Recovery Diva

JULY 31, 2022

This pandemic book spends relatively little time on the years of the pandemic, but it paints a grim picture of decisions and events from dozens of years before.

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Pandemic Vulnerability 100

Recovery Diva

MAY 7, 2022

Book Review: The Invention of Disaster: Power of Knowledge in Discourses of Hazard and Vulnerability. The book is part of Routledge Studies in Hazards, Disaster Risk and Climate Change. The book is organized according to 11 chapters, each as an attempt to explain further the above issues as well as additional arguments.

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Risk Reduction Hazard Natural Hazard Vulnerability 113

Recovery Diva

JULY 26, 2022

New Book available from the National Academy of Sciences: Equitable and Resilient Infrastructure Investments. As usual with the NAS, you can download a pdf version free.

Resilience 100

Resilience 100

Recovery Diva

APRIL 1, 2023

The book is currently available as a free download. Come Hell or High Fever Readying the World’s Megacities for Disaster Authored by: Russell W. It is 498 pages and comes from the Australian National Press.

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Authorization 100

Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

These statements document incremental progress to recognizing the principal message and caution of this book, that our development practices—the ways we build on the land—too often resulting in increasing risk of disaster, when they could and should be doing the opposite, reducing risk to natural disaster, climate change and sea level rise. [p.

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Recovery Diva

MAY 12, 2022

More than twenty authors are represented in this timely book, edited by Alessandra Jerolleman and William L. Waugh is editor in chief of the Emerald Book Series, “Community, Environment and Disaster Reduction Management,” of which this book is Volume 25. reviewed in Recovery Diva March 29, 2019 ].

Management 113

Management All-Hazards Transportation Disaster Recovery 113

Disaster Zone

AUGUST 17, 2023

A review of a new book on information management for disasters.

Technology 100

Technology Management 100

Recovery Diva

JUNE 30, 2022

This book is the 8th book in the University of Texas’ Katrina Bookshelf series edited by Kai Erikson. The book also recaps the legacy of race in the Americas and its impact on both media coverage and government response during and after Katrina. Former U.S.

Media 100

Media Natural Hazard Authorization Vulnerability 100

Solutions Review

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Our editors have compiled this directory of the best books for disaster recovery managers based on Amazon user reviews, rating, and ability to add business value. There are few resources that can match the in-depth, comprehensive detail of a book targeted specifically at disaster recovery managers. OUR TAKE: This book from Michael I.

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Disaster Recovery Management Crisis Management Business Continuity 98

Solutions Review

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The editors at Solutions Review have compiled the best ransomware books worth reading based on relevance, ratings, publish date, and ability to add business value. Below, you will find a library of the best ransomware books from recognized leaders, experts, and technology professionals in the field. OUR TAKE: This book from Nihad A.

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Malware Authorization Publishing Fashion 98

The Rand Blog

APRIL 27, 2022

In his book, Isolating the Enemy: Diplomatic Strategy in China and the United States, 1953–1956 , Dr. Tao Wang reviews key moments in the diplomatic strategies of China and the United States between 1953 and 1956.

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Recovery Diva

JULY 18, 2022

for the paperback or electronic book copy for the same price creates an economically accessible price point for inclusion in course materials. Why Vulnerability Still Matters -The Politics of Disaster Risk Creation provides the reader with a comprehensive overview of vulnerability, disaster risk, and political systems.

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Vulnerability Authorization Education Resilience 100

The Rand Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

Her book is a compelling argument that “adjectives are descriptors, not limiters” of what people can accomplish. In Delete the Adjective: A Soldier's Adventures in Ranger School , Lisa Jaster recounts her experience as one of the first three women to graduate from U.S. Army Ranger School.

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The Rand Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In this adaptation from his book, Jenkins discusses how postpandemic life will be marked by more than just long-lasting health concerns.

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Pandemic 94

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2021

The book is all about the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how the existence of this malware can have the same destructive capability as a kinetic attack! Last night I finished the book ‘Countdown to Zero Day’ by Kim Zetter and I thought I would share a brief review of the book and what we can learn from reading it.

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Malware Vulnerability Internet Mitigation 52

The Rand Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In her book Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat , Sarah Percy offers an expansive and insightful exploration of both the historical record as well as how—and why—it may have been erased.

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Disaster Zone

MAY 17, 2022

This one comes from the UN.

