Prevention Books

In our time of increased security risks for buildings , this book provides up to date information and gives real life solutions to our complex bioterrorism problems.This book is a must for any person strapped with the job of trying to develop a plan for protecting public and private buildings from bio-attack. Dr. Kowalski has hit the mark on this timely subject.

Dr. Kowalski opens his book with an introduction to the surprisingly long history of chemical and biological warfare. Thus, he brings the reader to the realization that the recent anthrax bio-attacks in the US (2001) are not a one-time event and that the warnings of future biological and chemical attacks are for real. This literary technique is critical to change people's mindset, in particular to motivate today's architects, engineers, property managers/owners, security and rescue personnel to take the material presented seriously and to heart.

Dr. Kowalski's coverage of chemical/biological agents, risk analysis, and analysis of various detection and protection systems for airborne threats is very timely and relevant. The information is presented in a straightforward manner, providing a blueprint/strategy that can readily be applied to nearly any building. The many references are extremely useful for those interested in pursuing some of the more complicated analysis. The airborne concentration vs. time graphs and databases contained in the Appendices are essential for assessing the requirements of the protection system as well as assessing proper remediation methodology. Dr. Kowalski is on the forefront of these technologies - a must read.

This text is particularly timely and, because of the quality of information presented, extremely useful to any individual who is responsible for protecting buildings and other establishments against bioterroism and the deliberate (or accidental) release of harmful chemical agents into building systems. Because of the nature of this subject, the author has extended his treatment beyond design and architectural considerations and also focuses a great deal of attention on information that is particularly useful to police, fire fighters, military personnel, and other emergency response personnel. Because of the straight-forward presentation, I believe this book would serve well as either an academic (course material) text and a field manual or guide to those concerned with protection against weapons of mass destruction.

The author has also been particularly sensitive about the level of detail provided. His concern that the information may be used inappropriately by those wishing to cause such problems (instead of prevent them) is well intended. He has taken extreme precaution in his delivery and ensures that nothing provided can be used by those with harmful intentions. The information and guidance is for those who wish to guard against terrorism and not a manual for those wishing to practice it. I found the author's treatment of this subject to be particularly responsible and the information presented quite useful. Specifically, the easy-to-follow explanations of chemical and biological weapon agents and typical methods of dispersion, to the use of practical and effective control measures, to the simulated attack scenarios all provide totally useful guidelines to the protection of buildings against bioterrorist attacks.

Immune Building Systems Technology is a comprehensive guide to the design of building systems for protection against bioterrorism and chemical weapons. It provides a detailed database of chemical and biological weapons and presents the most detailed history of their use yet published. The modeling of buildings and ventilation systems is treated in detail and simulated biological attacks on many types of buildings are summarized. The predicted effectiveness of air cleaning technologies is demonstrated by comparison of estimated casualties under various attack scenarios. Various technologies are covered including filtration, UVGI, ozone, pulsed light, and other subjects include mail disinfection systems, decontamination and remediation of buildings, control systems, risk estimation, epidemiology, and the economics of air cleaning. Building vulnerabilities are discussed and Security and Emergency procedures are addressed, as well as guidelines for sizing building protection systems. This book is designed to serve both as a textbook and a reference for critical information. It should serve equally well in the hands of engineers, building managers, security personnel, health care workers, military personnel, and anyone with an interest in enhancing the protection of their homes or offices against bioterrorism.
W.J. Kowalski

I have been playing tennis for 40 years and ache in every part of my body.
I read Dr. Guten's book and followed some hints with surprising results.
Thanx Dr. G.

Dr Gary Gutens book has been a great help in ubderstanding how to conduct myself when using my body for psycial conditioning. This is a must so as not to injury yourself. It is a must for every household.

IF YOU, LIKE ME, HAVE IN THE COURSE OF WHAT IS A USUAL EXERCISE REGIME DEVELOPED UNACCOUNTABLE AND MYSTERIOUS ACHES AND PAINS THEN THIS BOOK BY A DOCTOR WHO KNOWS HIS SUBJET WILL BRING BACK TO YOU PHYSICAL RELIEF AND MENTAL COMFORT. IT IS WONDERFUL TO HAVE WHAT AMOUNTS TO YOUR OWN PRIVATE PHYSICIAN, THIS WONDERFULY CLEAR BOOK, AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR WHAT AMOUNTS TO AN ALMOST INSTANT CURE. BUY IT AND LET IT HELP CURE YOUR ACHES AND PAINS!
SEL SHMITT

this is a "must have" book for every person who enjoys the outdoors ( and the indoors for that matter !!!) it is written in a clear concise style... with easy tips for understanding and dealing with injuries ..the author Dr. Guten is an expert in the field of sports injuries ..reading this book is like having your very own personal physican at your side !!!!!!!!!!

