Author : Ross Piper
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 34,74 MB
Release : 2010
Category :
ISBN : 1429646233
Travel to the ends of the Earth and observe some of the world's toughest creatures. Find out how long whales can hold their breath, why penguins don't get frostbite, and how water bears can live through almost anything even being cooked.
Author : Bear Grills
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,16 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Accident victims
ISBN : 9780007577972
The story of 60 of the most astonishing stories of human endurance and endeavour. Now available as a small paperback the short stories make it perfect for the work commute or summer holiday.
Author : Guido di Prisco
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 31,72 MB
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1108498566
A diverse account of how life exists in extreme environments and these systems' susceptibility and resilience to climate change.
Author : Thomas M. Kostigen
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 38,46 MB
Release : 2014-10-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1426213778
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 : Jeff Probst
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 26,62 MB
Release : 2015-08-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1101998032
CHALLENGE YOURSELF! A new nature-based trivia series with vibrant visuals and fascinating facts! Discover the most incredible natural wonders and extreme places on earth! New from Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor and New York Times bestselling author of Stranded, Jeff Probst comes a dynamic and graphic line of trivia books! Packed with full-color photos, fascinating facts and trivia, and great callouts from Jeff, this series is perfect for every kid looking to know the coolest, weirdest facts and trivia around! Challenge yourself to discover the world’s most extreme places! From the driest desert to the deepest ocean trench and everything in between, find out all the fascinating facts about the land, sea, and air.
Author : Chris McNab
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 47,80 MB
Release : 2015-02-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 142228784X
The world's elite soldiers can survive in the worst of conditions, whether the extreme heat of the desert or the snowy summit of a mountain. These units are trained to be experts in warfare, but their training also gives them the knowledge to live in the planet's wildest places for weeks at a time. Learn the techniques the world's finest soldiers use to survive in harsh conditions around the globe. Discover a variety of tips for surviving in barren deserts and freezing tundra. Find out how elite troops cope with danger and deprivation. You will also learn: • how to find water and food. • how to build shelters. • how to navigate. • how to perform first aid. • how to identify and avoid dangerous animals and insects.
Author : Steven Callahan
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 21,83 MB
Release : 2002-10-17
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0547526563
Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea, Steven Callahan’s dramatic tale of survival at sea was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than thirty-six weeks. In some ways the model for the new wave of adventure books, Adrift is an undeniable seafaring classic, a riveting firsthand account by the only man known to have survived more than a month alone at sea, fighting for his life in an inflatable raft after his small sloop capsized only six days out. “Utterly absorbing” (Newsweek), Adrift is a must-have for any adventure library.
Author : Leon Gray
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 44,58 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433987163
Readers will discover how plants and animals survive living in places as extreme as the bottom of an ocean, the edge of a cliff, and the slopes of a mountain. Readers journey through some of Earth’s harshest environments—including hot deserts and frozen polar lands—to explore the life that can be found there. Fascinating facts about how plants and animals have adapted to life in the most incredible places on Earth are presented through accessible text. Bright photographs accompany these facts, showcasing the exotic places and amazing animals that are highlighted throughout. Essential science concepts, such as biomes and adaptations, are detailed for readers on each page.
Author : Nick Middleton
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1447232445
'A brilliant read... that illustrated the strong will and determination of man in the face of everything that nature had to throw at us' Wanderlust Nick Middleton, the intrepid Oxford don, explorer and author of Going to Extremes is back, and he's set himself a challenge to cope with the worst that nature can throw at him in Surviving Extremes. Travelling to four of the most extreme natural environments: swamps, deserts, jungles and arctic wastelands, the question is, can he pick up enough tips from the indigenous people to hack it at the very edge of human existence, or will his mid latitude sensibilities forever let him down? This is Nick's account of how he had to put his body and mind to the test in a unique survival experiment.
Author : Bruce Hofkin
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 40,55 MB
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 1136844007
Living in a Microbial World is a textbook written for students taking a general microbiology or microbiology-themed course for non-science majors. It teaches the essential concepts of microbiology through practical examples and a conversational writing style intended to make the material accessible to a wide audience. In order to make the science relevant to students, every chapter of the book contains a series of cases intended to motivate learning the microbiology concepts. The cases present microbiology in the news, in history, in literature, and in scenarios of everyday life. Each case ends with several questions intended to pique student interest, and those questions are answered in the next section of the chapter.By clearly and succinctly explaining the fundamentals of microbiology through practical examples, the book provides a scientific framework through which students can understand critical issues about microorganisms and disease that they will encounter throughout their lives. They will learn the role that microorganisms play not only in our health but also in ecosystem processes, our diet, industrial production, and human history. Topics that we hear about every day, from global warming to energy independence to bioterrorism, all have a microbial angle. This text is designed to provide the reader with the background needed to understand and discuss such topics with a genuine understanding rooted in science.
