Author: D. S. Allan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1591438144
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 651
Get Book Here
Book Description
Follow this multi-disciplinary, scientific study as it examines the evidence of a great global catastrophe that occurred only 11,500 years ago. Crustal shifting, the tilting of Earth's axis, mass extinctions, upthrusted mountain ranges, rising and shrinking land masses, and gigantic volcanic eruptions and earthquakes--all indicate that a fateful confrontation with a destructive cosmic visitor must have occurred. The abundant geological, biological, and climatological evidence from this dire event calls into question many geological theories and will awaken our memories to our true--and not-so-distant--past.
Author: Tim Washburn
Publisher: Pinnacle Books
ISBN: 0786036567
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Get Book Here
Book Description
Terrifying earthquakes are only the prelude to an earth-shattering eruption in this disaster thriller by the acclaimed author of Powerless. At Yellowstone National Park, earthquake tremors are common. But today, park scientist Tucker Mayfield detects something different: a disturbing new increase in activity and intensity. Lurking beneath the park, earth's largest supervolcano is beginning to awaken . . . Racing against time, Mayfield mobilizes a team to evacuate all visitors from the park—including his family at the Old Faithful Inn. But when the earthquakes intensify, and the death toll rises, a shockwave of panic spreads across the nation. Troops are deployed and emergency plans are activated. But nothing can stop a natural disaster of this magnitude. When the volcano erupts, doomsday begins—and no one gets out alive . . .
Author: David Stevenson
Publisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 0786738855
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Get Book Here
Book Description
David Stevenson's widely acclaimed history of World War I changes forever our understanding of that pivotal conflict. Countering the commonplace assumption that politicians lost control of events, and that the war, once it began, quickly became an unstoppable machine, Stevenson contends that politicians deliberately took risks that led to war in July 1914. Far from being overwhelmed by the unprecedented scale and brutality of the bloodshed, political leaders on both sides remained very much in control of events throughout. According to Stevenson, the disturbing reality is that the course of the war was the result of conscious choices -- including the continued acceptance of astronomical casualties. In fluid prose, Stevenson has written a definitive history of the man-made catastrophe that left lasting scars on the twentieth century. Cataclysm is a truly international history, incorporating new research on previously undisclosed records from governments in Europe and across the world. From the complex network of secret treaties and alliances that eventually drew all of Europe into the war, through the bloodbaths of Gallipoli and the Somme, to the arrival of American forces, and the massive political, economic, and cultural shifts the conflict left in its wake, Cataclysm is a major revision of World War I history.
Author: Herman S. Wolk
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
ISBN: 1574412817
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Get Book Here
Book Description
The B-29 long-range bombing campaign against the Japanese home islands dictated unprecedented organization and command; hence, Arnold established the Twentieth Air Force, commanded by himself from Washington and reporting directly to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This new type of bombing offensive-distinct in command, organization, range, and weapons from the European experience-also called for exemplary operational combat leadership in the field. Here Arnold excelled in his command of the AAF, relieving a long-time colleague (Hansell) in favor of a hard-nosed operator (LeMay). This crucial move was a turning point in the Pacific war. Although the Soviet declaration of war on Japan was a factor in the Japanese surrender, it was the atomic bomb that politically shocked the Japanese to capitulation. Arnold, the architect of the bombing offensive, emphasized that Japan was already defeated in the summer of 1945 by the bombing and blockade and that it was not militarily necessary to drop the atomic bomb.
Author: RJ Smith
Publisher: Storyteller Entertainment, LLC
ISBN: 0989675351
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Get Book Here
Book Description
A Canary Island volcano has exploded in a fiery fury. Enter, volcanologist, Dr. Samuel May, who has predicted it will collapse into the Atlantic Ocean causing a massive tsunami that will destroy European and American coastlines. Will this disaster mark the beginning of the end? As the United Nations scrambles to evacuate coastal cities, quell chaos and prepare for impending doom, a conspiracy is underway at the Vatican. The newly elected pope, Callixtus the Fourth, possesses Earth shattering revelations that will test his faith and the power of governments. His plan to release ancient secrets has brought about a heinous plot to murder him and elect a new pontiff that will protect the status quo. In a rush against time, he must survive the coming cataclysm in order to save mankind. But, what if the disaster is just the beginning of something more? What if this event marks the end of mankind?
Author: Nick Gass
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1475965370
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 175
Get Book Here
Book Description
In Cataclysm, author Nick Gass takes geology out of the oil patch to authenticate the first twenty-five verses of the Bible. He presents a multidisciplinary exploration, implementing scientific reasoning, to explain some of the ancient history of The Middle East. Gass discusses how the rise of science has provided a platform for interpreting ancient legends. In Cataclysm, he casts a different light on a number of historical events and considers a variety of topics: Moses and the first twenty-five verses of Genesis The ways in which the climate may have provided the stimulus A different view on the migration out of Africa The why and how of the Flood The Garden of Eden as the first Jewish Diaspora A Second Flood The Land of Kush Exploring the Bible and other ancient texts, Cataclysm provides a refreshing look at some of the world's past events and places them in a new multidisciplinary perspective.
Author: Joshua Hale Fialkov
Publisher: Marvel Entertainment
ISBN: 1302406558
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 491
Get Book Here
Book Description
Collects Cataclysm: The Ulimates' Last Stand #1-5, Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man #1-3, Cataclysm: Ultimate X-Men #1-3, Cataclysm: Ultimates #1-3, Hunger #1-4, Cataclysm #0.1, Survive #1. The fallout from the Age of Ultron rips open a dangerous rift in spacetime, depositing Galactus in the Ultimate Universe! And he possesses a hunger so strong, no universe is safe. Creating new heralds, the unstoppable Galactus destroys the Chitauri, the Kree Empire and more...and Captain Marvel is seemingly lost in battle. Is this the beginning of the end? Has Rick Jones failed to stop Earth from destruction? And if so - what happens next? As the death throes of a universe begin, a hero is reborn...and a cataclysm is upon us all.
Author: K.C. Climer
Publisher: Pine Book Writing
ISBN: 1964898285
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Get Book Here
Book Description
In this, the second installment of the Cataclysm Saga we follow Teatrie on his journey to complete the task(s) given to him by Zander. After finding about the Others, he will now throw himself deep into research mode to decipher what they left behind before their civilization was destroyed. He believes that they left him enough clues to figure out how to stop the next cataclysm before he runs out of time, like they did. And the clock… it is rapidly counting down. Uncontrollable actions have already been set into motion. The end is much closer than anyone could have imagined. The Others will need to reach out from the past to help Teatrie save humanity’s future.
Author: Jane Wright
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1468556630
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Get Book Here
Book Description
What cataclysmic event almost destroyed the Earth? Was this the same event that fractured the mantle of the earth which contributed to the continental drift? Did Atlantis really exist? Was an advanced civilization from a faraway planet responsible for early man s great leap forward from the Stone Age to the Copper Age? What kernels of truth can be found amongst mythology, philosophy, religion and ancient texts that resonate with accepted scientific facts, and provide a plausible explanation of some of Earth s mysteries? This book offers a unique perspective that identifies these kernels of truth and then proceeds to connect them to form a new picture of a very important time in the life of our planet. Jane Wright, brings to the page a logicians perspective that crosses multiple disciplines of thought, and in a creative and entertaining way, provides the reader with a unique proposal of how things might have been from 10,000 years ago to 6,000 years ago, when modern civilization began to take hold.
Author: Dominic M. Pileri
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1481744739
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 475
Get Book Here
Book Description
Wars are not fought between good and bad people; they are fought by soldiers. The Axi have invaded Col. Without a fleet, they have managed to land an entire legion on the Valen world and begin sweeping over its deserts in an unstoppable blitzkrieg. Hellick Primus is a squad leader in Driven Company of the 173rd Legion. He has a wife and two children, but today, his ten troopers are his only family. Veterans of two campaigns, the troopers of D Co soon discover that Col is host to the worst violence of their careers. Despite their superior technology and military discipline, Hellick struggles against micromanaging leadership, Col's hostile climate, and a crafty enemy to bring each member of his "family" home alive. Staff Sergeant Ramsey is 1st Platoon's sergeant for Bravo Company, 22nd Infantry Battalion. The Col Defense Guard suffers from a peace time mentality, where soldiers' feelings and welfare are placed over training. Ramsey's platoon is a wreck of poor soldiers guided by weak leaders and equipped with outdated hardware. Slaughter ensues. The weight of survival falls on the shoulders of a few professionals, who find themselves locked in conflict, while their friends are murdered around them. In war there are no underdogs; there are only survivors and fodder. In war, there are no heroes; there are only the living and the dead. War is not fair. War is hell. Which side will you choose? "Dominic has achieved what all military sci-fi authors aspire to - an expansive, compelling plot with realistic dialogue between soldiers and intense combat scenes. He pulled it off because he's been there and done the real thing. Outstanding." – SSG (ret) Rob Bell