Informative and well written, Dr. Dorin's research is relevant to government authorities and consumers. His well organized and concise writing style make this an interesting read.

I highly recommend this book.

Dr. Dorin has written a thought-provoking and timely treatise on the vulnerabilities of our health care system. This book is extremely relevant to both healthcare providers and consumers.

This book by Doctor Dorin is the first breakthrough text to provide a detailed prescription for health care workers, academicians, and politicians to overhaul the way medicine is delivered--toward to goal of reducing medical errors and the potential for purposeful 'mischief'!

I highly (and emphatically) recommend this book!!

This book is very well written and I hope the law makers in Washington take note and make some changes so as to protect our health care facilities.

I highly recommend this book.

This helpful, easy-to-read book is a great reminder that our and our family's personal safety is our own responsibility. There are many, many ideas for ways to improve your safety and that of your children; ideas and behaviors that can, with a little practice, become second nature.

This book will help you become a proactive participant in your safety and the safety of those you love.

This helpful, easy-to-read book is a great reminder that our and our family's personal safety is our own responsibility. There are many, many ideas for ways to improve your safety and that of your children; ideas and behaviors that can, with a little practice, become second nature.

This book will help you become a proactive participant in your safety and the safety of those you love.

Keepsafe collects realistic, non-frightening safety tips in one, easy-to-read book. The format is perfect for our "time-crunched" lives; each chapter is only a few pages long.

Each idea and suggestion is understandable and logical for our everyday lives. The authors' experience and backgrounds in public safety are impressive, and while I'm certain that they have dealt with safety issues we can't begin to comprehend, this collection of safety practices is not overly complex or difficult. In fact, the tone is nicely conversational.

This book is an interesting, practical, understandable and all-encompassing guide to being safer and keeping our families safer. Thank you to the 2 dedicated safety professionals for putting it all in one place.

The unfortunate thing about "common sense is that it's so common it is often taken for granted. That is precisely what this book will prevent. I don't know how many times it happened but as I read this book I found myself repeatedly saying to myself, "What a great idea!" The suggestions in this book are current, realistic, and easy to apply. Things like having your child carry one of your business cards on his or her person, or getting to know by name the bus driver who takes your child to school each day. They are simple, plain, and the kinds of things that will prevent the sort of tragedy that results in one saying "If I'd only done this..." Beyond that, the suggestions are not the kinds of things that will keep you locked behind closed doors. There's nothing paranoid here. Just common sense. "Keep Safe" is well written and easy to read. It has clearly been well researched by two authors who have spent their careers in the field of public safety. Having been in the law enforcement field for eleven years myself, I recommend "Keep Safe" to anyone who wants to live more safely, and thus more fully, in a dangerous world.

Chapter 1-The ABCs of Finding Safe and Secure Child Care
Chapter 2-Lessons in Precenting Violence in School
Chapter 3-Keeping Your Child Safe After School
Chapter 4-Helping Your Child Handle Bullies and Peer Pressure
Chapter 5-Protecting Your Child From the Lure of Gangs
Chapter 6-Keeping Your Child Safe From Gun Violence
Chapter 7-Helping Your Child Say "No" to Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco
Chapter 8-Protecting Your Child from Sexual Predators
Chapter9-Understanding and Preventing Teen Suicide
Chapter 10-Promoting Healthy Media Habits
Chapter 11- Safe Internet Surfing

Why I liked this book: It listed recommended books to read, organizations and websites relating to the chapter. For each topic in the book, it gave interesting facts and listed specific stratgies in a bullet style format you can use to keep your children safe. It also gives advice on how to protect your children without scaring him/her or worrying him/her.

I thought "Keeping Kids Safe" was terrific. It was thoughtful, practical, helpful, interesting, and was written clearly for a me (and, I'd guess, most readers). While it seems to be very complete and well-researched, it's not speaking just to academics and other so-called "experts," but to people who need the information and can make best use of it. Really well presented and extremely helpful. I'm going to make sure I spread news of this "find" around.

"Keeping Kids Safe" is one of the best books for parents on this topic that I've seen. Dr. Shore writes with clarity and authority about very important issues affecting our kids, and he simply makes a lot of sense. He's chosen interesting topics; sets the stage for the discussion very well by laying out a scenario; and then walks you through the issue clearly with solid, practical advice. Dr. Shore gives you helpful background information when appropriate, and makes suggestions for what you can do for your community as well as for your child in confronting important issues facing our families today. As a social worker I think that, while the book is intended for parents, it's overflowing with very useful information for professionals working with parents and kids.

A friend gave me a copy of this book. My kids are in their teens, and I thought I'd read everything I needed to to be well-informed about the risks that lurk in a kid's (and teen's) world. I was surprised to find lots of new insights and helpful hints, along with many good resources for informtion on specific topics. I read the all the sections about teen issues, and picked up a few ideas in the earlier sections that I'll pass on to my sister-in-law (the mother of two preschoolers). But I won't be passing on the book. I plan to keep it handy on my own book case.

If you are interested in how to prevent HIV, in community development work, or in what happens when academic ideals meet local community realities, then this book will stimulate, inform, surprise, and even galvanise you. This important book offers a unique view of the inside workings of an actual community HIV prevention programme as it unfolded. It details the failures of the programme, in order to insist that we must make much more effort to address the hard questions of economic and gender inequalities and political will. By making visible the everyday power dynamics among community members, stakeholders and project workers, the book makes a major contribution to understanding the problematic process of community development.

This is an exceptional and courageously written book. It is a'must read' for anyone involved in efforts to get groups of people to change their behavior. Limitations of public education efforts identified in this book can be applied to numerous public health endeavors. Without the insights of this author, we will continue to make attempts to apply programs that will fail because we have failed to understand the context in which the undesirable behavior patterns occur. This is a tough, sobering and realistic piece of work.
I also found it a pleasure to read, profoundly interesting, although often tragically so.

There are few books about AIDS that are worth reading, let alone reviewing. The vast majority remain constrained by the rigid confines of their conceptualisation, almost none daring to suggest that their conceptualisation might be wrong. The author of this book is one of the very few who dare do this and as a result has produced a book which is not only outstanding intellectually but should also be mandatory reading for anyone who has an interest in programmes that attempt to have an impact on any one of the multitude of epidemics of HIV infection. In fact it should be mandatory reading for anyone who has an interest in programmes that attempt to change the way people are in relation to what are called the development problems of today.

The book describes the author's experiences with a project that started out by trying to reduce the risk of infection by HIV amongst three groups in a mining town in South Africa - female sex workers, male miners, and young people. There were two approaches to doing this: peer education and the "promotion of partnerships between a diverse array of community groupings of stakeholders to coordinate and support the variety of local HIV-prevention efforts in such a way that maximized their overall cumulative effectiveness". The interventions chosen were all invested with the glowing approbation of the international `AIDS project' community as prime examples of what should be done in such situations. In terms of having any impact on the epidemic or on the sexual culture of the area the project has so far been a failure. The author analyses the reasons for this failure in a number of analytical contexts.

The author is very well placed to analyse the history of the project. She herself as a social psychologist had been involved in the township in 1995 in trying to understand the reasons why there is such a high prevalence of HIV infection amongst the miners and sex workers despite their obvious knowledge of the existence of HIV and the ways in which it is transmitted. The studies themselves form part of the opening chapters, and provide very good insight into the conditions of these people's lives and the enormous social factors that influence their lives and decision-making. The following chapters describe the way the project grew as a result of a drive from some local people for work that would affect the growing numbers of people with AIDS and from a group of scientists and professionals (including the author) who had an interest in the area. One chapter provides the initial theoretical justification for the various actions that were taken, with heavy leaning on the writings of Paulo Freire on the conscientisation side, Pierre Bourdieu for social capital, and on the experiences of peer education with sex workers in Zimbabwe of David Wilson and others.

The book will be invaluable for the discussion of the importance of the social context for behaviour, and indeed will be read by many for that alone. It also details the very many ways in which the project's ideals fell by the wayside (the rates of sexually transmitted infection in miners actually rose during the period of the project, there were many difficulties with the peer education approach for young people in school, the stakeholders were far from unified in their vision or even interest) or were partially successful (there were several changes amongst the sex workers), and again these experiences will be as interesting as they are familiar to many who work with such projects.

However this book goes far beyond such a discussion. She points to the inadequacies of our current theoretical and modelling frameworks for such interventions; to the fact that the stakeholders who were involved did not see themselves as part of the epidemic or as people whose behaviour had to change; to the fact that the designers and researchers of the project had much discord and competition amongst themselves; to the great mistrust that developed between the researchers and much of the `community'. In fact, although the author tries to scotch the problem with the definition of `community' by stating that in this case the term `community' refers to the people in a geographic area, the tension behind this definition continues throughout the book as it is acknowledged that only a few of the many individuals and groups in the area were in fact being requested to change their ways - the paternalism and continued power of the `senior' stakeholders continuing throughout.

