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English
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This "very absorbing look at technological catastrophes and why they happen"
explores systemic breakdowns behind disasters from Chernobyl to the Challenger(Booklist).
Inviting Disaster delves into over fifty of history's worst catastrophes in order to show how increasingly "smart" systems leave us wide open to human tragedy. Weaving a dramatic narrative that explains how breakdowns in these systems result...
explores systemic breakdowns behind disasters from Chernobyl to the Challenger(Booklist).
Inviting Disaster delves into over fifty of history's worst catastrophes in order to show how increasingly "smart" systems leave us wide open to human tragedy. Weaving a dramatic narrative that explains how breakdowns in these systems result...
2) Risk: a practical guide for deciding what's really safe and what's dangerous in the world around you
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Publisher
Universal
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Reuben Feffer, a professional risk assessor, is not one to ever take chances in any aspect of his life. But when his new bride Lisa leaves him for French scuba instructor Claude on their honeymoon, he finally decides to a risk of his own. At a party, he meets free-spirited Polly, whom he remembers from the seventh grade. Unlike the control-freak Reuben, she's spent her life living on the edge. They reluctantly begin a romance and Polly introduces...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Eat smart, exercise regularly, and get routine health screenings," the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises the public in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. And that is absolutely true - except for the checkup part. The American public has been sold the idea that seeking medical care is one of the most important steps to maintain wellness. However, surprisingly, medical care is not in fact well correlated with good health. The major...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This book dissects medical myths and pseudoscience and explores how misinformation can spread faster than microbes. Yasmin debunks public health myths ranging from the spurious link between vaccines and autism to the truth about so-called chemtrails left behind by airplanes. In short chapters covering popular myths, Yasmin parses the science behind fearful rumors and models how to be a more informed consumer of health news"--
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Filled with personal anecdotes and real-life examples, this must-have resource for government, organizations and individuals builds the foundation for dealing with disaster before it hits, guiding readers through the seven steps to take in anticipation of the "devil's" inevitable return."--
Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A study of the health industry and possible risks involved.
Do cell phones cause brain cancer? Does BPA threaten our health? How safe are certain dietary supplements, especially those containing exotic herbs or small amounts of toxic substances? Is the HPV vaccine safe? We depend on science and medicine as never before, yet there is widespread misinformation and confusion, amplified by the media, regarding what influences our health. In Getting Risk...
14) Calculated risks: understanding the toxicity and human health risks of chemicals in our environment
Author
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Publisher
Hearst Books, an imprint of Sterling Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Popular Mechanics' ultimate survival manual will teach you the essential skills to protect your family, save yourself, and conquer any possible danger. In an emergency, would you know how to survive--to purify water, jump-start a car, escape a flood or fire, forage for firewood, protect your family? Whether the threat is low or the risk is apocalyptic, Popular Mechanics can help you handle it with lifesaving advice for dangerous situations. Crucial...
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"'Home Detox Handbook' teaches you how to tackle every cleaning project in your home with ease, from washing stained laundry to scouring kitchen cupboards to creating your own shampoo from household ingredients. The methods presented are not just simple, they are also natural, eco-friendly replacements for store-bought, chemical-filled cleaners"--
