One of the most important hotspots of herpetological biodiversity in the United States, California is home to many endemic amphibians and reptiles found nowhere else on earth. This book offers a synthesis of the state of knowledge regarding the biology and conservation risks faced by 45 of California's most sensitive amphibian and reptile species.
This work is a comprehensive study of the law governing bills of exchange, promissory notes, and other financial instruments in Scotland and England. It offers clear and practical guidance for legal practitioners, bankers, and anyone involved in commercial transactions. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of commercial law in the Scottish and English legal systems.
Social Intelligence Guide: This book is about social intelligence and the many ways you can develop and improve this type of intelligence in your life. In this book, you will find the term emotional intelligence, as well, but it is not to be confused with the main focus of social intelligence. In this book, you will find out the core functions of social intelligence that make it crucial to sustaining a fulfilling life. This book talks about disorders associated with difficulty in developing social intelligence, but also how to overcome such difficulty. You will learn about cultural barriers and influences that surround the social aspect of the world and how to help your child grow up in a continuously changing universe. This book ends on a positive note about how you can add the attributes of successful people, such as Oprah Winfrey, into your own existing qualities and how you can use social intelligence to promote your success like she has. So what are you waiting for? Do you want to change your life? Do you want to break through what's holding you back from getting promotions and opportunities? Do you want to have the confidence to surround yourself by amazing people while being that amazing person yourself? Buy this book and don't be disappointed. Read the introduction, I dare you
Exploring themes of troubled urban lives and fractured relationships, this collection features gay-themed short stories alongside the novella "Inside The Scar Circle." Thomson delves into complex issues such as community, belonging, and the quest for love amidst a society focused on quick solutions. With a focus on aging and the struggles of friendships and family, these narratives reflect a deep questioning of the status quo and the emotional landscapes of their characters.
Focusing on decision-making processes within the European Union, this book analyzes the effects of recent expansions that brought the total number of member states to twenty-seven. It explores how these enlargements influence policy formulation, governance dynamics, and the overall functionality of the EU, providing insights into the complexities of collective decision-making in a diverse political landscape.
Selected for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It is recognized by scholars for its importance in understanding historical and societal contexts.
Legislative Decision-Making Before and After Enlargement
Focusing on decision-making processes within the European Union, this book analyzes how recent enlargements to twenty-seven member states have influenced governance and policy-making. It delves into the complexities and challenges arising from a larger membership and explores the implications for the EU's effectiveness and cohesion. Through detailed examination, the book provides insights into the evolving dynamics of the union in a broader geopolitical context.
European legislation affects countless aspects of daily life in modern Europe but just how does the European Union make such significant legislative decisions? How important are the formal decision-making procedures in defining decision outcomes and how important is the bargaining that takes place among the actors involved? Using a combination of detailed evidence and theoretical rigour, this volume addresses these questions and others that are central to understanding how the EU works in practice. It focuses on the practice of day-to-day decision-making in Brussels and the interactions that take place among the Member States in the Council and among the Commission, the Council and the European Parliament. A unique data set of actual Commission proposals are examined against which the authors develop, apply and test a range of explanatory models of decision-making, exemplifying how to study decision-making in other political systems using advanced theoretical tools and appropriate research design.
