36 results for "Dealing with Disaster" between $5.00 and $150.00

Pages: 352, Hardcover, Greenwood Press

Pages: 303, Edition: 2, Hardcover, M.E. Sharpe

Pages: 303, Edition: 2, Paperback, M.E. Sharpe

Just as the sinking of the Titanic is embedded in public consciousness in the Britain and the United States, so the crash of the Japanese Airlines flight JL123 has become part of Japanese collective memory. The crash in 1985 involved the largest loss oflife for any single air crash in the world. 520 people, many of whom had been returning to their ancestral home for the Obon religious festival, were killed; there were four survivors. This book tells the story of the crash, discusses the many controversial...

Every library should have a disaster plan in place. Regardless of the type of library, natural disasters can have catastrophic effects on its collections and artifacts. Dealing with Natural Disasters in Libraries provides an inside look at different disasters and how diverse types of libraries dealt with the consequences. This useful resource covers a wide range of natural disasters, including flood, fire, water damage, mold, sick building syndrome, and hurricane damage. Librarians from different...

In times of tragedy, many ask the question, “Why?” More specifically, “Why did God let this happen?” Greg Laurie shares a message of hope for anyone who has been affected by a time of tragedy.

From the earliest days of nationhood, the United States has determined who might enter the country and who might be naturalized. In this sweeping review of US immigration policies, Bill Ong Hing points to the racial, ethnic, and social struggles over who should be welcomed into the community of citizens. He shows how shifting visions of America have shaped policies governing asylum, exclusion, amnesty, and border policing. Written for a broad audience, "Defining America Through Immigration Policy...

Natural disasters can strike anywhere, at any time, raising questions about what individuals can do to reduce the financial damage that a disaster often brings. In this important video, Nightly Business Report offers a financial action guide to dealing with disaster. It begins with a look by Correspondent Suzanne Pratt at actions that individuals and small businesses should take well before any disaster strikes then focuses on insurance issues.

Pages: 4, Digital, Thomson Gale

Pages: 7, Digital, Institute of Real Estate Management

Pages: 2, Digital, Australian Library and Information Association

Just as the sinking of the Titanic is embedded in public consciousness in the Britain and the United States, so the crash of the Japanese Airlines flight JL123 has become part of Japanese collective memory. The crash in 1985 involved the largest loss ofl Just as the sinking of the Titanic is embedded in public consciousness in the Britain and the United States, so the crash of the Japanese Airlines flight JL123 has become part of Japanese collective memory. The crash in 1985 involved the largest...

In times of tragedy, many ask the question, “Why?” More specifically, “Why did God let this happen?” Greg Laurie shares a message of hope for anyone who has been affected by a time of tragedy.

No matter how much you love your job, you will inevitably run into difficult situations on the job that test your ability to keep your cool. Written by the author of Perfect Phrases for Dealing with Difficult People, this handy reference of ready-to-use phrases will help you avoid disasters, steer clear of sticky circumstances with coworkers, and leave you in control. If you’re asked to give an impromptu presentation or you accidentally send a personal e-mail to your boss, you’ll have the best words...

Living in the U.S.A. in the 21st century poses some of the most complex challenges this nation has ever faced. Our dependence on technology and fossil fuels, our addiction to 24/7 media, the changes in immigration, and the unparalleled quest to accumulate personal property have all created increased class stratification as well as segregation throughout our society. Global interdependence has brought the world closer together which means the impact of natural disasters, hunger, disease, and international...