The Australian Book of Disasters - Couverture souple

Writer, Larry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1741969026 ISBN 13 : 9781741969023

Editeur : Murdoch Books, 2011

Synopsis

The recent floods that ravaged Queensland saw three-quarters of the state declared a disaster zone - from the capital city on the Brisbane River to remote rural communities - and caused billions of dollars worth of damage, forcing thousands to abandon their homes. This latest assault by nature reminds us all that, despite its stark beauty, the Australian landscape has a deadly edge. The Australian Book of Disasters features enthralling stories of natural catastrophe - and survival in the face of enormous odds. With chapters covering every state and territory, it includes detailed accounts of the events burnt into Australia's national memory, from the 'Federation Drought' of 1901 to the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009, and finishing with an in-depth look at the Queensland floods and Tropical Cyclone Yasi. Key points: highly topical: deals with recent events that directly affected many Australians and touched the hearts of the world; increasingly important: the World Meteorological Organization suggests that the number of extreme weather events affecting humans per year will rise as a result of global warming; accomplished storyteller: Larry Writer captures both tragedy and triumph over adversity in an engaging and easy-to-follow narrative; in-depth coverage: both of recent topics and of significant past events.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Larry Writer is the author of The Australian Book of True Crime, the Ned Kelly Award-winning Razor, Pleasure and Pain, and Never Before, Never Again. He is a former editor, senior journalist and London bureau chief with Australian Consolidated Press and Time Inc. Magazines. Larry lives in Sydney with his family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Murdoch Books
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1741969026
• ISBN 13: 9781741969023
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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