Author: Arizona. Dept. of Library and ArchivesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arizona
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Annual Checklist of Publications of the State of Arizona Received by the Dept. of Library and Archives During the Fiscal Year
Author: Arizona. Dept. of Library and ArchivesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Arizona
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Preserving the Desert
Author: Lary M. DilsaverPublisher:
ISBN: 9781938086465
Category : Desert conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
National parks are different from other federal lands in the United States. Beginning in 1872 with the establishment of Yellowstone, they were largely set aside to preserve for future generations the most spectacular and inspirational features of the country, seeking the best representative examples of major ecosystems such as Yosemite, geologic forms such as the Grand Canyon, archaeological sites such as Mesa Verde, and scenes of human events such as Gettysburg. But one type of habitat--the desert--fell short of that goal in American eyes until travel writers and the Automobile Age began to change that perception. As the Park Service began to explore the better-known Mojave and Colorado deserts of southern California during the 1920s for a possible desert park, many agency leaders still carried the same negative image of arid lands shared by many Americans--that they are hostile and largely useless. But one wealthy woman--Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, from Pasadena--came forward, believing in the value of the desert, and convinced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to establish a national monument that would protect the unique and iconic Joshua trees and other desert flora and fauna. Thus was Joshua Tree National Monument officially established in 1936, with the area later expanded in 1994 when it became Joshua Tree National Park. Since 1936, the National Park Service and a growing cadre of environmentalists and recreationalists have fought to block ongoing proposals from miners, ranchers, private landowners, and real estate developers who historically have refused to accept the idea that any desert is suitable for anything other than their consumptive activities. To their dismay, Joshua Tree National Park, even with its often-conflicting land uses, is more popular today than ever, serving more than one million visitors per year who find the desert to be a place worthy of respect and preservation. Distributed for George Thompson Publishing
Tribal Healing to Wellness Courts
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Courts of Indian offenses
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Current Wage Developments
Author: United States. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Employee fringe benefits
Languages : en
Pages : 720
Book Description
Preventing Adolescent Suicide
Author: Dave CapuzziPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135059578
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 513
Book Description
First published in 1988. Many people absolutely reject suicide under any circumstances. However. most of us can sympathize with the suicidal motives. let's say. of an elderly person afflicted with terminal cancer. But it disturbs the core of our being that a child would find this life so empty of hope that death would be preferable. Teenagers are so full of pain. pleasure. sexuality. energy. curiosity. idealism. bravado. vulnerability. rebellion. and promise! This book comes to grips with the reality of adolescent suicide. In the book are fifteen chapters organized under five major parts.
The White House Conference for a Drug Free America
Author: White House Conference for a Drug Free AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Abstract: This is the final report of the White House Conference for a Drug Free America presented to the President of the United States and members of the 100th Congress. The primary aim of this conference was to gather integrated view points from American citizens on how to solve illegal drug problems in the country. The opinions of the following among others were sought: law enforcement, health care and research professionals; corporate and labor leaders; parents; and educators. The report examines the scope of the drug problem, the evolvement of the situation, and offers some solutions. Emphasis is placed on prevention recommendations. Resources on drug issues, recommended reading, and audiovisual materials are included.
Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research
Author: Muzaffer UysalPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400722885
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
Quality of life (QOL) research in tourism has gained much momentum over the last two decades. Academics working in this area research issues related to tourists and host communities. Practitioners are becoming increasingly interested in understanding the science that allows them to develop better marketing and managerial programs designed to enhance the quality of life of tourists. Tourism bureaus and government agencies are increasingly interested in issues of sustainable tourism, specifically in understanding and measuring the impact of tourism on the quality of life of the residents of the host communities. This handbook covers all relevant topics and is divided into two parts: research relating to travelers/tourists, and research relating to the residents of host communities. It is the only state-of-the-art reference book in its field and will prove invaluable to academics interested in QOL research, as well as tourism practitioners interested in applying the science of QOL in the tourism industry.
Producer Prices and Price Indexes
Author: Garner's Modern American Usage
Author: Bryan GarnerPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0195382757
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1007
Book Description
A guide to proper American English word usage, grammar, pronunciation, and style features examples of good and bad usage from the media.
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