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Early Warning-Based Multihazard and Disaster Management Systems

Early Warning-Based Multihazard and Disaster Management Systems

This book describes in detail disaster management principles with applications through software and early warning systems. The aim is to introduce the concept of advanced technology for disaster management. Hence it starts with a basic introduction and the types of disasters this technology will address. It then examines these functions by taking into account various factors vulnerable to disaster losses. Finally the results are discussed with the aid of software: OPNET and SAHANA Disaster Management Tool. The application of sensor systems to manage a disaster is also extensively discussed. FeaturesIntroduces the concept of disaster management from the perspective of application of advanced technologies for disaster management Provides an overview of applied electronics for disaster applicationsExamines the role of efficient and robust Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems for reduction of response time and for augmenting meaningful usage of resources during the disaster management phases of relief response recovery and rehabilitation | Early Warning-Based Multihazard and Disaster Management Systems

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Disaster Recovery

Disaster Recovery

Now in its third edition Disaster Recovery continues to serve as the most comprehensive book of its kind and will span the core areas that recovery managers and voluntary organizations must tackle after a disaster. It remains the go-to textbook for how to address and work through housing donations volunteer management environmental recovery historic and cultural resources psychological needs infrastructure and lifelines economic recovery public sector recovery and much more. Special features include instructor’s manual PowerPoints a free consultation with the authors upon adoption of the text; updated discussion questions; references and recommended readings; and updated resources for each chapter. New to the 3rd Edition A new co-author Jenny Mincin a recognized expert in international disaster recovery with direct field experience in emergency management disaster recovery and humanitarian relief to this text. New case examples from recent disasters and humanitarian crises will provide updated content and offer familiar events to readers (e. g. Hurricane María the COVID-19 pandemic active attackers). Increased visibility to the highest risk populations facing disaster recovery including refugees immigrants and asylees. New chapter on case management which will be of particular interest to faculty in human services degree programs. Climate change as a hazard that requires adjustment before a disaster and during recovery. A broadened consideration of recovery needs including refugees and asylees fleeing both conflict and consensus disasters. This is an invaluable textbook in the field of recovery preparedness and execution.

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Resilient Post Disaster Recovery through Building Back Better

Resilient Post Disaster Recovery through Building Back Better

Building Back Better (BBB) has been a popular slogan in disaster recovery efforts around the world including the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami the 2009 Samoan Tsunami the 2010 Haiti Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. BBB has recently been identified as one of four priorities of action for disaster risk reduction globally in the next 15 years by the United Nations Sendai Framework. However there has consistently been a mismatch and confusion in the interpretation of the phrase and what BBB encapsulates which has made proper implementation difficult and unsuccessful at times. This book explains the concept of Building Back Better as an innovative holistic approach to rebuilding a community following a disaster event in order to develop resilience. It begins by exploring the background development and definitions of BBB. The theory behind establishing BBB as a holistic concept is explained and the internationally recognised BBB Framework developed by the authors is introduced and described. Each of the components of the Framework are explained in detail with findings from international research and case studies from the US Haiti Indonesia Samoa Sri Lanka Vanuatu Gaza China Australia UK and New Zealand providing practical recommendations for implementation in recovery projects. There is a focus on the translation of BBB theory into practice to assist implementers to use the BBB Framework and BBB Indicators introduced in this book as an effective tool to plan and implement disaster recovery projects. This publication can be used as a handbook by government non-governmental and private industry practitioners to prepare for and implement post disaster recovery projects that benefit and strengthen local communities and as a core text on international Disaster and Energy Management courses. | Resilient Post Disaster Recovery through Building Back Better

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Shaping National Security International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction

Shaping National Security International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction

