Older people face specific vulnerabilities in physical, mental and social well-being in disasters. They are likely to experience socio-economic marginalization, isolation, inaccessible information, an
This book provides a detailed introduction to natural disasters and the ways in which they have had and continue to have, profound effects on human society.• Provides readers with a sound background i
The official companion to Woody, Buzz and the toys' next adventure.The ultimate companion to Disney * Pixar's highly anticipated fourth instalment in the Toy Story franchise, DK'
“Reads like a nail-biting thriller.” — Library Journal, starred reviewA gripping new history celebrating the remarkable heroes of the Johnstown Flood—the deadliest flood in U.S
This book investigates the best strategies for poverty alleviation in post-disaster urban environments, and the conditions necessary for the success and scaling up of these strategies. Using the case
Polar Explorer is an inspiring and empowering story by sixteen-year-old Jade Hameister, chronicling her feat of being the youngest person to complete the Polar Hat Trick...
An entertaining seat at the table of ten power meals that shaped history—including the menus and recreated recipes!Some of the most consequential decisions in history were decided at the dinner
By the world-renowned seismologist, a riveting history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture, and new ways of thinking about the ones to comeEarthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volc
An absorbing, fast-paced, and comprehensive guide to surviving in the wild, with a particular focus on the animals you might encounter–and want to avoid!–while you’re there. Whether
Based on international protocols, Hurricane Survival focuses on what people can do before, during and after a hurricane to protect themselves and their property. Also included are smartphone QR codes
This book was written to give animals a chance to live forever in the hearts of children everywhere with their fun tales and stories. It was created to help fund pet rescue and homeless children aroun
New England and nearby areas in the United States and Canada have a long and storied history of earthquakes that goes back to the times of the earliest exploration and settlement of the region by Euro
Heave ho! Set sail on a high-seas adventure with swashbuckling pirates in search of treasure in this new MagnetologyTM title. Kids can use the forty-five magnetic pieces included to fill five dramatic
The Australian aid program faces a fundamental dilemma: how, in the absence of deep popular support, should it generate the political legitimacy required to safeguard its budget and administering
This is the story of an effort to ease world suffering, centered principally on one individual that, in cooperation with many others, brought relief from previously intractable epidemics. It concludes
This is the story of an effort to ease world suffering, centered principally on one individual that, in cooperation with many others, brought relief from previously intractable epidemics. It concludes
Dr. Jamie Aten, a leading researcher in the psychology of disaster recovery, learns some profound and counterintuitive lessons after he is struck by stage IV colon cancer.Aten’s journey—recounted here
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