The No Nonsense Guide To Earthquake Safety Enhanced Edition

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 111 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-04
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781329026605

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Earthquake Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Earthquake Safety (Enhanced Edition) is re-edited edition of the original guide designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to earthquake safety. Now in a larger size, re-edited, and additional appendices, the subjects covered include: a basic survey-level understanding of earthquakes; addressing long-held earthquake myths; how to be proactive in preparing for an earthquake; advice by government and professionals in the geological sciences on the best courses of action during an earthquake; the best shelter/courses of action during an earthquake; and how to remain safe after an earthquake has occurred. The Enhanced Edition also contains updated appendices that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by earthquakes), and the latest research regarding animal behavior & earthquakes, as well as the latest advancements toward creating earthquake detection systems.

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781312980150

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The Enhanced Edition (larger sized) of the No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety has been updated. This re-edited guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to tornado safety. Updated subjects covered include: supplemental information on the understanding of tornadoes; addressing tornado myths; how to be proactive in preparing for a tornado event; providing sound advice by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during a tornado; increased shelter information regarding tornadoes; and how to remain safe after a tornado event has occurred. This manual also contains several useful appendices that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by tornado disasters), a list of useful weather-warning smartphone & computer apps, and an updated list of local and privately-operated designated tornado shelters across the country for those without access to their own shelters.

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781329008793

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The Enhanced Edition of the No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety is the latest re-edit of the comprehensive life-saving guide written as a source for the latest research related to hurricane safety. In addition to updated information on evacuation procedures, shelters, and hurricane forecasting research, the enhanced edition includes a larger-size, greater editing, and more of the information contained in the previous volume (a survey-level understanding of hurricanes; explanations of hurricane rating systems; being proactive in preparing for hurricane emergencies; listings for governmental and nonprofit disaster-relief resources, advice by weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a hurricane; and updated appendices). This guide, along with others in the series, is designed to be a 1-stop source-guide for proactive disaster-planning.

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-26
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781312683150

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Blizzard Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

The Enhanced Edition of the book could STILL save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Blizzard Safety (Enhanced Edition has new material and more editing! This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to blizzard safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of blizzards; how to be proactive in preparing for a blizzard; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a blizzard; what to do if trapped in a blizzard; what life-or-death issues remain after a blizzard. WHAT'S NEW: Larger book size, added information, greater editing, more images, and added appendices.

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781329053120

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Heat Wave, Drought, & Hot Weather Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Heat Wave, Drought,& Hot Weather Safety--Enhanced Edition is the re-edited guide focusing on preparation and planning for natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to hot-weather safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic understanding of hot weather and its effects on the human body; addressing long-held myths on what helps to stay cool (and what doesn't); the effects of droughts and heat waves; how to be proactive in preparing for hot weather; water-saving strategies; providing sound advice by government & weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during hot-weather events. This manual also contains several updated appendices that include: a list of useful weather-warning smartphone and computer apps, a guide to specific types of sunburns, and several other relevant hot-weather topics, and a larger size.

Author : Jeffery Sims
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-22
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781312992993

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The enhanced edition of The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety has been updated, while continuing to provide a comprehensive source for the latest (updated) research related to flood safety. Subjects covered include: a basic survey-level understanding of floods; flood rating systems explanations, how to be proactive in preparing for flood emergencies; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a flood; and appendices that include regional contacts for federal assistance as well as instructions for sandbagging. This larger-sized guide has been updated with greater editing and more information, and continues it's mission as a 1-stop source for contingency planning as it relates to disaster & flood-related emergencies.

Author : Jeffery Sims Sims (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1329106598

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No Nonsense Guide to Tornado Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Sims (author) Pdf

Author : Jeffery D. Sims
Publisher : Beyond-The-Spectrum
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781304997319

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety by Jeffery D. Sims Pdf

This e-book could save your life! The ebook edition of the No-Nonsense Guide To Tornado Safety is the 1st in a series focusing on natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to tornado safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of tornadoes; addressing long-held tornado myths; how to be proactive in preparing for a tornado event; providing sound advice by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action during a tornado; the best shelter during a tornado; and how to remain safe after a tornado event has occurred. This manual also contains several useful appendixes that include a listing of government and charitable resources (for those affected by tornado disasters), a list of useful weather-warning smartphone and computer apps, and a list of local and privately-operated designated tornado shelters across the country for those without access to their own shelters

Author : Jeffery Sims Sims (author)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1901
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1329109708

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No Nonsense Guide to Hurricane Safety (Enhanced Edition) by Jeffery Sims Sims (author) Pdf

Author : Jeffery D. Sims
Publisher : Beyond-The-Spectrum
Page : 101 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781304733030

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety by Jeffery D. Sims Pdf

This book could save your life! The ebook edition (full color) of the No-Nonsense Guide To Hurricane Safety is the fourth in a series of crisis manuals focusing on natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to hurricane safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of hurricanes; hurricane rating systems explained; how to be proactive in preparing for hurricane emergencies; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a hurricane; and appendixes that include regional contacts for federal assistance, and a listing of disaster-relief organizations. This guide, along with others in the series, is designed to be a 1-stop source for contingency planning for disaster-related emergencies.

