Emergency Preparedness

Among US children ages one to fourteen, injuries cause more deaths than other causes combined. Raising Kids Who Choose Safety addresses the severity of accidental injury as a child-health concern and introduces a groundbreaking new method, TAMS: Teach, Act, Model, Shape. This simple, step-by-step plan based on the latest scientific research instills a culture of safety in the household. Practical injury-prevention advice is presented by developmental stage, from the infant, toddler, and preschool years, to the elementary school and early adolescent years.

Fight Like a Girl is a practical and empowering guide, arming you with the knowledge and confidence needed to keep yourself safe. Encouraging us to value ourselves and our safety, martial arts and self-defence expert Della O’Sullivan gives tips and tricks on how to fight to protect our bodies, by bringing the same energy and strength that we would summon to protect a loved one or child. Covering everything from how to adopt the mindset of a survivor to finding the confidence to fight back, it’s the guide every woman should own.

In this Third Edition of our Preparedness Guide, we aim to give the everyday urbanite/suburbanite a starting point to build a buffer of safety and security in the face of a disaster situation. We firmly believe resilience is built through knowledge and preparation. Disaster preparedness is only as complicated as you make it, therefore there is little reason why anyone living in urban environments (including apartments and condos) cannot implement effective measures to mitigate localized disasters.

Da un anno, a causa della pandemia da Covid-19, la virologia è sotto i riflettori mediatici. Mai come ora capita che tutti, indipendentemente dalle competenze, parlino di carica infettante, di vaccini e varianti di farmaci antivirali e anticorpi neutralizzanti. Ma alcuni virologi, invece di compiacersi di questa attenzione, sono preoccupati per le banalizzazioni che vengono divulgate. Questo Saggio – di impronta autenticamente scientifica, ma capace di un approccio divulgativo – consente anche ai profani della materia di addentrarsi nel mondo della virologia.

What Killed Sally is a hilarious, politically incorrect, and somewhat twisted collection of ways Sally meets her maker while camping on a remote Central Texas ranch. What Killed Sally provides information on each incident while including interesting and sometimes useless facts on the local wildlife, fauna, and inhabitants.

This Is Wildfire offers everything you need to know about fire in one useful volume. Nick Mott and Justin Angle reflect on the history of humanity’s connection to flames, analyze how our society arrived at this perilous moment, and recount stories of those fighting fire and trying to change our relationship with it. Throughout, they give practical advice, from choosing your insurance and making your home resilient to burns, to packing an emergency go-bag and rebuilding after a fire.

マジメだけどなぜだか笑える全米ベストセラー『もしワニ』シリーズ第４弾！命にかかわる「もしも」の事態を解決するためのサバイバルハンドブック

『もしもワニに襲われたら』に続く、全米ベストセラーシリーズ第２弾！この本で、あなたは乗っているラクダが暴れ出した時の対処法を会得する！

マジメだけどなぜだか笑える全米ベストセラー『もしワニ』シリーズ第３弾！命にかかわる「もしも」の事態を解決するためのサバイバルハンドブック

Imagine arriving at your office each morning, only to be constantly worried about the safety of your glass-fronted facade against a potential terrorist attack. Picture the uneasy feeling while hosting clients, aware that the integrity of your building could be compromised at any moment. Consider the strain of keeping your high-value operations, like software development, legal services, or financial management, secure from threats that seem increasingly common in today’s uncertain world.

No Fall Zone: Fall Prevention and How to Fall if You Do by Ken Delmar could save your life. It can help keep you out of the hospital, help prevent a world of pain, and save you lots of money. You will learn why you fall, the three systems that keep you balanced and safe and how to keep those systems sharp and efficient. You will learn how to anticipate and avoid hazards and obstacles and how to customize your home for fall prevention. If you do fall, you will learn how to minimize or avoid injury, from scrapes and bruises to catastrophic injuries, and much more.

The modern world can be a dangerous place, filled with fast cars, smartphones, new drugs, and thrill sports. Meanwhile we humans are as fragile as ever. In fact after a century of steady improvement, injuries and accidental deaths are on the rise. Steve Casner has devoted his career to studying the psychology of safety, and he knows there's not a safety warning we won't ignore or a foolproof device we can't turn into an implement of disaster.

In Making Supper Safe, Ben Hewitt exposes the vulnerabilities inherent to the US food industry, where the majority of our processing facilities are inspected only once every seven years. It turns out that in our increasingly complicated food system, pathogenic bacteria are everywhere. Food recalls have become so ubiquitous we hardly even notice them.

From the assassination of President William McKinley on September 6, 1901, to the mass killing at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, the 20th century saw many murderous events that are difficult to contemplate but have become a part of the national history. This reference book is divided into three parts. Part One, arranged chronologically, details 53 of the most famous murder cases of the 20th century in the United States.

Danger! It lurks at every corner! Volcanoes. Sharks. Pickup artists. Savage bike messengers. Keep this audio bundle on your phone, under the pillow, in the glove compartment, and anywhere else to help you survive the most harrowing predicaments—jam-packed with how-to, hands-on, step-by-step instructions on everything you need to know to face the perils of travel, work or romance!

With Wars brewing around the world, viruses crippling society, prepping is no longer a fringe hobby. Your readiness and well-being is your responsibility. Not your neighbors…….not the government...not any agency. Take control...give yourself the tools, And knowledge to safeguard the well-being of yourself and your loved ones.... No matter what the situation is. Arm yourself with The Essential Preppers Medical Handbook. This pocket-size book will help you when no one else is around.

When I teach people about self-defense, I teach them about the ins and outs of handguns that are popular, how they work, and how to fix common issues. But how do you find out when the time comes if you will be able to pull the trigger? I want to prepare you mentally and physically, and I want you to know all the laws that may affect you - along with making you a master of concealed carry where you are comfortable, confident, and will know when and how to use it if the time ever comes.

This book can be used when making difficult healthcare decisions at home with no available guidance. It is also used if one's financial situation is such that a family is concerned about not being able to afford some or all care being offered. In such situations, this book helps patients, families, and neighbors gather together as they make difficult decisions right in their homes.

In a world filled with uncertainties, it's crucial to have a plan in place to safeguard your family's safety during a catastrophe. "The Ultimate Prepper Pantry Survival Guide: 90 Days of Nutritional Survival Food to Stockpile Ensuring Your Family's Safety During a Catastrophe" is your essential roadmap to never get caught unprepared when disaster strikes.

Whether you're in the midst of difficulty right now or being proactive rather than reactive, Ready for Anything gives finite simple steps for preparing your mind, your heart, and your home for any unfortunate circumstance. Full of stories and humor along with facts, tips, and lists, Kathi offers a down-to-earth guide that will show you how to face the unexpected with confidence, relying on God's strength and plan rather than giving in to our fear and anxiety.