into the light.
                              Oceans: An Illustrated Reference
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                              Four billion years old, the oceans formed as the Earth's scorching surface cooled, the primordial atmosphere condensed, and torrential rains fell. Their color is the unique signature of our blue planet, their composition a chemical cocktail of remarkable variety, their waters a theater of constant change.

                              Oceans: An Illustrated Reference tells the story of this last great frontier. With hundreds of beautiful full-color photographs and explanatory diagrams, charts, and maps, Oceans combines the visual splendor of ocean life with up-to-date scientific information to provide an invaluable and fascinating resource on this vital realm. Covering all major areas of oceanographic knowledge and research, Oceans is divided into two parts. The first, "Ocean Systems," examines the physical nature of the oceans, including plate tectonics, temperature and climate, waves and tides, natural resources and much more. The second, "Ocean Life,"explores biodiversity, evolution and adaptation, marine ecosystems and complex communities, and the preservation of fragile marine environments.

                              Oceans also offers readers a host of tools to better understand the magnificent world of the sea. A special section of bathymetric maps-made possible by satellite observation, deep-towed surveying craft, and remotely operated submarine vessels-provides a view of the depth and texture of ocean floors around the globe, giving us a glimpse of worlds rarely seen. And throughout the book, engagingly written special features delve into specific marine environments and phenomena such as the lost Tethys Ocean, from which the Himalayas were born. Cross-references and a detailed index help readers navigate this multifaceted volume, and a glossary provides clear definitions of scientific vocabulary.

                              Although the oceans are vast, their resources are finite. Oceans clearly presents the future challenge to us all-that of ensuring that our common ocean heritage is duly respected, wisely managed, and carefully harnessed for the benefit of the whole planet. Lavishly illustrated and filled with current research, Oceans is a step in that direction: a rich, magnificent, and illuminating volume for anyone who has ever heard the siren song of the sea.

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                              5 out of 5 stars An Ocean of Earthly Information.......2007-01-04

                              OCEANS is a compilation of information about our world from its earliest days, with many unique illustrations and tables. From the beginning of earth's creation, its migration and change through plate tectonics, its complex living ecosystems and the choices we must make for the future of our planet, this is a textbook but a breezy and provocative read as well. I recommend it for school libraries but also for anyone who wants to know more about our real world. It's the best buy in science books, a bargain at twice the price for its quality of paper stock, illustrations and binding.
                              Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
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                              Seychelles: Garden of Eden in the Indian Ocean, Sixth Edition (Odyssey Illustrated Guides)
                              Sarah Carpin
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                              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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                              5 out of 5 stars Dreaming of Paradise.......2006-11-10

                              This book is one of the most helpful when planning a trip to an exotic place. The pictures tell the story. I can't wait to take the family to the Seychelle Islands.

                              5 out of 5 stars Complete, informative, entertaining - a tremendous resource........1999-04-03

                              A wonderfully compiled and well thought out resource. Sarah Carpin knows and loves Seychelles and renders an entertaining and informative summary of the history, culture and land.
                              The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World (Cambridge Illustrated Histories)
                              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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                              The Cambridge Illustrated History of the Islamic World (Cambridge Illustrated Histories)

                              Manufacturer: Cambridge University Press
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                              ASIN: 0521435102

                              Book Description

                              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:

                              4 out of 5 stars gives an appreciation of Muslim nations and history.......2007-01-17

                              Lapidus has assembled a set of authors to write this nicely done summation of the Muslim world. Well accompanied by numerous photos of current Islamic architecture. From Spain to Arabia and further. Plus, there are also centuries-old illustrations of important personages. Notwithstanding the Koranic prohibition against the depiction of the human form. Apparently, in many Muslim societies, that was not strictly adhered to, especially for rulers who wanted their visages immortalised.

                              The book covers both the history and the current state of these societies. Several authors appear to be Muslim, and certainly the tone of the book is strongly sympathetic towards Muslims. Though the book also makes us aware that there is a great variety of opinions and customs amongst Muslims. Not a monolithic bloc.

                              Plus, the long tradition of Muslim scholarship is explained. It helped preserve knowledge when Europe fell into the Dark Ages.

                              5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Intro to Islamic Culture and Belief.......2004-01-13

                              In an age of prejudice towards the Islamic faith, it is nice to see a more accurate and even-handed book covering the Muslim world. This book gives an excellent introduction, going into depth on how the west has viwed the Islamic world, and vice-versca. Then it goes onto the first chapter, where it discusses pre-Islamic Arabia, the life of Mohammad, the Rashidun, the schism between Sunni and Shi'a, and the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. This chapter is especially interesting in laying the framework for the foundations of the Islamic world, as well as the spread of Islam and Arabic culture, and later conversion of non-Arab peoples (most notably the Persians). In the next chapter, the Islamic world from 1000 to 1500 AD is covered, when Islam had spread across the Middle East, west to Spain and west Africa and east towards India and Central Asia. This chapter covers many interesting subjects, such as the Fatimid dynasty, the Crusades, the Mongols, Byzantium and the Turks, and Islamic states in East Asia and Africa. The third chapter covers the period from 1500 to 1800 AD, a period of both great achievements and decline. The Persian, Mongol and Turkish powers are mentioned (such as the Safavids, Mughals and Ottomans), alongside mention of Islam in Africa and elsehwere in Asia (mainly China and Southeast Asia).

                              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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