In the face of the failure of the traditional 'command and control' model of environmental regulation to curb the devastating losses of biodiversity around the world, policymakers are increasingly seeking new approaches to deal with this complex interdisciplinary issue. The Privatisation of Biodiversity? provides a timely contribution to this debate by exploring the legal aspects and the scope to strengthen conservation through these reforms. Colin Reid and Walters Nsoh draw on literature well beyond legal sources, particularly from ecology, environmental economics, and philosophy to reach a number of pragmatic conclusions on the issues discussed. The new approaches explored include payment for ecosystem services, biodiversity offsetting and conservation covenants, as well as taxation and impact fees. Such mechanisms introduce elements of a market approach as well as private sector initiative and resources. This book considers both the practical and ethical aspects of the regulatory choices available to identify the potential and limitations of an increasingly market-based regime. Bringing clarity and coherence to a complex issue, this book will act as a useful tool for environmental and public law scholars as well as other academics in a range of fields interested in biodiversity conservation. It will also provide valuable insight for policymakers, legal practitioners involved in planning, environmental and agricultural matters, public bodies with responsibility for conservation, landowners, managers and developers, individuals and NGOs dedicated to biodiversity, and students of nature conservation interested in exploring new mechanisms for achieving their objectives.

This book explores the right of access to environmental information, considering both the environmental aspirations which underlie the right and how far these are evidenced in the right's use in practice. The right has a history separate from wider moves towards freedom of information. From its origins in the Rio Declaration to its current embodiment in the Aarhus Convention, a key aim of the right is to promote environmental governance and protect the environment through the provision of environmental information, both proactively and upon request. However, there is little empirical evidence to show whether the right is achieving these environmental aims, if it is being used for its intended environmental purpose, or even how far it is being viewed as distinct from the general right to information. This book seeks to fill this gap through qualitative research conducted in Scotland, the findings of which highlight that individuals who seek environmental information under the right are often doing so for personal or professional reasons that do not further the right's environmental purpose. This is significant, because if the right is not being used for its intended environmental purpose, then its contribution to environmental governance can be questioned, as can the value of maintaining this specific right, distinct from wider freedom of information laws. This book analyses the mismatch between the intended and actual use of the right through the lens of Actor-Network Theory. By tracing the associations between different actors that engage with each other in relation to environmental information, it identifies various unspoken assumptions within the right to environmental information that impact on its implementation and ability to achieve its environmental aims. In particular, the right's overly-simplified conceptualisation of the individuals and public authorities who engage with the right and its failure to consider the impact of non-human actors are identified as key unspoken assumptions in the operation and shaping of the right. The fact that the environment itself has such a low profile in the operation of the right is also noted. By engaging with and challenging these unspoken assumptions, Freedom of Environmental Information: Aspirations and Practice provides a unique insight into the operation and fundamental aims of the right of access to environmental information. By identifying the mismatch between aspirations and practice, the book provides a novel insight into this critical aspect of environmental governance and provides a foundation for further inquiry into and critique of the right to access environmental information.

A major portion of the study of the qualitative nature of solutions of differential equations may be traced to the famous 1836 paper of Sturm [1), (here, as elsewhere throughout this manuscript, numbers in square brackets refer to the bibliography at the end of this volume), dealing with oscilla- tion and comparison theorems for linear homogeneous second order ordinary differential equations. The associated work of Liouville introduced a type of boundary problem known as a "Sturm-Liouville problem", involving, in particular, an introduction to the study of the asymptotic behavior of solu- tions of linear second order differential equations by the use of integral equations. In the quarter century following the 1891 Gottingen dissertation [1) of Maxime Bacher (1867-1918), he was instru- mental in the elaboration and extension of the oscillation, separation, and comparison theorems of Sturm, both in his many papers on the subject and his lectures at the Sorbonne in 1913-1914, which were subsequently published as his famous Leaons sur Zes methodes de Sturm [7).

