Second rate or a second chance? Assessing biomass and biodiversity recovery in regenerating Amazonian forests

Second malignancy--a chance or probability!

Second - chance offers

We study the second-price offer feature of eBay auctions in which the seller has multiple units. Perhaps surprisingly, the opportunity to make second-chance offers can reduce seller profit. This happens if her marginal cost function is sufficiently steep. Hence, sellers should be wary about the possibility that buyers anticipate second-chance offers, and it may be advantageous for a seller to a...

the effectiveness of strategy-based instruction in teaching english as a second or foreign language: a meta-analysis of experimental studies

a large number of single research studies on the effects of strategy-based instruction (sbi) in teaching english as a foreign or second language has been conducted so far. however, the lack of a comprehensive meta-analysis targeting the effectiveness of english language sbi is observed. moreover, the findings of experimental studies regarding the context of the english language, proficiency lev...

Challenges of Governing Second-Growth Forests: A Case Study from the Brazilian Amazonian State of Pará

Despite the growing ecological and social importance of second-growth and regenerating forests across much of the world, significant inconsistencies remain in the legal framework governing these forests in many tropical countries and elsewhere. Such inconsistencies and uncertainties undermine attempts to improve both the transparency and sustainability of management regimes. Here, we present a ...

The gift of a second chance.

Scripture Reading — Zechariah 1:1-6 “Return to me ... and I will return to you.” Zechariah 1:3 — The clock counted down to midnight, and the partygoers cheered the beginning of a new year. While everyone was enjoying themselves, one woman engaged in a moment of selfreflection. “Everyone needs a second chance,” she said. She was right. We’ve all spoken words we want to take back. We’ve made deci...