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'Climate Economics presents a concise yet comprehensive treatment of neoclassical environmental economics with reference to the problem of climate change and climate change mitigation.'- Brendan Montague, Desmog UKThis unique textbook offers comprehensive coverage of the economics of climate change and climate policy, and is suitable for advanced undergraduate, post-graduate and doctoral students. Topics discussed include the costs and benefits of adaptation and mitigation, discounting, uncertainty, policy instruments, and international agreements. Special features include:- In-depth treatment of the economics of climate change- Careful explanations of concepts and their application to climate policy- Customizable integrated assessment model that illustrates all issues discussed- Specific usage guidelines for each level of reader- Companion website featuring data, extra reading, quizzes, videos and moreThis book will be an essential text for students of varying levels in economics, climate change and environmental policy, and a resource for researchers and practitioners.Contents: 1. The Science of Climate Change 2. Emissions Scenarios and Options for Emission Reduction 3. Abatement Costs 4. Policy Instruments for Emission Reduction 5. Impacts and Valuation 6. Impacts of Climate Change 7. Climate and Development 8. Optimal Climate Policy 9. Discounting, Equity, Uncertainty 10. Irreversibility and Learning 11. International Environmental Agreements 12. Adaptation Policy 13. Building an Integrated Assessment Model 14. How to Solve The Climate Problem? Index

Product Description: Now in its 65th edition, The Europa World of Learning is one of the world's leading reference works. Updated to the highest editorial standards, entries are sourced directly from the organizations to ensure accurate and reliable information...read more

Product Description: This three-volume set is an indispensable and up-to-date guide to over 18,000 education institutions worldwide that offer at least a postgraduate degree or a four-year professional diploma. The 26th edition includes single-user access to the IAU's online service The World Higher Education Database , for 12 months from publication date...read more

Product Description: Find the Right School for Your Specific Needs. Hundreds of thousands of students with learning differences head to college every year. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for those students and their families to tackle the daunting process of finding the school that fits their needs best...read more

Product Description: Peterson's Two-Year Colleges 2015 + Peterson's Four-Year Colleges 2015

Profiles one hundred colleges that meet the needs of African-American students and includes information about SAT scores, the makeup of the student body, black fraternities, tuition, and other details. Original. 25,000 first printing.

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Product Description: The Hazard Communication standard is one of the most cited and penalized OSHA standards. OSHA has revamped the standard by adopting the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals. The changes are intended to improve safety and save lives, but will require a well-planned process on the part of healthcare organizations to be effective...read more

Product Description: Taking on the cherished principle that community colleges should be open to all students with a high school education, Scherer and Anson argue that open access policies and lenient federal financial aid laws harm students and present the case for raising the minimum requirements for community college entry...read more

Product Description: From Stress to Success! By combining easy-to-use worksheets with loads of practical advice, College Match gives you (the student) control of the entire college admission process and makes sure you find the best school for you!

Product Description: This issue illustrates examples of effective collaborations written by community college presidents, administrators, faculty, and leaders of state governments and national organizations. Each has contributed a story illustrating a successful program that required the efforts of a range of individuals and recommendations for others to build their own successes...read more

Train your preceptor staff for less than $6 per person! Today's preceptors play a vital role in keeping the next generation of nurses at the bedside. Help your nurses become competent, energized preceptors for your new members of staff with The Effective Nurse Preceptor Handbook: Your Guide to Success, Second Edition. This second edition of our bestselling preceptor handbook helps preceptors give effective feedback and understand the learning process of their preceptees. Sold in copies of 10, this handbook makes it easier for preceptors to successfully assume their role and thus improve orientation, staff satisfaction, and boost retention.

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Product Description: With college costs rising, it's important to make every dollar count.That's why we at The Princeton Review have worked to expand our wildly-popular "Best Value Colleges" list—published annually in cooperation with USA TODAY—into this comprehensive guidebook! Inside, you'll find detailed profiles of the 150 best-buy schools and learn what it takes to get into them...read more

In recent years, growing attention has been focussed on real estate education. The objective of Real Estate Education Throughout The World: Past, Present and Future is to document the current status and perspectives of real estate education and the underlying research throughout the world. The intent is to inform students, academics and practitioners about the situation in the widest possible range of countries and to provide a foundation for the future of the real estate discipline. The structure of this monograph follows the organisation of the world-wide network of real estate societies. In Part 1, Stephen E. Roulac sets the framework for the other contributions. Part 2 contains 20 chapters that examine real estate education in Europe. Part 3 consists of two articles covering North America. Part 4 includes two chapters dealing with Latin America. In Part 5, 8 countries in Asia are examined. Part 6 contains two chapters covering the Pacific Rim. Finally, Part 7 focuses on Africa. This collection of papers is unique, in the sense that 50 authors have contributed to the monograph and 37 countries or regions in total are covered. The editor does not know of any comparable book.

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