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This book shows how the public health crisis due to the Covid-19 pandemic becomes a momentum to transform health systems to be more resilient in developing countries. The book begins with a theoreti……続きを見る

They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone. On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate windーand changed engineering forever. This wa……続きを見る

When disaster strikes, having the right supplies organized and ready to go can make all the difference. Structured for clarity and ease, this book walks you through preparing four critical disaster ……続きを見る

Looks at the most significant natural disasters in Earth's history and considers whether we can prevent them from happening again. Natural disasters occur on a regular basis throughout the world wit……続きを見る

This book presents the select proceedings of GeoMandu 2024. It sheds light on the latest developments and their applications in geotechnical engineering and complementing climate-resilient sustainab……続きを見る

If you only have 30 seconds, there is time – using this book – to make sense of the science behind the seeming vagaries of the weather, the controversies, predictions and forecasts for climate chang……続きを見る

This quick read will provide everything you need to determine where you are in time and space. 続きを見る

The sobering political implications of a disasterーthe Vajont landslide in Italy in 1963ーand how it speaks directly to our present environmental crisis. On October 9, 1963, 2,000 people perished in……続きを見る

Originally published in 1986, this comprehensive and integrated text covers both physical and human geography. In the physical geography sections, the human factor receives due attention; man-enviro……続きを見る

Originally published in 1982, this book offered a new approach to an ever-popular subject. Throughout the text, the relevance of physical geography to the human side is stressed. The book uses mater……続きを見る

This book highlights the efficiency of geoinformatics to promote sustainable human settlements in hilly regions of India. It also serves as a platform to discuss the unique challenges and opportunit……続きを見る

Atlas numérique optimisé pour une lecture sur tablette. Le format EPUB3 permet de profiter de toutes les fonctionnalités de la lecture interactive : zoom HD sur les cartes, indexation, recherche in ……続きを見る

Archipelago: Speculative Futures (Spanish and English) is an augmented reality illustrated book imagining what the evolution of animals and the environment will be in the future resulting from clima……続きを見る

The fourth edition of this core textbook in advanced remote sensing continues to be the best guide on satellite-based remote sensing tools and methods for space-based Earth observation, and the use ……続きを見る

For thousands of years, earthquakes have terrified human beingsーseen first as the footsteps of angry gods, the rage of monstrous serpents beneath the earth, or the punishment of forgotten sins. As ……続きを見る

Geospatial Information and Services for Climate Resilient Disaster Management explores how cutting-edge technology can shape our response to climate-related disasters. Leading experts uncover the in……続きを見る

This handbook provides a path-breaking overview of the rapidly developing field of critical ocean studies. It is the first cross-disciplinary and in-depth account of critical ocean studies. While th……続きを見る

This important book combines insights from disciplines as diverse as developmental psychopathology, pediatrics, and public policy to offer a detailed description of the impact of global crises, such……続きを見る

Recetario con 20 bebidas refrescantes, naturales y sin azúcar añadido, diseñadas para cuidar la glucosa durante el verano. Recetas fáciles, con ingredientes accesibles y bajo índice glucémico. Hidrá……続きを見る

Archipiélago: Futuros Especulativos es un libro ilustrado con realidad aumentada que imagina cómo será la evolución de los animales y el medio ambiente en el futuro como resultado del cambio climáti……続きを見る

"Porque nome é esperança de que ser alguém ainda é uma opção . E você não tem mais opções. Você é o sistema de opções rodando em loop vazio. Eu quero dizer que você não precisa desinstalar o jogo. O……続きを見る

This Handbook provides a clear overview of the impacts of and responses to humanitarian crises. It explores their many causes, including political instability, natural disasters, and economic inequa……続きを見る

The Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011 left Japan grappling with profound social, political, and environmental consequences. Yet, in its wake, art emerged as a powerful response: artists turne……続きを見る

Hurricanes have been a constant in the history of New Orleans. Since before its settlement as a French colony in the eighteenth century, the land entwined between Lake Pontchartrain and the Mississi……続きを見る

A consistent problem that confronts disaster reduction is the disjunction between academic and expert knowledge and policies and practices of agencies mandated to deal with the concern. Although a g……続きを見る

When Crisis Strikes, Are You Ready to Provide Effective Psychological First Aid? In the chaotic aftermath of a disaster, accident, or traumatic event, your support is crucial. But how do you offer e……続きを見る

In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, Navigating Chaos: A Beginner’s Guide to Disaster and Risk Management by William Ubagan offers a clear, practical, and empowering roadmap to prepare……続きを見る

The devastating F4 tornado that struck the small town of La Plata, Maryland, on November 9, 1926, was the deadliest tornado recorded in the state. It killed 13 children attending an elementary schoo……続きを見る

This book presents the select proceedings of GeoMandu 2024. It sheds light on the latest developments and their applications in geotechnical engineering and complementing climate-resilient sustainab……続きを見る

Show Me a Firefighter pulls you into the heat, humor, and heart of wildland firefighting. For most, it's a mystery-raging flames, rugged landscapes, and split-second decisions that mean life or deat……続きを見る