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Fire weather : a guide for application of meteorological information to forest fire control operations / by Schroeder, Mark J.(CARDINAL)282227; Buck, Charles C.(Charles Covel),1908-1978.(CARDINAL)282226;

Subjects: Forest fire forecasting.; Forest fires; Meteorology;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Fire weather services in North Carolina : operating plan / by Gonski, Rodney F.,author.(CARDINAL)337755; North Carolina.Division of Forest Resources,issuing body.(CARDINAL)157409;

Subjects: Fire weather; Forest fire forecasting; Winds; Wildfires;

Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1

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You wouldn't want to live without fire! / by Woolf, Alex,1964-author.(CARDINAL)671811; Bergin, Mark,1961-illustrator.(CARDINAL)428081; Salariya, David.(CARDINAL)178946;

How would you survive without fire? -- Would you like a little light? -- Coul you cope without cooking? -- Do you hanker for some heat? -- Could you be creative with clay? -- Could you turn a forest into a farm? -- Does your forge need fire? -- Do you fancy being a firefighter? -- Can you fight with fire? -- Are you all set for steam? -- Could you conceive of a car? -- Can you forecast the future of fire?Imagine a world without fire. There would be no cooked food, no artificial light, and no way of keeping warm in a cool climate. Fire can be dangerous, but over thousands of years we have learned to tame it. We use it to make pottery, glass, and metals. It enabled us to invent the steam engine, the internal combustion engine, and the rocket. Where would we be without it?--Back cover870LAccelerated Reader AR

Subjects: Fire;

Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8

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America's fires : a historical context for policy and practice / by Pyne, Stephen J.,1949-(CARDINAL)151381;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 90-93) and index."America's Fires reviews the historical context of our fire issues and policies that can inform the current and future debate. The forecast makes it imperative that the nation review its policies toward wildland fires and find ways to live with them more intelligently"--Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Wildfires; Forest fires; Fire management; Forests and forestry;

Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2

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Earth / by Turner, Matt,1964-(CARDINAL)674270;

Earth in the universe -- The sun and the moon -- Magnetic Earth -- Earth and life -- The age of the Earth -- Inside the Earth -- Moving Earth -- Exploding Earth -- Rivers of fire -- Living with volcanos -- Earthquakes -- Studying earthquakes -- San Andreas Fault -- Mountain building -- Landslides -- Rocks -- Minerals and crystals -- Erosion -- Islands -- Glaciers and ice sheets -- Soil -- Rivers -- Caves -- Deserts -- Tropical forests -- Temperate forests -- Grasslands -- Wetlands -- The Arctic and Antarctica -- Marine -- Oceans -- Waves and tsunamis -- El Nino -- Exploring ocean depths -- Climate change -- Weather -- Precipitation -- Weather forecasting -- Tornados -- Hurricanes.Describes the planet Earth including its place in the universe, geology, ecosystems, and weather, with online links to more information.

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4

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Wicked weather : a visual essay of extreme storms / by Faidley, Warren,photographer.(CARDINAL)363955;

For the past 30 years, Warren Faidley has forecast, intercepted, and photographed some of the planet's most extreme weather and natural disasters. As a photojournalist, natural disaster survival expert, and adventurer, his expeditions have covered countless miles. Along the way, he has witnessed both the dark side and breathtaking beauty of Mother Nature's mysterious ways. He has journeyed into the heart of darkness as hurricanes Andrew and Katrina brought rage and ruin to thousands. Tornadoes, firestorms, earthquakes, and lightning bolts are forever recorded by his cameras, but his memories are filled with the human elements of hope and survival. In this book, you'll discover over 150 photographs that chronicle Faidley's quest to find the perfect image in the midst of total chaos and will read about his adventures in the midst of the roar of an EF5 tornado, grapefruit-size hailstones, severe thunder and lightning storms, forest fires, and more.

