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Survive like a spy : real CIA operatives reveal how they stay safe in a dangerous world and how you can too / by Hanson, Jason(Security specialist);
Includes bibliographical references.Reveals high-stakes techniques and survival tactics from intelligence officers who have employed the same measures in life-or-death situations throughout the world.LSC
Subjects: Survival.; Emergency management.; Safety education.; Disasters.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The back of the turtle : a novel / by King, Thomas,1943-author.;
Subjects: Dystopias.; Environmental disasters; North American Indians;
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Dangerous miracle : the astonishing rise and looming disaster of antibiotics / by Shaw, Liam,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Oxford University biologist Liam Shaw reveals the fascinating history of antibiotics, how we burned through them, and what that means for our future health. The discovery of antibiotics was one of humanity's greatest achievements. Since their advent less than a century ago, antibiotics have saved millions of lives, marking one of the greatest medical advances in our history. Much like oil in the previous century, they were not invented but discovered -- the most effective antibiotics are found in nature, made by microbes. But just like oil, antibiotics came with a cost. That's because antibiotics aren't like other drugs: every time we use them, we increase the probability of resistance to them and thus undermine their future effectiveness. And like fossil fuels, they won't last forever. How did we get here? In order to understand the future of antibiotics, we need to understand their past. 'Dangerous Miracle' tells the story of antibiotics, tracing the grand arc of their evolution over millions of years with a history of the past century. Antibiotic resistance shows how easily bacteria have been able to undo human progress. If we want antibiotics to have a future, we need to prepare to adapt accordingly. And fast. 'Dangerous Miracle' is a revelatory account of the miraculous history and uncertain future of antibiotics from a visionary and gifted biologist.
Subjects: Antibiotic-producing organisms.; Antibiotics; Antibiotics.; Drug resistance in microorganisms.;
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Saving animals from oil spills / by Person, Stephen.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Animal rescue; Disaster relief; Oil spills;
© c2012., Bearport Pub.,
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Cascadia's fault : the deathly earthquake that will devastate North America / by Thompson, Jerry.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Earthquake prediction; Earthquakes; Natural disasters; Natural disasters; Natural disasters; Tsunamis; Tsunamis;
© c2011., HarperCollins,
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The fever code / by Dashner, James,1972-;
Reveals how Thomas and WICKED built the Maze against the backdrop of an apocalyptic world.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Dystopias.; Survival; Virus diseases; Natural disasters;
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The next apocalypse : the art and science of survival / by Begley, Chris,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Pandemic, climate change, or war: our era is ripe with the odour of doomsday. In 'The Next Apocalypse', archaeologist Chris Begley examines past collapses of civilizations, such as the Maya and Rome, and argues that understanding these breakdowns can help us prepare for a potentially disastrous future.
Subjects: Disasters; Survivalism.; Emergency management;
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Oculum Echo / by Dowding, Philippa,1963-;
"The explosions come in the night. Miranda1, Mannfred, Grannie, and the one thousand children of Oculum must flee their farm, chased by the UnRuly and their bombs. Just as they begin their journey through the wasteland and towards the safety of the green valley, Echo1 wakes from an eighty-three-year sleep and is given a mission to find the four domes of the children of Oculum, and to find the First One, whatever the cost. On the run from the UnRuly and their stolen weapons, the children endure plague and Black Rain. Yet, there is a whisper of hope. William1 and Jonatan Briar, two of the literate, ride to the northern sea to read a rare book, a book that will illuminate the secret to their survival. Echo1 searches the wasteland for life and faces a choice: who must be protected in this new world? And what must be destroyed?"--Provided by publisher.Ages 9-13.Grades 4-6.LSC
Subjects: Dystopias.; Science fiction.; Survival; Farms; Disasters;
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We fed an island : the true story of rebuilding Puerto Rico, one meal at a time / by Andrés, José,1969-author.; Wolffe, Richard,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Andrés, José, 1969-; Hurricane Maria, 2017.; Disaster relief; Food relief; Hurricanes;
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The White Ship : conquest, anarchy and the wrecking of Henry I's dream / by Spencer, Charles Spencer,Earl,1964-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history for ever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship - considered the fastest afloat - would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers ..."
Subjects: Charlotte W. White (Ship); Shipwrecks;
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