Download or read book Stocking Up for the Storm written by Fran Manushkin and published by Picture Window Books. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A big storm is approaching, and Katie, her parents, and all her neighbors head to the grocery store to stock up on necessities--and Katie gets a lesson in smart shopping.
Download or read book When the Storm Comes written by Linda Ashman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-05-26 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text. What do you do when the clouds roll in, When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin? When stormy skies threaten, people stock up on supplies, bring in their outside toys, and check the news for updates. And during the storm, if the power goes out, they can play games and tell stories by candlelight. But what do animals do? They watch and listen, look for a cozy den or some other sheltered spot, and hunker down to wait. After the storm, while the people are cleaning up their yards, making repairs, and checking on the neighbors, the animals emerge from their hiding places and shake off the rain. And everyone is happy to be out in the sunshine again, grateful for better weather and the company of friends.
Download or read book Anatomy of a Hurricane written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2011 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricanes.
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Download or read book Storm Surge written by William Neil Martin and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2001-08-21 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sgt.Garland Flowers, a homicide detective for the Los Angeles County Sheriff ́s Department, has a dilemma. He loves his wife and he loves his job, but his two loves are not compatible. This conflict is causing the breakup of his marriage and any hopes for a normal home life. The long hours, constant demands of the job, and Garland ́s preoccupation with his cases have caused the couple to separate. The turmoil in his personal life, though, does not compare with what is in store for him in his latest case. Garland and his partner, Archie Penner, are called to investigate a murder in a ghetto community adjacent to the city of Los Angeles. The scene they encounter resembles a disaster area. "The place looks like a cyclone went through it" is how the deputy at the scene describes it. A triple murder, including a pre-adolescent girl, has been perpetrated. The apartment has been left in shambles, with furniture thrown about as if by a raging storm. Two of the victims, a man and a woman, are in the master bedroom. The man ́s neck is broken and the woman has been strangled. Both appear to have been dispatched by an incredibly powerful assailant. In the other bedroom is their child, the product of a racially mixed marriage. The body of the child is neatly laid out in repose. She has been smothered. No items in the room have been displaced ... quite a contrast from the other rooms. Further assessment of the crime scene rules out robbery as a motive. Could this crime have been racially motivated? The crime has all the earmarks of an act of personal rage. With little to go on, no fingerprints, no witnesses or other clues as to the perpetrator ́s identity or motive, the detectives have no place to turn. That is, until another multiple homicide two weeks later gives Flowers his first break. A thumbprint has been lifted from the second crime scene. The fingerprint identifies the suspect as a man by the name of B.C. Jones, a recent parolee from Soledad Prison. Jones is six feet six inches in height and weighs 280 pounds, and none of it is fat. His chest and arms are massive. For six years he has been lifting weights in prison, where he was sent for killing his father. He committed the crime with his bare hands. Jones is a mulatto, the product of a black father and a white mother. He is also simple-minded, having endured a childhood of constant physical abuse. He is a social outcast, and is extremely bitter about his racially mixed blood. In his mind, his lack of racial identity is the root of all of his problems, and he feels compelled to do something about it. During the course of the investigation Sgt. Flowers pieces together the psychological puzzle that motivates Jones to commit these murders. Meanwhile, Jones discovers that he has been named as the suspect in these crimes and flees to the home of his only known relative, an aunt who lives in Gulfport, Mississippi. While staying with her he is arrested for a minor offense. A routine record check is made, and the Gulfport Police Department learns that Jones is wanted for murder in Los Angeles. The L. A. County Sheriff ́s Department is immediately notified. Sgt. Flowers is assigned the task of traveling to Mississippi to pick up the prisoner and return him to Los Angeles for trial. The Deep South is not a place Flowers has ever given any thought of visiting. After all, this is 1969, and desegregation is still new to these parts ... and Garland Flowers happens to be black. Born and reared in California, he has heard horrifying stories of how blacks are treated in the South, and is concerned about the kind of cooperation and assistance he will receive from the Southern law enforcement officers. But his reception is not what he expects. The absence of racial prejudice that he encounters upon
Download or read book Strengthening Post Hurricane Supply Chain Resilience written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-04-02 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resilient supply chains are crucial to maintaining the consistent delivery of goods and services to the American people. The modern economy has made supply chains more interconnected than ever, while also expanding both their range and fragility. In the third quarter of 2017, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria revealed some significant vulnerabilities in the national and regional supply chains of Texas, Florida, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. The broad impacts and quick succession of these three hurricanes also shed light on the effectiveness of the nation's disaster logistics efforts during response through recovery. Drawing on lessons learned during the 2017 hurricanes, this report explores future strategies to improve supply chain management in disaster situations. This report makes recommendations to strengthen the roles of continuity planning, partnerships between civic leaders with small businesses, and infrastructure investment to ensure that essential supply chains will remain operational in the next major disaster. Focusing on the supply chains food, fuel, water, pharmaceutical, and medical supplies, the recommendations of this report will assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency as well as state and local officials, private sector decision makers, civic leaders, and others who can help ensure that supply chains remain robust and resilient in the face of natural disasters.