Subjects: Illustrated works.; Meteorological photography.; Storms;

Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3

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Cloud warriors : deadly storms, climate chaos--and the pioneers creating a revolution in weather forecasting / by Weber, Thomas E.,1967-author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction : doing something about the weather -- Tornadoes : widening the window to find shelter -- Fire : watching the wind, stopping the sparks -- The local forecast : inside your everyday weather report -- Hyperlocal weather : the new possibilities of zooming in tight -- Extreme heat : how to thwart a silent killer -- Hurricanes : a planet-wide view to track deadly storms -- Seasonal forecasting : early warnings for droughts, floods, and famine -- Conclusion : doing even more about the weather."A deeply reported and wide-ranging look at the people, and the technology, predicting and tracking weather in order to raise public awareness to keep one step ahead of extreme weather. For millennia, humans have tried to understand and predict the weather. In the 1950s and 60s, the Space Age helped usher in satellites and radar, while computers made it possible to plug all that data into complex equations that predicted the atmosphere's future behavior. Now a new wave of forecasting advances is unfolding, driven by artificial intelligence, drones, and new types of satellites. The Internet of Things has turned everything from cellphones to cars into ubiquitous weather sensors. Equally significant are new efforts to understand how people respond to forecasts and warnings. Scientists and government officials are realizing that how people get their weather information, and how they use it, are crucial to the outcomes of weather events. Among other things, some inequities, such as economic and health issueas, as well as language barriers, can put vulnerable groups at increased risk due to weather. In CLOUD WARRIORS, veteran journalist Thomas E. Weber takes us on a fascinating tour of how meteorologists, scientists, and officials track and prepare for major weather events, such as hurricanes, tornados, floods, forest fires, extreme heat, and winter storms. As climate change is altering our planet and making weather events more extreme, readers will meet those on the front lines of weather preparation and prediction. We travel from coast-to-coast, to space and back, from National Weather Service to AccuWeather, meeting TV meteorologists and storm chasers, city planners and backyard weatherman. This is a book about the weather-and the power of being able to see it coming"-- Provided by publisher.

Subjects: Weather forecasting; Meteorologists;

Available copies: 14 / Total copies: 17

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The young adventurer's guide to (almost) everything : build a fort, camp like a champ, poop in the woods--45 action-packed outdoor activities / by Hewitt, Ben,1971-author.(CARDINAL)470365; Hewitt, Penny,author.(CARDINAL)615929; Boushee, Luke,illustrator.(CARDINAL)793227;

Choosing a knife and safe handling -- How to outrun a bear -- Forecast the weather -- Tap a maple tree -- Find a wild snack -- Ten things to do with tree pitch -- Using bird language to track in real time -- Eat a bug! -- See animals before they see you -- "STOP" to survive a night in the woods -- How to navigate by the stars -- Make a friction fire -- Be a winter explorer! -- Ten essentials for the great outdoors -- Find the best spot to pitch your tent -- How to poop in the woods -- The six (and a half) knots you can't live without -- Protect your grub -- Thirty-three ways to use a bandana -- Build the perfect fire for cooking stuff -- Bread on a stick -- Make a feast without any dishes to wash! -- Outdoor first aid -- Make your own fruit leather -- Make a Dakota fire hole -- Transform a tarp into a tent -- String up a chicken -- Brush your teeth with a stick -- Willow basket -- Shepherd's sling -- Debris-hut fort -- Birch bark knife sheath -- Cattail visor -- Birch bark container -- Cordage -- Log raft -- Felt hat -- Turn willow branches into a deer -- Make a whistle from a stick -- Create a one-in-kind journal -- Yo, make a yo-yo! -- Make a Viking game out of sticks -- Make a birch bark ring -- Create your own beads from twigs -- Turn an acorn cap into a whistle -- Turn turkey feathers into a kite (that actually flies)."Once upon a time, kids learned the most amazing and unusual things. They learned how to shelter and clothe themselves, how to use a knife and hatchet, how build a fire, tie knots, and read a compass. They learned how to spend a comfortable night in the forest without a nylon tent from REI. The Young Adventurer's Guide will teach kids everything from how to walk like a fox and see like an owl to use the stars as their own personal GPS and even how to build the world's coolest fort out of foraged sticks. This handbook for curious kids will empower them to explore the natural world and even the comfort of their own backyard through a whole new set of skills. Featuring 65 different skills in sections that include: Secrets of the Woods, The Best Camping Trip, Make Cool Stuff That's Actually Useful and Turn the Ordinary into the Extraordinary"--Age 8-12

Subjects: Informational works.; Illustrated works.; Outdoor recreation for children; Camping; Nature study;

Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 17

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