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The Children's Blizzard

de David Laskin ...

“David Laskin deploys historical fact of the finest grain to tell the story of a monstrous blizzard that caught the settlers of the Great Plains utterly by surprise. . . . This is a book best read with a fire roaring in the hearth and a blanket and box of tissues near at hand.” — Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City“Heartbreaking. . . . This account of the 1888 blizzard reads like a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

“David Laskin deploys historical fact of the finest grain to tell the story of a monstrous blizzard that caught the settlers of the Great Plains utterly by surprise. . . . This is a book best read with a fire roaring in the hearth and a blanket and box of tissues near at hand.” — Erik Larson, author of The Devil in the White City“Heartbreaking. . . . This account of the 1888 blizzard reads like a
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Natural Hazards

Earth's Processes as Hazards, Disasters, and Catastrophes

de Edward A. Keller, Duane E. DeVecchio ...

The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy.The ... Leer más

$180.99 USD

The new revised fifth edition of Natural Hazards remains the go-to introductory-level survey intended for university and college courses that are concerned with earth processes that have direct, and often sudden and violent, impacts on human society. The text integrates principles of geology, hydrology, meteorology, climatology, oceanography, soil science, ecology, and solar system astronomy.The
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Weather

A Very Short Introduction

de Storm Dunlop ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
From deciding the best day for a picnic, to the devastating effects of hurricanes and typhoons, the weather impacts our lives on a daily basis. Although new techniques allow us to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy, most people do not realise the vast global movements and forces which result in their day-to-day weather. In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

From deciding the best day for a picnic, to the devastating effects of hurricanes and typhoons, the weather impacts our lives on a daily basis. Although new techniques allow us to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy, most people do not realise the vast global movements and forces which result in their day-to-day weather. In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather
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The Remarkable Weather of Southern California

Its Science and Subtleties

de Miguel Miller ...

Yes, even in Southern California, weather is something we experience every day. It is in our conscious or subconscious whenever we wake up, look out a window, venture outside, see or feel the sunshine, hear the swish of wind in the trees or the white noise of rain on the roof. We make decisions, sometimes several times a day, based on a brief thought of weather. We make plans based on the near ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

Yes, even in Southern California, weather is something we experience every day. It is in our conscious or subconscious whenever we wake up, look out a window, venture outside, see or feel the sunshine, hear the swish of wind in the trees or the white noise of rain on the roof. We make decisions, sometimes several times a day, based on a brief thought of weather. We make plans based on the near
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Storm

Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather

de Hank Schyma ...

A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma.Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth’s most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma.Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth’s most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms
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China Lake

A Journey into the Contradicted Heart of a Global Climate Catastrophe

de Barret Baumgart ...

Series series The Iowa Prize in Literary Nonfiction
Barret Baumgart’s literary debut presents a haunting and deeply personal portrait of civilization poised at the precipice, a picture of humanity caught between its deepest past and darkest future. In the fall of 2013, during the height of California’s historic drought, Baumgart toured the remote military base, NAWS China Lake, near Death Valley, California. His mother, the survivor of a recent ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Barret Baumgart’s literary debut presents a haunting and deeply personal portrait of civilization poised at the precipice, a picture of humanity caught between its deepest past and darkest future. In the fall of 2013, during the height of California’s historic drought, Baumgart toured the remote military base, NAWS China Lake, near Death Valley, California. His mother, the survivor of a recent
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A Billion Butterflies

A Life in Climate and Chaos Theory

de Dr. Jagadish Shukla ...

The amazing true story of the man behind modern weather predictionConsider a world without weather prediction. How would we know when to evacuate communities ahead of fires or floods, or figure out what to wear tomorrow? Until 40 years ago, we couldn’t forecast weather conditions beyond ten days. Renowned climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla is largely to thank for modern weather forecasting. ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

The amazing true story of the man behind modern weather predictionConsider a world without weather prediction. How would we know when to evacuate communities ahead of fires or floods, or figure out what to wear tomorrow? Until 40 years ago, we couldn’t forecast weather conditions beyond ten days. Renowned climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla is largely to thank for modern weather forecasting.
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Looks Like Rain

de Damian Corless ...

The name the Romans gave to Ireland was Hibernia, which means 'Land of Winter', and cold feet may have been a factor in their decision to leave the Irish to their own devices. The weather is our main topic of conversation and has done its bit in shaping our character. This lively overview shines a light on incidents when the weather – generally bad – changed the course of Ireland's history. Along ... Leer más

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The name the Romans gave to Ireland was Hibernia, which means 'Land of Winter', and cold feet may have been a factor in their decision to leave the Irish to their own devices. The weather is our main topic of conversation and has done its bit in shaping our character. This lively overview shines a light on incidents when the weather – generally bad – changed the course of Ireland's history. Along
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Out of the Blue

A History of Lightning: Science, Superstition, and Amazing Stories of Survival

de John Friedman ...

