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MaddAddam trilogy volume 2
Language
English
Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale and The Testaments—the second book of the internationally celebrated MaddAddam trilogy, set in the visionary world of Oryx and Crake, is at once a moving tale of lasting friendship and a landmark work of speculative fiction.
The long-feared waterless flood has occurred, altering Earth as we know it and obliterating most human...
The long-feared waterless flood has occurred, altering Earth as we know it and obliterating most human...
2) Arctic blast
Publisher
Distributed by ARC Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
When a solar eclipse sends a blast of super-chilled air towards the earth, a brilliant but troubled physicist tries to warn the scientific community of the impending disaster. When his attempt fails, he is forced to use unconventional methods to warn the world's governments, but will he be successful at stopping the impending ice age?
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Series
Language
English
Description
"In the latest riveting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, an international research station in the Coral Sea comes under siege during a geological disaster that triggers massive quakes, deadly tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. To stop the world from burning, it’s up to Sigma Force to uncover a secret buried at the heart of our planet. The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers...
Series
Publisher
NGHT, LCC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Through eyewitness video, historical archives, and cutting edge CGI, National Geographic provides a comprehensive, yet intimate look at the most significant natural disasters of all time. A team of world experts reveal the pivotal moments that turned the top ten from natural phenomenon into human catastrophe and explain why these disasters became genuine game-changers.
Author
Publisher
PublicAffairs
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Filled with personal anecdotes and real-life examples, this must-have resource for government, organizations and individuals builds the foundation for dealing with disaster before it hits, guiding readers through the seven steps to take in anticipation of the "devil's" inevitable return.
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
1998.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes natural disasters which have occurred in various places throughout the world including the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the Yellow River flood in 1887, and the Australian bush fires in 1983.
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Shows footage of earthquakes, volcanoes, severe storms and tornadoes as National Geographic cameras travel the world, venturing to the brink of erupting volcanoes, into the paths of deadly pyroclastic flows, along massive fault lines, and aboard vehicles barreling toward massive tornadoes, all in the pursuit of scientific knowledge. Shows an erupting volcano on the Caribbean island of Montserrat. Travels in the Midwest's infamous "Tornado Alley" with...
11) The living
Author
Series
The living volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
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After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.
12) The tomorrow man
Publisher
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A man spending his life preparing for a disaster meets and falls in love with a woman who tries to change his way of thinking about life.
Author
Publisher
Pinnacle Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"It strikes without warning. A massive geomagnetic solar storm that destroys every power grid in the northern hemisphere. North America is without lights, electricity, phones, and navigation systems. In one week, the human race is flung back to the Dark Ages. In Boulder, Colorado, weather technicians watch in horror as civilization collapses around them. Planes are falling out of the skies. Cars are dead. Pandemonium and terror grip the Northern Hemisphere....
Author
Publisher
Doubleday
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From the award-winning author of Bubblegum and The Instructions, a daring new novel about the absurdity, the humor, and the tragedy of survivorship. A one-in-ten-billion natural disaster devastates Chicago. A Jewish comedian, his most devoted fan, and the city's mayor must struggle to move forward while the world-quite literally-caves beneath their feet. With this polyphonic tale of Chicago-style politics and political correctness, stand-up comedy...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Is it safer to fly or take the train? How dangerous is skydiving? And is eating that extra sausage going to kill you? We've all heard the statistics for risky activities, but what do they mean in the real world? In The Norm Chronicles, journalist Michael Blastland and risk expert David Spiegelhalter explore these questions through the stories of average Norm and an ingenious measurement called the MicroMort-a one in a million chance of dying. They...
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Language
English
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Discover how human beings react to danger—and what makes the difference between life and death
“Fascinating and useful . . . [shows that] the most important variable in an emergency is your own behavior.”—The New York Times
Today, nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to...
“Fascinating and useful . . . [shows that] the most important variable in an emergency is your own behavior.”—The New York Times
Today, nine out of ten Americans live in places at significant risk of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, terrorism, or other disasters. Tomorrow, some of us will have to...
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