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Many organisations live with hazards that have the potential to cause disaster. This was the case at Moura underground coal mine in Central Queensland, where 11 men died in an explosion in 1994. Andrew Hopkins shows that the explosion was the result of organisational failure, and uses it to draw lessons about managing major hazards. He argues that there are always tell-tale signs of impending disaster, and that organisations need to find ways of gathering this information and reacting to it appropriately. The Moura story also demonstrates the need to move responsibility for risk management up the corporate hierarchy to ensure that it is not overshadowed by production pressures. Otherwise disasters will repeat themselves in horrifyingly similar ways.Managing Major Hazards is a gripping story and essential reading for occupational health and safety professionals, executives working in hazardous industries, policy makers, and readers interested in risk management and disaster studies.

The years from 1520 to 1630 were crucial to the development of Western architecture, but to reduce the transition from Michelangelo's 'licentious' New Sacristy in Florence to Borromini's innovative S. Carlo alle Quattro Fontane to the label 'mannerist' is coming to seem simplistic. In this freshly researched and original study, Andrew Hopkins stresses the variety of ideas being tried out at this time in response to the changing demands of function, patronage, politics and local traditions, exploring a wide range of Italian buildings (including those outside the major centres), and introducing dozens of neglected architects whose works will come as a revelation. By 1630, a consensus had emerged and architecture took on a new dynamism that would soon conquer Italy, Europe and the New World: the Baroque.

With his new homestead lying in ashes on the ground and his wife and baby daughter kidnapped by Indians to be sold as slaves in Canada, eighteenth century Connecticut River valley settler Nathaniel Jarvis devises a plan to save the young colony from a massive surprise attack by the Abenaki tribe. But as the warriors close in will the Governor approve the plan in time to save the Fort at Number Four and all of the settlers up and down the Connecticut River valley? As the war drums beat, and muskets and long bows are fired in the primeval forest of New Hampshire, find out who will win in this thrilling tale of a battle in 1765 between actual well known historic Colonial and Native American figures as these two worlds collide In The Tall Pines.

Boeing was once a symbol of engineering excellence, a company driven by the innovation and precision of its engineers. However, in the late 20th century, a shift in priorities – focusing on shareholder returns over passenger safety – marked a turning point that culminated in the tragic crashes of two 737 MAX aircraft and the global grounding of the fleet.This book explores how the pursuit of profit compromised safety principles, neglected human factors, and led to critical design failures that no one at Boeing had a complete view of. It examines the specifics of the Boeing crisis and looks at it in a broader industrial and economic context. This book draws from the author’s extensive research on other global industrial accidents, such as the Deepwater Horizon disaster, and highlights the dangers of profit-first decision-making, the necessity of robust safety systems, and the need for legal systems to respond effectively to corporate malfeasance. It demonstrates how neglecting safety as a top priority can lead to massive reputational damage in the airline industry. Written in an accessible style, this book brings clarity to complex issues, and readers will gain practicable insights into how companies, regulators, and stakeholders can better manage the risks of catastrophic failures.Boeing, the 737 MAX Crisis and Aviation Safety: The Perils of Profit-Driven Engineering is an essential read for professionals in the fields of human factors, safety, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, and law and corporate governance.

Boeing was once a symbol of engineering excellence, a company driven by the innovation and precision of its engineers. However, in the late 20th century, a shift in priorities – focusing on shareholder returns over passenger safety – marked a turning point that culminated in the tragic crashes of two 737 MAX aircraft and the global grounding of the fleet.This book explores how the pursuit of profit compromised safety principles, neglected human factors, and led to critical design failures that no one at Boeing had a complete view of. It examines the specifics of the Boeing crisis and looks at it in a broader industrial and economic context. This book draws from the author’s extensive research on other global industrial accidents, such as the Deepwater Horizon disaster, and highlights the dangers of profit-first decision-making, the necessity of robust safety systems, and the need for legal systems to respond effectively to corporate malfeasance. It demonstrates how neglecting safety as a top priority can lead to massive reputational damage in the airline industry. Written in an accessible style, this book brings clarity to complex issues, and readers will gain practicable insights into how companies, regulators, and stakeholders can better manage the risks of catastrophic failures.Boeing, the 737 MAX Crisis and Aviation Safety: The Perils of Profit-Driven Engineering is an essential read for professionals in the fields of human factors, safety, aeronautical/aerospace engineering, and law and corporate governance.

GET ACTIVATED TO WALK IN POWERThe Christian life is meant to be a supernatural life-filled with miracles, signs, wonders, and healings-all demonstrating the power of God. Unfortunately, this is not the experience for many believers. But it can be In this impactful book, Andrew Hopkins brings Scripture and testimony together to activate believers in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The good news is the same power that enabled the early church to do the works of Jesus is available to you today. It's time to break free from dry religion and step into life in the Spirit Clothed With Power is an introduction to walking in the supernatural power of God. It works as a practical manual to activate the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.Clothed With Power will equip you to: Thrive in your relationship with the Holy SpiritStrengthen your biblical foundation regarding the power of GodFlow in the gifts of the SpiritWalk in power that points to JesusJesus said that, if you believe in Him, you could do the same works He did (see John 14:12). Do you want to be part of a generation that's rising-a generation rooted in Scripture, walking in power, and leading people to Jesus? Then this book is for you.

GET ACTIVATED TO WALK IN POWERThe Christian life is meant to be a supernatural life-filled with miracles, signs, wonders, and healings-all demonstrating the power of God. Unfortunately, this is not the experience for many believers. But it can be In this impactful book, Andrew Hopkins brings Scripture and testimony together to activate believers in the ministry of the Holy Spirit. The good news is the same power that enabled the early church to do the works of Jesus is available to you today. It's time to break free from dry religion and step into life in the Spirit Clothed With Power is an introduction to walking in the supernatural power of God. It works as a practical manual to activate the power of the Holy Spirit in your life.Clothed With Power will equip you to: Thrive in your relationship with the Holy SpiritStrengthen your biblical foundation regarding the power of GodFlow in the gifts of the SpiritWalk in power that points to JesusJesus said that, if you believe in Him, you could do the same works He did (see John 14:12). Do you want to be part of a generation that's rising-a generation rooted in Scripture, walking in power, and leading people to Jesus? Then this book is for you.

Many organisations live with hazards that have the potential to cause disaster. This was the case at Moura underground coal mine in Central Queensland, where 11 men died in an explosion in 1994. Andrew Hopkins shows that the explosion was the result of organisational failure, and uses it to draw lessons about managing major hazards. He argues that there are always tell-tale signs of impending disaster, and that organisations need to find ways of gathering this information and reacting to it appropriately. The Moura story also demonstrates the need to move responsibility for risk management up the corporate hierarchy to ensure that it is not overshadowed by production pressures. Otherwise disasters will repeat themselves in horrifyingly similar ways.Managing Major Hazards is a gripping story and essential reading for occupational health and safety professionals, executives working in hazardous industries, policy makers, and readers interested in risk management and disaster studies.