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Alpha, a member of the Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This guide teaches readers the essentials of disaster preparedness -- producing and conserving drinkable water, generating emergency power, creating and maintaining emergency food supplies, and more.
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Following the OBRA and OSHA guidelines, this program provides valuable information about what they do in an emergency or a disaster situation. Learn key information about how to respond when a patient falls, a fire breaks out, or a patient goes missing. Various scenarios are addressed to help your staff prepare for whatever emergency may come your way.
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Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and bestselling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster. Including...
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"This quick-reference guide teaches you basic first aid for common conditions, plus the most effective herbal and homeopathic treatments, some wilderness preparedness guidelines, and how to determine when to seek professional medical help." -- Back cover.
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Language
English
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If disaster strikes and public services are limited, you want to know that your family will be taken care of. Learn how to inventory and rotate your food supply, pack an evacuation kit, maintain communication with loved ones, and much more. You’ll soon gain the ingenuity and resourcefulness to get your family through even the most unfortunate circumstances.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"If your funny older sister were the former deputy chief of staff to President Barack Obama, her behind-the-scenes political memoir would look something like this. WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA? is an intimate and admiring portrait of a president, a candid book of advice for young women, and a promising debut from a savvy political star"--
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Publisher
Touchstone
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"These 100 skills, adapted for civilians from actual field experiences of special forces operations, offer a complete hands-on and practical guide to help you survive in the wild no matter the climate or terrain; be prepared for any crisis; and have the critical life-saving knowledge for staying safe in any hostile environment or disaster."
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Publisher
Flatiron Books
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"A vital, timely text on the viruses that cause pandemics and how to face them..."--Back cover.
Dr. Michael Greger, physician and internationally-recognized expert on public health issues, delves into the origins of some of the deadliest pathogens the world has ever seen. Tracing their evolution from the past until today, Dr. Greger spotlights emerging flu and coronaviruses as he examines where these pathogens originated, as well as the underlying...
Publisher
Kaplan Publishing
Language
English
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Description
Kaplan's Medical Assistant Exam Prep provides the in-depth content, comprehensive review, and targeted practice you need to pass the Certified Medical Assistant and Registered Medical Assistant exams. Whether you're a first-time test taker or you're studying for recertification, Kaplan's up-to-date content and proven test-taking strategies will help you face the exam with confidence. Comprehensive Review: Review of all tested subjects for the CMA...
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Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Catastrophic events such as 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Tohoku "Triple Disaster" of earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that hit the eastern seaboard of Japan in 2012 are seen as surprises that have a low probability of occurring but have a debilitating impact when they do. In this eye-opening journey through modern and ancient risk management practices, Jon Coaffee explains why we need to find a new way to navigate the deeply uncertain...
15) Prepared home: how to stock, organize, and edit your home to thrive in comfort, safety, and style
Author
Publisher
Castle Point Books
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Combining first aid, medical reference, and tips and tricks of the trade, here is your go-to-guide for at-home animal care, focusing on dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and more! Building on more than two decades of veterinary experience, Dr. Gary Weitzman covers topics including upset stomachs, house training, physical ailments and behavior tips. The president and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society and former co-host of the weekly NPR show The Animal...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"An epoch-changing work on scientific developments which can save countless lives. Each year the world faces thousands of earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater, resulting in devastating property destruction and tragic loss of life. To help avert these catastrophes, scientists have long searched for ways to predict when and where earthquakes will happen. The earth science establishment in the US says that earthquake prediction still lies outside...
18) White shoe: how a new breed of Wall Street lawyers changed big business and the American century
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Language
English
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Description
A former Manhattan lawyer recounts how an ambitious new class of attorneys in the twentieth century devised and implemented the strategies that launched the era of American big business and international Wall Street prominence.
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In the middle decades of the twentieth century, in the wake of economic depression, war, and in the midst of the Cold War, an array of technical experts and government officials developed a substantial body of expertise to contain and manage the disruptions to American society caused by unprecedented threats. Today the tools invented by these mid-twentieth century administrative reformers are largely taken for granted, assimilated into the everyday...
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