Environmental Emergency

“Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice.” A series of catastrophic tsunamis might do the trick, too. The Super Disasters: a trilogy of standalone disaster thrillers, each tale providing a unique depiction of humanity’s response to nature’s fury. SUPERTIDE A disaster thriller that will keep you sitting on the edge of the seat and holding your breath...Fast-paced and perfectly developed, the action never stops in Supertide, and relentlessly grows until the end. A must-read for thriller fans." - Reader's Favorite A "terrifying, science-driven thriller...Freeman humanizes ...

Narrated by the author: Experience the Southern California wildfires through Jacob Soboroff’s eyes—and voice. New York Times Bestseller and #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller A "gripping, unshakeable firsthand account" (San Francisco Chronicle) of the firestorm that consumed Los Angeles, from...

"A disaster thriller that will keep you sitting on the edge of the seat and holding your breath...Fast-paced and perfectly developed, the action never stops in Supertide, and relentlessly grows until the end. A must-read for thriller fans." - Reader's Favorite A "terrifying, science-driven thriller...Freeman humanizes the plot through scenes giving the perspective of ordinary people caught up in the cataclysm." - Publisher's Weekly No need to visit the ocean. The ocean is coming to visit you. Deep in the Atlantic, the ocean floor is shifting, changing in ways unseen for millions of years. ...

A cautionary tale for a new era of megafires, Paradise is the gripping true story of a town wiped off the map and the determination of its people to rise again. The inspiration for the Apple Original Film The Lost Bus, starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera “A tour de force story of...

Travel off the grid and explore the world with this ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel, perfect for beginner and intermediate adventurers alike. Overlanding 101 is the first and ultimate guide to vehicle-based adventure travel. Authored by renowned adventure traveler Scott Brady...

Today’s UV Index: Lethal Deep inside the sun, magnetic lines of force are growing…building in ways not experienced for a millennium. When a pair of increasingly severe solar storms disables internet, communications, and GPS for millions around the globe, helioseismologist Greyson Finn fears the imminent arrival of a cataclysmic super flare, a magnetic explosion of the sun with the potential to obliterate life on earth. In a desperate bid to help the world prepare, Finn and his fellow scientists rush to address the critical question: will the solar weather subside, or is the worst yet to...

Looking to discover the ins and outs of gold mining safety? Look no further than Digging for Gold, the comprehensive new eBook. From the history of gold mining accidents to the environmental impact of mining operations, this book covers everything there is to know about staying safe while digging for gold. In Chapter 1, readers will embark on a fascinating journey through the history of gold mining accidents, examining past incidents in order to better prepare for the future. In Chapter 2, we take a closer look at the impact of gold mining on the environment, including lessons learned from ...

As a child he was taught to respect nature by an Apache elder he called Grandfather, now as a bestselling author and master tracker Tom Brown, Jr., shares his secrets for nurturing and saving our planet. Tom Brown, Jr., is America's most acclaimed outdoorsman, tracker, and teacher. When he was...

Three alerts in twenty minutes. A wildfire, a flash flood, and a power shutoff, all converging on the same two roads out. Renata Sokolov reads terrain for a living, and the terrain around Ashwood Ridge is telling her something the county’s containment numbers are not. The Garner Complex fire has turned toward the ridge. The creek crossings on the only way out are already running higher than any August she can remember. And in six hours, the power company is going to kill every traffic signal, message sign, and cell tower between here and the highway. When a volunteer coordinator calls ...

"Super Freeze barrels along at a phenomenal pace, and readers will need to stay up late at night turning the pages to find out what happens. - Readers' Favorite HELL MIGHT NOT FREEZE OVER... BUT EARTH WILL A planetary-mass object pierces the asteroid belt, hurling thousands of asteroids into the inner solar system. When the first of many catastrophic Earth impacts occurs, the resulting mass destruction heralds mankind’s looming extinction. In a desperate bid to save humanity, geologist Carter Ferguson seeks to establish safe havens inside volcanic caverns. But the impending stream of ...

