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Author : Charles R. Leach
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book In Tornado's Wake written by Charles R. Leach and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Queensland Forest Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (97 download)
Download or read book In the Wake of a Tornado written by Queensland Forest Service and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Peter J. Thuesen
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190680288
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Tornado God written by Peter J. Thuesen and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the earliest sources of humanity's religious impulse was severe weather, which ancient peoples attributed to the wrath of storm gods. Enlightenment thinkers derided such beliefs as superstition and predicted they would pass away as humans became more scientifically and theologically sophisticated. But in America, scientific and theological hubris came face-to-face with the tornado, nature's most violent windstorm. Striking the United States more than any other nation, tornadoes have consistently defied scientists' efforts to unlock their secrets. Meteorologists now acknowledge that even the most powerful computers will likely never be able to predict a tornado's precise path. Similarly, tornadoes have repeatedly brought Americans to the outer limits of theology, drawing them into the vortex of such mysteries as how to reconcile suffering with a loving God and whether there is underlying purpose or randomness in the universe. In this groundbreaking history, Peter Thuesen captures the harrowing drama of tornadoes, as clergy, theologians, meteorologists, and ordinary citizens struggle to make sense of these death-dealing tempests. He argues that, in the tornado, Americans experience something that is at once culturally peculiar (the indigenous storm of the national imagination) and religiously primal (the sense of awe before an unpredictable and mysterious power). He also shows that, in an era of climate change, the weather raises the issue of society's complicity in natural disasters. In the whirlwind, Americans confront the question of their own destiny-how much is self-determined and how much is beyond human understanding or control.
Author : John Edward Weems
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
ISBN 13 : 1623496152
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (234 download)
Download or read book The Tornado written by John Edward Weems and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tornado gives account of one of the world’s most terrifying natural disasters. Twisters have left their wake of freakish consequences throughout the United States and the world, and The Tornado vividly describes some of the most bizarre from around the country—houseboats sailing through the air; cars flown to a landing half a cornfield away; an entire house lifted and demolished, leaving only a divan holding the uninjured family. The most detailed description of a tornado and the violence it can bring comes from the author’s focus on the tragedy of one American town in 1953. John Edward Weems was an eyewitness reporter of a funnel that hit Waco, Texas, on May 11 of that year. In gripping narrative, he portrays the events of that day: a man clinging to a guard rail while a mailbox, plate glass, bricks, and assorted debris whizzed past his head; automobiles rolling end on end down the street; buildings falling like blocks knocked down by an angry child; a movie theater crumbling on the terrified patrons. When the storm had passed, 114 people were dead and hundreds injured; property damage ran in the tens of millions of dollars. Research in news reports, government weather documents, and books flesh out this account, which Pulitzer-prize winner Annie Dillard called “wonderfully exciting. It is full of people, and the thousands of details that make up their lives—and deaths. [It is] a story of enormous power.” John Banta, writing in the Waco Tribune-Herald, described it as “a gripping story of human drama and tragedy.” Kirkus Reviews said, “. . . the events still chill face to face with a power that defies reason.” Royalties from the sale of The Tornado will benefit the book fund of the Waco-McLennan County Public Library.
Author : Lee Sandlin
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307473589
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)
Download or read book Storm Kings written by Lee Sandlin and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2014-03-11 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 16 pages of black-and-white illustrations In Storm Kings, Lee Sandlin retraces America's fascination and unique relationship to tornadoes and the weather. From Ben Franklin's early experiments, to "the great storm debates" of the nineteenth century, to heartland life in the early twentieth century, Sandlin shows how tornado chasing helped foster the birth of meteorology, recreating with vivid descriptions some of the most devastating storms in America's history. Drawing on memoirs, letters, eyewitness testimonies, and numerous archives, Sandlin brings to life the forgotten characters and scientists that changed a nation and how successive generations came to understand and finally coexist with the spiraling menace that could erase lives and whole towns in an instant.
Author : Howard B. Bluestein
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780195307115
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (71 download)
Download or read book Tornado Alley written by Howard B. Bluestein and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2006 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For scientists, amateur weather enthusiasts, or anyone intrigued or terrified by a darkening sky, this book provides not only a history of tornado research, but a vivid look into the origin of the storms. 67 color illustrations.
Author : Seymour Simon
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062470345
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Seymour Simon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind. This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary index a list of websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Author : Michael Kun
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1250098408
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)
Download or read book We Are Still Tornadoes written by Michael Kun and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Growing up across the street from each other, Scott and Cath have been best friends their entire lives. Cath would help Scott with his English homework, he would make her mix tapes (it's the 80's after all), and any fight they had would be forgotten over TV and cookies. But now they've graduated high school and Cath is off to college while Scott is at home pursuing his musical dreams. During their first year apart, Scott and Cath's letters help them understand heartache, annoying roommates, family drama and the pressure to figure out what to do with the rest of their lives. And through it all, they realize that the only person they want to turn to is each other. But does that mean they should be more than friends? The only thing that's clear is that change is an inescapable part of growing up. And the friends who help us navigate it share an unshakable bond. This funny yet deeply moving book--set to an awesome 80's soundtrack--captures all the beautiful confusion and emotional intensity we find on the verge of adulthood...and first love"--
Author : Holly Bailey
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 052542749X
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (254 download)
Download or read book The Mercy of the Sky written by Holly Bailey and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 20th, 2013, one of the worst tornadoes on record landed a direct hit on Moore, Oklahoma. This is the suspenseful tale of human courage in the face of natural disaster.