Shaping National Security: International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction presents international emergency mechanisms relative to disaster risk reduction (DRR). The goal is to share knowledge about existing frameworks and utilize established DRR policies and programs as another means to reinforce and strengthen national security in countries around the world. The book outlines in detail the United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) DRR programs. While these entities’ versions of DRR best practices are largely directed at decreasing the impact of disaster hazards limiting relevant exposure local vulnerabilities increasing capacities to cope with disaster the authors present these frameworks as potential tools and effective means to support national security efforts. This is especially important in disaster circumstances when local and national emergency resources may be insufficient to face hazards and multi-hazards and result in cascading effects to occur as hazard events transpire. Chapters present various resources available to them through these programs to encourage authorities from every country to effectively apply the mechanisms—and emergency mechanisms specifically—to offer domestic solutions. Due to these programs proven track records in providing organisational standards the use of such mechanisms can serve as both the basis to foster sound DRR practices and by extension can supplement resiliency security and continuity within countries. This concept is based on the premise that the UNDAC INSARAG NATO and ECPM emergency mechanisms have been developed to be implementable (directly or indirectly) in every country in the world when disasters occur. Shaping National Security takes a big-picture holistic view of DRR and national security to offer innovative ideas and solutions to professionals and officials working in disaster management disaster risk reduction emergency management crisis management civil protection public security management national security criminal justice international studies and homeland security. | Shaping National Security International Emergency Mechanisms and Disaster Risk Reduction

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The Angry Earth Disaster in Anthropological Perspective

The Angry Earth Disaster in Anthropological Perspective

The Angry Earth explores how various cultures in different historical moments have responded to calamity offering insight into the complex relationship between societies and their environments. From hurricanes floods and earthquakes to oil spills and nuclear accidents disasters triggered by both natural and technological hazards have become increasingly frequent and destructive across the planet. Through case studies drawn from around the globe the contributors to this volume examine issues ranging from the social and political factors that set the stage for disaster to the cultural processes experienced by survivors to the long-term impact of disasters on culture and society. In the second edition each chapter has been updated with a postscript to reflect on recent developments in the field. There is also new material on key present-day topics including epidemics drought non-governmental organizations and displacement and resettlement. This book demonstrates the relevance of studying disaster from an anthropological perspective and is a valuable resource not only for anthropologists but for other fields concerned with education policy and practice. | The Angry Earth Disaster in Anthropological Perspective

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Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science

Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science

A definitive resource the Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science presents the essentials to better understand and manage disasters. The third edition of this popular text has been revised and updated to provide a substantively enriched and evidence-based guide for students and emerging professionals. The new emphasis on disaster science places it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field. This third edition offers important updates including: Newly commissioned insights from former students and professional colleagues involved with emergency management practice and disaster science; international policies programs and practices; and socially vulnerable populations. Significantly enriched content and coverage of new disasters and recent research particularly the worldwide implications of climate change and pandemics. Pedagogical features like chapter objectives key terms and definitions discussion points and resources. The only textbook authored by three winners of the Blanchard Award for excellence in emergency management instruction. The Introduction to Emergency Management and Disaster Science is a must-have textbook for graduate and undergraduate students and is also an excellent source of information for researchers and professionals.

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Disaster Relief in the Asia Pacific Agency and Resilience

Disaster Relief in the Asia Pacific Agency and Resilience

A UN report recently found that the Asia Pacific is the world’s most disaster-prone region. Indeed considering that the region accounts for more than half of the total number of disasters in the world building capacity and resilience to mitigate the devastating impact of disasters is a pressing task for local actors. This book takes a regional multidisciplinary and multi-actor approach to improve understandings of how various actors respond to natural and human-induced disasters in the Asia-Pacific region. It examines the ideas and activities of four different categories of agents: civil society; military and state institutions; local cultural knowledge and the media; and economic initiatives and these themes are approached from various academic disciplines ranging from anthropology and cultural studies to economics human geography and political science. The contributors draw their findings from a variety of countries in the region including China Fiji India Indonesia Japan Myanmar and Samoa and importantly focus on the interconnection between vulnerability and resilience. In turn the book highlights how the nature and magnitude of disasters are influenced by social conditions and aims to contribute to policies that prioritize development opportunities to enhance resilience. Further it explores the complicated and multifaceted role of agency in building resilience and presents a comparative framework for analysis and key findings from the Asia-Pacific region. The focus of this book on recent and ongoing disasters makes it a topical and timely contribution to the growing field of disaster management and as such it will appeal to students and scholars of environmental studies development studies and Asian politics. | Disaster Relief in the Asia Pacific Agency and Resilience

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Geometry for the Artist

Geometry for the Artist

Geometry for the Artist is based on a course of the same name which started in the 1980s at Maharishi International University. It is aimed both at artists willing to dive deeper into geometry and at mathematicians open to learning about applications of mathematics in art. The book includes topics such as perspective symmetry topology fractals curves surfaces and more. A key part of the book’s approach is the analysis of art from a geometric point of view—looking at examples of how artists use each new topic. In addition exercises encourage students to experiment in their own work with the new ideas presented in each chapter. This book is an exceptional resource for students in a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course and since many assignments involve writing about art this text is ideal for a writing-intensive course. Moreover this book will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in connections between mathematics and art. Features Abundant examples of artwork displayed in full color Suitable as a textbook for a general-education mathematics course or teacher-education geometry course Designed to be enjoyed by both artists and mathematicians

