Personal safety Books
Little, Brown & Company Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against
Book SynopsisDiscover gripping true crime stories and the surprising tools you need to keep you and your family safe -- from iconic legal commentator, TV journalist, and New York Times bestselling author Nancy Grace.Nancy Grace wasn't always the iconic legal commentator we know today. One moment changed her entire future forever: her fiancé Keith was murdered just before their wedding. Driven to deliver justice for other crime victims, Nancy became a felony prosecutor and for a decade, put the "bad guys" behind bars in inner-city Atlanta.Now, with a new and potentially life-saving book, Nancy puts her crime-fighting expertise to work to empower you stay safe in the face of daily dangers. Packed with practical advice and invaluable prevention tips, Don't Be a Victim shows you how to:* Fend off threats of assaults, car-jack and home invasion* Defend yourself against online stalking, computer hackers and financial fraudsters* Stay safe in your own home, at school and other public settings like parking garages, elevators and campsites* Protect yourself while shopping, driving and even on vacationWith insights on so many potential threats, you'll be empowered to protect yourself and your children at home and in the world at large by being proactive! Nancy's crime-fighting expertise helps keep you, your family, and those you love out of harm's way.
£14.24
Little, Brown & Company Don't Be a Victim: Fighting Back Against
Book SynopsisBefore Nancy Grace became the iconic legal commentator we know today, she studied Shakespearean literature at college until one moment changed her entire life and career trajectory: her fiancé Keith was murdered weeks before their wedding. Driven to deliver justice to victims of criminals, Nancy became a prosecutor working in inner-city Atlanta, which, at the time, was the murder capital of the country. Now, with this potentially life-saving book, Nancy uses her experiences working with and covering families of victims of crime to help readers stay safe in the face of daily dangers. Filled with practical advice and valuable tips, Don't Be A Victim will show you how to:* Fend off the threat of street assaults and home predators* Protect yourself from online stalking and computer hackers* Stay safe in school and other public settings* Prepare for the worst case scenario -- no matter what you're facingNancy's legal expertise will help to keep you, your family, and anyone else you care about out of harm's way.
£21.84
Workman Publishing 100 Skills You'll Need for the End of the World
Book SynopsisFrom celestial navigation to sharpening blades, Ana Maria Spagna outlines 100 skills you’ll find indispensable for life after an apocalyptic global catastrophe. She covers obvious needs like first aid and farming, while also providing suggestions on how to build a safe and culturally rich community through storytelling and music making. Full of quirky illustrations by Brian Cronin, this book will provoke surprise, debate, and laughter as it leads you to greater self-reliance and joy — whatever the future brings.
£10.99
Rethink Press Kung Fu - Everyone's Invited: 8 Smart
Book SynopsisIn this book, Vedant has put together eight simple yet highly effective Kung Fu techniques to help protect oneself from the unfortunate possibility of assault.This topical guide addresses: Issues of sexual and physical assault against young women in relation to the Everyone's Invited' movement. The benefits and key forms in Kung Fu that make it the ideal self-defence art. Eight key defence techniques everyone must know.Proceeds from this book are going to Beder, a charity raising awareness around mental health and suicide prevention.
£10.44
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Parties, Dorms and Social Norms: A Crash Course
Book SynopsisThe late teens and twenties are exciting times, but filled with potential pitfalls as young people navigate the transition into independent adult life. This handbook is filled with the information that young people with ASD say they want (and need) to know about alcohol and drugs, social media and online safety, relationship types and boundaries, safe sex, stress and emotional health, and independent living. It includes real life examples, coping strategies and practical tips to help young adults with ASD stay safe while living life to the full. Informal and frank, this will be a go-to guide for young people on the autism spectrum.Trade ReviewThe authors are respectful and informative in explaining concepts that may be socially confusing and cloaked in non-verbal cues for young adults on the spectrum. This manual fills a gap in resources and, for that, we parents and young adults on the spectrum are grateful. -- from the foreword by Jane Thierfeld-Brown, Ed.D, Director, College Autism Spectrum, and Assistant Clinical Professor, Yale Child Study, Yale UniversitySensitive and hard to discuss issues (often glossed over for individuals with ASD) such as dating, measuring the stages of relationships, sex, and drinking are covered frankly, bluntly, and thoroughly. While of the utmost importance to everyone, these tough discussions affect young adults on the spectrum differently, often times due to the awkwardness of the topic, and the social faux pas that happen during everyday spectrum living. -- from the foreword by Aaron Schatzman, young adult with ASDTable of ContentsForeword by Jane Thierfeld-Brown. Foreword by Aaron Schatzman. Social Aspects of Adult Life. 1. Socializing Safely. 2. "Friend Me" - Safe and Healthy friendships and Relationships. 3. Let's talk about Sex: Sexuality, Sexual Relationships and Safe Sex. 4. Safely Navigating the Web: Social Media and Online Safety. Health Concerns in Adulthood. 5. Drinking and Drugs: Danger zone!. 6. Stressing Out: Managing Stress and Health. Independent Living. 7. Don't touch my things: Independent Living and Roommates. 8. Preventing "Oops": Household Safety Concerns. 9. Keeping track of the dough: Safe Money Management.
