"In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Smith shows how the field of environmental economics looks at how economic activity and policy can affect the environment in which we live. The book discusses environmental issues including pollution control, reducing environmental damage, global climate change policies, questions about how we should balance environmental and economic considerations, and what form government policies should take. In recent years, Smith reveals, many economists have argued for greater use of incentives such as pollution charges and emissions trading rather than more traditional direct regulation of polluters. Including many illustrative case studies, this book offers an illuminating introduction to an exciting field of economics."--Publisher's website.

When her second-grade classmates are envious of the three students who are going away on winter vacation, the creative and ingenious Gooney Bird Greene thinks of a geography activity to cheer them all up.

When Hazel Courteney survived an incredible near-death experience, it triggered huge amounts of paranormal activity. In her bestselling book, Divine Intervention, Hazel shared the mind-blowing story of her spiritual emergency and awakening. Now in this spellbinding sequel, she embarks on a fascinating journey to discover why and how she gained and lost her spiritual powers. After witnessing several miracles in India, Hazel traveled to Arizona to take part in landmark Afterlife Experiments, during which she received verification that consciousness survives physical death. Whether you are interested in life after death, gurus, spiritual emergency, healing, miracles, or psychic communication, this extraordinary book gives authoritative evidence for the sixth sense in a language that anyone can understand.