prevention and control

"Sports Pharmacy, Performance Enhancing Drugs, and the Athlete provides a comprehensive compilation of information in a single location on performance enhancing substances by United States collegiate, amateur and professional athletes. The pharmacology of all classes of performance enhancing drugs is discussed as well as any data that supports their use, covering a wide range of laws, policies, regulations concerning the use of substances by athletes. Questions are included throughout the text as well as case studies to demonstrate the complexity of the issues associated with the general topic of performance enhancing drugs. Comprehensive overview of drug polices for all amateur and professional sports organizations in the US. A single source handbook for clinicians and athletes as a comprehensive overview of performance enhancing drugs. Provides a comprehensive overview of therapeutic use exemptions in athletics. Overview of dietary supplement use in athletics, including risk vs. benefit, discussion of evidence, or lack of, for performance enhancing effects. Opportunities for pharmacists to specialize in "sports pharmacy" practice and their potential value as a member of a sports medicine team"--.

"Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses wildfires, including how they happen, why they are important, and when they are dangerous.

"In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story follows Toni and her family who flee their home in Paradise and must move to Sacramento afterward, where they attempt to rebuild their lives. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different ways wildfires start and spread, this narrative tells a story common to many people who have had to flee and rebuild their lives after losing their homes, possessions, and sometimes, loved ones"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines what scientists know about wildfires, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations explore the science behind how wildfires form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.

Presents a concise guide to preventing fetal alcohol syndrome and provides information on the effects of alcohol on the unborn fetus, the risks of birth defects, and educational approaches in dealing with FAS.

Discusses the events of August 5, 1949, when a firefighter crew of fifteen were killed or mortally burned by a forest fire in the Montana wilderness.

"Discusses the science behind forest fires and what to do to stay safe from them"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, young readers will learn about the ecological impacts of wildfires, the ins and outs of fire science including tactics for prevention and containment, cutting-edge technology used to track wildfires and predict fire behavior, and about the impressive skill, survival tactics, and bravery required to control a wildfire"--Amazon.