£16.60
CoramBAAF Ten Top Tips for Devising A Care Plan
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£8.50
BoD - Books on Demand Die Scheinheiligen
£19.12
The University of Chicago Press Outbreak
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A remarkable sweeping overview and evaluation of food safety practices that well serves both experts working in the field and members of the general public interested in the problem of food safety. Lytton shows how major outbreaks have prompted a variety of changes to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Yet, as he argues persuasively, we don't have firm scientific knowledge as to the degree to which--if at all--most of these measures have actually achieved their goal."-- (01/02/2019) "From swill milk to HACCP to FSMA to Blockchain, Lytton weaves a compelling biological story of how we feed ourselves and the interplay between the supply chain, regulation, media, and civil litigation."--William D. Marler, Esq., The Food Safety Law Firm "In Outbreak, Lytton gives us a legal scholar's superb analysis of how government, lawyers, and civil society are struggling to prevent the tragic and unnecessary illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths caused by microbial food contaminants. Foodborne illness may seem like an intractable problem, but Lytton's suggestions for dealing with it are well worth attention, as is everything else in this beautifully written, thoughtful, and readable account. I couldn't put it down." -- (01/02/2019)
£26.00
University of Washington Press Staying Healthy Abroad A Global Travelers Guide
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Wonderfully written, factual, and humorous. . . . An ideal text for all public library collections." * Library Journal *"This book by Sanford is wonderfully written, factual, and humorous. . . . An ideal text for all public library collections." * Library Journal *
£21.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies
Book SynopsisA straightforward guide to being smart with your firearm With gun sales at an all-time high in the U.S., easy-to-understand advice on storing and possessing guns safely is at an all-time premium. Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies paves the way for new and novice gun owners to learn the basics of firearm ownership in a non-partisan tone. This book helps gun owners thoroughly explore the rules of gun safety and adopt the habits of savvy firearm aficionados. Written by a firearms expert and analyst who has reviewed hundreds of firearms along with gun safety and storage options, this guide helps you develop a safety mindset and apply practices to assure you and your family avoid harm. Learn, internalize, and apply the rules of gun safetyUnderstand federal, state, and local gun lawsFind a good gun safety course for hands-on practiceStore and transport your firearm securelyWhen it's time to start training on your new firearm and the safety rules of gun ownership, Safe Gun Ownership For Dummies Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Getting Started with Gun Safety 5 Chapter 1: The Basics of Safe Gun Ownership 7 Common Reasons to Own a Firearm 8 Gaining a sense of security 8 Hunting and recreational shooting 9 Taking part in history 9 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Firearm 10 How will you secure it? 10 Who will have access to it? 11 When will you attend a training course? 11 The Four Rules of Gun Safety 12 Rule 1: Treat all guns as if they are loaded 13 Rule 2: Never let your muzzle cover anything you aren’t willing to destroy 13 Rule 3: Keep your finger off the trigger until you’re on target and ready to shoot 14 Rule 4: Be sure of your target and what is behind it 14 Knowing other important rules to follow 15 Checking Whether a Gun is Loaded 15 Checking semi-automatic pistols 16 Checking revolvers 17 Checking rifles or shotguns with detachable magazines 17 Checking rifles or shotguns with internal magazines 18 Chapter 2: Legally Speaking 19 Understanding U.S Federal Gun Regulations 20 The Second Amendment and its interpretations 20 The National Firearms Act of 1934 21 The