civil defense

Told from multiple viewpoints, a group of high school students in 1952 Monterey, California, are watching the skies for Russian planes when something very mysterious draws them together.

Examines the history of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the part of the government responsible for reducing America's vulnerability to terrorism, introduces important people in homeland security, explains how the department works, and discusses its role in the twenty-first century.

"Provides a comprehensive look at the careers available within the Department of Homeland Security"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the governmental body called the Department of Homeland Security including its formation, purpose, and operations. Also examines the question of the right to privacy and the controversial PATRIOT Act.

"The eye-opening truth about the government's secret plans to survive a catastrophic attack on US soil--even if the rest of us die--a roadmap that spans from the dawn of the nuclear age to today"--Provided by publisher.

A look at the methods used by the Department of Homeland Security to protect Americans.

Describes the governmental body called the Department of Homeland Security including its formation, purpose, and operations. Also examines the question of the right to privacy and the controversial PATRIOT Act.

Provides a comprehensive overview of all aspects of homeland security, covering incident management, threat assessment, planning for and responding to terrorism and other violent acts, the federal response plan, and weapons of mass destruction.

"Provides a comprehensive look at the careers available within the Department of Homeland Security"--Provided by publisher.

An examination of government and civilian plans for the onset and aftermath of nuclear war.