Run the Storm
Title | Run the Storm PDF eBook |
Author | George Michelsen Foy |
Publisher | Scribner |
Pages | 288 |
Release | 2019-08-06 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1501184903 |
In the bestselling tradition of The Perfect Storm and The Finest Hours, “an exquisitely written and dramatic book…a literary page-turner” (Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Horse Soldiers)—the 2015 mysterious disappearance of the SS El Faro, a gigantic American cargo ship that sank in the Bermuda Triangle, taking with it thirty-three lives. On October 1, 2015, the SS El Faro, a massive American cargo ship disappeared in Hurricane Joaquin, a category 4 storm. The ship, its hundreds of shipping containers, and its entire crew plummeted to the bottom of the ocean, three miles down. It was the greatest seagoing US merchant marine shipping disaster since World War II. The massive ship had a seasoned crew, state-of-the-art navigation equipment, and advance warning of the storm. It seemed incomprehensible that such a ship could sink so suddenly. How, in this day and age, could something like this happen? Relying on Coast Guard inquest hearings, as well as on numerous interviews, George Michelsen Foy brings us “the most insightful exploration of this unthinkable disaster” (Outside), a story that lasts only a few days, but which grows almost intolerably suspenseful as deep-rooted flaws leading to the disaster inexorably link together and worsen. We see captain, engineers, and crew fight for their lives, and hear their actual words (as recorded on the ship’s black box) while the hurricane relentlessly tightens its noose around the ship. We watch, minute by minute, all that is happening on board—the ship’s mysterious tilt to one side, worried calls to the engine room, ship-to-shore reports, the courage of the men and women as they fight to survive, and the berserk ocean’s savage consumption of the massive hull. And through it all, the pain and ultimate resilience of the families of El Faro’s crew. Now with a new afterword, this “tour de force of nautical expertise” (Ocean Navigator) is a masterwork of stunning power.
Storm Runners (The Storm Runners Trilogy, Book 1)
Title | Storm Runners (The Storm Runners Trilogy, Book 1) PDF eBook |
Author | Roland Smith |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 162 |
Release | 2011-09-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0545323266 |
The first in a middle-grade action-adventure series from Roland Smith!Chase Masters and his father are "storm runners," racing across the country in pursuit of hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods. Anywhere bad weather strikes, they are not far behind. Chase is learning more on the road than he ever would just sitting in a classroom. But when the hurricane of the century hits, he will be tested in ways he never could have imagined.
Storm Run
Title | Storm Run PDF eBook |
Author | Libby Riddles |
Publisher | Sasquatch Books |
Pages | 52 |
Release | 2002-01-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1570612935 |
In 1985, Libby Riddles made history by becoming the first woman to win the 1,100-mile Iditarod Sled Dog Race. This brand-new edition of Riddles's timeless adventure story is complete with updated narrative details, sidebars on all aspects of the race, photographs, and all-new illustrations by beloved illustrator Shannon Cartwright. An inspiration to children and adults everywhere, this is a compelling first-hand account of the arctic storms, freezing temperatures, loyal sled dogs, and utter determination that defined Riddles's Iditarod victory.
RUNNING FROM THE STORM
Title | RUNNING FROM THE STORM PDF eBook |
Author | Lee Wilkinson |
Publisher | Harlequin / SB Creative |
Pages | 129 |
Release | 2018-08-24 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 4596280940 |
Caris wakes up from a nightmare that has brought back memories of her bittersweet love affair three years ago. Those days she spent together with the confident, rich and handsome Zander Devereux were too beautiful to forget, and the memories keep rushing back. But it’s time for her to move on, so Caris says goodbye to her past and throws herself into running a real-estate agency. Then one day Zander suddenly shows up in front of her, as confident and good-looking as ever. Caris once again is drawn to him, but she still remembers his cruel betrayal three years ago. And she hides a secret that he must never find out…
The Perfect Storm
Title | The Perfect Storm PDF eBook |
Author | Sebastian Junger |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 252 |
Release | 1997 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 9780393040166 |
A true story of men against the sea.
Into the Storm
Title | Into the Storm PDF eBook |
Author | Dennis N. T. Perkins |
Publisher | AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn |
Pages | 293 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 0814431984 |
Winner of the Small Business Book Awards from Small Business Trends 2013 The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is among the most demanding sailing competitions in the world. Unpredictable seas make the 628-nautical-mile course grueling under the best conditions, but the 1998 race proved to be the most perilous to date when a sudden and violent storm struck. Winds gusted over 100 mph and monstrous 80-foot waves towered over boat masts. Six sailors perished and another 55 were saved in what became the largest search and rescue operation in Australia's history. In the face of turmoil and tragedy, a crew of "amateur" sailors piloted their tiny vessel, the AFR Midnight Rambler, not only to the finish but to overall victory. While bigger, better-equipped yachts attempted to maneuver around the storm, Ed Psaltis and his crew made the daring decision to head directly into its path. Their triumph--perhaps even their survival--owes itself to an extraordinary level of teamwork: an alchemy of cooperation, trust, planning, and execution. Into the Storm chronicles their nearly four-day ordeal and draws parallels to the world of business, revealing 10 critical strategies for teamwork at the edge. Illustrated with examples from the story and compelling case studies, the book sheds light on what teams need to do to succeed in tough times. Finally, Into the Storm provides resources and tools to support teams as they navigate the chaotic seas of business today.
The Storm
Title | The Storm PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia Bergin |
Publisher | Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Pages | 283 |
Release | 2015-10-06 |
Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
ISBN | 1492606588 |
The shocking conclusion to the YA dystopian H2O duology. The rain may not be the only thing to fear in this post-apocalyptic thriller. Ninety-seven percent of the population is dead. And the killer rain keeps falling. Ruby's not sure she can make it on her own much longer. So when a chance encounter leads her to a camp with the last boy she may ever kiss (it's not easy to date during an apocalypse), Ruby gratefully accepts the army's protection. But safety comes with a price: If Ruby wants to stay, she must keep her eyes—and her mouth—shut. Except Ruby stumbles across a secret she can't possibly keep. Horrified, she flips out and fights back—only to make the most shocking discovery of all. The H2O Duology: H2O (Book 1) The Storm (Book 2) Perfect for those looking for: Post-apocalyptic survival fiction Intriguing and unique takes on a bestselling genre Young adult dystopian fiction A strong female narrative