The value of the book is still more. The lessons drawn in the concluding chapter smack of a level of desperation in the author to find lessons, and this may perhaps be the only weakness of the book. In these lessons the author still struggles to keep the idea going that somehow in a better world the interventions could have had an impact if only people had carried them through according to the wishes of the project designers. The deep question the author raises in the mind of the reader is whether such approaches can ever work in relation to an epidemic (as opposed to being valuable for a few individuals or groups). This question is not actually present in the book (although there are numerous hints of the author's disquiet concerning the mismatch between the daily reality of people's lives and the wishes and interests of the project managers) but it hangs over ever sentence as did the sword over Damocles. As for Dionysius in relation to those who wield power, it is a question hanging over all those who praise mindlessly the black art of development.

Superb study of an HIV/AIDS prevention programme in a South African township. Focussing on mineworkers, sexworkers, young people and (political)stakeholders.
Using several concepts of the social sciences, like empowerment, critical consciousness and social capital, she describes and analyses behaviour of the aforementioned groups in relation to the HIV epidemic in South Africa.
Making use of findings from 'The Summertown Project' she comes to a clear and lively story of the choices people from a marginalized community make.

I used this book for my final thesis on a research I did at an AIDS project in South Africa. It helped me to prepare myself on the things I was going to experience and to put my research in a broader perspective.

Finally, a skin book with all the info you never seem to get time to ask your doctor. Or in my case recently, my HMO Dr. just casually reassures me there's no problem. I have too many friends/relatives that got the same treatment only to end up with serious skin melanomas. This is a very good refrence.

When my husband was diagnosed unexpectedly with malignant melanoma last fall, I scoured the internet and available books for all the information I could find re: interpreting his symptoms, stage and prognosis.

This book was a God-Send. In very succinct, non-alarmist (but non-sugar-coated) easy-to-comprehend speech, Dr. Kaufman presents an accessible resource for those whose lives are impacted by melanoma. This text has been invaluable for interpreting and assimilating information given in the appointments with the numerous caregivers involved in melanoma management/eradication.

Dr. Kaufman's suggestions and directives also help us to be pro-active in our questioning, and affirm the need for continual vigilence and monitoring.

Thankfully, my husband's prognosis is very good...and periodically I pick this book up to remind me that it is!

I'd heartily recommend this book to anyone who needs a sound perspective on melanoma, and on doing what can be done to prevent recurrence.

Very informative. Easy to read. It includes the most recent information for 2005.

Dr. Kaufman's book is an educational and invaluable discussion of the facts of melanoma, both its prevention and its treatment. His work is relevant to everyone, since melanoma's number of victims is rising faster than that of any other cancer. His advice on how to prevent the disease, backed up by informative graphs and statistics, is practical and useful. He competently reviews many possible treatment options, letting the reader know what is available to her and the costs and benefits of each option. He even ventures into the realm of melanoma research, describing and commenting on progress being made in its treatment. No melanoma patient should be without this book.

Dr. John Foubert's work in the field of Rape and Sexual Assault prevention has changed countless lives for the better. Not only does his work contain the universal message that we, as a society should work to end all rape, but also it uniquely suggests that the best way to do this is by enabling men as helpers through empathy. The guide is not only helpful to the person reading it, but to the whole community, as it explains how to create a chapter of the organization "One in Four", a collection of men seeking to end violence against women. This book, now in it's third edition, has been meticulously researched over a career, refined and revised to include more information, and still is the most effective rape prevention program on a college campus to ever be statistically evaluated. A must read for anyone looking to make a difference and encourage others to do so at their college, university, high school, or sports team.

The One-in-Four men's program was instrumental in changing the culture of male rape education on campus. This program is a must for any college serious about educating men on rape and making a lasting impact. This book, with the advice and training from Dr. Foubert helped our One-in-Four chapter flourish and quickly establish acceptance from the men on campus.

I have never seen nor heard of a better book about rape prevention. This guide takes you through every step of setting up a rape prevention program in a college, high school, military unit or community agency. A must-have for anyone currently involved, or who wants to be involved, in the movement to end men's violence against women!