Federal Firearms Act of 1938 23 The Gun Control Act of 1968 23 The Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986 23 The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993 24 The federal assault weapons ban of 1994 24 The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act of 2005 26 Breaking Down Landmark Supreme Court Decisions 26 United States v Miller 26 District of Columbia v Heller 27 McDonald v Chicago 27 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v Bruen 27 Navigating State and Local Laws 27 Recognizing significant laws 28 Finding helpful sites and resources 30 Looking at Gun Laws Outside the United States 31 Canada 31 Switzerland 32 United Kingdom 32 Australia 33 New Zealand 33 Chapter 3: The Three Main Types of Firearms 35 Taking a Quick Trip through History: Cannons, Muskets, and More 36 Understanding early naming conventions 36 Sizing down for individual soldiers 37 Tracing 1800s innovations to today’s guns 39 Going the Distance with Rifles 42 Understanding bolt-action basics 42 Leveling up with lever actions 44 Gaining speed with semi-autos 46 Sorting Out Various Types of Shotguns 51 Simplifying shotgun shells 51 Breaking down break actions 52 Moving from levers to pumps 54 Sizing up semi-auto scatterguns 55 Getting Hands on with Handguns 56 Grasping the revolver revolution 56 Charting the rise of semi-autos 58 Chapter 4: Purchasing Your Firearm 65 Your First Trip to the Gun Store 66 What to expect from salespeople 66 Deciding on the type of gun to buy 67 Trying before you buy 69 Knowing the Purchase Requirements 72 Filling out the required paperwork 73 Understanding holds and wait times 75 Part 2: Building a Gun Safety Mindset 79 Chapter 5: Introducing a Firearm into Your Household 81 Having “The Talk” with Your Family 82 Addressing your partner’s concerns 82 Explaining gun safety rules to children 83 Teaching children what to do if they encounter a firearm 84 Entering those dreaded teen years 85 Letting Other People Know You Own a Gun 86 Understanding the Dangers of Overpenetration 87 Chapter 6: Safe and Secure Firearm Storage 91 Understanding the Locks (Sometimes) Included with Guns 92 The Child Safety Lock Act of 2005 92 How to use a cable lock — and why it isn’t enough 93 The problems with trigger locks 95 Investing in Sturdy Steel with Gun Safes and Vaults 96 Factoring in size, construction, and more 97 Breaking down the various lock types 100 Avoiding less traditional storage options 102 Grasping the Importance of Storing Ammunition Separately 103 Chapter 7: Manual Labor 105 Looking Inside Your Firearm’s Manual 106 Using the safety 106 Loading and unloading the gun 107 Disassembly made easy 108 Learning the warranty information 109 Watching Out for Other Warnings 110 Avoiding the wrong ammunition 110 Finding the right balance of lubrication 111 Keeping the Record Straight 112 Chapter 8: Cleaning and Maintenance 113 Caring for Your Gun between Trips to the Range 114 Gathering the right tools and supplies 114 Taking your gun apart 116 Scrubbing the barrel 116 Inspecting the interior 118 Adding lube and other finishing touches 118 Dealing With the Usual Wear and Tear 119 Identifying common wear points 120 Replacing parts — and knowing your limits 121 Troubleshooting Two Larger Issues 122 Clearing bore obstructions 123 Removing light rust 124 Chapter 9: Getting to Know Ammunition 127 Making Sense of Rifle and Handgun Ammunition 128 Getting acquainted with cartridge components and naming conventions 128 Looking at the basics of ballistics and barrel rifling 132 Understanding today’s handgun bullets 134 Recognizing various rifle bullets 137 Sorting Out Shotgun Shells 140 Discerning shell components and naming conventions 140 Defining shotshells by use 142 Chapter 10: Today’s Firearm Accessories 145 Carrying Your Gun 146 Choosing handgun holsters 146 Selecting a sling for your long gun 148 Using Common Shooting Aids 150 Zeroing in with sights and optics 150 Holding steady with monopods, bipods, and more 153 Powering up with lights, lasers, and combination units 155 Customizing Your Gun 159 Upgrades you can do at home 159 Upgrades that require gunsmithing 