Population shifts and an increase in the number of natural (and man-made) disasters are having a profound effect on urban and rural habitats globally. This book brings together for the first time the experiences and knowledge of international contributors from academia, research, policy and practice to discuss the role of spatial planning after significant disasters. It highlights on-going efforts to improve spatial resilience across the globe and predicts future trends. Comparisons from f...

"I don't know why fate chose you. All I know is that it did. If you choose to follow, I'm sure at some point the reasons will be made known to us. The path of every chosen warrior is different, and each one is chosen for different reasons. If you choose to follow, I will train you in the ways of Ninjutsu, and you will become a powerful force, more powerful than anyone."Harold's life as an accountant was pretty boring, and he liked it that way. He and his best friend Connie had grow...