disasters

"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 Ch?vere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennis Spann, and others as they fought to survive through . . . natural disasters"--Provided by publisher.

"Bitter cold. Extreme heat. Dangerous terrain. Sudden storms. When you're in the wild, you're at the whim of nature, and anything can happen. Could you survive a wilderness disaster? Discover the true tales of people who did, and find out how they lived to tell their stories"--Provided by publisher.

"Eight stories of man-made disasters and the heroes who arose to rescue others as well as institute reforms that would avoid similar disasters later"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the history of civilization through fifty disasters, including the Pompeii volcano erruption, the drought of the 1930s, and the Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania nuclear accident.

"Explores the stories and alleged hauntings of some of the deadliest catastrophes in history, from lost souls left behind in the 2011 Japanese tsunami to a headless ghost frightening miners deep underground. With historical photos and sidebars that are equal parts educational and terrifying, readers will find that sometimes fact is even scarier than fiction"--OCLC.

"When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration goes utterly wrong when an avalanche hits, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival trumps together. Come Monday morning, how many members short will the team be?"--OCLC.

"The RMS Titanic was the most magnificent ship to ever set sail. When it began its maiden voyage in April 1912, its passengers and crew could not have known or even imagined their sad fate. The sinking of the Titanic was one of the greatest maritime tragedies in history, a story that continues to fascinate people today"--Provided by the publisher.

A collection of essays which explore some of the most tragic disasters in U.S. history, including information on the sinking of the Titanic, the Challenger explosion, the Chicago fire, and the Exxon Valdez disaster.

"Discovering the key to flight has been a dream come true for mankind. But when something goes wrong, this dream becomes a nightmare. Get the details of some of the most devastating plane crashes ever"--Provided by publisher.

Describes careers that help to prevent disasters, such as bridge collapses, cures for disease, and cleaning up toxic spills.