David R. Boyd ist ein Umweltanwalt, Professor und Verfechter des Rechts auf eine gesunde Umwelt. Sein literarisches Werk konzentriert sich auf Umweltrecht und Nachhaltigkeit. Boyd untersucht dringende Umweltprobleme und setzt sich für stärkere rechtliche Rahmenbedingungen zum Schutz unseres Planeten ein. Mit seiner Arbeit möchte er die Leser dazu anregen, über unsere kollektive Verantwortung gegenüber der Umwelt nachzudenken.
When Marco Polo visits the Emperor of China, Kublai Khan, he is given an impossible task. Marco Polo and the Roc tells the story of his journey to find a mythical bird, the Roc, and bring back one of its eggs to the Great Khan. TreeTops Graphic Novels are visual, action-packed, historically-themed stories.
Thorfinn the Viking is found guilty of murder in Beware the Vikings. He is sent abroad as an outlaw. He says goodbye to his son Snorri, and sets sail with his band of loyal men. But things do not work out as he plansTreeTops Graphic Novels are visual, action-packed, historically-themed stories.
A growing body of law around the world supports the idea that humans are not the only species with rights. More laws are being passed recognizing that ecosystems -- rivers, forests, mountains, and more -- have legally enforceable rights. And if nature has rights, then humans have responsibilities.
This original contribution to the study of film narrative examines six classic films which themselves focus on interpretive inquiries. By exploring the relationship between the interpretive processes depicted in the films and those in which they involve their viewers, it reveals the ways in which they expose theoretical problems basic to the practice of textual interpretation generally.
David Boyd shows that recognition of the right to a healthy environment is not only growing, it is having a profound influence on public policy and environmental protection.
The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting cultural literature through high-quality, affordable editions that remain true to the original text.
The famous writer Christopher Marlowe does secret work as the Queen's spy in The Hidden Message. But when the young actor Jasper Kyd decides to take revenge against his boss, William Shakespeare, things get complicated and dangerous... TreeTops Graphic Novels are visual, action-packed, historically- themed stories.
In a world besieged by bad news about the state of the planet, this book explores the surprising breadth of our success stories - from endangered species brought back from the brink to the growing use of clean renewable energy and the progress we have made in cleaning up our air and water.