With her authorial debut, "Soul Journey: travels of a strong woman", self proclaimed best-selling author T. Reid-Strong encourages readers to follow their heart, pursue a stronger relationship with God and create their own path to living a life of blessings and gratitude through weekly devotions and self reflection. Each lesson and personal "mini-story" shared in the book demonstrates for readers specific ways to not only examine but also to improve upon how they confront everyday triumphs and challenges. The purpose is to inspire and assist readers in understanding that they, through faith, unquestionably have the power to manifest everything they truly desire in life. The author proclaims, "My commitment with this book is to show as many people as possible that the way to happiness is unconditional self love, the key to living peacefully is sharing with others through empathy and that a solid relationship with the Creator is at the root of it all."

WORDS FROM THE LOW PLACE "YOUR LOWEST FOR GOD'S HIGHEST" In this heart wrenching, soul stirring, authentic, prophetic, and thought provoking book WORDS FROM THE LOW PLACE "YOUR LOWEST FOR GOD'S HIGHEST." Dr. Oliver T. Reid and Various Authors transcend cultural barriers, as they use real life experiences and biblical accounts, to teach the reader the power of embracing the low places in their lives. Book lovers from all walks of life will acquire daily the perfect blend of testimonials, poetry, prayer, devotional, and words of affirmation. Dr. Oliver T. Reid and other contributing authors lay the unprecedented ground work for every individual that finds (or will find) themselves in a low position. If you can identify with: pain, stinking thinking, loss, divorce, lust, suicide, low self-esteem, rejection, a broken relationship with Jesus Christ, and much more. Look no farther. This book inspires both the Christian and Nonbeliever not to discard or despise, but embrace, and rebound from their low places in their lives. All that read this book will hopefully understand why God has allowed and elected low places in their life to reveal a greater purpose, and a higher calling in them. Keep in mind all you have to do is be willing to read this book. Study it perpetually. Practice it often. Implement what you have studied and read daily " 8 We are hedged in (pressed) on every side troubled and oppressed in every way], but not cramped or crushed; we suffer embarrassments and are perplexed and unable to find a way out, but not driven to despair; 9We are pursued (persecuted and hard driven), but not deserted to stand alone]; we are struck down to the ground, but never struck out and destroyed; 10Always carrying about in the body the liability and exposure to the same putting to death that the Lord Jesus suffered, so that the resurrection] life of Jesus also may be shown forth by and in our bodies." 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 (Amplified Bible)

A group of young children playing outside of their village return home to find their families gone and their houses burned to the ground. They start a search for their lost relatives - and that's how begins their dangerous and magical "Journey to the Badlands."

Title: Art Rambles in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland ... With ... sketches, etc.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF EUROPE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection includes works chronicling the development of Western civilisation to the modern age. Highlights include the development of language, political and educational systems, philosophy, science, and the arts. The selection documents periods of civil war, migration, shifts in power, Muslim expansion into Central Europe, complex feudal loyalties, the aristocracy of new nations, and European expansion into the New World. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Reid, John T.; 1877]. 4 . 10370.ff.1.

Title: Pictures from the Orkney Islands (etched ... in pen and ink). With descriptive letterpress.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GEOGRAPHY & TOPOGRAPHY collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. Offering some insights into the study and mapping of the natural world, this collection includes texts on Babylon, the geographies of China, and the medieval Islamic world. Also included are regional geographies and volumes on environmental determinism, topographical analyses of England, China, ancient Jerusalem, and significant tracts of North America. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Reid, John T.; 1881. 4 . 10370.ff.6.

Title: Art Rambles in Shetland.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The HISTORY OF BRITAIN & IRELAND collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. As well as historical works, this collection includes geographies, travelogues, and titles covering periods of competition and cooperation among the people of Great Britain and Ireland. Works also explore the countries' relations with France, Germany, the Low Countries, Denmark, and Scandinavia. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Reid, John T.; 1869. 4 . 10369.g.10.

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