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BP and the Macondo Spill: The Complete Story
ISBN: 9780230293588 / Angielski / Twarda / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The complete story of the devastating BP oil spill of 2010. The author puts forward an objective account of what happened, a documentation of the true costs, not the hyperbolic costs, and an explanation of the science and business of the spill and its remediation.
The complete story of the devastating BP oil spill of 2010. The author puts forward an objective account of what happened, a documentation of the true...
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192,74 zł |
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Adventures in Paracord: Survival Bracelets, Watches, Keychains, and More
ISBN: 9780983248132 / Angielski / Miękka / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Developed during World War II, paracord is one of the most famous types of cordage used by the military even today. It is strong, light, and can be used for thousands of different tasks, from the practical to the fashionable. Heavy on pictures, Adventures in Paracord will guide you through the basics of paracord weaving and its uses every step of the way. Learn to make survival bracelets that contain up to 20 feet of paracord for emergencies, stylish bracelets for both men and women, rugged and durable watch bands, keychains, lanyards, handle wraps, and even more
Developed during World War II, paracord is one of the most famous types of cordage used by the military even today. It is strong, light, and can be us...
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72,80 zł |
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Moving Beyond Disabilities Personal Safety for the Street and Home: Personal Safety for the Street and Home
ISBN: 9781463542436 / Angielski / Miękka / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Moving Beyond Disabilities is the first of its kind to specifically address personal safety, health and awareness for individuals with unsteady gait, who have need for a cane, who use a walker orwheelchair or are visually impaired. In this book it is clear that living with a disability does not mean that your personal safety is the responsibility of someone else. The empowerment and independence that one can feel by having the knowledge to protect themselves is life changing. The information and instruction in this book is geared towards individuals with disabilities, but is also applicable...
Moving Beyond Disabilities is the first of its kind to specifically address personal safety, health and awareness for individuals with unsteady gait, ...
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113,88 zł |
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Power Plays: Enriched Uranium and Homeland Security
ISBN: 9780754676935 / Angielski / Twarda / 210 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A comprehensive exploration of how national and state security policy is effected by the production, storage, transportation, safeguarding, export and use of enriched uranium - and, by extension, plutonium. A wide range of geopolitical, security and technical issues are examined, as are the challenges presented to national and global governance. This book contributes to a new understanding of one of the most serious security implications inherent in the current rapid growth in nuclear power generation. It assesses attempts made to deal with the latent dangers to Homeland Security posed by...
A comprehensive exploration of how national and state security policy is effected by the production, storage, transportation, safeguarding, export and...
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700,25 zł |
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Flying in the Face of Criminalization: The Safety Implications of Prosecuting Aviation Professionals for Accidents
ISBN: 9781409407676 / Angielski / Twarda / 234 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Two parallel investigations take place after every aviation accident: one technical, one judicial. The former must be conducted with the sole intention of making safety recommendations to prevent the recurrence of similar accidents. The judicial investigation, however, has the intention of identifying those parties that have been at fault and to apportion blameworthiness for criminal and civil liability. Consequently, this results in a predicament for those parties that have been identified as having played a role in the accident, a dilemma between not supplying information aimed at enhancing...
Two parallel investigations take place after every aviation accident: one technical, one judicial. The former must be conducted with the sole intentio...
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803,99 zł |
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Driver Behaviour and Training: Volume 4
ISBN: 9781409400844 / Angielski / Twarda / 350 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Research on driver behaviour over the past two decades has clearly demonstrated that the goals and motivations a driver brings to the driving task are important determinants for driver behaviour. The objective of the Driver Behaviour and Training volumes, and of the conference on which they are based, is to describe and discuss recent advances in the study of this important area. It bridges the gap between practitioners in road safety and theoreticians investigating driving behaviour, from a number of different perspectives and related disciplines. Educating drivers to be safe for life means...
Research on driver behaviour over the past two decades has clearly demonstrated that the goals and motivations a driver brings to the driving task are...
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186,68 zł |
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Food Supplies & Food Safety: Production, Conservation & Population Impact
ISBN: 9781616688585 / Angielski / Twarda / 317 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The shelf life of fresh products is one of the most important parameters in the fresh food supply chain, and therefore, the natural decay of products due to their ripening processes, and perishability, must be taken into account. Variables such as temperature, humidity and flow air during transport and storage of products may be also studied using modern techniques such as gases detection, which provides timely and reliable information about the fresh products conditions, so that they may be properly commercialised. This book discusses the importance of the role and responsibility of the...
