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From ![]() Chapter OneUnearthing the risk in Cascadia From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter examines officials’ attempts to downplay or dismiss the risk of earthquakes since the discovery of the North American Pacific West Coast. Pieces together the events of the … | Gregor Craigie | 20 | 2021 | $2.00 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Chapter One: Triple MurderFrom: Murder in Renfrew County |
This chapter leads us through the murders of Nathalie Warmerdam, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Carol Culleton on September 22nd 2020. Beeby Introduces the victims, their relationship to their killer, and … | Dean Beeby | 47 | 2024 | $4.70 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter SevenShaking down the Mississippi From: On Borrowed Time |
Earthquake readiness in the Mississippi River Valley and the New Madrid Seismic Zone is examined, as well as how this risk is persistently overshadowed by more pressing natural disaster concerns. | Gregor Craigie | 11 | 2021 | $1.10 Add |
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From ![]() Chapter SixThe big one coming to the bee hive state From: On Borrowed Time |
This chapter explores Salt Lake City, which, while not an obvious location, presents with a substantial earthquake risk and needs to prepare its infrastructure for such an event. | Gregor Craigie | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Chapter Six: The FixFrom: Murder in Renfrew County |
Chapter six reviews key recommendations made by the jurors in light of the Inquest. Of the eighty-two recommendations the first called upon the provincial government to declare intimate partner … | Dean Beeby | 37 | 2024 | $3.70 Add |
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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 ![]() 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 ![]() Chapter ThreeThe Pacific's deadly echo From: On Borrowed Time |
Looks at the inextricable connection between earthquakes and tsunamis. Studies the devestation of historical tsunamis and the challenge to low-lying communities. | Gregor Craigie | 19 | 2021 | $1.90 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 ![]() Chapter TwoResponding to the risk From: On Borrowed Time |
Details the evolution of seismographic and earthquake preparedness testing, as well as the work that has been done in various municipalities. | Gregor Craigie | 16 | 2021 | $1.60 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Chapter Two: Trail of a KillerFrom: Murder in Renfrew County |
This chapter acts as a case study and details how each of Borutski’s former partners found themselves victim to Intimate partner violence. Dean Beeby highlights the unique steps each woman … | Dean Beeby | 84 | 2024 | $8.40 Add |
![]() Charging AheadHydro-Québec and the Future of Electricity |
Hydro-Québec manages one of the largest power grids on the continent. It is among the most profitable, the least expensive and the greenest. With a stunning renewable energy rate of 99.8 … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 320 | 2019 | View |
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From ![]() Children and the Concept of HarmFrom: Beyond Criminology |
Roy Parker | 18 | 2004 | $1.80 Add | |
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From ![]() NEW! Children at the VanguardFrom: Rebound |
In this chapter, the author writes about Lay-Up, a community sports organization that offers basketball and active lifestyle camps. | Perry King | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
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From ![]() NEW! Choosing the Best Policy Tools |
In Chapter 6 Kaufman discusses the main policy tools that are currently working to help people introduce and implement climate action and policy. The chapter discusses regulations, elections, … | Cynthia Kaufman | 17 | 2021 | $1.70 Add |
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From ![]() ChronologyFrom: In Defiance |
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois; Lazer Lederhendler | 7 | 2015 | $0.70 Add |










