Description: Catastrophic Gumbo by Alvin JacQues From avalanches to volcanoes, and from the Gulf Oil Spill to bridge collapses, author Alvin JacQues explores the fascinating world of disasters-both manmade and natural. Inspired by his survival of Hurricane Katrina, chronicled in his first book Catastrophic Gumbo, JacQues delivers a compilation of facts and commentary on a number of global natural and manmade disasters, both historical and more recent, that have impacted the human race. Gathered from more than sixty locations, JacQues details the mayhem caused by a range of events that include an F5 tornado in Oklahoma, a typhoon in China, a blizzard in the United States, the flood of 1889, the sinking of the Titanic, and the crash of Flight 111. A compelling collection of stories, Catastrophic Companions narrates the reality of extreme events and communicates not only the power of Mother Nature, but of the perseverance of the human race to endure these tragedies for which often there is no preparation. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From avalanches to volcanoes, and from the Gulf Oil Spill to bridge collapses, author Alvin JacQues explores the fascinating world of disasters-both manmade and natural. Inspired by his survival of Hurricane Katrina, chronicled in his first book Catastrophic Gumbo, JacQues delivers a compilation of facts and commentary on a number of global natural and manmade disasters, both historical and more recent, that have impacted the human race. Gathered from more than sixty locations, JacQues details the mayhem caused by a range of events that include an F5 tornado in Oklahoma, a typhoon in China, a blizzard in the United States, the flood of 1889, the sinking of the Titanic, and the crash of Flight 111. A compelling collection of stories, Catastrophic Companions narrates the reality of extreme events and communicates not only the power of Mother Nature, but of the perseverance of the human race to endure these tragedies for which often there is no preparation. Details ISBN1426969139 Short Title CATASTROPHIC GUMBO Pages 140 Publisher Trafford Publishing Language English ISBN-10 1426969139 ISBN-13 9781426969133 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-10-25 Imprint Trafford Publishing Subtitle Part Two: the International Series Place of Publication Victoria Country of Publication Canada UK Release Date 2011-10-25 Author Alvin JacQues Illustrations black & white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48592969;
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ISBN-13: 9781426969133
Book Title: Catastrophic Gumbo
Number of Pages: 140 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Catastrophic Gumbo: Part Two: the International Series
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Publication Year: 2011
Subject: Geography & Geosciences, Consultation
Item Height: 229 mm
Item Weight: 198 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Alvin Jacques
Subject Area: Economic Sociology
Item Width: 152 mm
Format: Paperback