books about: storms     books:       Red Storm Rising286 reviews Tom Clancy Berkley, 1987 Very Plausible World War III This is Clancy's only novel that does not reflect the Ryan-verse of his other novels. This one follows mostly one soldier in Iceland. When Russia overwhelms Europe to create the third world war. This novel was a very easy read and is very well written. After reading the book, I felt like i should take a visit to Iceland. He did a good job describing Iceland. With Russia hurting for oil, ...             Cooking Up a Storm: New Orleans Recipes for Recovery Marcelle Bienvenu, Judy Walker Chronicle Books, 2008 After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans thousands of people lost their keepsakes and family treasures forever. As residents started to rebuild their lives The Times-Picayune of New Orleans became a post-hurricane swapping place for old recipes that were washed away in the storm. The newspaper has compiled 250 of these delicious authentic recipes along with the stories about how they came to be and who created them. Cooking Up a Storm ...             Storm Born (Dark Swan, Book 1)32 reviews Richelle Mead Zebra, 2008 The Best of Both Worlds! I loved this book & read it in one night. It had everything: just enough magic action, passion, emotion, humor... I liked the heroine's character: not too tough, too funny or overdone. I really liked the story between the two worlds & the characters in them. And yes, Kiyo & Dorian are both hot in their own rights, opposite ends of the male spectrum. Can't wait for the sequel.. I have a feeling ...             The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea (P.S.)897 reviews Sebastian Junger Harper Perennial, 2007 The Perfect Story `The Perfect Storm` started out as an article in `Outside` magazine, where Junger was an occasional free-lance contributor, although his day job was a lumber jack and waiting tables. When he wasn't slinging an axe or chops, he expanded the original article into a book, his first, published in 1997 when he was about 34 years old. It did well on the New York Times list and quickly went on to a ...             Stand the Storm: A Novel8 reviews Breena Clarke Little, Brown and Company, 2008 A Novel of Family This was a beautifully crafted story. IT relates the story of a mother and her children during a coming of age story during slavery in the American South. Told in an easy going way, it was like the patterns of knitting stitches. Each part meshed into the next. THE pacing was wonderful, clean and clear and in a straight line. Just like the even, humming of the needle through the cloth. You learned ...             Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History257 reviews Erik Larson Vintage, 2000 I've always said the Weatherman prevails even when he's wrong{{ Erik Larson has documented an extraordinary narrative of an epic storm which killed over 6,000 people and wiped out the City of Galveston, Texas. Here we find Isaac Cline employed as the resident U.S. Weather meteorologist failing to warn the residents of Galveston of an epic hurricane which was larger and more powerful than Hurricane Katrina which happened 105 years later. It's rather ...             Southern Storm: Sherman's March to the Sea11 reviews Noah Andre Trudeau Harper, 2008 Southern Storm: Marching through Georgia with Uncle Billy Sherman and his army of bummers in 1864 William Tecumseh Sherman (1820-1891)was along with US Grant the commander who won the Civil War for the United States. Noah Andre Trudeau, author of several outstanding books on the Civil War, has published this long book on the famous Sherman March to the Sea which transpired from November 15, 1864 to the capture of Savannah in December 1864. Trudeau has assembled a vast array of first ...             Storm of Steel (Penguin Modern Classics)63 reviews Ernst Junger Penguin Classics, 2004 World War I -- From The Trenches As It Was For most people who only know World War I from their high school days when they did a book review on "All Quiet On The Western Front" this book is required reading. Against the spate of anti-war books by those who saw limited service and little combat, Ernst Juenger's book is truly authentic. He fought for his nation to win, and it was not until the Ludendorf offensive that he participated in ...             Through the Storm: A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World80 reviews Lynne Spears, Lorilee Craker Thomas Nelson, 2008 "Through the Storm": Is it worth it? I have to admit that I'm something of a follower of the Britney Spears saga. Watching her crash and burn never gave me pleasure, but once I started caring about her I found I couldn't tear myself away. I saw a haunted look in her eyes that even how hasn't entirely gone away, and I wondered if her mom's book would reveal something about that. Reveal it did, though not quite as I'd expected. I ...             