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Ignited by a lightning strike in a remote forest, the Currowan fire was one of the most terrifying episodes of Australia's Black Summer. It burnt for 74 days, consuming nearly 5,000 square kilometres of land, destroying well over 500 homes and leaving many people shattered. In the aftermath, there were questions. Why were resources so few that many faced the flames alone? Why was there back-burning on a day of extreme fire danger? Why weren’t they better prepared?

Warning: Names have been changed to protect the brokenhearted. Someone you know is stuck in a dead-end relationship. Perhaps thaT someone is you. Have you been read your rights? In this hilarious and helpful handbook, best-selling author Ian Kerner introduces us to the DSI team, a top-secret...

Have you ever worried about how your family would survive if the power grid failed or grocery shelves went empty? If you feel vulnerable to a system you don’t control, then keep listening… This book shares the steps that helped me move from relying on a fragile supply chain to building true energy and food independence in less than twelve months.

Natural disasters, economic uncertainty, and social unrest are becoming more common—and more disruptive. It’s no longer a question of if emergencies will happen, but when. If you’ve ever wondered how you’d protect yourself and your family if the unthinkable occurred, you’re not alone. Millions of everyday people are realizing that basic survival skills are no longer optional—they’re essential. This beginner-friendly guide meets you exactly where you are, showing you how to build skills and supplies step by step, even if you’re short on time, space, or budget.

Decidir, tener valor y derribar mitos se mezclan en una guía imprescindible para caminar hacia la madurez emocional y acercarse a la felicidad. El anhelo de lograr la felicidad parece cada vez más inalcanzable para el hombre. Los medios de comunicación solo difunden creencias y fórmulas para...

WINNER OF THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARD SILVER MEDAL WINNER IN NONFICTION FOR THE 95TH ANNUAL CALIFORNIA BOOK AWARDS A 2026 FINALIST FOR THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE AND THE PEN/GALBRAITH AWARD FOR NONFICTION Five Days at Memorial meets Into the Raging Sea in this “vivid snapshot of a...

Catastrophe weaves together compelling stories and potent lessons learned from the calamitous Halifax explosion—the worst non-natural disaster in North America before 9/11. Written from a scholarly perspective but in a journalistic style accessible to the general listener, this book explores how the explosion influenced later emergency planning and disaster theory.

Written for those living in small spaces, on a budget, or seeking a practical approach, Minimalist Prepping Made Simple offers a refreshing perspective on modern preparedness. This guide focuses on peace of mind, sustainability, and real-world readiness.

Brought to you by Penguin. Wreckers sinks the old narratives of imperialism, revealing the violent, chaotic and improvised reality of empire-building from the fifteenth to seventeenth centuries. While figures such as Christopher Columbus, Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan are celebrated for...

The story of Chicago is often likened to that of a phoenix rising out of the ashes of the Great Fire. Yet that infamous event was only part of the destruction that has shaped Chicago's identity. This unique history explores the calamities that have befallen the Windy City, such as the 1954 killer water surge that swept in on a calm summer day; the 1967 tornado that ripped through rush hour traffic; the 1886 Haymarket Square riot that put Chicago on the anarchist map; and many other acts of nature and human folly.

Living Hot tells the blunt truth about our current climate change predicament: it's time to get cracking on making Australia resilient to intensifying climate extremes. If we prepare well, we can give ourselves a fighting chance to preserve some of the best of what we have, build stronger and fairer communities, find a path through the escalating pressures of a warming world – and even find new ways to flourish.

(نوبل للآداب 2015) ... مكتب سياحي في كييف يدعو إلى رحلات سياحية إلى تشرنوبل... خط سير الرحلة، سيبدأ من مدينة بريبيات الميتة: سيشاهد السياح البيوت المهجورة متعددة...

'Consummate and thorough' – The Times 'Darkly entertaining' – The Spectator A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world. Our species has a unique...

In this profoundly human and moving narrative, the bestselling author of The World Without Us returns with a book ten years in the making: a study of the precarious state of our planet and what it means to be a human on the front lines of this existential crisis. His new uplifting book, Hope Dies Last, is a literary evocation of our current predicament and the core optimism of the human species against the worst odds we have ever faced.

Emotional trauma crashes into your life, throwing you to the ground, usually without warning. In that moment, your life sucks, and that fact sucks any remaining life out of you. The trauma crushes you, suffocating you, changing everything. This kind of stress places a burden on your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and behavioral health. To be restored requires significant change. To live well requires diligent attention to self-care and guidance through the process of healing and recovery.

In this powerful fire chief’s memoir, Russell Schwahn invites listeners inside a life spent answering the call—through roaring flames, national disasters, and the quiet, unseen battles of leadership. The Weight of the Helmet captures the grit, compassion, and relentless responsibility that come with decades in the fire service, told with the honesty only a veteran can offer.

The nightmare called Hurricane Katrina was the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. The sheer scale of the destruction, coupled with a widely criticized government response, created a humanitarian crisis and led to a massive, long-term displacement of residents, forever altering the region’s demographic and cultural landscape. Author/Narrator Melvin Cohea was one of those residents, but not a passive victim.

अनावधानाने चुकीच्या वेळी चुकीच्या ठिकाणी हजर राहिल्याने आयुष्याची परवड झालेल्या माणसाची हि कहाणी...

Welcome to 2025, where climate change isn't a debate anymore – it's your weekend forecast. While traditional preppers retreat to their bunkers, progressives face a stark choice: compromise their values or leave their communities vulnerable. But there's another way. Written by former Peace Corps volunteer and environmental journalist D. C. Winter, The Progressive's 2025 Guide to Prepping offers a groundbreaking approach to emergency preparedness that aligns with progressive values.

From the historical roots of the concept of risk to the latest digital anxieties, each chapter unfolds a captivating narrative, weaving together major historical incidents and topical news events. Explore the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and witness the transformative power of risk perception...