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61) Concrete mixers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how concrete mixers look, how they function, and the names of fundamental parts.
63) Ambulances
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Carefully leveled text in a narrative format couple with vibrant photograph to explore the function and features of ambulances. Includes picture glossary and index."--
65) Our universe
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
"This book presents unique information about the solar system, stars, and sun in a visual manner that can help both engage readers and reinforce their knowledge"--Provided by publisher.
66) Snow
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and illustrations explore the wonders of snow.
67) Bulldozers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Smash! A massive bulldozer flattens a building! Learn more about how bulldozers move over any surface, and find out what they are used for. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author"--
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Series
Working paper volume 5
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
In 2014, US states paid a total of $36 billion in Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Out of this amount, $4.5 billion were overpayments to beneficiaries. This estimate is based on audit data collected by the Department of Labor (DOL) which has historically monitored the UI system in each state for compliance with federal rules.
69) Life on Earth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Describes all the biological processes behind life on Earth.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 106
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
The advent of the Internet has fundamentally altered the discussions of hazard policy between technical experts, public interest activists, and elected risk management policy makers, by providing with the immediacy, duration, geographical reach, and exponential expansion of communications among individuals.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 98
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
This case study developed as part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. This study centers on the issuance of the governor's executive order and the development and passage of legislation based on the recommendations of the Lewis Committee.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 105
Pub. Date
[2000]
Description
Nuclear emergency planning and management profoundly depend on computer-aided decision support tools that gather and analyze data on radioactive emissions, meteorology, demography, geography, etc., and provide decision support for prevention/mitigation, response, and recovery. The discussion primarily focuses on issues related to the behavioral and decision-making processes of the various players in the evacuation system, logistics, the generation...
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 99
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
As we enter the 21st century, we are facing new threats and risks, which may mean we will be dealing with new types of hazards and disasters. The disasters of the future may or may not be bigger or worse, but they are likely to be more complex and require more sophistication in response and recovery.
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 97
Pub. Date
1998.
Description
This case study is part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. This case study centers on the ultimate success of Senator McConnell's struggle to enact a state-wide building code which culminated with the passage 1997, four legislative sessions after it was first introduced.
78) Emergency management in the 21st century: dealing with Al Qaeda, Tom Ridge, and Julie Gerberding
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 108
Pub. Date
[2004]
Description
For the emergency management community, the incredible events of September 11, 2001, and their many outcomes have led to changes so extensive they are hard to document. A gross indication of the impacts of these changes is evidenced simply by counting the important legislative and bureaucratic changes that have occurred since September 11, 2001. Along with new threats have come new resources, and those resources have new requirements connected to...
Author
Series
Natural hazard research working paper volume 96
Pub. Date
[1998]
Description
This case study is part of an investigation into the reassessment of state roles in disaster mitigation and management. How the Florida state legislature dealt with the crisis of insurance companies wanting to withdraw from the Florida market or to cover their exposed risk is the subject of this case study.
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