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Planning for Community-based Disaster Resilience Worldwide Learning from Case Studies in Six Continents

Planning for Community-based Disaster Resilience Worldwide Learning from Case Studies in Six Continents

We are witnessing an ever-increasing level and intensity of disasters from Ecuador to Ethiopia and beyond devastating millions of ordinary lives and causing long-term misery for vulnerable populations. Bringing together 26 case studies from six continents this volume provides a unique resource that discusses in considerable depth the multifaceted matrix of natural and human-made disasters. It examines their bearing on the loss of human and productive capital; the conduct of national policies and the setting of national development priorities; and on the nature of international aid and bilateral assistance strategies and programs of donor countries. In order to ensure the efficacy and appropriateness of their support for disaster survivors international agencies humanitarian and disaster relief organizations scholars non-governmental organizations and members of the global emergency management community need to have insight into best practices and lessons learned from various disasters across national and cultural boundaries. The evidence obtained from the numerous case studies in this volume serves to build a worldwide community that is better informed about the cultural and traditional contexts of such disasters and better enabled to prepare for respond to and finally rebuild sustainable communities after disasters in different environments. The main themes of the case studies include: • the need for community planning and emergency management to unite in order to achieve the mutual aim of creating a sustainable disaster-resilient community coupled with the necessity to enact and implement appropriate laws policies and development regulations for disaster risk reduction; • the need to develop a clear set of urban planning and urban design principles for improving the built environment’s capacities for disaster risk management through the integration of disaster risk reduction education into the curricula of colleges and universities; • the need to engage the whole community to build inclusive governance structures as prerequisites for addressing climate change vulnerability and fostering resilience and sustainability. Furthermore the case studies explore the need to link the existence and value of scientific knowledge accumulated in various countries with decision-making in disaster risk management; and the relevance and transferability from one cultural context to another of the lessons learned in building institutional frameworks for whole community partnerships. | Planning for Community-based Disaster Resilience Worldwide Learning from Case Studies in Six Continents

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Covering Disaster Lessons from Media Coverage of Katrina and Rita

Covering Disaster Lessons from Media Coverage of Katrina and Rita

In 2005 journalists faced enormous challenges while covering hurricanes Katrina and Rita along America's Gulf Coast. They struggled to find ways to communicate move from one place to another and find reputable information. They witnessed complete chaos observed human suffering and were outraged with delayed or ineffective rescue mechanisms. Not only did journalists face these normal problems of crises since many themselves were among the victims they were forced to do their jobs under circumstances that seemed impossible. The contributors to Covering Disaster study personal and professional coping mechanisms and lessons that may be learned from media disaster coverage. During Katrina and Rita journalists responded largely by redefining traditional ideals of fairness balance and objectivity and by adopting an emotionally driven and somewhat more subjective reporting style. In this way they rediscovered and emphasized journalistic purposes and techniques that have long been the hallmarks of greatness. Their work during those months of destruction and pain was applauded by their readers and viewers because it was useful critical of officials who were not doing their jobs sought support for those who were suffering and took a position of public leadership. Now that the winds have died down flood waters have receded and rebuilding has begun the brand of publicoriented journalism found in the midst of the storms must not be forgotten. | Covering Disaster Lessons from Media Coverage of Katrina and Rita

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Binding Space: The Book as Spatial Practice

Binding Space: The Book as Spatial Practice

Books orient intrigue provoke and direct the reader while editing interpreting encapsulating constructing and revealing architectural representation. Binding Space: The Book as Spatial Practice explores the role of the book form within the realm of architectural representation. It proposes the book itself as another three-dimensional complementary architectural representation with a generational and propositional role within the design process. Artists’ books in particular – that is a book made as an original work of art with an artist designer or architect as author – have certain qualities and characteristics quite different from the conventional presentation and documentation of architecture. Paginal sequentiality the structure and objecthood of the book and the act of reading create possibilities for the book as a site for architectural imagining and discourse. In this way the form of the book affects how the architectural work is conceived constructed and read. In five main sections Binding Space examines the relationships between the drawing the building and the book. It proposes thinking through the book as a form of spatial practice one in which the book is cast as object outcome process and tool. Through the book we read spatial practice anew.

