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81) Peter Pan
Description
The adventures of the three Darling children in Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.
83) Arctic peoples
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Examines the lives and culture of Arctic peoples before the arrival of Europeans and Americans, discussing the arctic climate, shelter, migration, hunting, transportation, diet, games, art, beliefs, and other topics; and includes instructions for a variety of related craft projects.
86) Our universe
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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.
87) I stink!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Clifford, the big red dog, and his friends celebrate Christmas and even get to meet Santa Claus.
A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini.
88) Snow
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Simple text and illustrations explore the wonders of snow.
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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.
90) Life on Earth
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2018.
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Describes all the biological processes behind life on Earth.
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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.
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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...
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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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Natural hazard research working paper volume 100
Pub. Date
[1998]
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Using material on a recent earthquake in Afghanistan as well as insights from theories of disaster management and organizational networks, this paper looks into the effects that network organizations have for disaster management.
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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.
100) Emergency management in the 21st century: dealing with Al Qaeda, Tom Ridge, and Julie Gerberding
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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...