Download or read book Arctic Storm Rising written by Dale Brown and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First in a new series from New York Times bestselling author Dale Brown, featuring U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Nick Flynn on the hunt for Russian commandos in the mountains of Alaska. After a CIA covert mission goes badly awry, U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Nicholas Flynn is exiled to guard a remote radar post along Alaska’s Arctic frontier. This dead-end assignment is designed to put his career permanently on ice, but Flynn’s not the type to fade quietly into obscurity... As winter storms pound Alaska and northern Canada, Russian aircraft begin penetrating deep into friendly airspace. Are these rehearsals for a possible first strike, using Russia’s new long-range stealth cruise missiles? Or is some other motive driving the Kremlin to take ever-increasing risks along the hostile Arctic frontier separating two of the world’s great powers? When an American F-22 collides with one of the Russian interlopers, things go south fast—in seconds, missiles are fired. There are no survivors. Despite horrific weather, Flynn and his security team are ordered to parachute into the area in a desperate bid to reach the crash sites ahead of the Russians. It’s now obvious that the Pentagon and CIA are withholding vital information, but Flynn and his men have no choice but to make the dangerous jump. Soon they’re caught in a deadly game of hide-and-seek with Spetsnaz commandos operating covertly on American soil. It seems that the F-22s and their Russian counterparts aren’t the first aircraft to have gone missing in these desolate mountains. The Kremlin is hunting for the first prototype of its new stealth bomber—which vanished on what was supposed to be a test flight…while loaded with nuclear-armed stealth cruise missiles. As Russia and the U.S. square off on the brink of all-out-war, it’s up to Nick to find the missing bomber…and prevent a potential nuclear holocaust.
Download or read book Arctic Storm written by Frieda Wishinsky and published by Owlkids. This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time-travelling sled takes Emily and Matt to a remote area where they meet wildlife scientists who are stranded in a snow storm with a sick boy and are missing a dog from their sled team.
Download or read book Future Arctic written by Edward Struzik and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2015-02-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one hundred years, or even fifty, the Arctic will look dramatically different than it does today. As polar ice retreats and animals and plants migrate northward, the arctic landscape is morphing into something new and very different from what it once was. While these changes may seem remote, they will have a profound impact on a host of global issues, from international politics to animal migrations. In Future Arctic, journalist and explorer Edward Struzik offers a clear-eyed look at the rapidly shifting dynamics in the Arctic region, a harbinger of changes that will reverberate throughout our entire world. Future Arctic reveals the inside story of how politics and climate change are altering the polar world in a way that will have profound effects on economics, culture, and the environment as we know it. Struzik takes readers up mountains and cliffs, and along for the ride on snowmobiles and helicopters, sailboats and icebreakers. His travel companions, from wildlife scientists to military strategists to indigenous peoples, share diverse insights into the science, culture and geopolitical tensions of this captivating place. With their help, Struzik begins piecing together an environmental puzzle: How might the land’s most iconic species—caribou, polar bears, narwhal—survive? Where will migrating birds flock to? How will ocean currents shift? And what fundamental changes will oil and gas exploration have on economies and ecosystems? How will vast unclaimed regions of the Arctic be divided? A unique combination of extensive on-the-ground research, compelling storytelling, and policy analysis, Future Arctic offers a new look at the changes occurring in this remote, mysterious region and their far-reaching effects.
Download or read book Federal Register written by and published by . This book was released on 1944-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enduring the Icy Gale written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-29 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a riveting journey across icy terrains with "Enduring the Icy Gale," the definitive eBook guide to mastering the art of Arctic survival. This digital compendium unfolds chapter by chapter, delving deep into the heart of polar exploration and the strategies vital for prevailing against some of the harshest conditions on the planet. In the eye of an Arctic storm, there is no room for error. "Enduring the Icy Gale" envelops readers in the chilling embrace of extreme weather, guiding them through the science of storm prediction and the harrowing accounts of historical weather catastrophes that have shaped our understanding of the Arctic's tempestuous nature. The battle against subzero temperatures is as much a mental challenge as it is physical. Delve into the psychological fortress necessary for survival, the intricacies of tactical stress management, and the sharp decision-making required under the relentless pressure of the climate's cold grip. With survival gear as your second skin, learn how to select, layer, and maintain the armor that stands between life and frostbitten extremities. Discover ingenious shelter-building techniques tailored for the Arctic wilderness, created to shield adventurers from the piercing winds and biting cold. Experience a combustible mix of knowledge, as "Enduring the Icy Gale" ignites insight into mastering fire building, essential for warmth and survival. The whiteout conditions of the polar landscape demand superior navigation skills, and this guide steers readers through the art of orientation amid a blizzard of confusion. Each page is a step toward preparing for the unexpected, from emergency signaling in the endless night to the disciplined regime of maintaining hydration and nourishment amidst the icy desert. Equip yourself with first aid know-how specific to cold weather predicaments, and learn the critical considerations for traveling through treacherous landscapes with the assistance of hardy sleds and skis. Interactive encounters with polar wildlife, the logistics of resupply strategies, and ingenious uses of ice and snow for crafting in subzero temperatures; "Enduring the Icy Gale" covers it all. As your digital survival manual, it provides the knowledge for those brave enough to face the cold head-on. Whether a seasoned expedition leader or an armchair adventurer, the call of the wild resonates through each chapter. "Enduring the Icy Gale" is much more than a guide; it's your lifeline in the vast, frozen frontier – a beacon of knowledge to safeguard your return from the world's most formidable chills. Embrace the thrill of the Arctic and emerge triumphant against the icy gale.
