Novedades

In 536 AD, the sun dimmed, the sky turned a ghostly gray, and global temperatures plummeted. Crops withered, famine spread like wildfire, and entire civilizations were thrown into chaos. Historians and scientists now recognize this year as one of the most catastrophic climate events in human history—a volcanic winter that reshaped the world.

The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity. This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer water surge that swept in on a calm summer day; the 1967 tornado that ripped through rush hour traffic; the 1886 Haymarket Square riot that put Chicago on the anarchist map; and many other acts of nature and human folly.

Super storm Sandy ripped up the eastern seaboard of the United States, leaving death and destruction in its path. While everyone knew the storm's path, and when it would strike, people and the community as a whole were caught off guard by the devastation. Super storm sandy provides an example of why preparing for the worst-case scenario is the prudent path to take.

Emergencies happen when you least expect them. To be ready to properly react to them you must be prepared to take quick and immediate action in order to survive. Survival of your family members is vital and, if you're like any other pet owner, you pet is considered a family member. They must survive with you but in order to do so you must take specific steps to ensure your pet's safety and security. In this booklet you'll learn the basics of pet emergency responses. Simple steps to ensure safety are easy to take, quick to implement and will give you peace of mind if/when an emergency ...