The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) has provided a substantial framework for international legal instruments of fisheries management, but those instruments have not succeeded at
The people of Vassilikos, farmers and tourist entrepreneurs on the Greek island of Zakynthos, are involved in a bitter environmental dispute concerning the conservation of sea turtles. Against the env
A majestic mountain system in south-central Europe, the Alps form an arc spanning almost 750 miles from the Mediterranean Sea through northern Italy and southeast France, Switzerland, southern Germany
In a "series of studies on the international, legal, institutional and policy aspects of ocean development," co-directors of the Law of the Sea Institute, University of California, Berkeley, introduce
Easy-to-color scenes introduce youngsters to camels (Egypt), a penguin (Antarctica), parrot (Brazil), kangaroo (Australia), panda (China), and 25 other creatures of land, sea, and air. Each simply dr
The development of international law regulating marine scientific research (MSR) arose out of a complicated mix of Admiralty law, the law of the sea, environmental law, intellectual property law, and
Presents a play in three acts in which the characters travel to the center of the earth, under the sea, and to the planet Altor, along with reviews and notes.
In this Reader's Guide, Carl Plasa provides a comprehensive survey and analysis of the most stimulating critical responses to Wide Sargasso Sea . The opening chapter outlines initial reactions to the
Paul Alkon analyzes several key works that mark the most significant phases in the early evolution of science fiction, including Frankenstein, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, A Connecticut Yank
This study offers a “social interpretation of environmental process” for the coastal lowlands of southeastern Ghana. The Anlo-Ewe, sometimes hailed as the quintessential sea fishermen of the West Afri
A classic of northern exploration and adventure, LAST PLACES is Lawrence Millman's marvelously told account of his journey along the ancient Viking sea routes that extend from Norway to Newfoundland.
A collection of stories from Celtic mythology and folklore, including tales of the sea goddess Fand, changeling Cerridwen, and the great warrior Queen Creidne, celebrates the female experience with in
Estuaries is a comprehensive introductory text emphasizing the physical processes involved in the mixing of sea and river water and the transport of fine sediments within the complex estuarine topogra
Well-known for its hunting, fishing, and sea-faringship captains, the town of Barnegat, New Jersey, wasalso a thriving center of industry and modern technology.Steam locomotives once raged through the
Courage and desperation lead fifteen-year-old David and his father to flee Cuba's repressive regime and seek freedom by taking to the sea on a raft headed for Miami
A comprehensive treatment of virtually all aspects of reproductive biology that have been investigated in the deep sea, the largest and least understood habitat on earth. Covering levels of organizati
In this fascinating treatment, Christopher C. Joyner undertakes the first serious examination of the intimate relationship between Antarctica and the law of the sea. Using Antarctica as a case study,
In Tomb of the Eagles John Hedges describes vividly the activities of a tribe in Isbister in the Orkneys which had as its totem the magnificent white-tailed sea eagle.
Noted designer and former editor of American Artist has created 30 handsome drawings of fabled creatures: mermaid, centaur, phoenix, basilisk, kraken (a huge sea monster sometimes mistaken for an isl
W. B. Yeats meets Gregg Araki at a gay bar.The Tower is a "translation" of W. B. Yeats's The Tower—an homage and reinvention of the poet’s greatest work. Whereas Yeats’s book contended with his mortal
Holly Davis never imagined having a haunted bed and breakfast would be the secret to her success—or that a secret might leave her B&B DOA . . . After the syndicated TV show, Inquiring
B&B hostess Judith McMonigle Flynn and her closer-than-a-sibling cousin Renie would be crazy to turn down a free, 1930s-themed South Pacific islands cruise aboard the magnificent San Rafael, the p
With major renovations going on at Seattles favourite B&B, Mary Daheim moves Judith, Renie and the rest of the unforgettable clan to temporary lodgings at a casino resort. But when a magic
Come join the fun as students take a submarine bus on a field trip to explore the ocean deep, in this wordless picture book from the creator of Field Trip to the Moon!Students dressed in deep sea helm
Whoever opens this book will unearth an amazing hoard of fun things to do outdoors, throughout summer - and the other seasons too. Whether you're in a garden or at the park, up a hill or by the sea, w
Jat is a boy who wants more from life than collecting coal from the Fire Sea. Newton is a misfit giant, cast out of his homeland for his love of science and reading. Brought together by chance, the tw
Have you EVER seen a fish with fingers?No?Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean ...This crazy deep-sea caper is sure to be a hit with all kids.To celebrate Barry's 10 year anniversary,
A one-stop guide to surviving in the wild, whether you're lost at sea, stuck up a mountain, or stranded in the rainforest. Find out the key rules to survival, such as how to find shelter and signal fo
From a child’s point of view, this lyrical picture book looks at the relationship of nature to the human world and the place we call home.From the edge of the sea to a high mountain top, everyth
Red is one of hundreds of people who were shanghaied outof Portland in the late 1800s. Drugged, kidnapped and sold to a ship’scaptain for $50, she wakes up on a boat headed out to sea for years,
Moomin wants to find a shell that has the song of the sea inside it, so he and his friends go to Lonely Island. What will they find there? Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional ta
Peppa and Rebecca Rabbit would love to be mermaids! When they come up with a plan to have an under-the-sea party, Peppa gets carried away and invites all her friends over for a swimming disco with sta
Watch Me Read and Draw: Ocean Friends is a step-by-step drawing and story book that teaches kids to draw 11 different friends from the sea with simple steps and a fun, engaging story. What c
The Old Man and the Sea is a deceptively simple work. An old man goes fishing. He catches a giant marlin after much struggle. Sharks attack and destroy the fish. The old man is left with the bare bone
Jack is a walking fossil. The only human among a sea of clones. It’s been hundreds of years since humanity died off in the slow plague, leaving the clones behind to carry on
U.S. Marines pride themselves on being the "first to fight" for their country. By sea, by land, and by air, Marines work as a team. They get help from high-tech vehicles such as the F/A Hornet fighter
On the most important day of his life, quarterback sensation Adam Alford finds himself lost in a sea of people and cameras in the greenroom at the NFL Draft. He lost his mom in a violent storm when he
On the most important day of his life, quarterback sensation Adam Alford finds himself lost in a sea of people and cameras in the greenroom at the NFL Draft. He lost his mom in a violent storm when he
A cumulative counting book and rollicking read-aloud, full of fun for readers who loveThis Is the House that Jack Built and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlyIn the middle of the sea,as far as