Download or read book Hurricane Camille written by Philip D. Hearn and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2009-10-20 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nominated Best Nonfiction Book for 2004 —Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters On August 17, 1969, Hurricane Camille roared out of the Gulf of Mexico and smashed into Mississippi's twenty-six miles of coastline. Winds were clocked at more than 200 miles per hour, tidal waves surged to nearly 35 feet, and the barometric pressure of 26.85 inches neared an all-time low. Survivors of the killer storm date events as BC and AC—Before Camille and After Camille. The history of Hurricane Camille is told here through the eyes and the memories of those who survived the traumatic winds and tides. Their firsthand accounts, compiled a decade after the storm and archived at the University of Southern Mississippi, form the core of this book. Property damage exceeded $1.5 billion, $48.6 billion in today's dollars. Fashionable beachfront homes, holiday hotels, marinas, night clubs, and souvenir shops were devastated. The death toll in the state's three coastal counties—Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson—reached 131, with another 41 persons never found. The rampaging storm then moved north through Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Virginia and sparked flash floods that killed more than 100 in Virginia before moving into the Atlantic. Camille is one of only three Category 5 hurricanes ever to hit the U.S. mainland. Along the Coast today, vacant lots, slabs of concrete, and mysterious staircases and driveways leading to nowhere are Camille's eerie reminders. The ruins that remain, however, are overshadowed by the dazzle and fun at the dozen casinos and high-rise hotels that dominate the modern beachfront. Once more the seashore is thriving. Rambling homes, the neon lights of motels and family restaurants, and the nets and masts of shrimp boats mark the skyline. For the Mississippi Coast, a historic retreat between New Orleans on the west and Mobile on the east—these are the best of times. This gripping story of the Coast's most devastating storm recounts what happened on a terrifying night more than three decades ago. It reminds, too, what can happen again.
Download or read book Stocking Up on Sin written by Caroline Waxler and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-05 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A one-of-a-kind guide to investing in vice industries Although vices such as alcohol, tobacco, and gambling may be deemed socially irresponsible, in the investment world, these stocks continue to dramatically outperform the S&P 500 in this depressed market. Stocking Up on Sin shows readers how to get in on this hot investment trend and make the most out of publicly traded companies that deal with "vice" products such as coffee, weapons, alcohol, and tobacco. Caroline Waxler (New York, NY) is a New York-based financial journalist. She contributes regularly to Worth and Glamour magazines as well as the Financial Times. She was also the ghostwriter for Worth's Greatest Stock Picks of All Time.
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 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complemented by an author introduction, the screenplay for a six-hour television miniseries follows the residents of Little Tall Island as they prepare to cope with both a dangerous storm and an mysteriously evil force
Download or read book Instant Storm Forecasting written by Alan Watts and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-03-02 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and invaluable reference for anyone venturing out into the elements, from walkers and golfers to sailors and pilots.
Download or read book Bracing for the Storm written by Brock Kingsley and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2023-09-09 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the Art of Hurricane Preparedness and Protect Your Loved Ones When the skies darken and the winds pick up, what's your plan? Living in West Florida means that hurricanes are an inevitable part of life. But with the right knowledge and preparation, they don't have to be a catastrophe. Bracing for the Storm: A West Florida Hurricane Survival Guide is your all-encompassing resource, designed to help you prepare, act, and recover like a pro. Attention: West Florida Residents Don't leave your safety to chance. Learn from the experts how to assess your risk, prepare your home, and most importantly, protect your family. This book delves deep into the science of hurricanes, breaking down complicated meteorological terms into easy-to-understand language. You'll get the inside scoop on how to read hurricane forecasts, what to expect from different categories of storms, and when it's time to hunker down or evacuate. Be Prepared, Be Safe Did you know that preparing your home can make a significant difference in how well you fare during a storm? Our comprehensive guide walks you through home inspections, modifications, and even DIY fixes to ensure your safety. From securing windows and shutters to fortifying your roof, you'll get step-by-step instructions for making your home a fortress. Plus, we've included an emergency supplies checklist so you won't forget the essentials. Strategies for Every Situation Whether you're riding out the storm at home or evacuating, this book has you covered. Learn how to develop an effective evacuation plan, choose the best route, and what to pack in your evacuation kit. Special chapters focus on unique considerations for families with children, senior citizens, and pets. It's Not Over When It's Over Post-storm recovery can be just as challenging as the hurricane itself. You'll find invaluable advice on assessing damage safely, dealing with insurance claims, and even coping with the psychological effects of a natural disaster. Community resources and volunteer opportunities are also highlighted, empowering you to help your neighbors and rebuild stronger than ever. If you're living in or relocating to West Florida, this book is not a luxury--it's a necessity. Gain the confidence and peace of mind that comes from being thoroughly prepared. Don't wait for the next hurricane warning to scramble for information. Arm yourself with the wisdom and practical tips found in Bracing for the Storm: A West Florida Hurricane Survival Guide, and face the hurricane season with unshakeable assurance.
