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The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind. by Winchester, Simon.;
In 'The Breath of the Gods', Sam Whicnhester explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the natural disasters that are becoming more frequent and regular.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; HISTORY / World; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History;

Just in case : how to be self-sufficient when the unexpected happens / by Harrison, Kathy,1952-;
Organize -- Acquire and rotate -- Personal preparedness -- Home systems -- Communications -- Preparedness with children -- Pets -- Preparing your car -- Evacuation -- Loss of power -- Fire in the home -- Natural disasters -- Toxic hazards -- Pandemic -- Terrorism -- Skills for independence -- Food from scratch -- The stored food cookbook -- Epilogue: could we really do it?
Subjects: Emergency management.; Safety education.; Survival skills.;
© 2008., Storey Pub.,

Hurricane heroes in Texas / by Osborne, Mary Pope.; Ford, AG.;
"Jack and Annie travel in the magic tree house to Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900--the day of the worst natural disaster in US history"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Jack (Fictitious character from Osborne); Annie (Fictitious character from Osborne); Brothers and sisters; Hurricanes; Floods; Time travel; Magic; Tree houses;

Vanished : a novel / by Jeremiah, David,1941-author.; O'Neal, Sam,1981-author.;
"As leader of a special military unit charged with stopping potential pandemics before they spread, John "Haggs" Haggerty has a front-row seat to the sharp increase in natural disasters that precede the Rapture--including plagues, earthquakes, famines, wars, and rumors of war. And each crisis is becoming more intense"--
Subjects: Christian fiction.; Religious fiction.; Novels.; End of the world; Prophecies; Redemption; Soldiers;

Chasing a tornado / by Harasymiw, Mark.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 31), Internet addresses and index."Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them. Graphic organizers and incredible photographs add to this glimpse into one of nature's most terrifying events" --from publisher's web site.LSC
Subjects: Tornadoes; Storm chasers; Meteorologists;

Madam Secretary. [videorecording] / by Carradine, Keith,1949-actor.; Daly, Tim,1956-actor.; Ivanek, Željko,1957-actor.; Leoni, Téa,1966-actor.; Neuwirth, Bebe,actor.; Ramirez, Sara,actor.; CBS Studios Inc.,production company.; Paramount Pictures Corporation,publisher.;
Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, Keith Carradine, Željko Ivanek, Sara Ramirez.Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. No crisis is out of control for Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord. Thinking outside the box and acting outside political protocol make McCord a force to be reckoned with both stateside and overseas, along with support from her CIA operative husband Henry, Chief of Staff Jay, policy advisor Kat, and of course, President Dalton. As McCord prepares to transition from her office to a presidential campaign, she's going to need all the help she can get.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, 2.0.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Political television programs.; Cabinet officers; Families; International relations; Women cabinet officers; Women presidential candidates;
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Peter's Friends. by Branagh, Kenneth,film director.; Thompson, Emma,actor.; Laurie, Hugh,actor.; Fry, Stephen,actor.; MGM (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen FryOriginally produced by MGM in 1992.It's been ten years since a group of friends (including Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton and Stephen Fry) graduated from college, and they've reunited at a grand English manor in the countryside to ring in the New Year. But when drinks start flowing, and their inhibitions are stripped away, it isn't long before this close-knit crew find themselves caught up in an unexpected melee misunderstandings that will soon test the very limits of love, friendship....and other natural disasters!Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Drama.; Comedy.; Motion pictures.; Romance.;

When calls the heart. [videorecording] / by Krakow, Erin,actor.; Landon, Michael,1964-television producer.; Lissing, Daniel,1981-actor.; Loughlin, Lori,actor.; Wagner, Jack,1959-actor.; television adaptation of (work):Oke, Janette,1935-When calls the heart.; Hallmark Channel (Television network),broadcaster.; Shout! Factory (Firm),distributor.; Super Channel (Firm),broadcaster.;
Hallmark Channel presents ; from executive producer Michael Landon Jr.Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner.A strong-willed teacher who has foregone the life of the big city, Elizabeth Thatcher has made the small frontier town of Hope Valley her home, with no small help from a handsome Mountie named Jack. But life on the frontier can hand you many tough turns, and so it is for Jack and Elizabeth as they face pressures put upon them by family, rivals, lawless criminals and even catastrophic natural disasters in their quest to find their place in this remote and rugged land.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction television programs.; Television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Man-woman relationships; Teachers; Women pioneers; Company towns;
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A skyscraper reaches up / by Burns, Kylie.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses, and index."Engineers design skyscrapers to help solve the challenge of making room for a large number of people on a small piece of land. Young readers will learn about the steps in the engineering design process and see what shapes and materials are used in construction to make tall buildings stable. A link to interactive activities online plus an activity in the book allow readers to create skyscrapers that can withstand weight, weather, natural disasters-and time!"--Provided by publisher.Grades 4-6.Guided reading: O.LSC
Subjects: Skyscrapers; Skyscrapers;

Big little journeys [videorecording] / by Williams, Paul(Film producer),television director,television producer.; McKee, Elsa,television director.; Young, Amy(Film editor),television director.; Fabbri-Kennedy, Valeria,television director.; BBC Studios,distributor.;
Narrated by Aaron Pierre.Follow the real-life adventures of six tiny animals as they journey into the unknown - across rainforests, mountains and wetlands. The cast of animals includes a family of endangered golden-headed lion tamarins in Brazil, gymnastic bushbabies in South Africa and the rare Taiwanese Formosan pangolin - the world's most trafficked animal. Against the odds, the animals overcome huge obstacles, giant predators and natural disasters in their quest for food, family and survival. Working with scientists and conservationists around the world, the series captures the dramatic adventures faced by these tiny but mighty creatures.E.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Wildlife television programs.; Nature television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Animals; Animal behavior.; Body size.; Bush babies; Golden lion tamarin; Pangolins; Endangered species.; Arvicola; Chameleons; Turtles;
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