Books with title Hurricane Hunters

This remarkable aircraft, designed and built to combat the emerging fighter strength of the Axis nations in the lead-up to World War II, made its name in the air battles over Britain and France in the first years of the war. Beloved by its pilots for its stable firing platform and reputation as a rugged survivor, the Hawker Hurricane quickly became the backbone of the RAF, scoring more kills than the more glamorous Spitfire in the Battle of Britain.This compact volume draws on a wealth of research, artwork and contemporary photographs, as well as images of surviving Hurricanes in flight today, to present a complete guide to this classic fighter aircraft.

The World of the CharmedLyla Bleu stepped onto the Lakeland High School campus completely invisible to every student and teacher. It was her senior year and she was excited to stay in one place for a change, even if she had to stay invisible. Then she saw Chase Fountaine. The attraction for Lyla was immediate and intense. Chase was the local golden boy, rich kid and quarterback on a killer football team. He shouldn’t be able to see her, but he kept turning in her direction. Chase Fountaine seemed to have it all yet as one of the Charmed, he knew he was different. With his 18th birthday fast approaching, Chases’ world was changing. Why were his powers growing? And what was this presence he felt but couldn’t see? He felt as if he were being watched. Alone, they were lost but together they could create the force…of a hurricane.

The World of the Charmed Lyla Bleu stepped onto the Lakeland High School campus completely invisible to every student and teacher. It was her senior year and she was excited to stay in one place for a change, even if she had to stay invisible. Then she saw Chase Fountaine. The attraction for Lyla was immediate and intense. Chase was the local golden boy, rich kid and quarterback on a killer football team. He shouldn’t be able to see her, but he kept turning in her direction. Chase Fountaine seemed to have it all yet as one of the Charmed, he knew he was different. With his 18th birthday fast approaching, Chases’ world was changing. Why were his powers growing? And what was this presence he felt but couldn’t see? He felt as if he were being watched. Alone, they were lost but together they could create the force…of a hurricane.

Being a telepath means there is always a new challenge. Eighteen-year-old Amber is the youngest of the five telepaths who protect the hundred million citizens of one of the great hive cities of twenty-sixth century Earth. Her job is hunting down criminals before they commit their crimes, but this time a simple case leads on to something far bigger. This is a case where Amber’s team have to face the unknown and break all the rules they usually follow. Lucas must take centre stage, while Amber has extra burdens she can’t share with anyone. She has a personal mystery to solve, and questions she wants answered, but curiosity is a dangerous trait in a telepath. Hurricane is the third book in the Hive Mind series. Further books are planned to follow.

On Resource Link's "Best of 2008" List Along Florida's coast, people board up their homes and the animals head inland. A hurricane is bearing down on the coast. When it reaches land, howling winds uproots trees and homes with equal ease. A storm surge devastates the town. Then, after the eerie quiet of the hurricane's eye, the winds howl again, toppling structures that had survived the first onslaught and washing away the remains. Even as the last of the storm dies down, the process of renewal gradually begins. In the face of a massive disaster, the people, the animals, and the land itself will always find a way to survive and triumph once more. Award-winning author/illustrator Celia Godkin is known for her children's books that explore nature's remarkable ability to renew itself. In this stunning new book, she has chosen the Florida coast to show that even a hurricane's most destructive force is an integral part of a thriving ecosystem.

This remarkable aircraft, designed and built to combat the emerging fighter strength of the Axis nations in the lead-up to World War II, made its name in the air battles over Britain and France in the first years of the war. Beloved by its pilots for its stable firing platform and reputation as a rugged survivor, the Hawker Hurricane quickly became the backbone of the RAF, scoring more kills than the more glamorous Spitfire in the Battle of Britain.This compact volume draws on a wealth of research, artwork, and contemporary photographs, as well as images of surviving Hurricanes in flight today, to present a complete guide to this classic fighter aircraft.

A Storm is brewing … And well… We all have to choose... To live... To love... To let go... From the outside looking in, Dr. Sharae Jones seems to have it all: the perfect life, a promising career, financial security, a beautiful home, and a handsome man to go along with it all. But on the inside, a storm is brewing and threatening to unravel that picture- perfect life until there is nothing left. In the midst of every storm, however, is a silver lining; Sharae has to be willing to see it because her heart will depend on it. This hurricane brings Sharae's best friend, the recklessly handsome King Mathison face-to-face with his own raging emotions regarding matters of his heart, packaged in the form of Ava Jones, Sharae's younger sister. Could you pick up the shattered pieces of your life or lay in the waste of the wreckage after a storm of lies, secrets, and sex resulting in heartbreak and the possibility of death?

How do weather forecasters predict storms? When does a snowstorm turn into a real blizzard? Get answers to these questions and more in the Natural Disasters series, which features clear explanations and tips for being prepared for extreme natural events. This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes.