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Fire Whirls Form

Fire Whirls Form explores the science behind fire whirls, those terrifying yet mesmerizing fiery vortices that are becoming increasingly common due to escalating wildfires. These ""fire tornadoes"" arise from a complex interplay of heat and wind, and understanding their formation is crucial for scientists, firefighters, and communities in wildfire-prone areas. The book argues that despite their seemingly chaotic nature, fire whirls follow discernible patterns, offering insights into improved prediction and mitigation strategies. For instance, specific atmospheric instabilities such as temperature gradients and wind shear contribute significantly to their development. The book progresses logically, beginning with fundamental concepts of fire dynamics and atmospheric science. It then delves into meteorological conditions and modeling techniques, examining the capabilities and limitations of current computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models. Case studies of significant fire whirl events, like those seen in the Horse River Fire and the Carr Fire, illustrate the principles discussed. A key focus is how this knowledge can inform wildfire management, from strategic firebreak placement to fuel management practices like prescribed burns, ultimately connecting environmental science with practical firefighting strategies.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Today, corporations are expected to give something back to their communities in the form of charitable projects. In Corporate Social Responsibility, Philip Kotler, one of the world's foremost voices on business and marketing, and coauthor Nancy Lee explain why charity is both good P.R. and good for business. They show business leaders how to choose social causes, design charity initiatives, gain employee support, and evaluate their efforts. They also provide all the best practices and cutting-edge ideas that leaders need to maximize their contributions to social causes and do the most good. With personal stories from twenty-five business leaders from socially responsible companies, this is the bible for today's good corporate citizen.