The World's Worst Earthquakes


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"Describes history's biggest and most destructive earthquakes from around the world"--




100 Most Destructive Natural Disasters


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How tall was the biggest tsumani? What causes giant hailstones? How hot is the inside of a volcano? What is a cyclonic storm? Uncover the power of the world's most destructive natural disasters!




The World's Worst Tsunamis


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Water rushes out to sea out of nowhere. Suddenly, huge waves come crashing inland. It's a tsunami!







Final Voyage


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"With disasters from all over the world, these are stories of the people--whether they lived or died--as well as the ships."--Back cover.




The World's Deadliest Man-Made Disasters


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Humans have proven themselves to be their own worst enemies on many occasions. This unnerving compilation features blunders that had devastating consequences: pollution that destroyed lives, ruthless terrorist attacks, and more—all of which are as intriguing as they are horrifying. The deadliest disasters' stats are charted out against one another to get readers comparing and contrasting.







Don't Try This at Home


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From Gabrielle Hamilton on hiring a blind line cook to Michel Richard on rescuing a wrecked cake to Eric Ripert on being the clumsiest waiter in the room, these behind-the-scenes accounts are as wildly entertaining as they are revealing. With a great, new piece by Jamie Oliver, Don't Try This at Home is a delicious reminder that even the chefs we most admire aren't always perfect-and a hilarious musthave for anyone who's ever burned dinner.