The Disasters

DescriptionThe Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a ...

Reducere. The Breakfast Club meets Guardians of the Galaxy in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of ...

* Natural disasters regularly reach a high degree of prominence in the media, but we rarely see the political aspects of the ways that disasters ar...

Reducere. A Stunning Look At The Worlds Most Famous Nuclear Disasters And Atomic Accidents In History An Atomic Accident is defined as any event that brought...

Reducere. Most events that catch us by surprise are both predictable and preventable, but we consistently miss the warning signs. This book shows why such pr...

I guess you can call Leo a worrier. He worries about everything and that's not about to change. How will he cope when all eyes are on him? Prompt t...

This book offers unique insights into how news media today make disasters culturally meaningful and politically important, drawing on cutting-edge ...

Reducere. Congratulations You're about to learn insider secrets to survive disasters, pandemics, economic collapse, and breakdowns in civil order...even if l...

Reducere. An amazing look at Earth's natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustra...

An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer!

Publisher: 404 InkAuthor(s): Katie GohNumber of pages: 96Collection: InklingsPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 119 x 176 x 18Cover type: Paperback ...

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Contributor(s): Author: George BibelAuthor: Captain Robert HedgesOne of the most amazing feats of modern life is the frequency with which airplanes...

Reducere. Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of...

DescriptionBestselling author and world-renowned chef David Lebovitz continues to mine the rich subject of his evolving ex-Pat life in Paris, using...

Reducere. This book is dealing with 5 major disasters that will hit the planet during the time of the End as they are discussed in the 46th chapter of the bo...

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons LtdAuthor(s): A GatesNumber of pages: 416Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 217 x 277 x 28Cover type: Paperback / sof...

Reducere. Our planet can be violent and destructive. Volcanoes erupt, sending out clouds of ash and rivers of molten lava. Earthquakes shake up the land, des...

This book shines a light on the personal stories of people with lived experiences and the important and valuable role that social workers have play...

Reducere. During the nineteenth century, more than three hundred boats met their end in the steamboat graveyard that was the Lower Missouri River, from Omaha...

DescriptionThis is the story of how Britain's railway disasters, horrific though they may be, change the network for the better through the crucial...

Publisher: Folklore PublishingAuthor(s): Lisa WojnaNumber of pages: 256Publication date: 2011Dimensions: 136 x 209 x 18Cover type: Paperback / soft...

Reducere. With its incessant fogs and infamously craggy coast, Maine has long been a bane of mariners. Scores of vessels and countless lives have been lost o...

An informative and compelling book for ages 12 to 15 about both the science and human sides of natural disasters, full of hands-on investigative ac...

DescriptionEffective logistics play a critical role in disaster preparation and response, but how can those working in this field deliver in enviro...

An urgent, transformative guide to dealing with disasters from one of today's foremost thinkers in crisis management.Publisher: PublicAffairs, U.S....

Economic theory and government actions have not adequately anticipated statistically unpredictable events such as disasters and pandemics. These ev...

Reducere. **Starred Review in Publisher's Weekly** The Oldest Bird in the World Survives the Japanese Tsunami The oldest bird in the world, documented with b...

Passengers were locked into carriages and often tried to acquire keys to the doors. Travelling in second and third class was much more dangerous th...

Reducere. Do You Know How to Survive a Disaster?If the answer is "NO" then The Disaster Survival Handbook is a MUST-HAVE!This is a no-nonsense reference book...

Reducere. During the nineteenth century, more than three hundred boats met their end in the steamboat graveyard that was the Lower Missouri River, from Omaha...

Reducere. An incredible 30, 000 flights - at least - arrive safely at their destinations every day. But a handful don't, while some come terrifyingly close t...

DescriptionNothing goes wrong quite so dramatically as a disastrous military expedition.--from the Introduction ARROGANT ARMIES Spanning more than ...

DescriptionDiscover the events of the Hindenburg Disaster.This book describes the crash of the Hindenburg airship in 1937, relaying the history of ...

The articles in the volume contribute to a relatively new domain of scholarly research - the ecological anthropology, focusing especially on contem...

World's Worst Military Disasters examines some of the worst battle defeats in military history from ancient times through to the present day, inclu...

Reducere. What is the true story of one of the twentieth century's greatest disasters? Do you know how the security system of a nuclear power plant is made?W...

Reducere. Longtime readers have come to understand that Outside's true gift is in chronicling misadventure. The Darkest Places chronicles mysterious disappea...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the disasters *Includes a bibliography for further reading "The appearance of safety was mistaken for safe...

The history of Tokyo is as eventful as it is long. A concise yet detailed overview of this fascinating, centuries-old city, Tokyo: A Biography is a...

World's Worst Historical Disasters examines some of the most significant natural and man-made disasters in world history, from plagues, earthquakes...

Reducere. This book maps out the entire historical chronology of planetary cataclysms starting in 4309 BC, covering the cyclical return of Nibiru, the planet...

This book examines how states in eight countries across Asia and the Pacific address internal displacement in the context of disasters and climate ...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the disasters and government reports about them *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further ...

Reducere. Some of the most striking news stories from natural disasters are of animals tied to trees or cats swimming through murky flood waters. Although th...

362The Era of Great Disasters examines modern disaster response in Japan, from the changing earthquake preparations and regulations, to immediate e...

DescriptionThe journey into space is a dangerous one, and although some aspects of space travel seem to be routine it still takes humanity to the l...

The Amazing Adventures of the Fabulous Alex, Roxy and TigerTheir Quest to Stop Eco Disasters, Right Wrongs, And Unlock Special Potential in People,...

Reducere. The small things that had great historical consequences..."Heart-stopping, compelling, and fun!" Win Blevins, New York Times Bestselling AuthorHow ...

Reducere. When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of...

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Reducere. Description"When I first looked back at the Earth, standing on the surface of the Moon, I cried." This book tells the story of the Apollo Missions,...

Reducere. For many new homeowners, the euphoria that comes with buying the perfect new house can soon turn into total panic. First-time buyers often feel ove...

This book taps into discussions about social vulnerability, empowerment, and resistance in relation to disaster relief and recovery. It disentangle...

Reducere. Mass Casualty events may occur as a result of natural or human-caused disasters or after an act of terrorism. The planning and response to disaster...

The Grenfell Tower tragedy was the worst residential fire in London since World War II. It killed seventy-two people in the richest borough of one ...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kai EriksonWith clear-eyed compassion, in vivid narrative and in participants' own words, Kai Erikson describes how certain...

Reducere. Billy Graham offers hope and biblical wisdom for today's challenging problems.The daily news is jammed with alarming headlines of conflict in the M...

A hilarious and heart-warming queer rom-com about the first openly non-binary contestant on a cooking show who becomes distracted by their beautifu...

Be prepared for any emergency situation with this personalized organizer to help keep you and your family safe no matter what the crisis. With the ...