DisasterDoc

MAY 3, 2021

The post How a children’s book saved my life appeared first on DisasterDoc. My story begins in the Midwestern United States during the mid-1960s with My Weekly Reader, a weekly educational magazine designed for children. Kids in schools throughout the United States (over.

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Education 246

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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Recovery Diva

MARCH 18, 2024

Our intrepid reviewer, Mr. John Plodinec (PhD), has reviewed the new edition of this book. The Introductory essay by Laurie Mazur sets the tone for much of the rest of the book: “ It’s not a stretch to say that we live in an age of extremes. Compared to other books in this series, this contains more solutions we can use now.

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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

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

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

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 ].

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Management All-Hazards Transportation Authorization 113

The Rand Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Lawrence Freedman's Command explores the political aspects of military operations since World War II, focusing on the inherent challenges of command. It highlights three key dichotomies in shaping military command: politicians versus generals, delegation versus control, and obedience versus initiative.

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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.

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Media Natural Hazard Vulnerability Authorization 100

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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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 Zone

AUGUST 17, 2023

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

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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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Disaster Zone Podcast

JUNE 7, 2022

Planning is one of the major tasks that all emergency managers undertake. We have all manner of plans that need to be written, from general all-hazard plans to those that encompass special hazards like dams, pandemics, HAZMAT, school shootings, and on and on.

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All-Hazards Hazard Pandemic Education 130

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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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

Recovery Diva

JULY 1, 2024

Review of Pandemic Recovery? Reframing and Rescaling Societal Challenges, Edited by Lauren Andres, John R. Bryson, Aksel Ersoy, and Louise Reardon. Published by Edward Elgar, 2024. link] Reviewer: Donald A.

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Pandemic Tourism Healthcare Education 100

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 98

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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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

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

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

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

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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

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

What is on your list for professional development?

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Management 147

Disaster Zone

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From a respected leader in public health.

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Application 188

Disaster Zone

APRIL 6, 2023

Professional Response and Recovery Management in the Age of Disasters

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Disaster Management Technology Management 100

Disaster Zone Podcast

DECEMBER 12, 2023

She recently had a book published, Getting Elected is the Easy Part: Work and Winning in the State Legislature In this podcast we learn about her personal experiences and then also dive more deeply into her advice for people aspiring to be elected officials. Karen Kaiser is a currently serving Washington State Senator.

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Disaster Preparedness Publishing Government Technology 130

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In case you have not had your fill of it.

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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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Disaster Zone Podcast

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We will be talking about individual and family disaster preparedness and his new book Design Any Disaster: The Revolutionary Blueprint to Master Your Next Crisis or Emergency (BenBella Books; which is being released on March 7, 2023). , and NBC and CBS affiliates throughout the US.

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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.

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Education Authorization Management 100

Disaster Zone Podcast

JULY 25, 2023

Alana Scott is the podcast guest and the author of the book, How to Ask for Money by Alana Stott. Alana Scott is the podcast guest and the author of the book, How to Ask for Money by Alana Stott. Dynamis , a leading provider of information management software and security solutions, is a sponsor of this podcast.

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Authorization Government Security Management 130

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.

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Management 189

Disaster Zone

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

It doesn’t come from reading a book.

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Management 278

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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