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Disaster Preparedness 189

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 13, 2022

From the UCL Press: free book to download. NOTE: The Diva is not familiar with either the publisher or the book. Invisible Reconstruction ; Cross-disciplinary responses to natural, biological and man-made disasters. You are on your own for this one !

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Publishing 37

Disaster Zone

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From a respected leader in public health.

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Application 188

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A great Christmas gift idea for the young children in your life.

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147

Plan B Consulting

AUGUST 7, 2021

The book is all about the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how the existence of this malware can have the same destructive capability as a kinetic attack! Last night I finished the book ‘Countdown to Zero Day’ by Kim Zetter and I thought I would share a brief review of the book and what we can learn from reading it.

Malware 52

Malware Vulnerability Internet Mitigation 52

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

What is on your list for professional development?

Management 147

Management 147

Disaster Zone

APRIL 6, 2023

Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters

Disaster Management 100

Disaster Management Technology Management 100

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In case you have not had your fill of it.

Pandemic 100

Pandemic 100

The Rand Blog

APRIL 11, 2022

The evolving crisis in Ukraine has generated much discussion about whether Moscow would escalate the conflict, whether in frustration at the slow progress of its military operations, or in response to actions of other states, even possibly resorting to nuclear weapons. But what do Russian sources suggest about escalation?

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Recovery Diva

JUNE 9, 2022

Of special interest to me is the availability and knowledge of potential users of new text books, since I am the editor of some in recent years. There were several sessions devoted to new books and help for potential authors of books.

Education 100

Education Authorization Management 100

Recovery Diva

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Note: A full chapter is devoted to the details of the Joplin recovery in our recent book, U.S. Devastated by a tornado 10 years ago, Joplin, Mo., offers lessons in what comes next. Emergency Management in the 21st Century, by Rubin and Cutter.

Management 189

Management 189

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It doesn’t come from reading a book.

Management 278

Management 278

Crisis Response Journal

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Since the 1980s, the Recovery Model has been instrumental in changing the lives of those living with mental disorders or substance dependence. In an ironic yet wholly plausible twist, one UK mental health professional now believes the approach could be us

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Recovery Diva

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Elsevier, the publisher of several textbooks on emergency management has provided a free website with citations for additional readings on the topic contained in published book chapters. New resources for existing textbooks: Homeland Security and Emergency Management Textbook Companion Website.

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Publishing Security Management 189

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2014

This week I thought I would review his book on the subject – “Becoming Resilient: The Definitive Guide to ISO 22301 Implementation”. My first thought is that there are a number of books on business continuity, all of which claim to be the definitive guide. It was not a dry text book, giving the detail clause by clause.

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Audit Business Continuity Resilience Response Plan 52

Plan B Consulting

JANUARY 28, 2014

This week I thought I would review his book on the subject – “Becoming Resilient: The Definitive Guide to ISO 22301 Implementation”. My first thought is that there are a number of books on business continuity, all of which claim to be the definitive guide. It was not a dry text book, giving the detail clause by clause.

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Audit Business Continuity Resilience Response Plan 52

Advancing Analytics

APRIL 2, 2024

I see you originally booked for July 15th to July 20th. Based on your previous bookings and preferences, I'd recommend exploring the Algarve region in Portugal. Leveraging past booking data and preferences, the model offers tailored suggestions, enhancing the user's experience and potentially increasing booking conversion rates.

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Strategic Architecture Marketing Travel 64

Crisis Response Journal

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The chapters in this well-edited book give a very comprehensive overview of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and it is clear in reading this publication that disaster responders should have at least a basic understanding of tsunamis and their characteristics By Jay Levinson

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Recovery Diva

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

(1) If you are new to the field of emergency management, or new to teaching a related topic, be sure to check out the page marked Book Reviews. There are more than 20 reviews of significant books in the field. (2) 2) The site is an archive of 12 years of postings. Using the search function to find past postings.

Management 100

Management 100

Acronis

JULY 25, 2022

Everyone from high schoolers with Catcher in the Rye book reports to business executives with quarterly earnings knows the panic of their work disappearing when it’s just a few crossed-t’s away from being completed. There are few experiences as universally familiar as losing a Word document.

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Backup 133

Acronis

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From booking appointments to filling prescriptions, data plays an integral role throughout a patient's health care journey. A patient’s initial point of contact typically starts with booking an appointment which includes demographic and patient medical history data that provide a detailed background on the patient’s past exams.

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Healthcare Backup 52