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When Disaster Strikes

Author : Matthew Stein
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1603583238
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book When Disaster Strikes written by Matthew Stein and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters often strike without warning and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Yet armed with the right tools and information, survivors can fend for themselves and get through even the toughest circumstances. Matthew Stein's When Disaster Strikes provides a thorough, practical guide for how to prepare for and react in many of life's most unpredictable scenarios. In this disaster-preparedness manual, he outlines the materials you'll need-from food and water, to shelter and energy, to first-aid and survival skills-to help you safely live through the worst. When Disaster Strikes covers how to find and store food, water, and clothing, as well as the basics of installing back-up power and lights. You'll learn how to gather and sterilize water, build a fire, treat injuries in an emergency, and use alternative medical sources when conventional ones are unavailable. Stein instructs you on the smartest responses to natural disasters-such as fires, earthquakes, hurricanes and floods-how to keep warm during winter storms, even how to protect yourself from attack or other dangerous situations. With this comprehensive guide in hand, you can be sure to respond quickly, correctly, and confidently when a crisis threatens.

The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated)

Author : Amanda Ripley
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0593796721
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book The Unthinkable (Revised and Updated) written by Amanda Ripley and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2024-08-20 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets of survival with this riveting expedition into the science of disaster—now revised and updated to address the pandemic, the role of social media in disaster response, and more—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Smartest Kids in the World “The thinking person’s manual for getting out alive.”—NPR’s “Book Tour” “A must read . . . We need books like this to help us understand the world in which we live.”—Nassim Nicholas Taleb, author of The Black Swan and Fooled by Randomness Disaster can come in many forms, from earthquakes and wildfires to pandemics and acts of terror. Afterward, when the dust settles and the survivors emerge, we can’t help but wonder: Why did they live when so many others perished? In The Unthinkable, prize-winning journalist Amanda Ripley, who has covered some of the most devastating disasters of our age, sets out to find the answers. To understand the human reaction to chaos and imminent danger, she turns to leading brain scientists, trauma psychologists, and other disaster experts—from a Holocaust survivor who studies heroism to a master gunfighter who learned to overcome extreme fear. Along the way, we learn about the perils of crowd psychology, the elegance of the brain’s fear circuits, how leaders can build trust quickly, and other invisible factors that can make the difference between death and survival. A fascinating combination of neuroscience, firsthand accounts, and thrilling investigative journalism, this book is for anyone who has ever wondered how they would respond in a life-and-death situation—or wanted to increase their odds of survival. This new edition updates all the original research and features timely material on enormous, slow-moving disasters such as pandemics and climate catastrophes. Most important, it reveals the brain’s ability to do much better—with a little help.

Earthquake Shock (Disaster Strikes #1)

Author : Marlane Kennedy
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545532957
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Earthquake Shock (Disaster Strikes #1) written by Marlane Kennedy and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself! It had seemed like the perfect California day. But as Joey Flores walked home from the skate park with his friends, the ground began to tremble, and Joey knew they were headed for trouble....The earthquake that followed devastated their neighborhood, collapsing a nearby overpass with Joey and Fiona on one side and Kevin and Dylan on the other. Now Joey and his friends must rescue each other, endure the aftershocks, and find a new way home as the earth cracks beneath their feet.

Disaster Strikes!

Author : Jeffrey Kluger
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1984812769
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Disaster Strikes! written by Jeffrey Kluger and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve thrilling and terrifying space-mission failures, told by the bestselling author of Apollo 13! There are so many amazing, daring, and exciting missions to outer space that have succeeded. But for every success, there are mistakes, surprises, and flat-out failures that happen along the way. In this collection, bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jeffrey Kluger recounts twelve such disasters, telling the stories of the astronauts and the cosmonauts, the trials and the errors, the missions and the misses. With stories of missions run by both Americans and Russians during the height of the space race, complete with photos of the people and machines behind them, this book delves into the mishaps and the tragedies, small and large, that led humankind to the moon and beyond. Praise for Disaster Strikes!: * "A thrill ride punctuated with spectacular failures--but also spectacular successes." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "The [is] text versatile, efficiently functioning as a collection of short reads or a balanced, book-length narrative . . . Always fascinating, at times unsettling, and highly recommended for elementary and middle school collections." --SLJ, starred review "Each compelling episode is crafted as a self-standing adventure, with an opening hook and a satisfying close, making this an excellent source for readalouds for middle-school classes as well as a pleasure for independent readers." --BCCB "Kluger manages to combine suspenseful storytelling with scientific writing, showcasing the successes of the programs alongside the failures that ended in death or near misses for astronauts. Even students who claim that they don’t like to read will find these 'you-are-there' moments totally engaging." --SLC

