Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes

Mediterranean Oak Woodland Working Landscapes

Author: Pablo Campos

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-18

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13: 9400767072

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The oak tree was a boon companion as humans expanded their presence across much of the globe. While oak woodlands (Quercus spp.) come today in stunningly diverse forms, the stately dehesas of Spain and the dramatic oak-dominated ranchlands of California are working landscapes where cultivation and manipulation for a couple of millennia have shaped Mediterranean-type ecosystems into a profoundly modified yet productive environment that is sought-after by every manner of species. The grazing of wildlife and livestock in oak woodlands yields a remarkable plant and animal biodiversity, creating a mosaic of habitats and visually pleasing savannas. Added products unique to Spain such as Iberian pigs and cork, and in California multiple landowner benefits, include valued ecosystem services that allow owners, visitors, and conservation supporters to experience the benefits of woodland life. With its 15 chapters a decade in the making, this handsomely illustrated book covers key topics in oak woodland policy, ecology, and management in Spain and California, presenting new research results and reviewing an existing expert literature.


Heritage and Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Heritage and Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Author: Manuel May Castillo

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789087282998

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In 2007, the United Nations adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, a landmark political recognition of indigenous rights. A decade later, this book looks at the status of those rights internationally. Written jointly by indigenous and non-indigenous scholars, the chapters feature case studies from four continents that explore the issues faced by Indigenous Peoples through three themes: land, spirituality, and self-determination.


The Oxford Handbook of the Reception History of the Bible

The Oxford Handbook of the Reception History of the Bible

Author: Michael Lieb

Publisher: Oxford Handbooks Online

Published: 2011-01-13

Total Pages: 742

ISBN-13: 0199204543

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This wide-ranging volume looks at the reception history of the Bible's many texts; Part I surveys the outline, form, and content of twelve key biblical books that have been influential in the history of interpretation. Part II offers a series of in-depth case studies of the interpretation of particular biblical passages or books.


Toward a New International Financial Architecture

Toward a New International Financial Architecture

Author: Barry J. Eichengreen

Publisher: Peterson Institute for International Economics

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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Recoge: 1. Introduction-2. Summary of recommendations-3. Standars for crisis prevention-4. Banks and capital flows-5. Bailing in the private sector-6. What won't work-7. What the IMF should do (and what we should do about the IMF).


Self-directed Learning in Counsellor Training

Self-directed Learning in Counsellor Training

Author: Mary Charleton

Publisher: Burns & Oates

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13:

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Self-directed learning seeks to provide students with the greatest possible control over the content of their courses and the methods used to deliver them. This fits with counselling process, where the intention is to increase the client's power and autonomy. This book gives practical examples of ways in which this method has been carried out and considers some of the dilemmas facing both students and trainers. Self-directed Learning in Counsellor Training provides a developmental model of self-directed learning together with exercises and methods of facilitating. It looks at ways of managing entry into this form of learning and demonstrates methods of designing courses which reinforce the principles. There is a discussion of the underlying philosophy, the possible outcomes and examples of ways to self and peer assess.


Thinking Spanish Translation

Thinking Spanish Translation

Author: Louise Haywood

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-10

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 1134818688

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Thinking Spanish Translation is a comprehensive and revolutionary 20-week course in translation method with a challenging and entertaining approach to the acquisition of translation skills.