161 Looking at Other Helpful Accessories 163 Chapter 11: Leaving Home with Your Firearm 165 Transporting a Gun in a Vehicle 166 Understanding relevant laws 166 Examining vehicle storage options — and their risks 167 Crossing State Lines with a Firearm 170 Traveling by road 170 Traveling by air 171 Carrying a Firearm on Your Person 173 Getting to know your state’s carry laws and off-limit locations 174 Recognizing common carry positions 176 Avoiding injury while unholstering 178 Part 3: Discovering How to Use Your Firearm 181 Chapter 12: Basic Training 183 Understanding Why You Need to Attend a Training Course 184 Knowing What to Expect from a Training Course 186 Breaking down the types of courses 186 Considering three major factors: cost, time, and format 187 Understanding common course requirements 188 Evaluating course options 190 Finding a Training Course Near You 193 Range Safety Fundamentals 194 Explaining common range rules 195 Dressing appropriately 196 Protecting your eyesight 197 Protecting your hearing 197 Preparing for All Types of Weather 199 Continuing Your Education 200 Chapter 13: On the Mark 203 Learning the Basics of Accurate Shooting 204 Establishing a firm grip on a handgun 204 Holding onto a rifle or shotgun 207 Getting into position 207 Sighting in 213 Breathing for better accuracy 217 Controlling the trigger 217 Practicing Your Shooting Skills Safely 218 Maximizing your range time 218 Diagnosing your results 220 Overcoming Cross-Eye Dominance 222 Chapter 14: Reloading and Clearing Malfunctions 225 Dissecting the Anatomy of a Detachable Magazine 226 Reloading a Pistol Three Different Ways 227 The empty reload 228 The speed reload 231 The retention reload 232 Safely Unloading a Gun 233 Troubleshooting Common Pistol Malfunctions 234 Clearing a failure to eject 234 Fixing a failure to feed 235 Dealing with double feeds 236 Diagnosing ammo-related problems 236 Part 4: Think Carefully before You Shoot 239 Chapter 15: Hunting and Sport Shooting 241 Preparing to Hunt with a Firearm 242 Getting to know your state’s wildlife agency 242 Attending a hunter education course 243 Becoming an ethical hunter 244 Breaking down various types of hunting 246 Gathering helpful hunting gear 249 Going for Gold at Shooting Matches 251 Learning popular shooting disciplines 251 Collecting helpful competition gear 254 Attending your first match 256 Chapter 16: Firearms and Self-Defense 257 Before You Reach for a Gun 258 Protecting your home from the outside 258 Protecting your home from the inside 260 Understanding the Castle Doctrine 262 Interpreting the castle doctrine today 263 Knowing the limits of the law 263 Creating an Emergency Plan 264 Understanding Self-Defense with a Firearm Outside the Home 266 Part 5: The Part of Tens 269 Chapter 17: Ten Common Myths about Firearms 271 Myth: “The Wild West Was Full of Gunplay” 272 Myth: “A Gun Will Make Me Safer” 272 Myth: “Guns Don’t Kill People; People Kill People” 273 Myth: “Polymer Guns Won’t Set off Metal Detectors” 274 Myth: “The Only Thing That Can Stop a Bad Guy with a Gun Is a Good Guy with a Gun” 275 Myth: “Millions of People Defend Themselves with Guns Every Year” 275 Myth: “Guns Can Blow You Away” 276 Myth: “Every Gun Sale Already Requires a Background Check” 276 Myth: “Blame Video Games, Not Guns” 277 Myth: “I Love Guns — They Make Me Who I Am” 277 Chapter 18: Ten (or More) Gun Terms You’re Using Incorrectly 279 Saying “Clip” Instead of “Magazine” 280 Bullets, Cartridges, and More 280 Accuracy versus Precision 282 The Two Meanings of Pistol 282 Semi-Automatic versus Automatic 283 Assault Rifles and Assault Weapons 283 Why Suppressors Aren’t Quite Silencers 284 Standard and High Capacity 285 Grip and Handle Defined 286 Chapter 19: Ten Steps to Restore a Classic Gun 287 Unload and Inspect the Firearm 288 Research the Make and Model 288 Decide What You Want to Do with It 289 Carefully Disassemble and Clean It 290 Remove Light Rust from Metal Surfaces 290 Replace Any Missing or Damaged Parts 291 Refinish the Metal — or Not 291 Restore the Wood 292 Clean, Lubricate, and Reassemble It 293 Have a Gunsmith Back Up your Work 293 Index 295
