The Blessings Of Disaster
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The Blessings Of Disaster
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Author : Michel Bruneau
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2022-11-08
The Blessings Of Disaster written by Michel Bruneau and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-08 with Nature categories.
Are we doomed? As individuals, certainly, eventually, inevitably. But as a species? As a civilization? Leading catastrophe engineer Michel Bruneau thinks perhaps not. The Blessings of Disaster draws on knowledge from multiple disciplines to illustrate how our civilization’s future successes and failures in dealing with societal threats—be they pandemics, climate change, overpopulation, monetary collapse, and nuclear holocaust—can be predicted by observing how we currently cope with and react to natural and technological disasters. Maybe most importantly, this entertaining and often counter-intuitive book shows how we can think in better ways about disasters, to strengthen and extend our existence as both individuals and as a species. When it comes to rare extreme events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, tornados, volcanic eruptions, technological accidents, terrorist attacks, pandemics, and even existential threats, it is in our nature to set ourselves up for disasters because the gamble may be worth it. But only maybe. The Blessing of Disaster is the very real story of the relationship between humans and disasters – and it’s not a simple one. Bringing together his decades-long career spanning the globe as an earthquake and disaster engineer, detailed catastrophe case studies from extreme events like Japan’s Kobe earthquake and category 5 hurricanes in the American South, along with thoughtful and practical solutions, Bruneau provides a thorough examination of the structural challenges that face today’s (and tomorrow’s) world. How we cope with today’s threats is indicative of what the future holds. Contrary to popular forecasts, it is not all gloom and doom – but some of it definitely is.
Where Was God
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Author : Erwin W. Lutzer
language : en
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2011-04-11
Where Was God written by Erwin W. Lutzer and has been published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-11 with Religion categories.
When natural disaster strikes, survivors and onlookers alike face questions about whether God is in control or how he could allow such tragedy to occur. Respected Bible teacher Erwin Lutzer offers answers about God's purposes, his goodness, and his ultimate plan. Without pretending to know the mind of God, Lutzer's answers assure the reader that God is still sovereign, and his plan is still best.
An Act Of God
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Author : Erwin W. Lutzer
language : en
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2011
An Act Of God written by Erwin W. Lutzer and has been published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.
How can we begin to understand or explain the tough questions about world disasters? Should we question if God is in control of major disasters, or even ask if he caused them? How do we answer the probing questions of non-Christians? How can God be considered good and just in light of the tsunamis, hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, and floods that are visited on his creation and his children? An updated, timely, and even more accessible edition of Where Was God? by Erwin Lutzer, bestselling author and senior pastor of The Moody Church, An Act of God? is a faith journey discussion about these and other life dilemmas.
The Culture Of Calamity
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Author : Kevin Rozario
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2019-05-23
The Culture Of Calamity written by Kevin Rozario and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-23 with History categories.
Turn on the news and it looks as if we live in a time and place unusually consumed by the specter of disaster. The events of 9/11 and the promise of future attacks, Hurricane Katrina and the destruction of New Orleans, and the inevitable consequences of environmental devastation all contribute to an atmosphere of imminent doom. But reading an account of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, with its vivid evocation of buildings “crumbling as one might crush a biscuit,” we see that calamities—whether natural or man-made—have long had an impact on the American consciousness. Uncovering the history of Americans’ responses to disaster from their colonial past up to the present, Kevin Rozario reveals the vital role that calamity—and our abiding fascination with it—has played in the development of this nation. Beginning with the Puritan view of disaster as God’s instrument of correction, Rozario explores how catastrophic events frequently inspired positive reactions. He argues that they have shaped American life by providing an opportunity to take stock of our values and social institutions. Destruction leads naturally to rebuilding, and here we learn that disasters have been a boon to capitalism, and, paradoxically, indispensable to the construction of dominant American ideas of progress. As Rozario turns to the present, he finds that the impulse to respond creatively to disasters is mitigated by a mania for security. Terror alerts and duct tape represent the cynical politician’s attitude about 9/11, but Rozario focuses on how the attacks registered in the popular imagination—how responses to genuine calamity were mediated by the hyperreal thrills of movies; how apocalyptic literature, like the best-selling Left Behind series, recycles Puritan religious outlooks while adopting Hollywood’s style; and how the convergence of these two ways of imagining disaster points to a new postmodern culture of calamity. The Culture of Calamity will stand as the definitive diagnosis of the peculiarly American addiction to the spectacle of destruction.
Act Of God Active God
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Author : Gary L. Harbaugh
language : en
Publisher: Fortress Press
Release Date : 2001-01-01
Act Of God Active God written by Gary L. Harbaugh and has been published by Fortress Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-01-01 with Religion categories.