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Asian Law in Disasters Toward a Human-Centered Recovery

Asian Law in Disasters Toward a Human-Centered Recovery

This book is a critical analysis of several of the most disaster-prone regions in Asia. Its unique focus is on the legal issues in the phase of disaster recovery the most lengthy and difficult stage of disaster response that follows the conclusion of initial emergency stage of humanitarian aid. In the stage of disaster recovery the law decides the fate of reconstruction for the individual houses and livelihoods of the disaster-affected people and sets the limit of governmental support for them during the lengthy period of suspension of normal living until full recovery is obtained. Researchers who were participant-observers in the difficult recovery phase after the mega-disasters in Asia analyse the reality of the functions of law which often hinder rather than foster efforts to restore disaster victims’ lives. The book collects research conducted with an emphasis on empirical approaches to legal sociology including direct interviews with people affected by the disaster. It offers a holistic approach beyond the traditional sectionalism of legal studies by starting with a historical review and incorporating both spheres of public law and private law in order to obtain a new perspective that can concurrently achieve disaster risk reductions and human-centered recoveries. With particular emphasis on the unexplored area of law in the post-disaster recovery phase this book will attract the attention of students and scholars of disaster studies legal studies Asian studies as well as those who work in the practice of disaster management. | Asian Law in Disasters Toward a Human-Centered Recovery

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Challenge Duplicate Book Receipt 141x280 400048651

Challenge Duplicate Book Receipt 141x280 400048651

Record transactions with environmentally friendly, carbonless duplicates using this duplicate receipt book. The 200 sets of duplicate slips are perforated for easy removal with bottom copies remaining in the book. Featuring a taped binding, this durable receipt book measures 280mm x 141mm and features a strong card cover. Triplicate receipt book with card cover 200 slips Taped seams for durability Perforated pages for easy removal Size: 280mm x 141mm

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Helmut Newton. Legacy Book

Helmut Newton. Legacy Book

Virtually unparalleled in scope and spanning more than five decades, the photography of visionary Helmut Newton (1920 - 2004) reached millions through publication in magazines like Vogue and Elle. His work transcended genres, bringing elegance and style to fashion, portrait, and glamour photography through a body of work that remains unrivalled. With showcases highlighting one of the most published bodies of work in photography, including numerous rediscovered images, this book celebrates Newton's lasting influence on modern photography and visual art to this day. Book dimensions: 24×34 cm. Book weight: 3 kg.

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Real Time Visual Effects for the Technical Artist

Real Time Visual Effects for the Technical Artist

Visual effects (VFX) are one of the most complicated components of feature film and television creation. With advancements in such technologies as Ray Tracing and Virtual Reality the visual quality of the real-time rendering engine is now rivaling feature film. Real-time rendering requires years of programming experience with advanced understanding in math and physics. As the power of the real-time rendering engine improves so too do the interfaces for VFX creation. With limited technical understanding artists can create VFX with the push of a button and tug of a slider. As powerful as the interfaces are they can only expose a portion of the true potential of the rendering engine. Artists are limited by their understanding of the engine interface. Real Time Visual Effects for the Technical Artist is written for digital artists to explain the core concepts of VFX common in all engines to free them from interface bounds. Features: Introduces the reader to the technical aspects of real-time VFX Built upon a career of more than 20 years in the feature film VFX and the real-time video game industries and tested on graduate and undergraduate students Explores all real-time VFX in four categories: in-camera effects in-material effects simulations and particles This book is written to complement undergraduate- or graduate-level courses focused on the fundamentals of modern real-time VFX. Chris Roda is a Technical Art instructor at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy (FIEA) a graduate degree program in interactive real-time application development at the University of Central Florida. Early in his career Chris was a visual effects artist in the film and television industries where he contributed visual effects for films such as Spider-Man Titanic and The Fifth Element. Before coming to FIEA Chris was a CG Supervisor at Electronic Arts where he worked on video game titles such as NCAA Football and Madden NFL Football. In addition to teaching Chris works on generating tools and pipelines for the creation of immersive experiences: the amalgamation of the narrative of films the interactivity of video games and the immersion of theme parks.

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