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  Running the Risk

  David Burrett Reid

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  From the historical roots of the concept of risk to the latest digital anxieties, each chapter unfolds a captivating narrative, weaving together major historical incidents and topical news events. Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and witness the transformative power of risk perception. Travel to Fukushima and learn how a nuclear disaster shapes our approach to designing critical infrastructure. Dive into the digital realm with the Cambridge Analytica scandal, revealing a new era of digital risk and anxiety. This exploration of risk is not just an expose; it’s a guide to building resilience, making informed choices, and ultimately leading safer, happier lives in a world defined by constant change.

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  Bad Nature - How Rat Control...

  Andrew McCumber

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  Offers insights into the social and cultural implications of humans’ relationships with rats and the natural world. Apart from the occasional pet owner who has rats, most people regard rats as disease-carrying nocturnal pests, scurrying around dumpsters and dragging slices of pizza through New York City subways. Since rats are seemingly omnipresent in human life, why do we harbor such negative feelings about them, and why are they among the creatures most frequently targeted for systematic extermination?In Bad Nature, sociologist Andrew McCumber draws out the cultural underpinnings of rat extermination across three countries and two continents. Drawing from ethnographic, interview, and textual data from the frigid prairie of Alberta, Canada; the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California; and the iconic Galápagos Islands of Ecuador, McCumber studies how humans have sought to suppress and exterminate rat populations in a variety of environmental, social, and political situations. He shows how, in these disparate locations, rat control is a social practice that draws and clarifies the spatial and symbolic boundaries between “good” and “bad” forms of nature. Rats are near the bottom of a symbolic hierarchy of species that places human life at the top, companion animals and majestic wildlife just below them, and the “invasive species” that call for systematic extermination at the very bottom. This hierarchy of living things that places rats at the bottom, McCumber argues, mirrors human systems of social inequalities and power dynamics.  Both original and engaging, Bad Nature urges readers to consider, when charting a just and sustainable future, where will the rats be placed in the worlds we envision?

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  Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior -...

  David Hone

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  Our understanding of dinosaur behavior has long been hampered by the inevitable lack of evidence from animals that went extinct more than sixty-five million years ago. Today, with the discovery of new specimens and the development of new and cutting-edge techniques, paleontologists are making major advances in reconstructing how dinosaurs lived and acted. Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior provides an unparalleled look at this emerging field of science, presenting the latest findings on dinosaur behavior and explaining how researchers interpret the often minimal and even conflicting information available to them. 
   
   
   
  David Hone begins by introducing listeners to the fundamentals of dinosaur biology, diversity, and evolution, and goes on to describe their behaviors, from feeding and communication to reproduction, sociality, and combat. Speculation about dinosaur behavior goes back to the earliest scientific studies of these "terrible lizards." Hone traces how pioneering science is opening a window into prehistoric life as never before, and discusses future directions of research in this thrilling and rapidly growing area of paleontology. 
   
   
   
  Written by one of the world's leading dinosaur experts, Uncovering Dinosaur Behavior is a foundational work on the subject and an invaluable reference for anyone interested in these amazing creatures.

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  Asthma - Symptoms Treatments and...

  Joseph Barrel

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  Every day, without conscious effort, we engage in a fundamental act that sustains our life: breathing. The act of drawing in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide is so integral to our existence that we often take it for granted. However, for millions of people around the world, this simple act can be a daily struggle, fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Welcome to a journey into the world of respiratory health, where we explore the complex and often misunderstood conditions of asthma and bronchitis. 
  Respiratory health is a cornerstone of our overall well-being, influencing our energy levels, physical capabilities, and overall quality of life. Yet, the prevalence of respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis continues to rise, impacting individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. As we embark on this exploration, it is essential to grasp the significance of these conditions and their profound effects on those who live with them.

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  Super Basic Leadership - A Guide...

  Paul D. Pantera

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  Do you want to begin your leadership journey, but you have no idea where to start? 
  There are plenty of managers in this world, but there are very few leaders. 
  To be a true leader, you need certain traits and aspects, many of which some people believe only come naturally. 
  But what if I told you that you are not innately born with leadership skills, but these skills could be taught and learned? 
  You have come to the right place. Super Basic Leadership is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to become an excellent leader. The skills you can gain in this audiobook will teach you leadership skills that you can transfer into many different walks of life. 
  Regardless of your career or whether you want to use your leadership skills in work or your social life, this audiobook will teach you how to be the best and most effective leader possible. 
  Inside Super Basic Leadership, discover:The basics of effective leadership.Leadership roles and characteristics.The differences between leadership and authority.The value of trust in good leadership.The importance of self-discipline.Leadership challenges you may face along the way. 
  Isn’t it time for you to stop being a manager and become a leader?

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  NIST CSF 20 - Your essential...

  Andrew Pattison

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  A concise introduction to the NIST CSF 2.0The NIST CSF (Cybersecurity Framework) 2.0 is designed to protect organizations from cyber attacks. Although the CSF was developed to help US organizations involved in infrastructure to systematically organize their critical activities and ensure they remain up to date, Version 2.0 states that "The CSF is designed to be used by organizations of all sizes and sectors, including industry, government, academia, and nonprofit organizations, regardless of the maturity level of their cybersecurity programs." NIST 2.0 is an effective and flexible framework that is well-known across the US, and increasingly across the rest of the world. It also aligns closely with ISO 27001 and ISO 22301, and all three standards can operate concurrently.This audiobook will help you understand how to:- Begin implementing the NIST CSF 2.0 in your organization- Build a cybersecurity program, adapt an existing one, or review existing security practices- Integrate the NIST CSF 2.0 with other frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ISO 22301Organizations that comply with the NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and ISO 22301 demonstrate their commitment to cybersecurity to current and prospective stakeholders.

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