This book raises in a straightforward fashion the faith-related questions that the victims/survivors of natural disasters have as a result of this experience. Is the disaster an "act of God?" Did God cause the disaster? If God is all powerful, why did God allow it to happen? The author then goes on to argue that God is active in our questions, confusions, and doubts, as well as in those who help - either individually or as communities of faith. He discusses the dynamics of the caregiver/care receiver relationship from the perspective of the care receiver to provide insights into how natural disaster victims can face an uncertain future with hope and faith. A final chapter for caregivers provides help for the emotional and spiritual health of those who assist others in times of disaster. Appendices provide practical, close-to-the-ground tools.
Lessons Before The Blessing
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Author : LaRhonda McLemore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-04-12
Lessons Before The Blessing written by LaRhonda McLemore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-12 with categories.
"The Lessons Before the Blessing" is meant to uplift, inspire and encourage you to go after your purpose and dreams regardless of life's trials & tribulations. This book was written to help someone learn that within every disaster there is a chance to grow. LaRhonda Mclemore was faced with many challenges and obstacles earlier on in life that she had to overcome. When she was seventeen years old, her father passed away surprisingly from an overdose on cocaine. A year and half later her mother went to prison. At the age of nineteen, LaRhonda was forced to take custody of her two younger siblings, ages seven and eleven or they would've entered into states custody. Ms. Mclemore raised and took care of her younger siblings for a total of seven years, which inspired her to write seven chapters within this book. In spite of LaRhonda's circumstances, she didn't allow it to define nor discourage her. She believes that season of her life was preparation for the future. This in return prepared her to have the resilience, courage and passion to progress forward in life. This book was written to provide hope, inspire resilience in the face of adversity and to encourage people all around the world to never give up on their dreams. We are all faced with something in life. The question is how will you allow what you're currently facing to impact your life moving forward?"In this book Ms. Mclemore outlines some of the many lessons she learned that were ultimately blessings in disguise. This life changing book will address the following areas:-Changing your mindset in order to control your future -Removing clutter to prepare you to make room for the new-How to grow through life's adversities -Accepting YOUR journey
Natural Disasters Cultural Responses
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Author : Christof Mauch
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2009-03-16
Natural Disasters Cultural Responses written by Christof Mauch and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-16 with Nature categories.
Catastrophes, it seems, are becoming more frequent in the twenty-first century. According to UN statistics, every year approximately two hundred million people are directly affected by natural disasters_seven times the number of people who are affected by war. Discussions about global warming and fatal disasters such as Katrina and the Tsunami of 2004 have heightened our awareness of natural disasters and of their impact on both local and global communities. Hollywood has also produced numerous disaster movies in recent years, some of which have become blockbusters. This volume demonstrates that natural catastrophes_earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc._have exercised a vast impact on humans throughout history and in almost every part of the world. It argues that human attitudes toward catastrophes have changed over time. Surprisingly, this has not necessarily led to a reduction of exposure or risk. The organization of the book resembles a journey around the globe_from Europe to North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and from the Pacific through South America and Mexico to the United States. While natural disasters appear everywhere on the globe, different cultures, societies, and nations have adopted specific styles for coping with disaster. Indeed, how humans deal with catastrophes depends largely on social and cultural patterns, values, religious belief systems, political institutions, and economic structures. The roles that catastrophes play in society and the meanings they are given vary from one region to the next; they differ_and this is one of the principal arguments of this book_from one cultural, political, and geographic space to the next. The essays collected here help us to understand not only how people in different times throughout history have learned to cope with disaster but also how humans in different parts of the world have developed specific cultural, social, and technological strategies for doing so.
Blessed Relief
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Author : Gordan Peerman
language : en
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
Release Date : 2012-03-20
Blessed Relief written by Gordan Peerman and has been published by Turner Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-20 with Self-Help categories.
A thoughtful, down-to-earth look at helpful ways to lessen human suffering. This book takes you on a lively, sometimes light-hearted, journey through nine Buddhist practices that can bring "blessed relief" to a wide range of human suffering—and teaches you skills to reduce suffering in the long term for yourself and others. The practices help you: Loosen the grip of suffering Engage and question limiting views, thoughts and opinions Deconstruct ten common assumptions Be present in each moment Survive emotional storms Develop peaceful communication skills Deepen communication with your partner Appreciate mortality and the preciousness of life Cultivate compassion As you read the chapters and engage in each practice, you will work with your own stories of suffering—stories in which you have felt abandoned, deprived, subjugated, defective, excluded or vulnerable—and you will learn how to release yourself from suffering by investigating it with curiosity and kindness.
Disaster
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Disaster written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Disasters categories.
A look at disasters, natural and man-made, that shook the world. Disasters such as, the dirigible Hindenburg that crashed in flames, the Great Fire of London in 1666, the sinking of the Titanic and many others. Suggested level: intermediate, secondary.
Great Disasters
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Author : John Canning
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Great Disasters written by John Canning and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Disasters categories.