Download or read book The Killing Storm written by Kathryn Casey and published by Kathryn Casey. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The action was heart pounding. There were times when I wanted to throw the book against the wall, to scream and shout out - that's how good Casey is." - Five-star Goodreads review. On a quiet afternoon in Houston, 4-year-old Joey Warner plays in a park sandbox when a stranger approaches, looking for his runaway dog. While Joey's mom, Crystal, talks on her cell phone, the stranger convinces the child to help him search. By the time Crystal turns around, her son has disappeared. Yet her reaction is odd, not what one would expect from a distraught mother. Is Crystal Warner somehow involved in her son's abduction? Meanwhile, on a cattle ranch outside Houston, Texas Ranger and profiler Sarah Armstrong assesses a symbol left on the hide of a slaughtered longhorn, a figure that dates back to a forgotten era of sugarcane plantations and slavery. Soon, other prize-winning bulls are found butchered on the outskirts of the city, each bearing a new but similar symbol. Before long, the two investigations converge at the same time a catastrophic hurricane threatens. One of Sarah's close friends is murdered, and the clock ticks as the storm moves in. If Sarah doesn't act quickly, the child will die. Kathryn Casey delivers a fast-paced, exciting third case for Sarah Armstrong, one of the pluckiest and most complex female investigators to come along in a long time.
Download or read book A History of Connecticut s Deadliest Tornadoes written by Robert Hubbard and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wallingford tornado of 1878 took less than two minutes, but it killed at the rate of one person per second. Twisters in Connecticut are incredibly rare, but they're often disastrous and sometimes deadly. The Windsor tornado of 1979 destroyed a field of aircraft that had survived World War II. The 1787 Wethersfield tornado ripped off a barn roof in New Britain, traveled on to Newington and finally subsided in Wethersfield after destroying a family farm. Locals remember the 1989 cyclone that ripped through Hamden and cost the state millions of dollars in repairs. Join local author Robert Hubbard as he shares the tales of these natural disasters and those who witnessed them.
Download or read book Still with You written by Violetta Armour and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-06-10 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spend another year with the beloved Kostoff family as they continue to plant roots and rebuild their lives in small-town Indiana following a loved one’s death. In the awaited sequel to I’ll Always Be with You, Mary struggles to open her heart to love again when a handsome fireman pops into the bookstore she now owns. Teddy and Mindy’s quirky friendship takes a sweet turn as she prepares for the Jeopardy Teen Tournament. Discover how Teddy finally learns of his true relationship with Coach Luther. More laughter and tears with this family as they prove once again that love, only love, can dispel grief and give new meaning to life. Still with You includes more recipes from Baba’s Bulgarian kitchen.
Download or read book Social Sensing and Big Data Computing for Disaster Management written by Zhenlong Li and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-17 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social Sensing and Big Data Computing for Disaster Management captures recent advancements in leveraging social sensing and big data computing for supporting disaster management. Specifically, analysed within this book are some of the promises and pitfalls of social sensing data for disaster relevant information extraction, impact area assessment, population mapping, occurrence patterns, geographical disparities in social media use, and inclusion in larger decision support systems. Traditional data collection methods such as remote sensing and field surveying often fail to offer timely information during or immediately following disaster events. Social sensing enables all citizens to become part of a large sensor network which is low cost, more comprehensive, and always broadcasting situational awareness information. However, data collected with social sensing is often massive, heterogeneous, noisy, and unreliable in some aspects. It comes in continuous streams, and often lacks geospatial reference information. Together, these issues represent a grand challenge toward fully leveraging social sensing for emergency management decision making under extreme duress. Meanwhile, big data computing methods and technologies such as high-performance computing, deep learning, and multi-source data fusion become critical components of using social sensing to understand the impact of and response to the disaster events in a timely fashion. This book was originally published as a special issue of the International Journal of Digital Earth.
Download or read book He Still Speaks Now Listen a Compilation of Parables written by Anthony Milton and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2011-12-30 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He Still Speaks, Now Listen is a compilation of parables that focus on your inner being. It is from there you will be shown the real you from chapter to chapter, and page to page There will come a time in your life that you must comprehend questions such as What is life? Are you existing or just surviving? Where do you live? We all must die to the power of our negative thoughts. There is no more time left. When you awake, what is more important to you? He Still Speaks, Now Listen answers these questions and the ones that have entered your mind.
Download or read book Found Lost Flight MH370 written by Dean Landers and published by Real Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
