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Get the Summary of Manjula Martin's The Last Fire Season in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Last Fire Season" by Manjula Martin is a deeply personal and reflective account of living amidst the threat of wildfires in Northern California. Martin, awakened by a dry lightning storm, prepares to evacuate her forested hillside home, packing essentials and relying on a local volunteer fire department for protection....
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Roaring Brook Press
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2024.
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"Learn the skills you need to survive a TSUNAMI. 1) Learn the causes: Did you know that a big earthquake can be a sign that a tsunami might hit? 2) Recognize the signs: If it looks like the ocean is pulling away from the shore, RUN! This means a tsunami could be on the way! 3) Evacuate: Always have a bag of essential items packed and an evacuation route planned. You never know when it could SAVE YOUR LIFE! Remember, if you live near a coast and see...
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¡Bienvenido al mundo de "Apocalipsis Verde: Despierta, el Planeta se Asfixia"! Este libro es una llamada urgente a la acción para despertar nuestra conciencia sobre la crisis ambiental que enfrentamos actualmente. Escrito por expertos en el campo de la ecología y la conservación, esta obra maestra literaria nos sumerge en un futuro distópico y nos desafía a tomar medidas antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
En "Apocalipsis Verde", serás testigo...
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Remote island ecosystems, scattered like gems across the world's oceans, harbor unparalleled natural beauty and ecological significance. However, these isolated paradises are under imminent threat due to the accelerating impacts of climate change, including rising sea levels and extreme weather events. As pristine island habitats struggle for survival, the urgent need for conservation and restoration has become increasingly clear. Innovative solutions...
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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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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....
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Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the founder and CEO of AccuWeather!
Join AccuWeather founder and CEO Dr. Joel N. Myers on a journey from the beginning of time to the modern day to see how weather and climate impacted world events throughout history, both the good and the bad.
Learn about the comet that hit Earth almost 67 million years ago, and how it triggered a massive climate...
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Fire and flood, train wreck and tornado-a look at the many disasters Chicago has endured over the years, with photos and illustrations. The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity. This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer water surge that...
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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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A guide to keeping your family safe, well fed, and stocked with essentials in any emergency.
The Prepared-Not-Scared Cookbook reveals how to create a five-week comprehensive menu plan, build and keep a seventy-two-hour food kit, and where and how to shop for food items. It provides a clear game plan during emergencies, and highlights how implementing a food storage strategy can keep you feeling in control during a crisis.
From pandemic viruses and...
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"Quake Chronicles: California's Seismic Story" takes readers on a captivating journey through the heart of one of the most earthquake-prone regions in the world. This accessible and engaging non-fiction book offers a unique blend of storytelling and factual exploration, presenting an intimate portrait of California's seismic history, challenges, and triumphs.From the iconic San Andreas Fault to the profound impacts of historical earthquakes, each...
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Every year around the globe, people cross paths with avalanches-some massive, some no deeper than a pizza box-often with deadly results. Avalanche expert Jill Fredston stalks these so-called freaks of nature, forecasting where and when they will strike, deliberately triggering them with explosives, teaching potential victims how to stay alive, and leading rescue efforts when tragedy strikes.
Having spent decades trying to keep avalanches and people...
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« La météo ne répond plus. Elle ne prédit plus rien. L'eau n'arrive pas quand elle doit arriver, et pourtant les crues se succèdent à un rythme vertigineux. Ce n'est plus un secret: bien qu'étant le continent qui contribue le moins au réchauffement climatique, dans l'absolu et par personne, l'Afrique est le territoire le plus affecté par celui-ci.
L'Europe et plus particulièrement la France, notamment en raison de son passé colonial...
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Fire-resistant grass plants are botanical species that possess inherent qualities and adaptive features which enable them to withstand the threat of wildfires and reduce their susceptibility to ignition. While these plants are not impervious to fire, they exhibit characteristics that significantly mitigate the risk of fire propagation, making them vital components of fire-adapted ecosystems and landscapes. One of the defining attributes of fire-resistant...
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With over one hundred full-color photographs comes a harrowing portrait of Canada's most devastating wildfire season ever, the effects of which could be felt and seen across the world.
"All hell has broken loose." That's the phrase some fire officials use to describe the unprecedented 2023 wildfire season in Canada. Never before has the vast and rugged beauty of this country been ravaged by as many devastating wildfires. Never before have the fires...
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"Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Unraveling the Catastrophe of 1984" delves deep into one of the world's most devastating industrial disasters. This comprehensive account sheds light on the events leading up to and following the infamous gas leak that occurred in Bhopal, India. In December 1984, a toxic gas leak from the Union Carbide pesticide plant engulfed the city of Bhopal, leaving thousands dead and countless others suffering from long-term health effects....
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“The Fire Outside My Window: A Survivor Tells the True Story of California's Epic Cedar Fire” is both a poignant memoir and a veteran journalist's narrative nonfiction account of a catastrophic event that crippled postcard-perfect San Diego and dominated international headlines in October 2003.
Author Sandra Millers Younger's miraculous saga of escape, ruin and renewal unifies a tapestry of experiences woven from more than 100 interviews with...
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In 1948-49, Nebraska experienced a winter like never before. Brutal cold, unbearable winds and record snowfall made roads impassable and life difficult for locals. Farmers and ranchers struggled with hunger due to a dwindling supply of coal and food. The governor requested federal aid, and the U.S. Air Force dropped bales of hay into pastures for animals. Many locals perished in the weather, and icy roads forced the state to redesign and rebuild highways....
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February 5, 1898. Witnesses report a giant orange fireball reflected in the glacial waters of Alaska's Lynn Canal. At the height of Klondike gold fever, the Clara Nevada disappeared into an epic storm taking passengers and priceless cargo with her. Was the explosion an accident or a robbery gone wrong? Did Captain C.H. Lewis make off with $165,000 ($13.6 million in today's currency) in raw gold? Or was the sinking a case of a sea-weary steamer meeting...
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The Great Earthquake and Fire of 1906 is an unparalleled disaster in the history of San Francisco. More than 4.5 square miles of San Francisco burned and crumbled into a windswept desert of desolation. We will see this scene from behind the camera, covering before the earthquake through the fire and into the rebuilding of the city. The waterfront in the east to Golden Gate Park in the west and the marina in the north to Mission District in the south...
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