Books We Love

Have you been reading some fascinating books lately? We wanted to share a few that are very popular among our customers. These aren’t your typical casual reads but are essential for anyone interested in preparedness, navigation, and keeping things safe.

Here’s a glimpse into current favorites:

Emergency Response Guidebook 2024 Edition: This is a must-have for first responders. It’s intended for use during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods.

Emergency Response to Terrorism: Job Aid Understanding how to respond to potential threats is crucial today. This book provides insights into emergency protocols and strategies for dealing with terrorism-related incidents.

Nautical Almanac for the Year 2025: This almanac is a treasure for those who love the sea (or are fascinated with celestial navigation). It provides detailed astronomical data for precise navigation, a true classic.

Navigational Rules and Regulations Handbook: Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a novice boater, knowing the rules of the water is paramount. This book lays out the essential regulations for safe and responsible navigation.

The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right: This guide is essential if planning home renovations, especially in older buildings. It provides crucial information on safely handling lead-based paint and protecting yourself and your family.

These books offer a blend of practical knowledge and specialized information. We believe they’re valuable additions to any library, whether you’re a professional or a curious reader.

HOW DO I OBTAIN THESE RESOURCES?

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Order by Phone or Email: Call our Customer Contact Center Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm Eastern (except US Federal holidays). From US and Canada, call toll-free 1.866.512.1800. DC or International customers call +1.202.512.1800.  Email orders to ContactCenter@gpo.gov

Visit a Federal depository library: Search for U.S. Government publications in a nearby Federal depository library. You can find the records for most titles in GPO’s Catalog of U.S. Government Publications.

Find more than a million official Federal Government publications from all three branches at www.govinfo.gov.

About the author: Blogger contributor Trudy Hawkins is the Senior Marketing & Promotions Specialist in GPO’s Publication & Information Sales Office supporting the U.S. Government Online Bookstore (https://bookstore.gpo.gov).

This entry was posted on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 2:59 pm and is filed under Department of Homeland Security, Department of Transportation, Emergency Response, Environmental Protection Agency, safety, U.S. Navy. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

2 Responses to Books We Love

  1. Markthuis Friesland's avatar Markthuis Friesland says:
    March 20, 2025 at 2:17 pm

    The guide to renovate lead-free. It seems so simple but many of us don’t realize how important it is. It’s really poisonous. Would recommend that guide to everyone.

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