Written by a hazardous materials consultant with over 40 years of experience in emergency services, the five-volume Hazmatology: The Science of Hazardous Materials suggests a new approach dealing with the most common aspects of hazardous materials, containers, and the affected environment. It focuses on innovations in decontamination, monitoring instruments, and personal protective equipment in a scientific way, utilizing common sense, and takes a risk-benefit approach to hazardous material response. This set provides the reader with a hazardous materials "Tool Box" and a guide for learning which tools to use under what circumstances. Volume One, Chronicles of Incidents and Response, takes an in-depth look at the history of hazardous materials response, points out lessons learned from these incidents, and discusses the impact on our response today. This volume aims to be the most comprehensive study of hazardous materials history ever presented in a single volume. FEATURES Uses a scientific approach utilizing analysis of previous incidents Offers a risk-benefit approach based upon science and history Provides an exploration of components of historic incidents Highlights lessons learned from responders who made the ultimate sacrifice Shows incident trends based upon technology and economics of the time

About the Book: Embark on an enthralling journey into the heart of the digital universe with "Cybersecurity Chronicles: Navigating the Digital World Safely." In a world where the boundaries between the digital and physical blur, this non-fiction gem immerses you in a narrative teeming with intrigue and revelation. · Explore the inner workings of cyber threats, from the crafty maneuvers of malicious hackers to the vulnerabilities lurking within interconnected systems. · Learn the art of safeguarding your personal information and data in an era of digital identity theft and relentless data breaches. · Peer into the future of cybersecurity, where AI-driven threats and the Internet of Things pose new challenges and opportunities. · Join a collective mission to create a safer digital world. Discover how teachers, students, professionals, and citizens come together to foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and resilience. About the Author: Dr. Lalit Gupta is a distinguished luminary within the cybersecurity domain, celebrated for his exceptional technical prowess and remarkable communication abilities. He is widely acknowledged as an authoritative Subject Matter Expert (SME) in vital areas such as Information Security, Cyber Security, Audit, Risk Management, and Cloud Security. Over the course of his illustrious career, Dr. Gupta has traversed an array of industry sectors, including Government, FinTech, BFSI, IT/ITES, SaaS, Pharmaceutical, Automotive, Aviation, Manufacturing, Energy, and Telecom. Beyond the corporate arena, Dr. Lalit Gupta is revered as a trusted adviser and an esteemed mentor to UAE Federal Government teams and Indian defense Teams. His vast expertise and influential contributions underscore his substantial impact in the realm of cybersecurity. This book stands as a testament to his unwavering commitment to knowledge dissemination, empowering readers to navigate the digital landscape securely.

Cloud Chronicles: Exploring the World of Cloud Computing" takes readers on an enlightening journey into the realm of cloud computing. This comprehensive guide provides a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles, and technologies that power the cloud. From the basics of cloud computing to advanced topics such as security, migration strategies, cost management, governance, and performance optimization, this book equips readers with the knowledge and insights needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing.

Volume I examined the policies and actions in the Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson administrations that contributed to the creation of anti-American grievances which in turn fueled the rise of anti-American terrorism overseas and domestically during the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations. Volume II chronicles the high-water mark of anti-American terrorism overseas that occurred during the Reagan administration. The litany of terrorist attacks on US targets overseas during this period is well known and unmatched in American history: 1983 suicide attack on US Embassy Beirut, 1983 suicide attack on US Marine Barracks Beirut, 1983 suicide attack on US Embassy Kuwait, 1984 suicide attack on US Embassy Beirut, 1985 assault on the TWA counter at Rome airport, 1985 hijacking of TWA 847, 1986 mid-air bombing of TWA 840, 1988 mid-air bombing of Pan Am 103, and the 1982-1988 kidnappings of 18 Americans in Lebanon. This wave of anti-American terrorist attacks demanded an appropriate response. The Reagan administration proceeded to construct the most ambitious and costly counter-terrorism program in the pre-9/11 era. Although the terrorist threat was perceived to be in decline during the George H W Bush administration, it still had to deal with the potential terrorist threat emanating from the first Gulf War in 1990-1991, two assassination attempts on the president, and the ramifications of the Pan Am 103 bombing.

'Pluchinsky's first volume focusing on anti-American terrorism is a densely packed and comprehensive look at one of the most complex US national security challenges our nation faces. It reflects the evolving nature of terrorism that has changed with the politics, technology, and media during this tumultuous period in US history. The book is also a thorough accounting of how US policymakers attempt to find solutions to address this dynamic issue. A broad spectrum of terrorism experts, policymakers, and casual reads will undoubtedly find noteworthy facts about terrorist attacks that targeted US interest abroad and at home in this volume. Pluchinsky's level of detail and strong qualitative methodology makes this work an essential desk reference for any serious terrorism scholar.'Studies in Intelligence 'This is a truly magisterial work of scholarship. By pulling all this material together in one place, and by organizing it so accessibly, Pluchinsky has performed an invaluable service for researchers and counter-terrorism practitioners alike … the real selling point is the factual content. Pluchinsky has written the definitive contextual history of US counter-terrorism policy and these volumes, and I confidently expect the two companion volumes still to come, deserve a place in every serious library of terrorism.'Critical Studies on TerrorismOne of the major international security concerns that surfaced in the post-World War II period was the emergence and evolution of international terrorism. The dominant theme in the evolution of this threat has been anti-American terrorism. No other country in the world has had its overseas interests subjected to the level, lethality, diversity, and geographic scope of international terrorist activity than the United States. This four-volume work recounts the development of this threat through 12 US presidential administrations over a 70-year period. It assesses the terrorist threat in the US and overseas and how the government has responded with counter-terrorism policies, strategies, programs, organizations, legislation, international conventions, executive orders, special operations units, and actions. The evolution of the field of terrorism in academia, think tanks, institutes, and the private sector over these 12 administrations is also chronicled.

As the global climate shifts, communities are faced with a myriad of mitigation and adaptation challenges. These highlight the political, cultural, economic, social, and physical vulnerability of social groups, communities, families, and individuals. They also foster resilience and creative responses. Research in hazard management, humanitarian response, food security programming, and other areas seeks to identify and understand factors that create vulnerability and strategies that enhance resilience at all levels of social organization. This book uses case studies from around the globe to demonstrate ways that communities have fostered resilience to mitigate the impacts of climate change.