Download or read book Storm of the Century written by Stephen King and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1999-02 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book Firestorm written by Edward Struzik and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Frightening...Firestorm comes alive when Struzik discusses the work of offbeat scientists." —New York Times Book Review "Comprehensive and compelling." —Booklist "A powerful message." —Kirkus "Should be required reading." —Library Journal For two months in the spring of 2016, the world watched as wildfire ravaged the Canadian town of Fort McMurray. Firefighters named the fire “the Beast.” It acted like a mythical animal, alive with destructive energy, and they hoped never to see anything like it again. Yet it’s not a stretch to imagine we will all soon live in a world in which fires like the Beast are commonplace. A glance at international headlines shows a remarkable increase in higher temperatures, stronger winds, and drier lands– a trifecta for igniting wildfires like we’ve rarely seen before. This change is particularly noticeable in the northern forests of the United States and Canada. These forests require fire to maintain healthy ecosystems, but as the human population grows, and as changes in climate, animal and insect species, and disease cause further destabilization, wildfires have turned into a potentially uncontrollable threat to human lives and livelihoods. Our understanding of the role fire plays in healthy forests has come a long way in the past century. Despite this, we are not prepared to deal with an escalation of fire during periods of intense drought and shorter winters, earlier springs, potentially more lightning strikes and hotter summers. There is too much fuel on the ground, too many people and assets to protect, and no plan in place to deal with these challenges. In Firestorm, journalist Edward Struzik visits scorched earth from Alaska to Maine, and introduces the scientists, firefighters, and resource managers making the case for a radically different approach to managing wildfire in the 21st century. Wildfires can no longer be treated as avoidable events because the risk and dangers are becoming too great and costly. Struzik weaves a heart-pumping narrative of science, economics, politics, and human determination and points to the ways that we, and the wilder inhabitants of the forests around our cities and towns, might yet flourish in an age of growing megafires.
Download or read book Storm Data written by and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book One Arctic Night written by D. F. Whibley and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 17 Year old Panuk lives in Pangnirtung with his parents and extended family. Panuk’s parents have passed down many Inuit traditions to their children and have also taught them survival skills, including how to hunt and fish. Panuk’s father takes tourists on hunting trips. But when he has to leave Pangnirtung to get a painful kidney stone removed, he cannot cancel an upcoming tour and asks Panuk to step in for him. The two men Panuk is to take on the trip are rude and disrespectful. They are prejudiced toward Inuit people and youth. As Panuk and the two men journey to their camping spot, the local RCMP officer calls Panuk and tells him a severe storm is headed their way. It’s too late to return back to town, and Panuk and the two men must prepare their camping site before the storm hits. Will the 17 year old be able to deal with the two hunters and will they all survive this one arctic night?
Download or read book Body of Secrets written by James Bamford and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Security Agency is the world’s most powerful, most far-reaching espionage. Now with a new afterword describing the security lapses that preceded the attacks of September 11, 2001, Body of Secrets takes us to the inner sanctum of America’s spy world. In the follow-up to his bestselling Puzzle Palace, James Banford reveals the NSA’s hidden role in the most volatile world events of the past, and its desperate scramble to meet the frightening challenges of today and tomorrow. Here is a scrupulously documented account—much of which is based on unprecedented access to previously undisclosed documents—of the agency’s tireless hunt for intelligence on enemies and allies alike. Body of secrets is a riveting analysis of this most clandestine of agencies, a major work of history and investigative journalism. A New York Times Notable Book
Download or read book Billion Dollar Fish written by Kevin M. Bailey and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Alaska pollock is everywhere. If you're eating fish but you don't know what kind it is, it's almost certainly pollock. Prized for its generic fish taste, pollock masquerades as crab meat in california rolls and seafood salads, and it feeds millions as fish sticks in school cafeterias and Filet-O-Fish sandwiches at McDonald's. That ubiquity has made pollock the most lucrative fish harvest in America--the fishery in the United States alone has an annual value of over one billion dollars. But even as the money rolls in, pollock is in trouble: in the last few years, the pollock population has declined by more than half, and some scientists are predicting the fishery's eventual collapse. Crucial to understanding the pollock fishery, he shows, is recognizing what aspects of its natural history make pollock so very desirable to fish, while at the same time making it resilient, yet highly vulnerable to overfishing. Bailey delves into the science, politics, and economics surrounding Alaska pollock in the Bering Sea, detailing the development of the fishery, the various political machinations that have led to its current management, and, perhaps most important, its impending demise. He approaches his subject from multiple angles, bringing in the perspectives of fishermen, politicians, environmentalists, and biologists, and drawing on revealing interviews with players who range from Greenpeace activists to fishing industry lawyers."--Amazon.