£16.19
University of Scranton Press Not My Kid 2: Protecting Your Children from the
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£18.58
CABI Publishing Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture, Food
Book SynopsisMicroorganisms are widely used in various beneficial applications, including food, pest control, bioremediation, biodegradation, biofuel processes, and plant symbiosis and growth stimulation. his book provides an overview of the available methodology for safety assessments of microorganisms, including determination of their infectivity and whether they produce toxic or sensitising substances. Also covered are the regulatory systems in risk assessment and management of microbial products, quarantine legislations, international treaties, the importance of public risk perception and risk reduction behaviour.Table of Contents1: Microbes and the law - Safety assessment and regulation of beneficial microorganisms Part I: Food and feed 2: Safety and regulation of microorganisms added to the food and feed chains, including probiotics - Introduction and overview 3: Microbes for human and animal consumption 4: Antibiotic resistance in relation to starter cultures and probiotics 5: Biopreservation of food and feed by postharvest biocontrol with microorganisms Part II: Pest control agents and plant growth promoters 6: Safety and regulation of microbial pest control agents and microbial plant growth promoters - Introduction and overview 7: Microbial control of invertebrate pests 8: Microbial control of plant diseases 9: Safety and regulation of microbial control of weeds 10: Plant growth promotion with microorganisms Part III: Other industrial applications 11: Regulation of microorganisms used for bioremediation, biorefinery and other bioindustrial applications in the USA and Canada Part IV: Evaluating safety 12: Determining the safety of microorganisms - Introduction and overview 13: Virulence genes in risk assessment of beneficial microorganisms: what do genome sequences tell us? 14: Occupational safety of microbial agents Part V: Model test systems 15: Model systems for testing microbial pathogenicity, virulence and toxicity - Introduction and overview 16: Nematode and insect models to assay microbial infectivity, virulence and cytotoxicity 17: Assessing potential cytotoxicity of biocontrol microorganisms using invertebrate assays 18. Assessing genotoxic effects of microbial products 18: Assessing the sensitization and irritation properties of microorganisms Part VI: International harmonization and risk perception 19: International conventions and agreements - Consequences for international trade and utilization of biological matter including microorganisms 20: OECD guidelines and harmonization for microbial control agents 21: Understanding public risk perception for the use of beneficial microorganisms
£108.90
Penguin Publishing Group Survive Like a Spy
Book SynopsisFollow-up to the New York Times bestseller Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life--revealing high-stakes techniques and survival secrets from real intelligence officers in life-or-death situations around the worldEveryone loves a good spy story, but most of the ones we hear are fictional. That''s because the most dangerous and important spycraft is done in secret, often hidden in plain sight. Inthis powerful new book, bestselling author and former CIA officer Jason Hanson takes the reader deep inside the world of espionage, revealing true stories and expert tactics from real agents engaged in life-threatening missions around the world. With breathtaking accounts of spy missions in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere, the book reveals how to: * Achieve mental sharpness to be ready for anything * Escape if taken hostage * Set up a perfect safe site * Assume a fake identity * Master the Weapons of Mass Influence to recruit others, build rapport, and make allies when you need them most With real-life spy drama that reads like a novel paired with expert practical techniques,Survive Like a Spywill keep you on the edge of your seat ? and help you stay safe when you need it most.