Author : Seymour Simon
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0064437914
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (644 download)
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Seymour Simon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2001-04-10 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now award-winning author Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. With the clear, concise style he is noted for, Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Spectacular full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon in action. Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.
Author : Charles Ghigna
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0375861149
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (758 download)
Download or read book Barn Storm written by Charles Ghigna and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comical introduction to cause and effect is ideal for emergent readers, who look for cues in simple rhymed text and bright, bold art as they take their first steps toward reading independently. When a twister hits the pond near Farmer Brown’s farm, some very odd things happen. The fish and frogs take flight. They land in some unlikely places—like the barn and the pigs’ trough—setting off an uproarious chain of events that affects the entire farm. Once the weather subsides and the farmer and his family emerge from the storm cellar, they encounter a whole new world, including some unexpected (and four-legged) tenants in their house! Step into Reading is a complete literacy program with something for every child. The program offers five steps to reading success. Children can progress through the steps at their own speed, developing confidence in their reading, no matter what their grade. Every book’s step is printed on the cover and the spine. Each title contains a fun story and is filled with colorful art.
Author : John P. Finley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Tornadoes, what They Are, and how to Escape Them written by John P. Finley and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : John Campbell
Publisher : Sheridan House, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781574090253
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (92 download)
Download or read book In Darwin's Wake written by John Campbell and published by Sheridan House, Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skipper Campbell realized that his planned route along the South American coast and around Cape Horn would closely follow that taken by Charles Darwin on his historic journey aboard the BEAGLE. He decided to compare his impressions of those places today with the descriptions and observations made by Darwin over 150 years earlier.
Author : Cat Patrick
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1984815334
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)
Download or read book Tornado Brain written by Cat Patrick and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this heartfelt and powerfully affecting coming of age story, a neurodivergent 7th grader is determined to find her missing best friend before it's too late. Now in paperback. Things never seem to go as easily for thirteen-year-old Frankie as they do for her sister, Tess. Unlike Tess, Frankie is neurodivergent. In her case, that means she can't stand to be touched, loud noises bother her, she's easily distracted, she hates changes in her routine, and she has to go see a therapist while other kids get to hang out at the beach. It also means Frankie has trouble making friends. She did have one--Colette--but they're not friends anymore. It's complicated. Then, just weeks before the end of seventh grade, Colette unexpectedly shows up at Frankie's door. The next morning, Colette vanishes. Now, after losing Colette yet again, Frankie's convinced that her former best friend left clues behind that only she can decipher, so she persuades her reluctant sister to help her unravel the mystery of Colette's disappearance before it's too late. A powerful story of friendship, sisters, and forgiveness, Tornado Brain is an achingly honest portrait of a young girl trying to find space to be herself. Inspired by her own neurodiverse child, Cat Patrick writes with authenticity and sincerity in her depiction of Frankie in what is ultimately a love letter to neurodiverse children everywhere.
Author : Linda B. Spiller
Publisher : Xulon Press
ISBN 13 : 1619969289
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (199 download)
Download or read book His Calm After the Storm written by Linda B. Spiller and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever in your wildest dreams imagined being in a massive, violent tornado like the one that swept through Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on April 27, 2011? This is what one man experienced: . . . The house began to shake violently! Huge oak trees were being uprooted by the tornado, causing a vibration on the floor that felt like an earthquake! Jerry was bouncing up off the floor. He heard glass breaking, timbers cracking and bricks falling. The noise was deafening. . . Jerry began calling, "Jesus!" . . . Can you imagine encountering not one but two tornadoes in the same day like this family? . . . As Reginald shook the boys, he felt R. J.'s body slip away from his hand. When he looked up, he watched in horror as his son's body flew from his bed and out the bedroom window. Instinctively, he grabbed James Peter and held him in his arms. Danielle ran through the dark hallway with Joel. Around them, the walls lifted up off the foundation of the house. . . She began to pray . . . Because she had more time to realize what was happening, Danielle was more frightened than she was during the morning storm. As the tornado came closer, she heard what sounded like a freight train. . . When she felt wind on her feet, she expected the walls to go at any minute. . . Come "ride" out the storm through their eyes. Experience the emotions, the fear, the devastation and the calm after the storm. As you read each story, you will be amazed how God orchestrated the events of that day. Because of the tremendous amount of destruction caused by the tornadoes, there are still financial needs to be met. You will find outlets for providing disaster relief in this book. The profit from this book sale will also be used for disaster relief.
Author : Timothy Martin Daher
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1493179721
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (931 download)
Download or read book The King of Wake Forest written by Timothy Martin Daher and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The King of Wake Forest is a story about the epiphany my wife and I underwent while living on a wildlife reserve near Sea World in Orlando, Florida. We were transformed into animal lovers, bird watchers, and wildlife nuts as we identified many realizations about the parallels between our newly formed love for each other and the bonds we developed with the animals. We moved to Wake Forest, North Carolina for career reasons then continued this journey by becoming rabbit owners! Anyone who is an animal lover, a rabbit owner, or who is thinking about becoming one, will enjoy this book and find it insightful. It is not intended to be a pedantic how-to guide about caring for rabbits, but rather an insightful and lighthearted look at the day-to-day life of pet ownership. It also encompasses the joys, responsibilities, sadness, and unique experiences we had in adopting rescued animals.
Author : Lars Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781618935663
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (356 download)
Download or read book The Storm and the Tide written by Lars Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
