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004458
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USA, Lucent Books, 2002.
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112pBlue Spine
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Natural Disasters
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This series captures the terror and fascination of various natural disasters. This title on avalanches discusses the types, causes, prediction of their occurance, formation, effects, prevention and techniques of survival after an avalanche. Opinions of experts and eyewitnesses are included to detail the the power of these naturally occuring events.
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The White Death
Snow Falling Down Mountains
What Causes an Avalanche?
Predicting Avalanches
A Close-Up View of an Avalanche
Survival and Rescue
Living with Avalanches
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1560069740 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 004953 | 363.349/AAS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004592
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San Diego, Lucent Books, 2002.
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112pOrange Spine
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Natural Disasters
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This series captures the terror and fascination of various natural disasters. This title discusses the causes, formation, effects, and prevention of earthquakes. Opinions of experts and eyewitnesses are included to detail the the power of these naturally occuring events.
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Earthquakes in History
What Causes Earthquakes?
The Earth Moves
After the Shock
Can We Predict Earthquakes?
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1560069759 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 004954 | 363.34/LAS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004651
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Fires
/ Soler-Rodriguez, A.M
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2004
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USA, Lucent Books, 2004.
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112pRed Spine
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Natural Disasters
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This series captures the terror and fascination of various natural disasters. This title discusses the causes, effects, and prevention of wildfires. Opinions of experts and eyewitnesses are included to detail the the power of these naturally occuring events.
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Wildland on Fire
How Wildfires Happen
Predicting and Detecting Wildfires
Fighting Wildfires
After the Fire
Living with Wildfires
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1590181336 Hb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 004949 | 363.379/SOL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004657
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Floods
/ Kline, Lisa Williams
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2004
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USA, Lucent Books, 2004.
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112pBlue Spine
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Natural Disasters
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Discusses the scientific causes of floods, how they form, where they occur, damages, dangers, benefits and new methods for dealing with high waters.
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1590181344 hb.
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| 004950 | 551.489/KLI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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004966
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California, Lucent Books, 2002.
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112pCream Spine
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Natural Disasters
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Defines and discusses certain calamitous events around the world, from past to modern times, that have resulted in death, famine, or economic destruction.
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1560069767 Hb.
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| 004952 | 614.49/HIR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005149
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USA, Lucent Books, 2004.
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112pBlue spine
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Indigenous Peoples of the World
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Discusses the historical origins, beliefs, arts, family life, cultural clashes with whites, and future hopes of the Amerindians of the Amazon.
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The Amazon and its inhabitants
Adapting to life in the Amazon
Amerindian Society and Culture
Religion, spirituality and war
Europeans discover the Amazon
Opening up the Amazon
Threats to the Amazon and its inhabitants
Hope for the future
Notes
For Furthur Reading
Works consulted
Index
Picture credits
About the author
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1590183134 Hb.
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| 004956 | 981.100498/SHA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005190
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pSea green spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Congo River from ancient times to the present, its ecology and importance to people and wildlife and discusses what must be done to protect and preserve this river and the surrounding region. Well illustrated with maps and fully documented quotes from authoritative sources.
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The forgotten river
The river that swallows all rivers
The early Congo
The scramble for Africa
A river of untapped potential
Untapped natural resources
Engaging the Congo
For furthur reading
Works consulted
Picture credits
About the author
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1590183649 Hb.
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| 004938 | 967.51/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005249
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pGrey spine
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Rivers of the world
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Discusses the source, course, and tributaries of the Ganges River, its spiritual significance, its use for agriculture and industry, and its problems with pollution.
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1590180607 Hb.
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| 004936 | 954.1/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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005308
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112 PGreen Spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Nile River from ancient times to the present, its immense usage , the changes that it has undergone and discussions as to what must be done to protect and preserve this river.
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A river in the sand
The ancient Nile
Harnessing the Nile
The suffering Nile
Hope and the Nile
Notes
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Works consulted
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156006935X Hb.
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| 004937 | 962/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
005328
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112p
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Rivers of the world
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Describes the Rhine River from ancient times to the present, and discusses what must be done to protect and preserve this river.
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1590180623 Hb.
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| 004939 | 943.4/KAL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
005329
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112pYellow spine
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Rivers of the World
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Details the geologic features of Americas second longest river, describes the human communities, ecosystems, and wildlife habitats in or near the river, and examines the causes of the current depletion of the water and efforts to restore this natural resource.
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Foreword
The river that can no longer find its way to the sea
A dessicated river
The ancient ones
The workhorse of the Southwest
The overtapped oasis
Working towards water security
A river thirsting for water
Notes
For furthur reading
Works consulted
Index
Picture credits
About the author
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1-59018-365-7 Hb.
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| 004915 | 976.44/BAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
005378
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USA, Lucent Books, 2003.
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112PBlue Spine
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Rivers of the World
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Describes the Yangtze river as the lifeline of China, developing and sustaining its civilization and wildlife, right through since ancient times. It discusses how the river has been used, what changes it has undergone and efforts towards its conservation and repair.
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A dragon of a river
Carver of mountains
China's lifeline
Taming and developing the dragon
A threatened river
The Yangtze in the twentyfirst century
A great leap forward or backward
Notes
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1-59018-370-3 Hb.
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ID:
005403
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USA, Lucent Books, 2002.
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128pOrange Spine
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Natural Disasters
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Discusses the natural phenomenon of tornadoes including their development, the destruction they cause, our ability to predict them, scientific studies, and efforts to educate and warn the public.
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1560069775 Hb.
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| 004955 | 551.553/KLI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
004291
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USA, Lucent Books, 2002.
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112pOrange Spine
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Natural Disasters
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Discusses the formation of volcanoes, their types and its effects, why they occur, and what efforts are being made to predict them, and to prepare for them.
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1560069783 hb.
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| 004951 | 551.21/LAS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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