Extreme Weather

If climate catastrophes like Hurricane Sandy seem to be on the rise, it’s for a reason. The likelihood of these extreme weather events are increasingly being tied to man-made global warming, mostly through overproduction of carbon dioxide. It’s no longer an abstract idea; it’s being felt locally, on every level. Climate Change and Extreme Weather gives you the tools to better understand what’s behind climate change, what might be in store during the coming decades, and how we can begin to reverse the detrimental effects mankind has had on the atmosphere.

Earth is capable of catastrophic weather phenomena such as hurricanes at sea and droughts and tornadoes on land. Follow the paths of several different extreme weather events from cause to effect in this series that will blow you away! This volume includes Blizzards, Droughts, and Hurricanes.

When the sky turns dark and the winds pick up, it can be hard to know what to do to stay safe during a tornado. "Storm Watch: A Guide to Recognizing and Surviving Tornado Weather" is the essential guide to help you prepare for, recognize, and survive tornadoes. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to recognize the signs of tornado weather, including changes in the sky, wind, temperature, and humidity. You'll also discover how to use weather forecasts, radar, and other tools to predict and track tornadoes, so you can be prepared before they strike. But recognizing tornado weather is...

With the high cost of workplace accidents and injuries, collateral-additional duty safety specialists must be familiar with the safety programs that can prevent or control the hazards that cause them. Being familiar with these programs enables the safety specialist to act. This book is a concise review of the dangers of working in extreme cold weather. The author has twenty years of managing safety and occupational health manager.

Normalcy is a fragile thing. For the people in these twenty real-life accounts, it shattered in an instant. What happens when the ground opens up, the sky falls, or a wall of fire consumes everything in its path? When the mundane world of deadlines and daily routines is replaced by a desperate fight for the next breath? SURVIVING - Disasters places you directly into the heart of catastrophe. Journey alongside ordinary people—parents, teachers, and commuters—thrown into the most extreme situations imaginable. From catastrophic tsunamis and terrifying wildfires to sudden building ...

It has been shown that to make a diet, you have to start with a new way of thinking. Experts advise combining positive behavioral changes with the diet. This is used to help the mind conceive an idea of nutrition and change. The mind, like a computer, has internal programs that lead us to have preestablished results. These behavioral styles are often found at the subconscious level and are not fully perceived by the individual. So, it is impossible to have a diet when our mind is "programmed to maintain body weight".

Earth is capable of catastrophic weather phenomena such as hurricanes at sea and droughts and tornadoes on land. Follow the paths of several different extreme weather events from cause to effect in this series that will blow you away! This volume includes Ice Storms, Tornadoes, and Tsunamis.

Summon your spirit of adventure as you venture into a chilling odyssey within "Surviving the Arctic Storm." This compelling new eBook plunges you into a frosty world, bursting with vivid realities and captivating insights on dealing with the harshest weather extremes known to humanity. A deep-dive into survival, this comprehensive text doesn't merely skim the surface. From understanding the nature of brutal weathers to treadling arctic terrains, each chapter builds on the last to create an iron-clad survival strategy. You'll glean invaluable knowledge on essential gear basics, the science ...

Introducing "Tactical Clothing," the ultimate guide to dressing for survival and self-defense. Whether you're an avid outdoorsman, a law enforcement officer, or simply preparing for the unexpected, this eBook is your go-to resource for selecting the right gear for any situation. From head to toe, "Tactical Clothing" covers all the bases, beginning with an introduction to the world of tactical clothing and why it matters. Discover how quality tactical clothing can make all the difference when it comes to both comfort and safety, and learn how to choose the right clothing and accessories for ...

The storm isn’t the only thing that kills. When a supercell touches down across the American Midwest, seasoned storm chasers race to capture its fury. But as the skies darken and the winds rise, a violent gang of looters follows the destruction—robbing, hunting, and silencing anyone in their way. Caught between the storm and the savages, a scattered group of chasers must survive tornadoes, betrayal, and chaos on the open road. As towns are shredded and secrets exposed, only one thing is certain: not everyone will make it out alive. Perfect for fans of Twister, Into the Storm, and ...

Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone's favorite meteorologist, Al Roker! With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, listeners will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles. Surprising facts will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather - some they never even knew existed!

Wild weather affects every part of our world. But which types of weather bring wicked winds, drenching downpours, or super-heavy snowfalls? Listeners will learn all about the most extreme weather on our planet.

Some places are so high that they touch the clouds. Listen to this book to find out more about places with very high elevations.

Discover the critical elements shaping the Earth's climate and future with "Climate Essentials," an enlightening journey through the dynamics of our planet's intricate climate system. For everyone seeking to understand the scientific underpinnings of the most pressing global challenge of our time, this eBook delves deep into the atmospheric composition, the mechanics of radiative forcing, and the myriad factors influencing the climate—both natural and anthropogenic. "Climate Essentials" presents an immersive exploration into the fundamental processes governing Earth's climate. From the ...

The annual Hollow Creek celebration is the town's pride, a perfect autumn day filled with laughter, parade floats, and the sweet smell of caramel apples. This year is the biggest yet, drawing crowds from across the state. But as the sun sets, the sky darkens with an unnatural shade of green. The weather warnings come too late. When an EF5 monster descends upon the crowded festivities, the heart of the community becomes a storm-ravaged warzone. A first responder battles through the debris to find the living. A mother clings to her child as the world is ripped apart around them. A ...

Welcome to Surviving in the Yucatan, the ultimate guidebook to mastering the art of survival in the stunning and challenging Yucatan Peninsula. Are you looking for an adventure that will take you off the beaten path and into the heart of the jungle? Perhaps you’re planning a trip to the Yucatan and want to be fully prepared for whatever comes your way. Or maybe you simply want to expand your survival skills and learn from the masters of self-reliance. Whatever your reason, this eBook is the resource to guide you through every step of surviving in the Yucatan. From the basics of shelter ...

Five-year-old Daisy Gonzalez's father is always waiting for her at the bus stop. But today he isn't, and Daisy disappears. When Daisy goes missing, nearly everyone in town suspects or knows something different about what happened. And they also know a lot about each other. The immigrants who work in the dairy farm know their employers' secrets. The hairdresser knows everything except what's happening in her own backyard.

Get ready. The storm is coming. Bryce Douglas faces a crisis of faith when his idyllic view of his family is challenged with his son's diagnosis of autism. Instead of accepting his wife and her tight-knit family's comfort, he pushes them away, fears from his past threatening to undo the happiness he's found in his present.

Lizzie Benson slid into her job as a librarian without a traditional degree. But this gives her a vantage point from which to practice her other calling: she is a fake shrink. For years, she has tended to her God-haunted mother and her recovering addict brother. They have both stabilized for the moment, but Lizzie has little chance to spend her new free time with husband and son before her old mentor, Sylvia Liller, makes a proposal. She's become famous for her prescient podcast, Hell and High Water, and wants to hire Lizzie to answer the mail she receives.

Equip yourself with a robust understanding of climate science and how artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and statistics can help us predict (and possibly postpone or prevent) the dramatic impacts of climate change. We start and end with a time travel story that begins in 1900 and provides a glimpse into the year 2050. This is grounded in the present development and calculated projections of alterations until 2050, contingent upon the historical trajectory. Global climate change significantly impacts various regions of the Earth, including landmasses, oceans, and the ...