Download or read book Mariners Weather Log written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mariners Weather Log contains articles, news and information about marine weather events and phenomenon, storms at sea, weather forecasting, the NWS Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) Program, Port Meteorological Officers (PMOs), cooperating ships officers, and their vessels. It provides meteorological information to the maritime community, and contains a comprehensive chronicle on marine weather. It recognizes ships officers for their efforts as voluntary weather observers, and allows NWS to maintain contact with and communicate with over 10,000 shipboard observers (ships officers) in the merchant marine, NOAA Corps, Coast Guard, Navy, etc.
Download or read book Storm Warning written by Robert William Sandford and published by Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human beings and industrial-based society are changing the composition of our planet's atmosphere and causing it to warm at an unnatural and oftentimes astonishing rate. Much of that warmth is being absorbed by water which is causing an acceleration in the rate and manner in which water moves through the global hydrological cycle. A warmer atmosphere carries more water vapor which means as temperatures continue to rise storms will be more intense, last longer and cause more damage to our towns, cities and vital infrastructure. On the other side of the hydro-climate coin, we can also expect deeper, more persistent and damaging droughts throughout the world resulting in dramatic losses, difficult economic outcomes and fundamental alterations to landscape. This highly considered, accessible and readable book explains how changes in the water cycle have already begun to affect how we think about and value water security and climate stability and what we can do to ensure a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.
Download or read book The Way in Ocean written by Leonard and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-09-02 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young boy sailed on board of a small drift netter to north, cold Norwegian and Greenland seas; he survived the vicious storms and got great discoveries. The Arctic and Barents Sea opened their secrets to him and to those brave and stubborn, who did not afraid to meet the challenge of cold, wind, ice, andwhite bears. He went through Greenland, Labrador and Canadian-USA waters, Sable Island, Sargasso Sea with its enigmatic Bermuda Triangle, Mexico Gulf, Caribbean Sea, South Atlantic and Antarctic; mysterious events, discoveries and meetings with other people of this planet and touch with the heroic exploratory deeds of past. And then has been a final act of the way, the Arctic Tale, which witness that a human being cannot survive against the will of nature. The stories and related events are true and factual with some permissible imagination and exaggeration e.g. if in the book the waves were 10m high, in reality the waves were 8-9m only, still in the range of storms and hurricanes He got all the way through himself, but still impersonated, at least for 30-40%, the other guys at ocean.
Download or read book Inside the Walls of Butner Prison written by JoAnne DeWitt and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 117 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JoAnne DeWitt is a writer and a teacher of writing. Her first publication was in her local newspaper in Darlington, S. C. and told the story of her fifth grade class going to Columbia and meeting Governor Strom Thurmond. Since this beginning she has been published in several newspapers, professional journals, and magazines in her current state of North Carolina. Education is the topic of most of these writings. She has also published two non-fiction books. JoAnne has taught students to write in high school and university. Her writing classes use journals to stimulate their thoughts and prepare them for publication. Inside the Walls of Butner Prison is a collection of the writings of her class in creative writing at the Butner Federal Prison in North Carolina. In her teaching she encouraged the inmates to write their beliefs and their observations of their world. The essays and poetry include love, family, current events and philosophy. Inside the Walls of Butner Prison answers many questions that we would ask if we could visit the inmates. Are our schools educating our students ? How does our education system company compare with other countries ? Would year round school raise our students test scores and intelligence ? Are inmates given any opportunities to improve their lives in prison ? What are the reasons for judges sending young men to Butner? Does family life, or lack of it, cause young men to go down the wrong path? Read the inmates' writings and find their answers.
Download or read book Ski written by and published by . This book was released on 1997-03 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings Of The Coastal Sediments 2023 The In 5 Volumes written by Ping Wang and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 2986 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Proceedings contains about 270 papers on a wide range of research topics on coastal sediment processes, including nearshore sediment transport and modeling, beach processes, shore protection and coastal managements, and coastal resilience building.The unique book provides a comprehensive documentation of cutting-edge research on coastal sediment process and morphodynamics from eminent researchers worldwide. Readers can learn the most current knowledge on numerous topics concerning coastal sediment processes and shore protection.
