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Voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) and other private governance instruments (e.g., Fair Trade, Forest Stewardship Council, Fair Wear Foundation, GLOBALGAP) are increasingly regulating global production processes and economic activities. VSS verify the compliance of products or production processes with sustainability standards. The importance of voluntary...

The environmental history of Canada is a bleak one. Resource extraction has always put profits before conservation. Settlers exploited both the land and the Indigenous peoples for commercial gain, and big business continues that policy with forests, fish, minerals, tar sands and pipelines. As...

This broad analysis of public accountancy examines the historical evolution of the discipline, arguing that it is both a business and a public service, and therefore Subject to the tension between the two facets of its operation. This tension is widely apparent in today...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Title: Pictures of Indian Life sketched with the pen, from 1852 to 1881 ... With maps.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...

Title: Indigenous Races of the Earth; or, new chapters of ethnological enquiry including monographs ... contributed by A. Maury. ... F. Pulszky and J. A. Meigs: (with communications from ... J. Leidy ... and ... L. Agassiz, ) presenting fresh investigations, documents and materials...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The latent symbolism in film imagery can be psychoanalyzed just like the imagery in dreams. This work applies to film the psychoanalytic techniques of Sigmund Freud, Erik Erikson, Carl Jung, Alfred Adler, Joseph Campbell, Otto Rank and Rollo May, providing a fundamental understanding of...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

This monumental study of medieval law and sexual conduct explores the origin and develpment of the Christian church's sex law and the systems of belief upon which that law rested. Focusing on the Church's own legal system of canon law, James A. Brundage offers...

This is the fourth volume of Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy. Since its revival in the 1970s political philosophy has been a vibrant field in philosophy, one that intersects with jurisprudence, normative economics, political theory in political science departments, and just war theory. OSPP...

America is in civic chaos, its politics rife with conspiracy theories and false information. Nationalism and authoritarianism are on the rise, while scientists, universities, and news organizations are viewed with increasing mistrust. Its citizens reject scientific evidence on climate change and vaccinations while embracing...

This edited collection is the second of two volumes offering critical philosophical and interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary and historic accounts of living in accordance with the broad natural world as at the center of a good and wise life. It also explores the meaning...

This edited collection is the first of two volumes offering critical philosophical and interdisciplinary perspectives on contemporary and historic accounts of living in accordance with the broad natural world as at the center of a good and wise life. It also explores the meaning...

Author: David B. KrierISBN-13: 9798991872812Publisher: Volunteer Voyages LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/14/2025Pages: 258Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.64d

Author: Sandeep BalakrishnaISBN-10: 8196847157ISBN-13: 9788196847159Publisher: Bluone Ink Private LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/15/2024Pages: 312Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.70d

Author: Jay B. Joyful, J?rg BerchemISBN-10: 3769352882ISBN-13: 9783769352887Publisher: Bod - Books on DemandLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/2025Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.82d

This book by A. Ralph Epperson purports to uncover hidden and sinister meanings behind all the symbols found on the Great Seal of the United States, committing America to "A Secret Destiny.Author: Ralph EppersonISBN-10: 0961413514ISBN-13: 9780961413514Publisher: Publius PRLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/1990Pages: 384Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.60lbsSize: 8.40h...

People with Parkinson's disease (PD) and police often have unpleasant interactions that result from officers' lack of awareness of the symptoms, for example, when tremors are mistaken for inebriation. In this research-based book, passionate Parkinson's advocate Dr. George Ackerman describes initial police training and...

Worldwide media are talking a lot about climate change and the Earth warming up, caused by the maladministration of humans. And, of course, they have a point. Though... there is something else that is warming up our Earth, and not only the Earth, but...

Description: What happened to the Canada we once admired-a nation celebrated for its opportunity, fairness, and prosperity? Why are more and more Canadians struggling to afford homes, pay bills, and find stability in a country that promised so much? And most importantly, what does...