Author : Jeffery D. Sims
Publisher : Beyond-The-Spectrum
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781312005150

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The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety by Jeffery D. Sims Pdf

This e-book could save your life! The No-Nonsense Guide To Flood Safety is the second in a series of crisis manuals focusing on natural (and man-made) disasters. This guide is designed to provide a comprehensive source for the latest research related to flood safety. Subjects covered include: providing a basic survey-level understanding of floods; flood rating systems explanations, how to be proactive in preparing for flood emergencies; providing suggestions by government and weather professionals/researchers on the best courses of action before, during, & after a flood; and appendixes that include regional contacts for federal assistance as well as instructions for sandbagging. This guide, along with others in the series, is designed to be a 1-stop source for contingency planning for disaster-related emergencies.

Author : Donald G. Eagling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1410218783

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Seismic Safety Guide by Donald G. Eagling Pdf

Author Donald Eagling writes: "Often the process of studying the seismology of an area, selecting design earthquakes, and developing priorities and analysis techniques becomes so complex and bound up with sophistication that the (seismic) program's practical objectives are lost in the cracks between experts." How true! As a person who has been part of the earthquake engineering profession for over 40 years I have observed the rapid growth of sophisticated earthquake engineering analysis and design practices. As a former educator I applaud the great progress brought about by this thrust. Sophisticated "state of the art" analyses accomplished with understanding have brought about better earthquake resistive construction and have the potential to continue to do so. However, it is my personal opinion that the complexities of today's most advanced analytical techniques have outstripped the capabilities of the majority of structural engineering's practitioners. While many can manipulate the mathematics, most do not understand the results in physical terms. Over the last few decades public debate about the safety of nuclear facilities has intensified this problem. In the eyes of many, the potential intervenor is "demon god," and to appease this "god" an even increasing complexity of investigations, analyses and design practices have been served to it in the name of increased safety. Various proposals for appeasement have been to no avail. Opposing arguments have always favored more sophisticated and costly engineering practices and usually more studies have been required. Too often the result has been to put off relatively simple solutions to seismic problems. Where new construction is involved, costs increase with time but the hazard does not. Where existing poor construction is involved, hazards as well as costs grow with time. When the mitigation of serious seismic hazards is delayed by overly sophisticated reviews or studies, the practical objectives of seismic safety are simply not realized in timely way. During these times when socio-political issues often dominate public discussion of seismic safety, it is more important than ever to move ahead with practical and corrective action where the consequences of damaging earthquakes can be serious. The authors of this Seismic Safety Guide represent a cross section of the earthquake engineering profession, from state of the art to practitioner. I recommend their counsel in the chapters that follow for a practical course to seismic safety. Karl V. Steinbrugge

Author : Pema Chodron
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2007-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780834821101

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No Time to Lose by Pema Chodron Pdf

The beloved Buddhist nun and bestselling author of When Things Fall Apart examines Shantideva’s The Way of the Bodhisattva, sharing “her ever-approachable and pithy instructions for daily life” for readers of all backgrounds (Parabola) Over the years, Pema Chödrön's books have offered readers an exciting new way of living: developing fearlessness, generosity, and compassion in all aspects of their lives. In this new book, she invites readers to venture further along the path of the “bodhisattva warrior,” explaining in depth how we can awaken the softness of our hearts and develop true confidence amid the challenges of daily living. In No Time to Lose Chödrön reveals the traditional Buddhist teachings that guide her own life: those of The Way of the Bodhisattva ( Bodhicharyavatara), a text written by the eighth-century sage Shantideva. This treasured Buddhist work is remarkably relevant for our times, describing the steps we can take to cultivate courage, caring, and joy—the key to healing ourselves and our troubled world. Chödrön offers us a highly practical and engaging commentary on this essential text, explaining how its profound teachings can be applied to our daily lives. Full of illuminating stories and practical exercises, this fresh and accessible guide shows us that the path of the bodhisattva is open to each and every one of us. Pema Chödrön urges us to embark on this transformative path today, writing, “There is no time to lose—but not to worry, we can do it.”

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2744 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Bibliography
ISBN : UOM:39015078261891

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Book Review Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joseph Henrich
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780691178431

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The Secret of Our Success by Joseph Henrich Pdf

How our collective intelligence has helped us to evolve and prosper Humans are a puzzling species. On the one hand, we struggle to survive on our own in the wild, often failing to overcome even basic challenges, like obtaining food, building shelters, or avoiding predators. On the other hand, human groups have produced ingenious technologies, sophisticated languages, and complex institutions that have permitted us to successfully expand into a vast range of diverse environments. What has enabled us to dominate the globe, more than any other species, while remaining virtually helpless as lone individuals? This book shows that the secret of our success lies not in our innate intelligence, but in our collective brains—on the ability of human groups to socially interconnect and learn from one another over generations. Drawing insights from lost European explorers, clever chimpanzees, mobile hunter-gatherers, neuroscientific findings, ancient bones, and the human genome, Joseph Henrich demonstrates how our collective brains have propelled our species' genetic evolution and shaped our biology. Our early capacities for learning from others produced many cultural innovations, such as fire, cooking, water containers, plant knowledge, and projectile weapons, which in turn drove the expansion of our brains and altered our physiology, anatomy, and psychology in crucial ways. Later on, some collective brains generated and recombined powerful concepts, such as the lever, wheel, screw, and writing, while also creating the institutions that continue to alter our motivations and perceptions. Henrich shows how our genetics and biology are inextricably interwoven with cultural evolution, and how culture-gene interactions launched our species on an extraordinary evolutionary trajectory. Tracking clues from our ancient past to the present, The Secret of Our Success explores how the evolution of both our cultural and social natures produce a collective intelligence that explains both our species' immense success and the origins of human uniqueness.