The Conquer the Exam in Under 90 Minutes series is the original audiobook-first exam prep solution. These guides are designed for focus and efficiency, so you can master the essentials quickly without wasting time on filler. What sets this CHMM study guide apart is what it is not. It is not a drawn-out textbook hundreds of pages long. It is not filled with practice questions that do not translate well to audio format. And it is not a generic manual with “CHMM” dropped into the title but no real alignment with the official exam content. Instead, this book is a concise, targeted review of...

The storm of the century is tearing the coast apart. But the deadliest threat is locked inside. Inside a coastal clinic, nurse Tara is fighting a losing battle against the rising Atlantic. Fifty-seven people are trapped with her. The power is dead. The emergency generator is failing. She has a premature newborn to keep alive and her teenage daughter to protect. Then the real nightmare begins. Tara's estranged and dangerous husband has taken shelter inside. As the storm surge floods the lower levels and forces everyone into the claustrophobic dark, he uses the panic to his advantage—...

Emergency is a novel about the interconnectedness of all life on Earth. Our narrator is at home during lockdown, where she ponders both past and present. She remembers her 1990s childhood in rural Yorkshire. She recalls a kestrel hunt, helping a farmer save a renegade bull, and days playing with her best friend, Clare. In her village, neighbors argue, keep secrets, care for one another, and try to hold down jobs. Fox cubs fight in the woods, plants compete for space, a quarry slowly falls apart, and we see a three-legged deer who likes cake.

The rain had been falling for six days, and somewhere in the back of Nora Vale's mind, a clock was ticking. Briar Creek is an isolated community of eleven hundred people tucked into a crease in the Blue Ridge. For over a century, the people and the mountain have shared a quiet existence. But as relentless storms batter the slopes and the ground reaches its absolute breaking point, that fragile agreement is about to be violently revoked. When the earth finally gives way, it takes the roads, the power grids, and the only routes to safety with it. Now, entirely cut off from the outside world, ...

Any resemblance to current reality... learn to read between the lines. Inspired by "The Bathroom Metaphor" theorized by Isaac Asimov, this short fantasy fiction immerses us with repulsion and visceral humor in a tale of hopelessness regarding the fate of our manipulated mass societies and the future of our planet. Brutal and disgusting, this story for strong stomachs reveals the growing depravity of humanity driven by individual needs in a world that, due to our demographic explosion, is becoming increasingly cramped in space and natural resources. The manifestations of crisis-stricken ...

The award-winning and surprisingly hopeful story of one woman's search for resiliency in a warming world Several years ago, ecologist Lauren E. Oakes set out from California for Alaska's old-growth forests to hunt for a dying tree: the yellow-cedar. With climate change as the culprit, the death...

"Harrowing, tender-hearted, and funny as hell" —Jenny Offill “Fascinating…Oddly uplifting” —The Economist "Smart, funny, irreverent, and philosophically rich" —Wall Street Journal By the author of the award-winning To Be a Machine, an absorbing, deeply felt book about our anxious...

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey through the fascinating world of rocket launches, safety practices, and space exploration with the gripping new eBook, "Blast Off to Safety!" This comprehensive and informative guide will elevate your understanding of the complexities associated with launching rockets while ensuring the safety of not only spacecraft but those on the ground as well. Covering a wide array of topics that span from fundamental principles to advanced concepts, "Blast Off to Safety" expertly navigates through essential information, such as regulatory frameworks, risk...

"Pass the Environmental Conservation Police Officer Exam: Your Guide to a Career as a Fish and Wildlife Officer" is a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare aspiring conservation law enforcement officers for success in their career pursuits. This guide covers essential topics necessary for proficiency in the role. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of enforcing fish and wildlife laws, navigating complex environmental regulations, and managing wildlife populations effectively. Topics such as wildlife identification, natural resource protection, and law enforcement procedures ...

This gripping, deeply thoughtful book considers the future of civilization in the light of what we know about climate change and related threats. David Orr, an award-winning, internationally recognized leader in the field of sustainability and environmental education, pulls no punches: Even with the Paris Agreement of 2015, Earth systems will not reach a new equilibrium for centuries.