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"Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, over 400,000 Americans have died in under a year, millions have lost their jobs, and industries have been devastated by the need to shut down much of society. Much of this could have been avoided if the US government had been prepared to undertake early uniform and comprehensive policies to hinder and stop the spread of the disease. In Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus, Danielle Allen looks at the US government's...
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"It is the year 2005 and the continuous advancement of technology has spawned a new breed of criminals whose unbridled power of the Internet is capable of devastating the entire universe. In response, the government created an elite FBI division called Netforce. When Netforce's internal network is infiltrated, the race is on to secure the world's information system and stop the diabolical plot for control"--Container.
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The keys offered by Jacques Giraud to turn crises into opportunities are supported, not only in his extensive career as a master coach and facilitator, but in a challenging personal experience that led him to suddenly escape during an early morning and leave his home and his country behind . Written with an autobiographical and confessional style, Super Resilient reveals the tools to discover the teachings that hide a loss of any kind - be it economic,...
126) Guide for developing high-quality emergency operations plans for institutions of higher education
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Our nation's postsecondary institutions are entrusted to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for students, faculty, and staff who live, work, and study on campus. Faced with emergencies ranging from active shooter situations to fires, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, and pandemic influenza, this is no easy task. Many of these emergencies occur with little to no warning; therefore, it is critical for institutions of higher education...
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"Crisis and disaster can strike at any time. During times of crisis, IT departments become even more vital parts of the organization by empowering libraries to recover and respond to challenges. At such times technology concerns, as well as leveraging technology to ameliorate the effects of a crisis, should be a major focus for libraries. This issue of Library Technology Reports 9vol. 57, no. 7), 'Library IT Management in Times of Crisis,' will...
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Responde las preguntas difíciles, toma medidas y aprende a elevarte en una temporada de crisis personal, familiar o global. Pasar por una crisis personal, familiar o global puede ser confuso, desalentador y agotador. El resultado puede incluso dejarnos paralizados, sin saber qué hacer a continuación o cómo hacerlo. En este libro, Andrés Panasiuk, uno de los líderes internacionales y conferencistas más reconocidos del mundo, desarrolla una guía...
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Vines takes readers on a graphic, sometimes sad and often hilarious behind-the-scenes romp through some of the most publicized and studied crises in recent history. His life in the public relations blast furnace in the automotive industry, the crises Vines helped navigate through made headlines the world over: Jeep vehicles accused of deadly sudden unintended acceleration, Nissan's near-death experience until it regained its MOJO, the Ford/Firestone...
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"All adults who are responsible for the care of children should be prepared for disasters. This guide provides caregivers, educators, and program staff with preparation tips and step-by-step responses to disaster situations that are based on national standards and best practices to keep children safe"--
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"When Sorrow Comes explores the sermons that American clergy, primarily Protestant ministers, gave in the first weeks after national crises, beginning with Pearl Harbor. Additional chapters include the sermons given after the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.; those given after the Oklahoma City bombing and the LA "Race Riots"; a chapter on the sermons given in the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001; and a final chapter...