This rich and varied collection of essays and other writings of Dr Norelle Lickiss AO, an emeritus professor with a distinguished international career, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of an extraordinary doctor, teacher and scholar. The writings cover a range...

Sexual Fluidity: Understanding Shifting Identities is a groundbreaking exploration of the complex nature of sexual orientation, examining its historical, psychological, biological, and sociocultural dimensions.With comprehensive research and compassionate insights, Hannah Brown navigates the challenges faced by individuals with fluid identities, offering guidance for self-acceptance,...

Research Design in Chinese Medicine: Linking Social and Health Sciences is an innovative and comprehensive guide that bridges the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern research methods in social and health sciences. Authored by an expert with a background in Chinese...

Communication is a constant challenge. This book demonstrates why words often fail us and how we fail words. Concise, clear, and designed to make quick improvements in when and how you're heard, POWER TALK gives a step-by-step plan for redesigning your communication style, showcasing...

This book provides a comprehensive account of the history of tariffs in Canada, from the earliest days of the country's colonial history to modern times. It covers the role that tariffs played in shaping Canadian economic and political development and the various debates and...

First published in 1921, Dot It Down is a firsthand account of life in Northwestern Canada during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Begg, who spent much of his life as a fur trader and explorer, vividly describes the challenges and dangers of...

This key to the world's esoteric traditions unlocks some of the most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and philosophy. Unrivaled in its beauty and completeness, it distills ancient and modern teachings of nearly 600 experts. Compelling themes range from the riddle...

Aitareya Brahmanam of the Rigveda is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1863. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres.As a publisher we...

From the moment it was published in defiance of its dead author's wishes, the Aeneid became the standard for Latin literature. Latin was taught out of it, and Dark Age authors such as Gildas and Gregory of Tours, who knew no other classical Latin...

Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven-years-old, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work. But it is also a product of the times in which she grew up-dark, grotesque, often surprisingly bawdy, and a far cry from the...

Author: Christopher DonnellyISBN-10: 1719830843ISBN-13: 9781719830843Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/21/2018Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d

For HR directors, corporate trainers, college administrators, diversity trainers and study abroad educators, this book provides a cutting-edge framework and an innovative collection of ready-to-use tools and activities to help build cultural competence--from the basics of understanding core concepts of culture to the complex...

Author: Lewis GordonISBN-10: 1557868964ISBN-13: 9781557868961Publisher: Wiley-BlackwellLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/30/1996Pages: 368Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.17lbsSize: 8.94h x 5.86w x 1.10d

Author: Zeynab AliISBN-10: 1524564060ISBN-13: 9781524564063Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/30/2016Pages: 284Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.26lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d

Americans are enjoying the longest life expectancy in United States history, but what does this mean for the over seventy million aging baby boomers? It is expected the majority of the aging population will have two or more chronic health illnesses that will require...

Author: Gordon D. MorganISBN-10: 1499077157ISBN-13: 9781499077155Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/06/2015Pages: 240Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.79lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

James Joyce's preoccupation with space-be it urban, geographic, stellar, geometrical or optical-is a central and idiosyncratic feature of his work. In Making Space in the Works of James Joyce, some of the most esteemed scholars in Joyce studies have come together to evaluate the...

Revolutionary changes in global and European politics have reawakened old fears that Europe will be dominated by an unpredictable German giant. The same changes have fueled new hopes for Germany and Europe as models of political pluralism in a peaceful and prosperous world. In...

This new history of the French language allows the reader to see how the language has evolved for themselves. It combines texts and extracts with a readable and detailed commentary allowing the language to be viewed both synchronically and diachronically. Core texts range from...

"To reflect the increasing doubts about the benefits of globalization and increasing rise of populism both in the U. S. and abroad, we continue to emphasize the importance of these issues to intercultural communication"--Author: Judith N. Martin, Thomas K. NakayamaISBN-10: 1264302541ISBN-13: 9781264302543Publisher: McGraw-Hill CompaniesLanguage:...