The Men's Program is a revolutionary step in the fight to end rape in our country and our world. John Foubert is a visionary whose step by step guide found in "The Men's Program" has been proven through research to reduce the likelihood that an individual will commit sexual assualt. Foubert's method is that rather than treating men as the problem, he teaches men the steps to counsel a rape victim. It has been shown that by taking this positive approach and making men more aware of the trauma that a sexual assault victim goes through and how to deal with that situation, men are less likely to commit assualt themselves. "The Men's Program" will teach you step by step how to establish a core group to present the program to groups on your campus and continue to successfully lower men's likelihood of raping. John Foubert is indeed a pioneer, it is thanks to him and this work that we will win the fight against sexual assault in this country.

This book is a good reference. I like its organization. Very handy to have about on the coffee table for an occasional reference.

I am a book lover, but this is the single MOST USEFUL book I ever bought. This book has quick and interesting information on foods and how they can help you with common problems like diarrhea, muscle spasms, fungal infections, fibroids and lowering your risk of getting cancer. The research is stated and summarized in an interesting and easy to read format. And the food cures work! I frequently use the information from this book to "heal" myself and others. This book can save you from taking OTC and prescribed medication and damaging you liver and kidneys.

This book will tell you what your doctor will not. For instance I got kidney stones. I asked my doctor how I could keep my kidneys from hurting, since the kidney stones are still in there and make my kidneys hurt every once in a while. This book will tell you what foods or drinks to stay away from if you have kidney pain.

This book is an A-Z on telling you how to avoid certain foods that trigger pain or what foods to eat to prevent certain problems. It also tells you which foods have which vitamins, in case you are deficent in certain vitamins. I love this book. I am going to give it away to a few people for Christmas.

This book will tell what foods to eat to prevent cancer, why should we eat fiber, how to boost immunity and much much more. I would recommend every household to have a copy of this book.

This book tells you lots of information about the food we can get from the supermarket and help us to prevent cancer and why. With every food it lists, it teachs you how to get the most of that food and give you one or two receipt. Don't get me wrong, this is not a receipt book. The little receipt is just for example how to use that food. This book is very informative and also very fun to read. Anybody who looks at health as an important issue can use this book as a reference book.

Dr. Caravelli is most certainly an expert in understanding the seriousness and complexity of the nuclear threat we face. His candid and forthright style further increases the book's credibility. The structure and flow of the book allow the reader to fully grasp the overall severity of the situation while understanding the multifaceted contributing elements. It is also eminently readable.

Notably the book goes beyond filling the need to understand the events that lead us to today's threats in its many dimensions. It sets the context of the critical challenges to contain and control nuclear stockpiles and nuclear proliferation and offers a realistic multistep solution to best mitigate the nuclear threat. This book is certainly an eye opener.

The author's expertise offers a clear understanding of the history and challenges facing the United States, as well as the world, in this age of "nuclear insecurity". His experience in the CIA, National Security Agency and Department of Energy certainly enables him to provide in-depth and comprehensive insights into this most pressing problem. More heed needs to be paid to both the analysis and insights presented.

As a current US Government employee, it's uplifting to see how Caravelli and other dedicated senior managers could navigate the bureaucratic barriers to "do the right thing". The chapters unfold to tell the story of forging policies to meet the nuclear insecurity challenges in the face of shortsighted decisions and managerial incompetence that are so often counterproductive to long-term solutions.

The book carries lessons that are clearly contemporary as inadequate control and the lack of effective security of nuclear materials compound the real and actual dangers of nuclear proliferation today. I recommend this book to those concerned with one of the greatest enduring threats to America, as well as Western civilization.

From a current US Government employee.

This book offers a combination of personal experiences and case studies related to nuclear and radiological proliferation. The insights that Jack Caravelli provides of the interactions, harmonious and acrimonious, of the various US agencies tasked with non-proliferation duties, illustrate how critical both personal and professional relationships are to progress. The description of the oversight of the US Department of Energy, by the Government Accountability Office, shows how carefully arranged mechanisms can be thwarted by obstruction and ineptitude. The two case studies address Pakistan and Iran, and are detailed and timely. They afford an historic overview and cover contemporary developments up to the point of publication. In addition, the case study of the critical international confrontation with Iran includes suggested solutions to ending the nuclear threat. This book is a useful addition to the literature on the risk of all forms of nuclear proliferation. It should be read by interested parties in both the US and Europe.

A thoughtful and well-researched effort, Dr. Caravelli presents an insider's view of the nonproliferation issues we currently face. Drawing on his years of service at the highlest levels of government, he paints a disturbing picture of what the future may hold. This book should be required reading for anyone interested in homeland security, counter-terrorism, and world politics.