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241) Fragment
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When avalanching glaciers thrust a massive Antarctic ice sheet into the open ocean, the captain of an atomic submarine must risk his vessel to rescue the survivors of a smashed polar research station; in Washington the President's top advisor scrambles to spin the disaster to suit his master's political aims; and meanwhile two intrepid newsmen sail south into the storm-lashed Drake Passage to discover the truth. Onboard the submarine, as the colossal...
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"From massive hurricanes to devastating tornadoes to out-of-control wildfires, deadly natural disasters wreak havoc on the planet each year. Scientists have linked the incidence of natural disasters to the issue of climate change and the negative impact of human activity on the planet. In this book, readers will study the ramifications of pollution, deforestation, and other human activities. They'll learn about the steps being taken to protect Earth...
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"Deadly tornadoes. Devastating earthquakes. Killer tsunamis. When it comes to nature's fury, people can do little more than hold on tight and hope to live through it. Learn the true stories of Carmen Chévere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennie Spann, and others as they fought to survive through terrifying natural disasters." -- Page [4] cover.
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Balance keepers volume 2
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"Eleven-year-old Albert Flynn and his teammates must restore balance to a hidden underground realm before the Imbalance causes the western coast of the United States to be consumed by earthquakes, hurricanes, and other disasters"--
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This no-fluff, easy to read, and use reference guide is written with heartfelt intent to help you save lives, animals, homes, property, and heartache. The information-packed book gives critical information in a timeline format as the season begins and, again as a hurricane approaches. The book has five reusable lists to check off as you prepare ahead of hurricane season. Why the checklists? When 'the BIG one' is churning its way toward you, suddenly...
246) The Icarus Syndrome
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This book was written to bring to everyone's attention our obsession with technology, which is destroying our planet's biosphere and will eventually, in the author's opinion, bring about the extinction of most species on Earth, both plant and animal, including, of course, our own. Clinging onto the belief that we will soon develop some new technology that will provide us with a free and unlimited source of energy and "save" us is just pure folly....
247) Woodly Wiley Pierre
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Woodly Wiley Pierre was not your ordinary 3rd grader. She was as tall as the 5th graders and outlined like a pear. Her skin, the color of garden soil on a warm summer's day, was as smooth as a flower's petal. She explored the rainbow in her clothing...
Woodly Wiley Pierre is an immigrant.
She doesn't look, dress, speak, or even eat like anyone else in her new school. Worst of all, her classmates don't seem to like her. She misses Haiti, but an earthquake...
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2016" Paul B. Wignall is professor of paleoenvironments at the University of Leeds.
Unraveling the mystery of the catastrophic age of extinctions
Two hundred sixty million years ago, life on Earth suffered wave after wave of cataclysmic extinctions, with the worst wiping out nearly every species on the planet. The Worst of Times delves into the mystery behind these extinctions and sheds light on...
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Master the Art of Hurricane Preparedness and Protect Your Loved Ones
When the skies darken and the winds pick up, what's your plan? Living in West Florida means that hurricanes are an inevitable part of life. But with the right knowledge and preparation, they don't have to be a catastrophe. Bracing for the Storm: A West Florida Hurricane Survival Guide is your all-encompassing resource, designed to help you prepare, act, and recover like a pro.
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250) Island on Fire
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Laki is Iceland's largest volcano. Its eruption in 1783 is one of history's great, untold natural disasters. Spewing out sun-blocking ash and then a poisonous fog for eight long months, the effects of the eruption lingered across the world for years. It caused the deaths of people as far away as the Nile and created catastrophic conditions throughout Europe.
Island on Fire is the story not only of a single eruption but the people whose lives it...
251) Devil in the Wind
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Step into the heart of wildfire. Feel the heat, breathe the smoke.
Devil In The Wind is an account of catastrophic fire and its immediate aftermath.
In this 21st century, the whole world seems to be on fire. America burns. Europe burns. Greece is reeling after its own tragedy of fire.
And Australia burns, as it has always done, but now so much more fiercely.
In February 2009, wildfires burnt through entire communities, taking 173 lives and injuring...
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In Time of Emergency: A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters provides individuals and families with information on what can and should be, done to enhance survival in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. Chapters cover: general guidance, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, earthquakes, tidal waves, nuclear power plant accidents, fire, and nuclear attack. Illustrated.
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"This groundbreaking documentary event series explores the human impact of climate change. From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, YEARS OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY combines the blockbuster storytelling styles of top Hollywood movie makers with the reporting expertise of Hollywood's brightest stars and today's most respected journalists"--Showtime website.
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"From earthquakes, tornadoes and hurricanes to floods, wildfires and even civil strife, disasters threaten your home and safety no matter where you live. Fortunately, The Prepper's Workbook offers step-by-step instructions that will guarantee your family is fully prepared for whatever the world has in store..."-- From back cover.
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This title focuses on tornadoes and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Less than a month before her 40th birthday, a devastating firestorm destroys Risa Nye's home and neighborhood in Oakland, California. Already mourning the perceived loss of her youth, she now must face the loss of all tangible reminders of who she was before.
There Was a Fire Here is the story of how Nye adjusts to the turning point that will forever mark the "before and after" in her life-and a chronicle of her attempts to honor the lost symbols...
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Are you prepared for the next disaster? Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, wars, and wildfires can strike at any time, and it's important to be prepared. The Disaster Preparedness Survival Guide: 10 Tips on How to Plan and Prepare for Any Emergency will give you the essential knowledge and tools you need to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a disaster. In this book, you'll learn:How to create a disaster preparedness planHow...
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On October 15, 1954, Hurricane Hazel battered southern Ontario, leaving in its wake a terrible toll: thousands homeless, million in property damage, and, worst of all, 81 people dead. Hazel destroyed bridges, submerged towns, and drowned unsuspecting Ontarians in their homes and cars. Raymore Drive in Weston was decimated when the Humber River swelled by eight feet, taking the lives of 32 residents in only one hour. In Etobicoke, five volunteer firemen...
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