The shelf life of fresh products is one of the most important parameters in the fresh food supply chain, and therefore, the natural decay of products ...
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1125,53 zł |
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Dying Form Dioxin: A Citizen's Guide to Reclaiming Our Health & Rebuilding Democracy
ISBN: 9781551640853 / Angielski / Twarda / 361 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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262,08 zł |
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Introduction to Radiation Protection Dosimetry
ISBN: 9789810221164 / Angielski / Twarda / 312 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One of the essential characteristics of life is the exchange of matter and energy between organisms and their environment. Radiation is one form of energy that has always existed in nature and will always be the companion of human beings throughout life. Technically, radiation protection is the measure to reduce exposure to radiation, and radiation dosimetry is the measurement of radiation doses. This book contains up-to-date information obtained from sources such as ICRP-60, UNSCEAR-1993, and ICRU-47. The first part describes the fundamental physical aspects of radiation dosimetry with...
One of the essential characteristics of life is the exchange of matter and energy between organisms and their environment. Radiation is one form of en...
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477,20 zł |
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Driver Behaviour and Training: Volume 2
ISBN: 9780754644309 / Angielski / Twarda / 527 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Research on driver behaviour over the past two decades has clearly demonstrated that the goals and motivations a driver brings to the driving task are important determinants for driver behaviour. The importance of this work is underlined by statistics: WHO figures show that road accidents are predicted to be the number three cause of death and injury by 2020 (currently more than 20 million deaths and injuries p.a.). The objective of this second edition and of the conference, on which it is based, is to describe and discuss recent advances in the study of driving behaviour and driver training....
Research on driver behaviour over the past two decades has clearly demonstrated that the goals and motivations a driver brings to the driving task are...
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674,31 zł |
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Driver Behaviour and Accident Research Methodology: Unresolved Problems
ISBN: 9780754670766 / Angielski / Twarda / 302 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book discusses several methodological problems in traffic psychology which are not currently recognized as such. Summarizing and analyzing the available research, it is found that there are a number of commonly made assumptions about the validity of methods that have little backing, and that many basic problems have not been researched at all. Suggestions are made as to further studies that should be made to address some of these problems. The book is primarily intended for traffic/transport researchers, but should also be useful for specialized education at a higher level (doctoral...
This book discusses several methodological problems in traffic psychology which are not currently recognized as such. Summarizing and analyzing the av...
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803,99 zł |
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Improving Health Care Safety and Quality: Reluctant Regulators
ISBN: 9780754676447 / Angielski / Twarda / 350 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Responding to the public concern caused by recent hospital scandals and accounts of unintended harm to patients, this author draws on her experience of analysing the health care systems of over a dozen countries and examines whether greater regulation has increased patient safety and health care quality. The book adopts a new approach to mapping developments in health care systems in Europe, North America and Australia and pieces together evidence of which regulatory strategies and mechanisms work well to ensure safer patient care. It identifies the regulatory bodies, the regulatory...
Responding to the public concern caused by recent hospital scandals and accounts of unintended harm to patients, this author draws on her experience o...
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752,12 zł |
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Innovative Thinking in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management
ISBN: 9781409411949 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Risk is an enduring theme of modern life. It permeates political, economic and environmental domains. Some risks are unavoidable. Others are not. Innovative Thinking in Risk, Crisis, and Disaster Management provides ideas and action plans for in a risk society. Dealing with issues of civil safety and security, the book addresses the management of socio-technical risks and hazards, environmental risk, and risk perception. Focusing on risk reduction, chapters cover key themes such as terrorism, public order, emergency responding, energy supply, climate change, and natural... Risk is an enduring theme of modern life. It permeates political, economic and environmental domains. Some risks are unavoidable. Others are not. <... |
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752,12 zł |
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The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults: Personal Safety, Self-Protection, Confidence, and Advocacy for Young People
ISBN: 9780979619175 / Angielski / Miękka / 406 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This comprehensive guide prepares parents, educators, and other caring adults to protect children and teens from bullying, violence, and abuse through awareness, action, and skills.
