Free Popular Mechanics What Went Wrong: Investigating The Worst Man-made And Natural Disasters Ebooks Online
Combining original reporting with dramatic photographs and detailed illustrations, Popular Mechanics looks at the science behind the most devastating events of the past 100 years—including San Francisco’s 7.8 earthquake in 1906, the Gulf oil spill, the Apollo 13 Space Mission, and Hurricane Katrina’s devastating landfall near New Orleans. Plus, each chapter includes practical advice on surviving disasters, from industrial accidents to deadly tsunamis.Coverage spans from 1900 to today, and includes:Earthquakes • Volcanic Eruptions • Fires • Blizzards and Avalanches • Tornadoes • Hurricanes • Floods • Aviation and Space Disasters • Shipwrecks • Industrial Accidents • Transportation catastrophes
Series: Popular Mechanics
Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Hearst (May 3, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1588165450
ISBN-13: 978-1588165459
Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.7 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #739,694 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Disaster Preparedness #467 in Books > Science & Math > Earth Sciences > Natural Disasters #596 in Books > Reference > Survival & Emergency Preparedness
WHAT WENT WRONG is one of those 'no-brainer' classic match-ups of author and subject. For decades, POPULAR MECHANICS magazine has explored the world of science and technology, reporting on present and future developments to its loyal readership. WHAT WENT WRONG utilizes the PM staff to delve into and explain the worst disasters that have occurred in the past century. The combination makes for fascinating reading.This 2011 Hearst Communications release divides disasters into two sections: 'Nature's Fury' and 'Man's Error.' The first section includes summaries of famous earthquakes, fires, avalanches, ice storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and floods. The last section covers industrial and transportation accidents, airplane crashes, space vehicle disasters and shipwrecks.Comprehensive and insightful summaries are given on famous disasters such as the Deepwater Horizon explosion, the Andrea Doria-Stockholm collison, Mount St. Helens, the I-35W Bridge collapse, Chernobyl, the loss of the Columbia shuttle and Hurricane Katrina along with lesser-known catastrophes. The sections that explain why that particular disaster happened and how they can be avoided in the future are especially interesting. Each article is complimented by b&w and/or color photographs, maps and diagrams.Anyone interested in disasters or how the human race is faring on good old Mother Earth will enjoy WHAT WENT WRONG. The book is well-researched, nicely-illustrated and eminently readable. Recommended.*****3,350 Helpful Votes!
Very informative book. It discusses man made as well as natural disasters. I only wish books like this were available in ebook form (including photos). I love these types of books, but have difficulty reading the print, even with a magnifier!
Bought this book either at a discount or to fill up and order and get the free shipping, Book is interesting but not a deep read, more of a coffee table book.
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