Linda J Fernandez

Both Sides of the Border: Transboundary Environmental Management Issues Facing Mexico and the United States (The Economics of Non-Market Goods and Resources)

The Mexican -- United States border represents much more than the meeting place of two nations. Our border communities are often a line of first defense -- absorbing the complex economic, environmental and social impacts of globalization that ripple through the region. In many ways, our success or f...

The Holiday Journey of Ppin and Sassha

As Christmas season approached, two tiny forest animals, Ppin, a tiny white mouse with twinkling pink eyes, and Sassha, a very tiny lady bug with a heart as precious as gold, decided that they wanted to take part in the festivities. Their travels take them to many different types of families. Will t...

Kapa'a (Images of America)

Kapa‘a, like most rural towns on Kaua‘i and many in Hawai‘i, got its start in the 19th century as a sugar town. But, within five years, Kapa‘a’s sugar mill was gone; the little village almost disappeared. By the early 20th century, Kapa‘a was once again a thriving community. Self-reliant merchants a...

Now Hiring: An Employer's Guide to Recruiting in a Tight Labor Market (Bna Special Report)