Kidpower's positive hands-on method reduces anxiety, develops competence, and increases confidence for adults and children alike. Topics include: building a foundation of emotional safety; self-protection to stop most trouble before it starts; and healthy boundaries to prevent problems and develop positive relationships. The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults is the most comprehensive guide... This comprehensive guide prepares parents, educators, and other caring adults to protect children and teens from bullying, violence, and abuse through...
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114,06 zł |
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Human Factors Methods and Accident Analysis: Practical Guidance and Case Study Applications
ISBN: 9781409405191 / Angielski / Twarda / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides an overview of, and practical guidance on, the range of human factors (HF) methods that can be used for the purposes of accident analysis and investigation in complex sociotechnical systems. Human Factors Methods and Accident Analysis begins with an overview of different accident causation models and an introduction to the concepts of accident analysis and investigation. It then presents a discussion focussing on the importance of, and difficulties associated with, collecting appropriate data for accident analysis purposes. Following this, a range of HF-based accident...
This book provides an overview of, and practical guidance on, the range of human factors (HF) methods that can be used for the purposes of accident an...
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803,99 zł |
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The Perception and Management of Drug Safety Risks
ISBN: 9783642742743 / Angielski / Miękka / 216 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In the past two decades public debate about the risks, benefits, and safety associated with drugs has intensified. Public disputes over risks are brought to court when individuals seek compensation for health problems attributed to a pharmaceutical product. The issue reaches legislatures and regulatory agencies when consumer advocates seek to influence the standards of drug usage. Front-page news tends to focus on accidents or other risk events with drugs. Drug risk and drug safety have become an important political issue. Drug regulat ory agencies have been instituted, and their...
In the past two decades public debate about the risks, benefits, and safety associated with drugs has intensified. Public disputes over risks are brou...
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385,52 zł |
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Chernobyl: A Policy Response Study
ISBN: 9783642843693 / Angielski / Miękka / 180 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmental management. Each volume is a thorough treatment of a specific topic of importance for proper management practices. A fundamental objective of these books is to help the reader discern and implement man's stewardship of our environment and the world's renewable resources. For we must strive to understand the relation ship between man and nature, act to bring harmony to it, and nurture an environment that is both stable and productive. These...
This series is dedicated to serving the growing community of scholars and practitioners concerned with the principles and applications of environmenta...
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385,52 zł |
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Killer Bathrooms: Eliminate the 7 Killers Lurking in Your Home
ISBN: 9780985621308 / Angielski / Miękka / 138 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Over 2 million seniors will fall and injure themselves this year, and 20,000 or more will die from those injuries However, most seniors and their adult children are neither aware of the magnitude of the problem, nor the vast range of affordable technologies available to help make homes safe. This book is "required reading" for every person over 55 who wants to stay out of nursing homes and live independently for as long as possible.
Over 2 million seniors will fall and injure themselves this year, and 20,000 or more will die from those injuries However, most seniors and their adu...
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68,24 zł |
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Pre-Accident Investigations: An Introduction to Organizational Safety
ISBN: 9781409447825 / Angielski / Miękka / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Time-pressed, professionals looking for practical guidance to shape their current or future safety programs should use this book. Pre-Accident Investigations: An Introduction to Organizational Safety helps to identify complex potential incidents before they take place. Based around the New View of human error, it offers established human performance theory in a highly practical context. Written in an engaging, conversational style, around several case studies, the book is grounded in reality, with examples with which anyone can identify. It is an ideal aid for senior safety executives who...
Time-pressed, professionals looking for practical guidance to shape their current or future safety programs should use this book. Pre-Accident Investi...
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254,11 zł |
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Pre-Accident Investigations: An Introduction to Organizational Safety
ISBN: 9781409447832 / Angielski / Twarda / 156 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Time-pressed, professionals looking for practical guidance to shape their current or future safety programs should use this book. Pre-Accident Investigations: An Introduction to Organizational Safety helps to identify complex potential incidents before they take place. Based around the New View of human error, it offers established human performance theory in a highly practical context. Written in an engaging, conversational style, around several case studies, the book is grounded in reality, with examples with which anyone can identify. It is an ideal aid for senior safety executives who...
Time-pressed, professionals looking for practical guidance to shape their current or future safety programs should use this book. Pre-Accident Investi...
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726,18 zł |
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