In a new ground breaking memoir, "Reconciliation: A Sons Story", the author reflects back on his fathers war time experiences as the context underlying his own family dynamics and abuse. Through the authors research and study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he comes to an understanding of his fathers behavior and how this deeply impacted the family which eventually leads to healing.

Steve Sparks writes, "I owe my success in part to my Dad, but not without a high price. I call this collateral damage from living in a family culture affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At that...

In a new ground breaking memoir, "Reconciliation: A Sons Story", the author reflects back on his fathers war time experiences as the context underlying his own family dynamics and abuse. Through the authors research and study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he comes to an understanding of his fathers behavior and how this deeply impacted the family which eventually leads to healing.

Steve Sparks writes, "I owe my success in part to my Dad, but not without a high price. I call this collateral damage from living in a family culture affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). At that...

Originally prepared for the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, this is the first comprehensive assessment of global volcanic hazards and risk, presenting the state of the art in our understanding of global volcanic activity. It examines our assessment and management capabilities, and considers the preparedness of the global scientific community and government agencies to manage volcanic hazards and risk. Particular attention is paid to volcanic ash, the most frequent and wide-ranging volcanic hazard. Of interest to government officials, the private sector, students and...

A state-of-the-art overview of natural hazard risk assessment, for researchers and professionals in natural-hazard science, risk management and environmental science.