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Biopiracy Biopiracy Vandana Shiva "Internationally renowned environmentalist Vandana Shiva argues that genetic engineering and the cloning of organisms are "the ultimate expression of the commercialization of science and the commodif… OL1054919W
Assessing and managing security risk in IT systems Assessing and managing security risk in IT systems John McCumber Assessing and Managing Security Risk in IT Systems: A Structured Methodology builds upon the original McCumber Cube model to offer proven processes that do not change, even as technology evolves. Thi… OL13638173W
Advanced Stochastic Models, Risk Assessment, and Portfolio Optimization Advanced Stochastic Models, Risk Assessment, and Portfolio Optimization Svetlozar T. Rachev This groundbreaking book extends traditional approaches of risk measurement and portfolio optimization by combining distributional models with risk or performance measures into one framework. Through… OL15004358W
Leadership risk Leadership risk David Cooper (undifferentiated) This book is a practical guide for private equity investors. It sets out a framework for understanding, assessing and managing the risks associated with senior management during the due diligence pro… OL15111520W
Good practice in risk assessment and risk management: 3 Good practice in risk assessment and risk management: 3 Hazel Kemshall,Bernadette Wilkinson 226 pages : 23 cm OL15473465W
Modeling risk Modeling risk Johnathan Mun "An updated guide to risk analysis and modelingAlthough risk was once seen as something that was both unpredictable and uncontrollable, the evolution of risk analysis tools and theories has changed t… OL15602796W
Risk awareness, capital markets and catastrophic risks Risk awareness, capital markets and catastrophic risks Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Secretary-General "The OECD contributes to the improvement of the financial management of major catastrophes both through the activities of the International Network on the Financial Management of Large-Scale Catastro… OL16302193W
Risk assessment Risk assessment Marvin Rausand "Although numerous scientific articles have been published discussing various aspects of risk analysis and risk evaluation, very few textbooks exist on the subject. Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, … OL16414361W
Risk characterization of microbiological hazards in food Risk characterization of microbiological hazards in food World Health Organization (WHO) These guidelines provide descriptive guidance on how to conduct risk characterization in various contexts, and utilizing a variety of tools and techniques. They have been developed in recognition of… OL16554237W
Responding to climate change in New York State Responding to climate change in New York State Cynthia Rosenzweig Climate change is already beginning to affect New York State, and these impacts are projected to grow. At the same time, the state has the ability to develop adaptation strategies to prepare for and … OL16586484W
A research strategy for environmental, health and safety aspects of engineered nanomaterials A research strategy for environmental, health and safety aspects of engineered nanomaterials National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Develop a Research Strategy for Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Engineered Nanomaterials "The nanotechnology sector, which generated about 225 billion dollars in product sales in 2009, is predicted to expand rapidly over the next decade with the development of new technologies that have … OL16767863W
Altered Genes, Twisted Truth Altered Genes, Twisted Truth Steven M. Druker This book uncovers the biggest scientific fraud of our age. It tells the fascinating and frequently astounding story of how the massive enterprise to restructure the genetic core of the world's food … OL17385619W
Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment Lithium-Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment Kevin C. White,Celina Mikolajczak,R. Thomas Long Jr.,Michael J. Kahn This SpringerBrief summarizes a full-scale, reduced commodity fire testing comparison of cartoned Lithium ion batteries and FM Global standard commodities in a rack storage configuration, as reported… OL17394627W
The World According To Monsanto The World According To Monsanto Marie-Monique Robin Marie-Monique Robin spent three years investigating Monsanto, the world's leading producer of GMOs. In this prize-winning, controversial account, she shares her discoveries of the recently 'green' Mo… OL17490130W
The utility of proximity-based herbicide exposure assessment in epidemiologic studies of Vietnam ve… The utility of proximity-based herbicide exposure assessment in epidemiologic studies of Vietnam ve… Institute of Medicine Staff In past studies evaluating whether health problems experienced by Vietnam veterans might be linked to wartime use of Agent Orange or other herbicides, a fundamental challenge has been a lack of infor… OL18740136W
Big world, small planet Big world, small planet Johan Rockström "'Big World, Small Planet' probes the urgent predicament of our times: how is it possible to create a positive future for both humanity and Earth? We have entered the Anthropocene - the era of massiv… OL19667412W
Fuzzy Hierarchical Model for Risk Assessment Fuzzy Hierarchical Model for Risk Assessment Hing Kai Chan Risk management is often complicated by situational uncertainties and the subjective preferences of decision makers. Fuzzy Hierarchical Model for Risk Assessment introduces a fuzzy-based hierarchical… OL19852010W
Natural disasters that changed the world Natural disasters that changed the world Rodney Castleden Provides descriptions of many natural disasters that have affected the world we live in. OL24142915W
Predicting nuclear and other technological disasters Predicting nuclear and other technological disasters Christopher Lampton Discusses risks involved in state-of-the-art technology and what we can do to make the risks less and prevent disasters such as Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Bhopal. OL3298509W
Fundamentals of enterprise risk management Fundamentals of enterprise risk management John J. Hampton Using examples from companies such as Home Depot, Airbus, Boeing, and Nokia, Fundamentals of Enterprise Risk Management takes a fresh look at one of the hottest topics in business today. Showing read… OL4299573W
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