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She lives in their dreams. They die in hers. Nothing good can grow in the forgotten town of Bedford. After the closure of the paper mill, the town has become a wasteland. A decade of layoffs has cau……続きを見る

'Fun, ac****tion-packed and wildly original' CULTUREFLY 'Five Stars, Would Recommend' GRADY HENDRIX 'Lord of the Flies crashes headfirst into The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' BENJAMIN STEVENSON……続きを見る

In 2004, Japan instituted a system to protect citizens against military attacks and terrorism for the first time after World War II. Faced with the Tokyo subway attack (1995), the 9/11 terrorist att……続きを見る

Recurring and worsening flood incidence around the world has necessitated the understanding and strengthening of community-based flood risk management from an international perspective. This handboo……続きを見る

This book summarizes contemporary research on land degradation, desertification, and how such issues relate to socioeconomic growth in developing countries. With a focus on local and regional levels……続きを見る

Community Responses to Disasters in the Pacific Rim presents different aspects of place-making in displacement in the Pacific Rim region. It focuses focus on how people respond and readjust to chang……続きを見る

Should people in the way lose out as new reservoirs, mines, plantations, or superhighways displace them from their homes and livelihoods? What if the process of resettlement were made accountable to……続きを見る

O leitor encontrou uma atividade de busca de dois livros, os caminhos da investigação sobre a forma de gestão e resolução de conflitos, a partir de dois casos encontrados, uma atividade de busca de ……続きを見る

Remote island ecosystems, scattered like gems across the world's oceans, harbor unparalleled natural beauty and ecological significance. However, these isolated paradises are under imminent threat d……続きを見る

This Handbook provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the intersections between cultural heritage and disaster risks. It serves as a defining reference, presenting the key concept……続きを見る

This book is part of a six-volume series on Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience. The series aims to fill in gaps in theory and practice in the Sendai Framework, and provides additional resources,……続きを見る

"A stunning and important book. It tells a sweeping tale of folly, greed, ignorance, injustice, and unintended consequences. We all should heed its lessons." ーDavid Baron, award-winning author of ……続きを見る

Every year around the globe, people cross paths with avalanches-some massive, some no deeper than a pizza box-often with deadly results. Avalanche expert Jill Fredston stalks these so-called freaks ……続きを見る

With over one hundred full-color photographs comes a harrowing portrait of Canada’s most devastating wildfire season ever, the effects of which could be felt and seen across the world. “All hell has……続きを見る

"Micro Plastic Mega Consequences" In the pages of "Micro Plastic Mega Consequences," we embark on a journey into the hidden world of microplastics, the tiny invaders with colossal consequences. This……続きを見る

In "The Storm," Daniel Defoe employs his renowned narrative technique to vividly recount the harrowing experiences of a tempest that struck the British Isles in 1703. This unabridged work masterfull……続きを見る

In "Die Todesfahrt der 'Advance' im ewigen Eise" rekonstruiert Hanns Reska die dramatischen Ereignisse rund um die missratene Expedition der "Advance" in die arktischen Gewässer. Mit präziser Sprach……続きを見る

The "U.S. Army Survival Handbook" serves as an authoritative guide, meticulously detailing fundamental survival techniques essential for enduring diverse and perilous environments. Its content is st……続きを見る

« La météo ne répond plus. Elle ne prédit plus rien. L'eau n'arrive pas quand elle doit arriver, et pourtant les crues se succèdent à un rythme vertigineux. Ce n'est plus un secret: bien qu'étant le……続きを見る

This book mainly introduces overview of “Destruction of the North China Craton”, a major research plan of NSFC. It summarizes the scientific ideas, core key scientific issues, scientific research ob……続きを見る

MANGROSANA Tomorrow Starts Today Tuvalu Restoration Project In the ethereal expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies Tuvalu, a fragile archipelago of atolls facing the imminent threat of rising sea levels ……続きを見る

Health Disparities, Disasters, and Crises: Approaches for a Culture of Preparedness presents a roadmap to help guide the actions needed to address health disparities introduced as part of the pre-pl……続きを見る

Jorden ryster, og huse falder sammen. Hver dag bliver der målt over 50 jordskælv. Jordskælv er farlige. De koster hvert år mange mennesker livet. Men hvordan opstår de? LET-tal: 16 Gratis opgaver på……続きを見る

This book contains the best papers accepted for presentation at the 3rd Springer Conference of the Arabian Journal of Geosciences (CAJG-3). The book is divided into three parts to distinguish resear……続きを見る

La crònica de quatre grans desastres naturals que ens han marcat. Fenòmens extrems descriu, a partir de testimonis, quatre fenòmens que han marcat la història de catàstrofes naturals dels darrers te……続きを見る

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From earthquakes to oil spills, Italy is recurrently affected by different kinds of disasters. This book brings a critical perspective to post-disaster reconstruction and recovery, which can impact ……続きを見る

Storms, floods, fires, tsunamis, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other disasters seem not only more frequent but also closer to home. As the world faces this onslaught, we have placed our faith in “sust……続きを見る

As human society continues to develop, we have increased the risk of large-scale disasters. From health care to infrastructure to national security, systems designed to keep us safe have also height……続きを見る

Reviewing current policies and practices, the book assesses the financial, economic and physical risk of building in hazardous areas, and looks at how societies approach economic development while t……続きを見る