Kategoria BISAC: House & Home >> Safety & Security (See Also Headings Under Self-Help - Safety & Security)

Recent events worldwide have made disaster preparedness and disaster communication to the public a crucial concern. September 11^th, the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina, and other mega-disasters have highlighted not only a woeful lack of community awareness of vulnerability but also the absence of a clear protocol for what to do as events unfold. The first book dedicated solely to the topic of pre-disaster communication, Communicating Emergency Preparedness: Strategies for Creating a Disaster Resilient Public presents the best ways to inform communities...

The Definitive Handbook on Terrorist Threats to Commercial Airline and Airport Security

Considered the definitive handbook on the terrorist threat to commercial airline and airport security, USAF Lieutenant Colonel Kathleen Sweet s seminal resource is now updated to include an analysis of modern day risks. She covers the history of aviation security and compares current in-flight security practices with those of other countries.

Covering Transportation Security Administration changes in security, policy, and training regulation since 9/11, this...

An examination of the causes and effects of terrorism and the complicated issues surrounding homeland security, this thought provoking anthology covers surveillance issues, female terrorist activity, and secret societies as well as Law enforcement and the perceived terrorism-Muslim connection. Additional topics include the future of terrorism, perceptions and meanings of homeland security, border security, propaganda, the internet, funding of terrorism, and intelligence gathering. The book features a chapter exploring a translated copy of a captured Al-Qaeda Manual and one on the issues of...

The tragedy that occurred in the United States on September 11, 2001 brought enhanced emergency preparedness among first responders to the forefront of public awareness. Since those events and despite significant progress made in many of the areas previously deemed deficient some response areas are still woefully inadequate. Cross-Training for First Responders highlights these weaknesses that, in many cases, still remain in the response community. The book presents concrete solutions that arm first responders with vital knowledge so that they are better prepared in the...

The analytical power of ion mobility spectrometry-mass spectrometry (IMS-MS) instruments is poised to advance this technology from research to analytical laboratories. Exploring these developments at this critical juncture, Ion Mobility Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry: Theory and Applications covers the tools, techniques, and applications involved when molecular size and shape information is combined with the well-known analytical advantages of high-performance mass spectrometry.

One of the Most Exciting Developments in Contemporary Mass...

HARD TARGET: A Veteran Cop Relates Proven Strategies for Effectively Protecting Your Home, Your Vehicles and You is a collection of practical and proven solutions compiled by a veteran law enforcement officer with over twenty years of experience as a first responder.

Hurst provides detailed answers to the most often asked questions that he's received over the years from crime victims and the general public.

A few examples:

• Should I keep a gun at home for self-defense?
• What type of gun should I get?
• How can I...