The odds of being hit by lightning each year are only about 1 in 750,000 in the U.S. And yet this rare phenomenon has inspired both fear and fascination for thousands of years. In this groundbreaking, brilliantly researched book, journalist John S. Friedman probes lightning’s scientific, spiritual, and cultural roots. Blending vibrant history with riveting first-hand accounts of those who have ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

The odds of being hit by lightning each year are only about 1 in 750,000 in the U.S. And yet this rare phenomenon has inspired both fear and fascination for thousands of years. In this groundbreaking, brilliantly researched book, journalist John S. Friedman probes lightning’s scientific, spiritual, and cultural roots. Blending vibrant history with riveting first-hand accounts of those who have
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Rescue of the Bounty

Disaster and Survival in Superstorm Sandy

de Michael J. Tougias, Douglas A. Campbell ...

From the author of the Fall 2015 Disney movie The Finest Hours, the “thrilling and perfectly paced” (Booklist) story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty—the tall ship used in the classic 1962 movie Mutiny on the Bounty—which was caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy with sixteen aboard.On Thursday, October 25, 2012, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail Bounty from New London, ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

From the author of the Fall 2015 Disney movie The Finest Hours, the “thrilling and perfectly paced” (Booklist) story of the sinking and rescue of Bounty—the tall ship used in the classic 1962 movie Mutiny on the Bounty—which was caught in the path of Hurricane Sandy with sixteen aboard.On Thursday, October 25, 2012, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail Bounty from New London,
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Nightfaring

In Search of the Disappearing Darkness

de Megan Eaves-Egenes ...

A heartfelt exploration of the night on Earth, following a travel journalist and dark sky advocate around the globe as she seeks out dark places in our ever-brightening world.People, plants and animals all depend on the natural night—both its darkness and its starlight—for so much, from regulating our sleep cycles to providing the inspiration for myths and legends across the millennia. But ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

A heartfelt exploration of the night on Earth, following a travel journalist and dark sky advocate around the globe as she seeks out dark places in our ever-brightening world.People, plants and animals all depend on the natural night—both its darkness and its starlight—for so much, from regulating our sleep cycles to providing the inspiration for myths and legends across the millennia. But
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Heaven's Breath

A Natural History of the Wind

de Lyall Watson ...

A “comprehensive and fascinating study” of how wind has shaped the world as we know it, affecting all aspects of human and natural life—from geography to political history, plant life to psychology, and biology to philosophy (The Observer)Wind is everywhere and nowhere. Wind is the circulatory system of the earth, and its nervous system, too. Energy and information flow through it. It brings ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

A “comprehensive and fascinating study” of how wind has shaped the world as we know it, affecting all aspects of human and natural life—from geography to political history, plant life to psychology, and biology to philosophy (The Observer)Wind is everywhere and nowhere. Wind is the circulatory system of the earth, and its nervous system, too. Energy and information flow through it. It brings
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Heavy Weather Sailing 8th edition

de Martin Thomas, Peter Bruce ...

For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan ... Leer más

$48.99 USD

For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan
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Weather 101

From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex and Climate Change, Everything You Need to Know about the Study of Weather

de Kathleen Sears ...

Series series Adams 101 Series
In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

In this clear and straight new guide from the author of Grammar 101 and Weather 101, get a crash course in understanding the science behind weather and weather prediction.Weather is everywhere, and while it’s typically not thought about most of the time, it can get everyone’s attention in an instant—whether it’s the swirling destruction of a tornado, the wreckage from a hurricane, or the havoc of
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The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea

A True Story of Men Against the Sea

de Sebastian Junger ...

A real-life thriller that leaves us with the taste of salt on our tongues and a terror of the deep. ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

A real-life thriller that leaves us with the taste of salt on our tongues and a terror of the deep.
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Speaking for the Earth

de John Meier ...

THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF THE FIRST EARTH DAY. Speaking for the Earth is written by United States Senate Candidate, Howard Hughes aide, and world-renowned environmentalist John Meier. It was written by Meier in 1970 for the first Earth Day. In 1970 Meier was at the forefront of the environmental movement, including having resided on United States President Richard Nixon’s Task Force on Resources and ... Leer más

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THE OFFICIAL BOOK OF THE FIRST EARTH DAY. Speaking for the Earth is written by United States Senate Candidate, Howard Hughes aide, and world-renowned environmentalist John Meier. It was written by Meier in 1970 for the first Earth Day. In 1970 Meier was at the forefront of the environmental movement, including having resided on United States President Richard Nixon’s Task Force on Resources and
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The Finest Hours

The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue

de Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman ...

