This introduction to pandemics and their history shows readers how to stay safe, and also includes a glossary, an infographic on how the coronavirus spreads, a handwashing diagram and a timeline showing the pandemics of the past.

"The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over. But even as governments around the world try to get it under control, they're also starting to talk about what happens next. How can we prevent another pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy? Can we even hope to accomplish this? Bill Gates believes the answer is yes, and he has written a largely upbeat book that lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should learn from...

Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

Ebola Virus is a disease that affects humans and other mammals, and it is caused by four out of five virus classified in the genus of Ebola virus. It's described by the as a severe, sometimes fatal disease that has a strong impact on human health and harsh effects the community. With the recent outbreak in Dallas now effecting two nurses, the world is asking questions and demanding answers. Can we rely on the government to watch out for us? Americans...

Ebola is a virus that has taken the world by fear over the past 8 weeks. As cases of the virus spread to other parts of the world after an outbreak in Africa, many people are growing concerned about their own safety. With confirmed cases in Dallas, TX and Spain occurring based on travel and with health care workers testing positive after treating patients and not realizing they have been infected, it is understandable that concerns are mounting. Now...

Based on the recent avian flu outbreaks that have emerged into human populations, the World Health Organization now warns us that bird flu-if mutated into a super contagious pandemic form-could visit millions of homes within two-years. The Bird Flu Pandemic provides definitive answers to the questions on all our minds: - Should we be getting reading for a world catastrophe, and if so, what should we be doing? - Will masks help? - Should we feed...

Now, the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is spreading from China to Italy, Spain and almost the whole Europe; in the meantime, to the United States, to the whole world. All governments in the world are fighting against this virus, everyone in the world is fighting against this virus. In these days of this pandemic, what to do, how to do, your government probably already told you, but the more you know, the better you can do in this fighting.This book will...

Contents Introduction 1. Pandemic Basics 2. 1918 versus 1976 3. The Swine Flu Timeline 4. All You Need to Know Bibliography Index

As bird flu sweeps through Asia, the rest of the world has begun to worry that it might spread west and start infecting humans. As many experts have pointed out, an influenza pandemic is only a matter of time and that time could be now. Or is it? In Bird Flu, Dr. Marc Siegel cuts through the hype, the facts, the fears, and the realities to explain what has the experts so worried and why there's still plenty of reason to be calm. Among the questions...

The must-have guide for anticipating, preparing, and protecting yourself from a potential coronavirus outbreak with 101 science-based tips. The Coronavirus Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide, written by Wang Zhou and a panel of experts at the center of the coronavirus pneumonic epidemic (COVID-19). With graphic illustrations and plain language, this book is an introduction to COVID-19 that anyone can understand and use to safeguard themselves...