Deep Storm135 reviews Lincoln Child Anchor, 2008 The discovery of a lifetime ... Salvation or Devastation? Dr. Peter Crane, ex-military, experienced in submarine environments, graduate of Mayo Medical School, is called to the Storm King Oil Platform off the coast of Greenland. Having experience in classified projects, he's offered a position in the secret Exploratory and Recovery Facility (ERF) ten thousand feet beneath the oil platform. Amalgamated Shale own the rig, and Dr. Howard Asher, chief ...             Storm Front289 reviews Jim Butcher Subterranean, 2008 They get better I really liked this book, because it combined the genres that I love; Fantasy, and mystery. The first book was good, but I found the dialogue a little cliche, however I have read the 2nd book and can tell you that they get better as you progress through the series. Definitely a must read for anyone looking for a "Grown Up Harry Potter."             The Panic of 1907: Lessons Learned from the Market's Perfect Storm29 reviews Robert F. Bruner, Sean D. Carr Wiley, 2007 A vivid history and critique of the 1907 financial crisis If you compare the 1907 crisis that struck U.S. and European financial institutions with 2008's economic emergencies, you will discover striking similarities. (In fact, the uncanny parallels have made this fascinating book a bestseller.) Strong interconnectivity between financial firms meant that trouble at one migrated to others. Both crises involved serious credit and liquidity concerns. Both ...             My Descent Into Death: A Second Chance at Life63 reviews Howard Storm Doubleday, 2005 Everyone should read this book!! I loved this book. I think every human being should read this. Really let's you see what's important in life and what's not. This is a wonderful glimpse of the other side. It's easy to read and such an encouragement.             Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain and Illness6 reviews Maureen Pratt Galilee Trade, 2005 Spiritually Uplifting I am a 27-year-old woman with Lupus, Fibromyalgia, and Osteoarthritis in both knees and in my spine. It is a gross understatement to say that it's a hard thing to deal with. This book has helped me to see my health problems in a different way. Instead of seeing them as a burden to me, and seeing myself as a burden to others, I now see my afflictions as blessings. I don't feel helpless anymore. I ...             In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God18 reviews Gene Robinson Seabury Books, 2008 In the Eye of the Storm by Gene Robinson A wonderful book by a very godly person. It was inspirational all the way through.             A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3)753 reviews George R.R. Martin Spectra, 2003 Strong Readers Are Rewarded This is book three of this intricately-plotted, cast-of-thousands series and it easily represents a couple of reams of paper. The reader needs weightlifting to pick it up and the endurance of a soldier on a death march. Once you start, you are chained to it, in thrall to the drama and epic sweep of the story. Multiple characters hold a reader's interest; some are likable; some not so much. ...             Twisters and Other Terrible Storms (Magic Tree House)3 reviews Will Osborne, Mary Pope Osborne Random House, 2003 Twisters Twisters are tornadoes. I learned about them in the book Twisters by Will Osborne. Twisters wreak everything. Twisters can destroy homes because the winds go 300 miles per hour. They hit in the midwestern U.S. in April, May and June. I feel excited about this book because it's good to know about natural disasters so if it happens you'll be prepared.             The Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know about America's Economic Future44 reviews Laurence J. Kotlikoff, Scott Burns The MIT Press, 2005 Eye-opener This is, simply put, a real eye-opener. I've been saying for years that the economy was a house of cards (and the housing bust and present/coming recession are proving me right), but I had no idea. This will change some of what I do regarding my present and future finances. I give the authors credit for the way they add in occasional humor in the book. It doesn't obscure the subject at ...             Rising Storm (Warriors, Book 4)58 reviews Erin Hunter HarperTrophy, 2005 Rising Storm (Warriors, Book 4) I loved this book. It is so weird that Tigerclaw becomes leader of ShadowClan. I was wondering how long it would take Bluestar to realize that Tigerclaw was trying to be leader.             Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm: Prima Official Game Guide (Prima Official Game Guides) Bryan Dawson Prima Games, 2008 ? Learn how to obtain every item in Ultimate Mission mode! ? Complete details for all 100+ missions! ? Detailed maps with treasure chest and ingredients bag locations! ? 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