Let survival expert, Army veteran, NASA scientist help you and your family prepare for any kind of disaster—flood, civil unrest, hurricane, fire, war, earthquake.Ninety-nine percent of the time, the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of good food. But the world is a volatile place—storms rage, fires burn, and diseases spread. No one is ever completely safe. Humans live as part of a very complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and merciless. Could you protect your family in the case of an emergency—domestic or global?The Disaster Preparedness Handbook will help you to establish a practical disaster plan for your entire family (covering all fourteen basic human needs) in case the unpredictable happens. Additional information is also presented for those with special needs, including the elderly and disabled, children, pregnant women, and even pets.Well-researched by an army veteran and current NASA engineer, this is the essential guide every family should have, study, and keep handy, in case the unthinkable should occur.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: Arthur T. Bradley
EAN: 9781616083878
COUNTRY: United States
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WEIGHT: 692 g
HEIGHT: 229 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Skyhorse Publishing
DATE PUBLISHED: 2011-09-15
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GENRE: HOUSE & HOME / Safety & Security, HOUSE & HOME / Sustainable Living, NATURE / Natural Disasters, SELF-HELP / Safety & Security / Survival & Emergency Preparedness, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disasters & Disaster Relief
WIDTH: 152 cm
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Book Themes:
Reference works, Social impact of disasters / accidents (natural or man-made), Aid and relief programmes, Personal safety, Self-help, personal development and practical advice
A great introduction to disaster preparedness in a single volume, both scholarly and easy to read! --James Talmage Stevens, author of Making the Best of Basics, Whether you re a novice just starting out, a seasoned prepper, ora die-hard survivalist, this is one book that you should add to yourmust read list. --Keith Erwood, Dr. Bradley's sincerity, hands on research, and organization makes this book a treasure. It should be read by someone in every family, and a copy kept in every home. --Linda Hoover, 912 Group Lead, Centennial, CO, Whether you're a novice just starting out, a seasoned 'prepper, ' or a die-hard survivalist, this is one book that you should add to your must read list. --Keith Erwood, Dr. Bradley 's sincerity, hands on research, and organization makes this book a treasure. It should be read by someone in every family, and a copy kept in every home. --Linda Hoover, 912 Group Lead, Centennial, CO
Arthur Bradley lives in Virginia where he works at NASA Langley Research Center. He has advanced degrees in electrical engineering from Auburn University. Personal interests include Judo and Tracy's Kenpo Karate.