The story behind the major motion picture from Disney—starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck—written by a recognized master of the genre—“a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea” (The Providence Journal).It’s the winter of 1952 and a ferocious Nor’easter is pounding New England with howling winds and seventy-foot seas. Two oil tankers get caught in the violent storm off Cape Cod, its ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

The story behind the major motion picture from Disney—starring Chris Pine, Eric Bana, and Casey Affleck—written by a recognized master of the genre—“a blockbuster account of tragedy at sea” (The Providence Journal).It’s the winter of 1952 and a ferocious Nor’easter is pounding New England with howling winds and seventy-foot seas. Two oil tankers get caught in the violent storm off Cape Cod, its
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Fatal Forecast

An Incredible True Tale of Disaster and Survival at Sea

de Michael J. Tougias ...

A true story of catastrophe and survival at sea, Fatal Forecast is a spellbinding moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight young fishermen, some of whom would never set foot on dry land again.On the morning of November 21, 1980, two small Massachusetts lobster boats set out for Georges Bank, a bountiful but perilous fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

A true story of catastrophe and survival at sea, Fatal Forecast is a spellbinding moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight young fishermen, some of whom would never set foot on dry land again.On the morning of November 21, 1980, two small Massachusetts lobster boats set out for Georges Bank, a bountiful but perilous fishing ground 130 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The
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A Furious Sky

The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes

de Eric Jay Dolin ...

Washington Post • 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020Finalist • Kirkus Prize for NonfictionKirkus Reviews • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020Library Journal • Best Science & Technology Books of 2020Booklist • 10 Top Sci-Tech Books of 2020New York Times Book Review • Editor's ChoiceWith A Furious Sky, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America itself ... ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Washington Post • 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction in 2020Finalist • Kirkus Prize for NonfictionKirkus Reviews • Best Nonfiction Books of 2020Library Journal • Best Science & Technology Books of 2020Booklist • 10 Top Sci-Tech Books of 2020New York Times Book Review • Editor's ChoiceWith A Furious Sky, best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin tells the history of America itself ...
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The Great Deluge

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast

de Douglas Brinkley ...

$13.99 USD
Rain

A Natural and Cultural History

de Cynthia Barnett ...

Rain is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive.It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of the world's water. Yet this is the first book to tell the story of rain.Cynthia Barnett's Rain begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science—the true ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Rain is elemental, mysterious, precious, destructive.It is the subject of countless poems and paintings; the top of the weather report; the source of the world's water. Yet this is the first book to tell the story of rain.Cynthia Barnett's Rain begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science—the true
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Basic Weather Knowledge

de Mors Kochanski ...

Basic Weather KnowledgeThis booklet is meant to help you determin today's weather in the morning and tomorrow's weather in the evening as what may occur within your immediate horizons, so that you may act accordingly to improve your chances of survival.Written by Mors Kochanski ... Leer más

$1.99 USD

Basic Weather KnowledgeThis booklet is meant to help you determin today's weather in the morning and tomorrow's weather in the evening as what may occur within your immediate horizons, so that you may act accordingly to improve your chances of survival.Written by Mors Kochanski
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A Cloud a Day

365 Skies from the Cloud Appreciation Society

de Gavin Pretor-Pinney ...

"[A] year's worth of everything from Cirrus fibratus to Cumulo-stratus . . . reminds us that self-care is as available as a glance out the window." — The New York Times (Holiday Gift Pick)Cloudspotter and bestselling author Gavin Pretor-Pinney delivers a moment of calm atmospheric contemplation to members of his Cloud Appreciation Society by sharing a cloud image and story every day. A Cloud a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

"[A] year's worth of everything from Cirrus fibratus to Cumulo-stratus . . . reminds us that self-care is as available as a glance out the window." — The New York Times (Holiday Gift Pick)Cloudspotter and bestselling author Gavin Pretor-Pinney delivers a moment of calm atmospheric contemplation to members of his Cloud Appreciation Society by sharing a cloud image and story every day. A Cloud a
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What Stands in a Storm

A True Story of Love and Resilience in the Worst Superstorm in History

de Kim Cross ...

Enter the eye of the storm in this gripping real-life thriller—A Perfect Storm on land—that chronicles “the sum and substance of the most catastrophic mass-tornado attack in recorded American history” (Ron Rowers, Pultizer Prize winner): a horrific three-day superstorm with 358 separate tornadoes touching down in twenty-one states and destroying entire towns.April 27, 2011 was the climax of a ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Enter the eye of the storm in this gripping real-life thriller—A Perfect Storm on land—that chronicles “the sum and substance of the most catastrophic mass-tornado attack in recorded American history” (Ron Rowers, Pultizer Prize winner): a horrific three-day superstorm with 358 separate tornadoes touching down in twenty-one states and destroying entire towns.April 27, 2011 was the climax of a
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