When Hurricane Katrina hit Mississippi on August 29, 2005, it unleashed the costliest natural disaster in American histo......more
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After seven years of service as the president of Tulane University, Scott Cowen watched the devastation of his beloved N......more
On February 20, 2003, the deadliest rock concert in U.S. history took place at a roadhouse called The Station in West Wa......more
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New Orleans nurses speak out about the storm. When thousands fled in the face of Hurricane Katrina, nurses stayed at the......more
Survival in times of disaster is a question of utmost importance to both the victims of those events and to the professi......more
This is the story of three terrible famines. The first is an Gorta Mor, the great hunger of Ireland, which began in 1846......more
Beneath the churning surface of Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary rest the bones of shipwrecks and sailors alike......more
Beautiful and deadly, the Lake Erie islands off the coast of Ohio have seen their fair share of disasters. The Victory H......more
Disasters have a devastating effect on the lives of people. It is of essential importance that the response to a disaste......more
After the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that shook Canterbury, New Zealand on September 4, 2010, the news media were quick to......more
Why are Kazakhstan and Montana the same place? asks one chapter of Kate Brown s surprising and unusual journey into the......more
Rescue of the Bounty is the harrowing story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty-the tall ship used in the classic 1962 f......more
Rescue of the Bounty is the harrowing story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty--the tall ship used in the classic 1962 ......more
Dick Dale & the Del-Tones began holding weekend dances at the Rendezvous Ballroom in Balboa, California, in the summer o......more
PETER TUFFREY has always been fascinated by trams, just as other people are captivated by racing cars, vintage automobil......more
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A gripping, suspenseful page-turner (Kirkus Reviews) with a fast-paced, detailed narrative that moves like a thriller ......more
The Wallingford tornado of 1878 took less than two minutes, but it killed at the rate of one person per second. Twisters......more
This book s stories and images invite readers to honor and learn from those lost in tragic tsunami events. Each person h......more
Many facets of disasters generate interest among scholars and practitioners. However, a vital area of disaster research ......more
Collective Conviction tells the story of Disaster Action, a small charity founded in 1991 by survivors and bereaved peop......more
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Reviews the Los Angeles Fire Department s hiring practices as of June 2014 and outlines a recommended new firefighter hi......more
In March 2011 a magnitude 9 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of northern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami and ......more
Introduction to International Disaster Management, Third Edition, continues to serve as the leading comprehensive overvi......more
If you live in New York City, you know this great city has seen and recovered from many disasters of every scale. But if......more
A panoramic social history of hurricanes in the Caribbean The diverse cultures of the Caribbean have been shaped as much......more
Represents the State of the Art in Urban Lifeline Engineering Urban lifelines are buried or aboveground network systems ......more
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The Asia-Pacific area is notable as one of the fastest growing tourism regions and not surprisingly, tourism in this reg......more
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provide essential disaster management decision support and analytical capabilities.......more
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Command and Control (C2) is the set of organizational and technical attributes and processes by which an enterprise mars......more
Imagine a force in nature more powerful than multiple atomic bombs--that was the Great Hinckley Fire of September 1, 189......more
The application of our Armed Forces within the states and territories of the United States is far from intuitive. The ch......more
The roles of today’s fire service have expanded to include Emergency Medical Services, Hazardous Materials, Urban Search......more
Chicago s war against cinder, flame and smoke did not end with the Great Fire of 1871. That conflagration was only one e......more
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On the second anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, an international panel of leading medical and biological scientists......more
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In 2011, there were fourteen natural calamities that each destroyed over a billion dollars’ worth of property in the Uni......more
Deep Down Dark is the novel that inspired the film The 33 starring Lou Diamond Phillips, Cote de Pablo and Antonio Bande......more
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Imtiaz Sooliman, a medical doctor practising in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, visited a Shaikh in Istanbul in 1992. Th......more
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The threat of disaster has long been a fact of life for Atlantic Canadians, especially the countless numbers who earn th......more
Tracing a life of radical activism and the emergence of a grassroots organization in the face of disaster, this chronicl......more
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First-hand accounts of this historic tragedy combined to create a complete and uniquely personal picture of events. Here......more
Survival in times of disaster is a question of utmost importance to both the victims of those events and to the professi......more
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June 28, 1924, dawned hot and sunny, with fluffy white clouds hovering over a blue and inviting Lake Erie. For two Ohio ......more
The Jianghan plain in central China is shaped by its relationship with water. Once a prolific rice-growing region that d......more
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The incredibly rich tapestry of medicine can never be finished. In every generation, new patterns of service develop, as......more
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama the world revolves around one thing: The University of Alabama s Crimson Tide. But on April 27, 2......more
Manage a Hazard or Threat Effectively and Prevent It from Becoming a Disaster When disaster strikes, it can present chal......more
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PEN Literary Award Finalist On January 12, 2010, the deadliest earthquake in the history of the Western Hemisphere struc......more
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Even after a century of commercial air travel, and in spite of the tens of thousands of safe plane trips taken every day......more
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Kirkus Best Books of the Year - Kansas City Star Best Books of the Year A passionate student of Japanese poetry, theater......more
By every measure, Hurricane Sandy was a disaster of epic proportions. The deadliest storm to strike the East Coast since......more
A heart-stopping true-life tale of maritime disaster, survival, and daring rescue from a master storyteller Seventy-foot......more
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A heart-stopping true-life tale of maritime disaster, survival, and daring rescue from a master storyteller Seventy-foot......more
Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a gey......more
On March 11, 2011, an earthquake large enough to knock the earth from its axis sent a massive tsunami speeding toward th......more
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When a jury returns to a packed courtroom to announce its verdict in a capital murder case every noise, even a scraped c......more
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Recent events have taught us all that anyone, anywhere can face an emergency situation. Do you have the tools, equipment......more
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD FINALIST - One woman’s searing account of losing her entire f......more
Since the attacks of 9/11, billions of dollars and countless resources have been committed and expended in the attempt t......more
Risk is a part of life. How we handle uncertainty and deal with potential threats influence decision making throughout o......more