Disasters
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| Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From  Chapter TenCharleston and other East Coast questions From: On Borrowed Time |
The earthquake threat in Charleston, North Carolina, is discussed. The issue of disaster fatigue is explained as earthquake preparedness remains on the back burner for the city of Charleston. | Gregor Craigie | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From  Honey and RosesFrom: Lost Feast |
In this chapter Newman explores the history of honey and mead and how it has maintained a presence and connection to society for millennia’s. | Lenore Newman | 15 | 2019 | $1.50 Add |
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From  The Investigation That Lost Heart |
Analyzes the Transportation Safety Board investigation report on the Lac-Mégantic disaster focusing on the discrepancies between the original investigation team draft and the public report, … | Bruce Campbell | 9 | 2018 | $0.90 Add |
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From Chapter ElevenUn violent tremblement de terre From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter details Ottawa’s experience with earthquakes. The history of earthquakes in Ontario and Quebec, the concerns about architecture, and soil integrity are all discussed. | Gregor Craigie | 13 | 2021 | $1.30 Add |
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From Still Spilling |
Critical review of the measures put in place by the Harper government during its last year in office. Analyzes whether those measures, such as new safety management system regulations, changes to … | Bruce Campbell | 9 | 2018 | $0.90 Add |
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From The Sex Life of PlantsFrom: Lost Feast |
In this chapter Newman continues to focus on the roles of bees, however, this time she explore their role in pollination, crop survival, and the dangers of decline and loss of bee populations … | Lenore Newman | 23 | 2019 | $2.30 Add |
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From Chapter TwelveThe unfathomed Atlantic From: On Borrowed Time |
A look at earthquakes and tsunamis on North America’s Atlantic coast. Details the earthquake, tsunami, and destruction that occurred in 1929. Assesses the risk and preparedness of Atlantic … | Gregor Craigie | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From The Civil Lawsuits |
Discusses the civil legal actions — wrongful death and class-action and creditor lawsuits — in response to the rail disaster brought by victims’ families, residents of … | Bruce Campbell | 8 | 2018 | $0.80 Add |
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From Wabi-SabiFrom: Lost Feast |
In this final chapter Newman focuses on our relationship to the ocean and how global warming, pollution, and overfishing puts the is leading us to a global crisis which needs to be addressed. | Lenore Newman | 27 | 2019 | $2.70 Add |
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From Chapter ThirteenCountering complacency From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter summarizes the measures that need to be taken to protect communities from earthquakes and tsunamis. Discusses what has actually been accomplished and how much further they ought to go. | Gregor Craigie | 21 | 2021 | $2.10 Add |
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From The Trial of Tom Harding |
Detailed account of the five-month criminal negligence trial of three front-line Montreal, Maine and Atlantic employees, which rendered non-guilty verdicts. Examines the rationale behind the … | Bruce Campbell | 13 | 2018 | $1.30 Add |
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From EpilogueLiving with the risk From: On Borrowed Time |
The author discusses his personal journey of getting his family and their home prepared for the next massive earthquake. | Gregor Craigie | 8 | 2021 | $0.80 Add |
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From The Four Tragedies of Lac-Mégantic |
Describes the series of subsequent tragedies that befell the Lac-Mégantic community: widespread PTSD and other health problems; legal predators who exploited vulnerable victims’ … | Bruce Campbell | 11 | 2018 | $1.10 Add |
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From Plus ça Change |
Analyzes the Trudeau government’s record on rail safety and concludes it has not changed the fundamental deregulation approach of the Harper government. Concludes that questions about what … | Bruce Campbell | 14 | 2018 | $1.40 Add |