Volcano Blast (Disaster Strikes #4)

Author : Marlane Kennedy
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 054553299X
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Volcano Blast (Disaster Strikes #4) written by Marlane Kennedy and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2015-02-24 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself! Noah and Emma Burton have traded the sand and surf of their Hawaiian home for a chilly stay in Alaska, and Noah isn't happy about it. His father may be a volcano expert, but why did they have to travel to the coldest, grayest place on earth when there are millions of volcanoes near Honolulu? Noah thinks he's in for the most boring vacation of his life.He couldn't have been more wrong! A day trip to a remote island turns deadly when a once-dormant volcano suddenly sputters to life in an eruption of epic proportions. Now Noah, Emma, and their new neighbor Alex must fight to survive rivers of molten lava and clouds of toxic ash if they want to make it off the island alive....

Before Disaster Strikes

Author : United States. Federal Civil Defense Administration
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.M/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Before Disaster Strikes written by United States. Federal Civil Defense Administration and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Avoiding Disaster

Author : John Laye
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0471229156
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Avoiding Disaster written by John Laye and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-09-03 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best thing you can do for your business is to be ready for anything When Disaster Strikes offers business leaders the peace of mind of knowing that their business is ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This guide is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. This book gets managers up-to-speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to catastrophic computer hack attacks, When Disaster Strikes is the ultimate weapon for any manager determined to help the business survive no matter what.

Emergency Planning for the Solo Entrepreneur

Author : Kathryn Hack
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440841500
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Emergency Planning for the Solo Entrepreneur written by Kathryn Hack and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenges facing a solo entrepreneur when calamity strikes are unique in the realm of disaster planning, and the only effective strategy for preventing a business failure after an unexpected major setback is to have a clearly thought-out emergency backup plan. This book guides you to being 100 percent ready for the worst-case scenario. Disasters are sudden, calamitous events that can bring about great loss and failure to a business. Some disasters can be prevented through good judgment and careful planning; others—whether "acts of God" such as flood or fire or a personal health crisis—cannot be. What will happen if the one person responsible for the day-to-day operations of a solo entrepreneurship is suddenly incapacitated and unable to manage the business? In cases of small businesses that do not have a clear backup or disaster recovery plan, the outcome is often the total failure of the business. This book is both a wakeup call and an action plan for small business owners. It will guide readers toward creating a backup system that will enable a business to "run itself" without the immediate presence of its owner—for a week, a month, or even longer. The author presents a tested strategy that has its roots in preparing for natural disasters, and replaces the all-too-common refusal to believe that bad things can and do happen with hard facts and realism. Clearly, solopreneurs cannot afford to take risks of failure when it comes to their businesses—the most important thing in their lives aside from family and health.

Survival

Author : Barbara Fix
Publisher : CCB Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1927360110
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book Survival written by Barbara Fix and published by CCB Publishing. This book was released on 2011-12-14 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If there was an unexpected emergency, do you have a 72-hour emergency kit stored in your car that will get you home safely? And when you arrive will there be enough food, water and medical supplies to see you and your loved ones past a short-term or long-term crisis? If the answer is no, Survival: Prepare Before Disaster Strikes offers common sense, drama-free advice on food storage, preparedness goods and getting your home survival-ready-whether it is in the city or the country-that won't break the bank! About the Author Barbara Fix was born and raised on an Alaskan homestead, dodging moose on the way to the outhouse and playing Scrabble by lamplight. She currently lives off-grid in North Idaho with fewer moose and alternative power. Barbara is a published author of numerous articles and advice columns related to preparedness and gardening. For current news, tips and fun with preparedness, visit Barbara's blog site: www.survivaldiva.com