£14.40
Random House USA Inc How Not to Die
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£14.40
Random House USA Inc Everything That Follows Is Based on Recent
Book SynopsisIn the course of my work I have built an airstrip in Burundi, helped deliver a baby to a Rwandan refugee on a Congolese roadside, navigated to safety when lost in the deserts of Chad, taken cover from ricocheting bullets in Baghdad and negotiated with rebel warlords in Darfur. I hope you don't have to do the same. But if things get dangerous, this guide will help you--and those with you--to survive. International aid worker James Shepherd-Barron has faced countless life-threatening situations around the world. Everything that Follows draws upon his decades of experience to offer usable advice—as practical as it is pulse-pumping—on surviving the most dangerous places on earth. Facing down a rabid dog? Under threat of chemical attack? Needing urgently to know how to fire an AK-47? This book—crammed with easy-to-use illustrations, packing lists, useful phrases, and real-life anecdotes—provides exper
£11.69
Thames & Hudson Ltd Apocalypse Ready
Book SynopsisAn expertly curated compilation of officially published step-by-step guides on how to deal with every kind of disaster imaginable, drawn from government archives all around the world from the 1910s to today. Organized into four broad disaster-themed scenarios - Pandemics, Natural Disasters, Nuclear War and Alien Invasion - this visual guide displays the plethora of public survival advice and scare tactics proposed from all around the globe to deal with every disaster scenario that has occurred or been imagined since the early 20th century. From leaflets showing how to build an earthquake shelter to booklets providing step-by-step advice on how to protect yourself and your family during a nuclear war, and from posters showing how to minimize your chances of catching Spanish flu to documents indicating how to identify aliens, this carefully curated selection of disaster-planning documents reveals differences in public attitudes towards impending catastrophe since the 1910s and showTrade Review'A huge new pictorial history ... a masterclass in avoiding panic' - The Telegraph'Beautiful' - Creative Review'Assembles 100 years of government disaster advice from around the globe into a single volume' - Elephant'For those who approach bad news by laughing to keep from crying... In addition to humorous and ironic vintage illustrations and some dubious, outdated advice, there is useful advice too. It's up to the reader to decide which is which... If you aren't worried when you begin this book, you will be when you're done' - The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionTable of ContentsIntroduction Pandemic - Tuberculosis - Spanish Flu - Avian Flu and Hong Kong Flu - HIV/AIDS - Recent Viruses Natural Disaster - Extreme Weather - When the Earth Moves - Fighting Fire - Survive in the Wild Nuclear War - Preparation - Shelter - Blast and Fallout Alien Invasion - We Come in Peace - Is There Anyone Out There? - What is the Truth?
£23.75
DK The Survival Handbook
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£16.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Professional Food Manager
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£59.36
Johns Hopkins University Press Risk
Book SynopsisYet many of us still like amusement park rides that scare the devil out of us; they dare us to take risks.Trade ReviewA thought-provoking study of danger and how people have managed it in American from preindustrial and industrial times up until today. -- Steven Goddard History Wire - Where the Past Comes Alive Risk is a fascinating exploration of culture, history, and mankind's tenuous grasp on saving itself from accidents. Midwest Book Review Writing in a lucid style, Mohun gives an impressive overview of the American transition from vernacular to expert-centered or state-driven risk regimes. -- Claas Kirchhelle British Journal for the History of Science Mohun's claims are persuasively argued, well documented, rooted in the everyday experiences of knowledgeable historical contemporaries, and animated by the broad political, social, and cultural changes that define modernization. -- David Blanke American Historical Review Mohun's comprehensive approach registers a major contribution that takes safety history a big step forward. -- Donald W. Rogers Journal of American HistoryTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I: Risks from Nature1. Fire Is Everybody's Problem2. The Uncertainties of Disease3. Doing Something about the Weather4. Animal Risk for a Modern AgePart II: Industrializing Risk5. Railroads, or Why Risk in a System Is Different6. The Professionalization of Safety7. The Safety-First MovementPart III: Risk in a Consumer Society8. Negotiating Automobile Risk9. What's a Gun Good For?10. Risk as Entertainment: Amusement Parks11. Consumer Product SafetyConclusionNotesEssay on SourcesIndex
£50.00
Arcadia Publishing Ski Patrol in Colorado Postcards of America
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£7.59
