Natural Disasters

On September 1, 1894, two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, trapping over 2,000 people. Daniel J. Brown recounts the events surrounding the fire....

At the dawn of the 20th century, a great confidence suffused America. Isaac Cline was one of the era's new men, a scientist who believed he knew all there was to know about the motion of clouds and the behavior of storms....

After Hurricane Katrina struck and power failed, amid rising floodwaters and heat, exhausted staff at Memorial Medical Center designated certain patients last for rescue. Months later, a doctor and two nurses were arrested and accused of injecting some of those patients with life-ending drugs....

This urgent and eye-opening book makes the case that protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time....

On the morning of July 3, 1994, the site of a forest fire on Storm King Mountain in Colorado was wrongly recorded...

Les Standiford, author of the John Deal thrillers, tells how the man who turned Florida's swamps into the playgrounds of the rich performed the almost superhuman feat of building a railroad from the mainland to Key West at the turn of the century....

In The Worst Hard Time, Timothy Egan put the environmental disaster of the Dust Bowl at the center of a rich history. Now he performs the same alchemy with the Big Burn, the largest-ever forest fire in America and the tragedy that cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy in the land....

Rising Tide tells the riveting and nearly forgotten story of the greatest natural disaster this country has ever known, the Mississippi flood of 1927....

When a massive wildfire surrounded Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, five monks risked their lives to save it. A gripping narrative as well as a portrait of the Zen path and the ways of wildfire, Fire Monks reveals what it means to meet a crisis with full presence of mind....

The true story behind the events that inspired the major motion picture Only the Brave. A "unique and bracing" (Booklist) first-person account by the sole survivor of Arizona's disastrous 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire, which took the lives of 19 "hotshots"....

Tim Samaras didn’t attend a day of college in his life. He chased storms with brilliant tools of his own invention and pushed closer to the tornado than anyone else ever dared....

2023 revealed the stark reality: the threat of nuclear war is not just possible, it's imminent. "Nuclear War Survival Skills 2024" is your essential guide to not just survive but thrive in the face of this looming danger.

On July 4, 1999, in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a bizarre confluence of meteorological events resulted in the most damaging blowdown in the region's history. Gunflint Falling tells the story of this devastating storm.

On the morning of December 26, 2004, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived....

Our world has ended five times: It has been broiled, frozen, poison gassed, smothered, and pelted by asteroids....

In 1934, hundreds of jobless World War I veterans were sent to the remote Florida Keys to build a highway from Miami to Key West. The Roosevelt Administration was making a genuine effort to help these down-and-out vets. But the attempt to help them turned into a tragedy....

Told in luminous, perceptive prose, The Last Fire Season is a deeply incisive inquiry into what it really means—now—to live in relationship to the elements of the natural world....

Mark Lynas delivers a vital account of the future of our earth, and our civilisation, if current rates of global warming persist. And it’s only looking worse....

Cathie Pelletier's breathtaking account of the 1952 snowstorm that blanketed New England, offers a valuable reminder about nature's capacity for destruction as well as insight into the human instinct for preservation....

In this extraordinarily rare memoir by an active-duty jumper, Jason Ramos takes listeners into his exhilarating and dangerous world....

Kate Winkler Dawson's debut, Death in the Air, is a gripping, historical narrative of a serial killer, an environmental disaster, and an iconic city struggling to regain its footing....

Earthquakes, floods, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes - they stem from the same forces that give our planet life. Together they have shaped our cities and their architecture; elevated leaders and toppled governments....

Power outages, natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tornadoes, and even manmade disasters strike without warning. Talks of civil unrest and economic collapse are on the rise, too.

From LA Times columnist and ESPN Around the Horn panelist Bill Plaschke, a story of tragedy, triumph, and the remarkable power of high school football in one small California town....

Stephen Robert Miller traces the histories of engineering marvels that were once deemed too smart and too big to fail....

In an era where unpredictability is the only certainty, these essential guides are combined for those determined to be prepared for anything. This collection is not just about survival; it's about thriving in the face of the unknown.

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of storm chasing? Look no further than Storm Chasing 101, the ultimate guide for beginners and experienced chasers alike. With over 20 chapters packed with valuable information, this eBook will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the storm chasing world safely and effectively. In Chapter 1, you will be introduced to the world of storm chasing and learn what it takes to become a successful chaser. From there, the guide dives into the technical aspects of understanding weather patterns in Chapter 2, essential equipment for storm ...

Introducing The Prepper's Handbook, the ultimate survival guide for those who want to be prepared for any emergency or disaster. No matter what the situation, this comprehensive eBook has got you covered. From understanding different disasters to developing a survival mindset, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to survive even the most challenging of situations. Chapter 1 delves deep into understanding disasters and what you need to know about them. You’ll learn about the different types of disasters, their impact, and how to prepare for them. Chapter 2 ...

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Ready, Set, Survive is the ultimate guide to emergency preparedness. With 20 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones in the face of any natural disaster. Chapter by chapter, you'll learn about the importance of preparation, the essential items you should have in your disaster kit, and how to make a plan to keep your family safe. You'll also discover tips and tricks for communicating during a disaster, mapping out escape routes and evacuating safely. But it doesn't stop there - this...

Dive into the realm of readiness, resilience, and self-sustainability with the one-of-a-kind eBook, "Empowered." This mindfully crafted resource is a companion designed to equip readers with the vital skills and knowledge needed to prepare for potential adversities in life. "Empowered" covers the whole gamut of preparedness, beginning with instilling a culture of readiness at home, all the way to teaching the fundamental survival techniques and strategies for dealing with emergencies. The eBook provides concrete, actionable steps to integrate preparedness into your everyday activities ...

How to Survive The End of the World by John Richards is a must have if you plan to survive. Preparing for another wave of COVID-19, Armageddon, natural disasters, nuclear war, the zombie apocalypse, and every other threat to human life on Earth this book was crafted for your protection. John Richards is a former Marine with experience and knowledge he wants to share with you. How to Survive The End of the World John Richards breaks down techniques and tips for everything you need to know to protect yourself and your family. Richards shows you how to survive any and everything you can think ...

This eBook dives into the captivating world of rogue waves and explores the elusive phenomena that have fascinated and mystified sailors, scientists, and storytellers for centuries. From their sudden emergence on the open ocean to their towering heights and devastating impacts, rogue waves remain one of nature's most enigmatic mysteries. Discover the latest research and cutting-edge technologies driving the prediction, diagnostics, and monitoring of rogue waves, from advanced numerical modeling and satellite observations to machine learning algorithms and big data analytics. Gain a deeper ...

In a riveting investigation of the science and ecology of wildfires, journalist M.R. O'Connor ventures into some of the oldest, most beautiful, and remote forests in North America to explore the powerful and ancient relationship between trees, fires, and humans. Along the way, she describes revelatory research in the fields of paleobotany and climate science to show how the world's forests have been shaped by fire for hundreds of millions of years.

Are you prepared for the unknown? Do you really know how to keep your family safe should the worst happen? Make no mistake, preparedness isn't paranoia...it's common sense that we've lost. Every day, we take precautions like wearing seatbelts and insurance. Why should our most fundamental human needs, especially food, water, shelter, and security, be any different? Disasters can flip your world upside down in an instant. Preparedness is the key to right the world again. But this book isn't for doomsday preppers. It's for responsible people like you who want peace of mind in a chaotic world....

2023 revealed the stark reality: the threat of nuclear war is not just possible, it's imminent. "Nuclear War Survival Skills 2024" is your essential guide to not just survive but thrive in the face of this looming danger.