Disaster Hits Home

Author : Mary C. Comerio
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 052091872X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Disaster Hits Home written by Mary C. Comerio and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever a major earthquake strikes or a hurricane unleashes its fury, the devastating results fill our television screens and newspapers. Mary C. Comerio is interested in what happens in the weeks and months after such disasters, particularly in the recovery of damaged housing. Through case studies of six recent urban disasters—Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, Hurricane Andrew in Florida, the Loma Prieta and Northridge earthquakes in California, as well as earthquakes in Mexico City and Kobe, Japan—Comerio demonstrates that several fundamental factors have changed in contemporary urban disasters. The foremost change is in scale, and as more Americans move to the two coasts, future losses will continue to be formidable because of increased development in these high-hazard areas. Moreover, the visibility of disasters in the news media will assure that response efforts remain highly politicized. And finally, the federal government is now expected to be on the scene with personnel, programs, and financial assistance even as private insurance companies are withdrawing disaster coverage from homeowners in earthquake- and hurricane-prone regions. Demonstrating ways that existing recovery systems are inadequate, Comerio proposes a rethinking of what recovery means, a comprehensive revision of the government's role, and more equitable programs for construction financing. She offers new criteria for a housing recovery policy as well as real financial incentives for preparedness, for limiting damage before disasters occur, and for providing a climate where private insurance can work. Her careful analysis makes this book important reading for policymakers, property owners, and anyone involved in disaster mitigation.

Nurses on the Front Line

Author : Barbra Mann Wall
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 082610519X
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Nurses on the Front Line written by Barbra Mann Wall and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

In Case of Emergency: The Family Disaster Organizer

Author : Allison Stewart
Publisher : Adams Media
ISBN 13 : 1507214448
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book In Case of Emergency: The Family Disaster Organizer written by Allison Stewart and published by Adams Media. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Be prepared for any emergency situation with this personalized organizer to help keep you and your family safe no matter what the crisis. With the increase in earthquakes, terrible storms, pandemics, and other emergencies, it’s more important than ever to be ready for the unexpected. Owning an emergency kit and stocking up on essentials is a great place to start, but you will also need advice on how to respond to specific emergencies. Keeping yourself organized is key to how quickly you can respond in a worst-case scenario. In Case of Emergency: The Family Disaster Organizer is the perfect way to collect and organize the valuable information that will help you survive a crisis. Featuring expert guidance for real-life emergencies, basic first aid information, as well as places to record everything from evacuation plans to emergency contacts and your family’s medical history, this practical book will ensure that you truly have all the information you need when disaster strikes. Now you can put your mind at ease knowing that you’ve taken the necessary steps to prepare your family for any emergency situation that may come your way.

A Safer Future

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309045460
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book A Safer Future written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.

Are You Ready?

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Are You Ready? written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains additional supporting materials, sample electronic slide presentations, and other resources.

The Five Gifts

Author : Laurie Nadel
Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0757320449
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)

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Download or read book The Five Gifts written by Laurie Nadel and published by Health Communications, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[This book] is like an emergency 'Go-Kit' for the mind, packed with information and insight that can minimize and prevent long-term psycho-spiritual damage from a traumatic event. It's a field guide for the heart and soul to guide you through to cycles of damage and recovery that can be useful before, during, and after a tragic loss, trauma, or disaster"--Amazon.com.

Disasters and Vulnerable Populations

Author : Lisa R. Baker
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826198457
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Disasters and Vulnerable Populations written by Lisa R. Baker and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Blizzard Night (Disaster Strikes #3)

Author : Marlane Kennedy
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 0545533007
Total Pages : 73 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Blizzard Night (Disaster Strikes #3) written by Marlane Kennedy and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When disaster strikes, the only thing you can count on is yourself! A winter trip in the remote Michigan wilderness seemed like the perfect way for Jayden to get to know his new foster family. Though he doesn't have much in common with siblings Maggie and Connor, he's hoping they'll get to like each other over snow mobile races and steaming mugs of cocoa.But when the snow really starts to come down, the family van crashes and the three kids must go out into the bleak, white storm to search for help. Soon the wind is howling and night is starting to fall. Jayden, Maggie, and Connor will have to think fast, find shelter, watch out for bears, and somehow stay warm if they don't want to end up frozen in their tracks....