Penguin Books Ltd Ingredients: The Strange Chemistry of What We Put
Book Synopsis"When it comes to chemicals and our bodies, there are no simple answers. Thanks to George Zaidan, there are beautifully clear, elegant, accurate explanations. And they''refunny. Zaidan has accomplished something I would not have thought possible. He has written an entertaining book about chemistry. Thank you, George, for this much-needed breakwater against the tide of misinformation that sloshes onto our screens." ?Mary Roach, author of StiffCheese puffs. Coffee. Sunscreen. Vapes. George Zaidan reveals what will kill you, what won?t, and why?explained with high-octane hilarity, hysterical hijinks, and other things that don?t begin with the letter H. INGREDIENTS offers the perspective of a chemist on the stuff we eat, drink, inhale, and smear on ourselves. Apart from the burning question of whether you should eat those Cheetos, Zaidan explores a range of topics. Here?s a helpful guide: Stuff in this book:- How bad is processed food? How sure are we?- Is sunscreen safe? Should you use it?- Is coffee good or bad for you?- What?s your disease horoscope?- What is that public pool smell made of?- What happens when you overdose on fentanyl in the sun?- What do cassava plants and Soviet spies have in common?- When will you die?Stuff in other books:- Your carbon footprint- Food sustainability- GMOs- CEO pay- Science funding- Politics- Football- Baseball- Any kind of ball, really Zaidan, an MIT-trained chemist who cohosted CNBC?s hit Make Me a Millionaire Inventor and wrote and voiced several TED-Ed viral videos, makes chemistry more fun than Hogwarts as he reveals exactly what science can (and can?t) tell us about the packaged ingredients sold to us every day. Sugar, spinach, formaldehyde, cyanide, the ingredients of life and death, and how we know if something is good or bad for us?as well as the genius of aphids and their butts?are all discussed in exquisite detail at breakneck speed.
£16.15
Grand Central Publishing The Power of Awareness: And Other Secrets from
Book Synopsis A spy is suddenly aware she's being stalked through the streets of an overseas city. A special ops soldier intuitively recognizes something's 'off' during a high-risk mission. In these life-threatening situations experts know exactly how to use their senses and what actions to take. At the intersection of The Gift of Fear and Make Your Bed, The Power of Awareness will make sure you will, too. In his empowering book, Dan Schilling shares how to identify and avoid threats using situational awareness and intuition just like the pros. Told with wit and wisdom, this compelling guide uses harrowing stories from Dan's special operations career and those of other experts to outline six easily implemented rules you can apply anywhere to improve your personal safety. It incorporates exercises to understand how situational awareness works in real life, how to better listen to your intuition, and when confronted by a criminal how to make a plan and take action with confidence—so you can escape the threat before it's too late. He also includes tools on how to secure your home or hotel room, use public transportation, plan international travel, and reduce your criminal target appeal and exposure, in addition to how to escape an active shooter situation. As a bonus, you'll even learn how to survive a date without getting murdered. By the last page you'll know that your own Power of Awareness can save your life.
£22.40
Addicus Books Elder Care Made Easier: Doctor Marion's 10 Steps
Book SynopsisIf you are caring for an aging parent, spouse, or other loved one, you are not alone. Statistics show that nearly 25 percent of all households in the United States are providing care for an elderly person. Although you may be willing to help, you may find the task comes with unexpected challenges. Matters you never thought about are now your responsibility—healthcare, housing, financial and legal matters, as well as day-to-day issues involving nutrition, medications, and personal safety. You may find yourself worried, overworked, and exhausted. Over the past thirty years, Doctor Marion Somers, a leading geriatric specialist, has helped thousands of individuals and their families with these matters. In Elder Care Made Easier, she draws from those decades of experience to offer 10 practical steps to help you navigate your caregiver’s journey. Doctor Marion will save you time, money, and heartache.
£16.16
Oceano Cómo Hablar Cuando Los Hijos No Escuchan.:
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£20.66
Editorial Terracota Disciplina con amor: Cómo poner límites sin
Book SynopsisEducar con conciencia significa alentar al niño en su proceso de maduración, ofreciéndole apoyo, aceptación y amor incondicional. Por un lado, vemos que el autoritarismo de nuestros padres y maestros no funciona y, por el otro, que la permisividad trae graves consecuencias. Rosa Barocio proporciona una guía clara para la difícil tarea de educar con conciencia.
£17.95
World Health Organization 2-Butenal
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£23.06
