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  Safety and Disaster Management -...

  Lyric Vale

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  In the complex ecosystem of urban environments, the twin imperatives of safety and resilience represent some of the most fundamental challenges facing modern cities. As urban populations grow and densify, the vulnerability of metropolitan regions to both human-made threats and natural disasters intensifies, creating unprecedented challenges for governance, planning, and community response. This comprehensive exploration delves into the multifaceted domains of Urban Crime and Safety, Urban Disaster Management, and City Resilience—examining how cities develop systems, strategies, and social infrastructures to protect their inhabitants from harm while building capacity to withstand, recover from, and adapt to catastrophic events. 
  The narrative of urban safety and disaster response transcends technical systems; it encompasses the intricate relationships between built environments, social dynamics, institutional preparedness, and community cohesion that collectively determine how effectively cities can protect their populations. By examining the complex intersections of crime prevention through environmental design, comprehensive disaster risk reduction frameworks, and holistic approaches to urban resilience, this book illuminates how cities are evolving from passive settings where hazards occur to active agents of protection and adaptation. Readers will journey through diverse urban contexts—from crime prevention strategies in high-density neighborhoods to disaster management systems in seismically active regions and resilience-building initiatives in climate-vulnerable coastal cities—discovering how safety and security emerge not merely from technological solutions, but from integrated approaches that strengthen social connections, institutional capabilities, and physical infrastructure simultaneously.

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  Fascinating Facts About Animals

  SYED BOKHARI

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  If you're seeking amazing and fascinating facts to learn and share, look no further., you came to the right place! 
  THIS BOOK HAS SOME AMAZING FACTS, AND I AM CONFIDENT THAT YOU WILL ENJOY SHARING THEM! 
  This is a short read from the BOOK: FASCINATING FACTS YOU'LL LOVE TO SHARE 
  Focusing JUST ON : Animal Facts 
  Did you know? 
  Cows kill more people than sharks! THERE IS MUCH MORE! 
  Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and Grab a Copy of “Fascinating Facts You'll Love to Share” Today!

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  Asian and Polynesian Lore -...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  Journey across the vast and diverse regions of Asia and the Pacific in this captivating exploration of ancient mythologies, mysterious spirits, and powerful gods. Asian and Polynesian Lore is a 3-in-1 collection that uncovers the spiritual roots, cultural narratives, and timeless tales that have shaped Eastern and Oceanic traditions. 
  Begin with Asian Deities and Demons, where fearsome creatures and benevolent gods dwell in complex realms of light and darkness. Discover the rich oral traditions in Japanese Folktales, where fox spirits, ghostly encounters, and brave warriors reveal deeper truths about honor, nature, and the human soul. Finally, voyage to the islands of the Pacific with Polynesian Mythology, where tales of creation, sea gods, and heroic demigods like Maui echo across the waves. 
  Perfect for lovers of global folklore and seekers of ancient wisdom, this volume offers a rare look into the myths that continue to influence art, belief, and identity across generations.

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  History of Sweden - A...

  Captivating History

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  Did you know that Viking-age Swedes were the founding dynasty of what eventually became Russia? 
   
  In contrast to their Danish and Norwegian cousins, Swedish Vikings traveled east rather than west in search of riches, land, and power. The extensive river systems of Russia provided economic and military "super-highways" to the adventurers from the north, who journeyed down them all the way to the Black Sea and Constantinople in search of fame and riches.
   
  The rise in TV shows and movies has renewed people's interest in Vikings, but the Swedish Vikings have been notably absent from these accounts. In Captivating History's History of Sweden, you will learn more about these Swedish adventurers, along with other parts of Sweden's fascinating history.
   
  In this book, you will discover:
  
  -  The Swedes' fierce struggle to gain independence 
  -  The "Father of Sweden," King Gustav Vasa, and his dynasty spawned some of the greatest military minds in Europe 
  -  How the Swedish Empire achieved success and expanded as far as North America 
  -  Sweden's revolutionary war tactics and how they led to victories on the battlefield 
  -  Why Sweden adopted its famous policy of neutrality 
  -  The hero Raoul Wallenberg and his role in WWII 
  -  And much more! 
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  The Great Upheaval - Higher...

  Scott J. Van Pelt, Arthur Levine

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  In The Great Upheaval, Arthur Levine and Scott Van Pelt examine higher and postsecondary education to see how it has changed to become what it is today—and how it might be refitted for an uncertain future. 
   
   
   
  Taking a unique historical, cross-industry perspective, Levine and Van Pelt perform a 360-degree survey of American higher education. Combining historical, trend, and comparative analysis of other business sectors, they ask 
   
   
   
  ● how much will colleges and universities change, what will change, and how will these changes occur? 
   
   
   
  ● will institutions of higher learning be able to adapt to the challenges they face, or will they be disrupted by them? 
   
   
   
  ● will the industrial model of higher education be repaired or replaced? 
   
   
   
  ● why is higher education more important than ever? 
   
   
   
  The book is neither an attempt to advocate for a particular future direction nor a warning about that future. Rather, it looks objectively at the contexts in which higher education has operated—and will continue to operate. It also seeks to identify likely developments that will aid those involved in steering higher education forward, as well as the many millions of Americans who have a stake in its future.

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  Railroad Robber Barons The: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Gilded Age and the dawn of the 20th century are often remembered as an era full of monopolies, trusts, and economic giants in heavy industries like oil and steel. Men like Andrew Carnegie built empires like Carnegie Steel, and financiers like J.P. Morgan merged and consolidated them. The era also made names like Astor, Cooke, and Vanderbilt instantly recognizable across the globe. Over time, the unfathomable wealth generated by the businesses made the individuals on top incredibly rich, and that in turn led to immense criticism and an infamous epithet used to rail against them: robber barons.  
  	Dozens of men were called “robber barons”, and the industrial might wielded by some of these men in the late 19th century directly led to a public backlash and made President Teddy Roosevelt the “trust buster”, and there has since been countless regulations to attempt to avoid the types of monopolies found over 100 years ago. However, many 20th century historians and writers pushed back against the allegations hurled at the “robber barons” and even took issue with the name. Libertarian writer John Stossel argued, “They weren't robbers, because they didn't steal from anyone, and they weren't barons - they were born poor...” Ironically, one of America’s most famous robber barons, Andrew Carnegie, epitomized the American Dream, migrating with his poor family to America in the mid-19th century and rising to the top of the business world in his adopted country. And like Carnegie, railroad tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt set a precedent of sorts with his philanthropy, most notably his gift to Vanderbilt University, which bears his name. Similarly, the West Coast's most famous railroad mogul became Leland Stanford, who also bequeathed a prestigious university after making it to the top of the industry.

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