Surviving Extreme Weather

Author : Dennis Mersereau
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
ISBN 13 : 1681880849
Total Pages : 660 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Extreme Weather Survival Manual written by Dennis Mersereau and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 660 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fast facts and practical advice to keep you prepared, whether you’re dealing with mud or flood, drought or derecho. This valuable, comprehensive guide is full of life-saving information for virtually any extreme weather event—blizzard, hurricane, firestorm, tornado, heatwave, and beyond. Weather reporter Dennis Mersereau, working with the editors of Outdoor Life magazine, debunks common myths, provides hands-on survival tips (some of them literally hands-on—as in, don’t lose your fingers to frostbite), and shares some fascinating historical facts and world records. Learn how to: Read a weather map Survive in a snowbound car Stay oriented in a whiteout Make waterproof matches Avoid lightning hot spots Rescue someone caught in a flood Know your monsoons Survive a sandstorm Make peace with the polar vortex Drought-proof your home and much more “Don’t mess with the Mersereau. He will find your weather fables and he will crush them…We need more Dennises. In fact, the National Weather Service itself should be run by Dennis, with each local office headed by a Dennis-like weather blogger tasked with explaining the relevant weather news of the day, and entertaining us when the weather is boring.”—Slate

Author : Gregory J. Davenport
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811743713
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving Cold Weather written by Gregory J. Davenport and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to dress for winter; how to create a campsite and what to use as shelter; how to keep warm. How to signal for help with aerial flares, smoke, mirrors, and whistles; finding and purifying water; finding and preparing food; protecting yourself and your supplies from wildlife. How to use a map and compass; how to travel on snow and ice with snowshoes, skis, and crampons; how to avoid and deal with avalanches.

Author : Thomas M. Kostigen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1426213778
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Extreme Weather Survival Guide written by Thomas M. Kostigen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes--weather is becoming extreme, and this book tells you how to plan ahead and prepare, respond to emergencies, and survive the worst-case scenarios. From the risks of building on changing coastlines to the safety kit you should have packed up at home, from the telltale signs of a hurricane on the horizon to how to power up when the grid goes down--this will be the one book to carry with you through all kinds of bad weather. Divided into four sections (Hot, Cold, Wet, Dry) each chapter includes a level-headed discussion of current weather extremes, facts and details on conditions, and theories for why these changes are occurring; dos and don'ts for inside and outside; and gives at-a-glance guidance for how to prepare for, survive, and recover from every extreme. Sidebar features include: gears and gadgets; protecting your pet; and firsthand accounts from survivors and the experts who help them. Spectacular photographs of wicked weather plus useful checklists and how-to illustrations make page after page both useful and entertaining, even when you're contemplating the unthinkable.

Author : Gerrie McCall
Publisher : MBI Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780760317501
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving Extreme Weather written by Gerrie McCall and published by MBI Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information from disaster organizations and real-life examples to demonstrate how to survive in extreme weather conditions.

Author : Gerrie McCall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781782744931
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving Extreme Weather written by Gerrie McCall and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although most of the time the weather does not constitute a threat to most of us, there are many weather conditions that can kill or injure, or destroy your home. Surviving Extreme Weather helps you prepare for every eventuality, including storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, snow blizzards, avalanches, extreme heat, and flooding.Surviving Extreme Weather includes chapters on understanding different kinds of climate, predicting the weather, preparing for bad weather, protecting your home, and how to survive in extreme environments.

Author : Thomas Kostigen
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
ISBN 13 : 1426318111
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extreme Weather written by Thomas Kostigen and published by National Geographic Kids. This book was released on 2014 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Record heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels. What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever. This book, based on cutting-edge science and first-hand accounts, helps kids learn about what's going on and what to do about it"--Publisher.

Author : Thomas M. Kostigen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 142621376X
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book National Geographic Extreme Weather Survival Guide written by Thomas M. Kostigen and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanied by first-hand accounts from survivors, helps readers prepare for and respond to emergencies and survive the worst-case scenarios during such extreme weather events as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes.

Author : Bonnie Schneider
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1137000287
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extreme Weather written by Bonnie Schneider and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie Schneider reports on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies - including FEMA and NOAA - to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including: *how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home *how to prepare for potential dangers, such as deadly lightning, when planning a camping trip, vacation or sports outing *what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms *how to protect your home from rapidly spreading wildfire *how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever. *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.

Author : Dennis Mersereau
Publisher : Weldon Owen
ISBN 13 : 9781616289539
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extreme Weather (Outdoor Life) written by Dennis Mersereau and published by Weldon Owen. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme weather has the ability to leave us devastated, but with the easy-to-follow Extreme Weather Survival Manual you’ll be ready for anything Mother Nature throws at you. Dennis Mersereau and the editors of Outdoor Life magazine offer their life saving advice to help you survive blizzards, hurricanes, firestorms and much more. As a weather reporter, it’s only natural that Dennis Mersereau is a self-proclaimed weather freak. Slate.com said of him, “Don’t mess with the Mersereau. He will find your weather fables and he will crush them . . . We need more Dennises. In fact, the National Weather Service itself should be run by Dennis, with each local office headed by a Dennis-like weather blogger tasked with explaining the relevant weather news of the day, and entertaining us when the weather is boring.” Luckily for you, he’s partnered with the outdoor experts at Outdoor Life to bring you the foolproof guide to surviving extreme weather. From how to read the sky, to which of your grandma’s no-fail weather predicting tips actually work, to how to survive a Storm of the Century, this book has you covered. Filled with weird weather facts (what are those weird sounds under the snow and should you worry about them?) to hands-on survival hints (literally hands-on. Like, don’t lose your fingers to frostbite) to true tales of amazing survival, the Extreme Weather Survival Manual is the one book you need to weather any storm. With high-quality design, intricate detail, and a durable, wipe-clean flexicover with metallic corner-guards—this manual is the perfect gift!

Author : Marcia Amidon Lusted
Publisher : Lerner Publications
ISBN 13 : 1467725196
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surviving Natural Disasters written by Marcia Amidon Lusted and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes. Hurricanes. Meteorites. Tsunamis. The natural world is full of powerful forces that can kill you in an instant. Hiding in your closet won't save you. Clinging to your roof is a good idea, until your roof is swept out to sea. When faced with a natural disaster, sometimes the only thing to do is close your eyes and hang on. See how these people survived in just that way.