A Dangerous Place: California's Unsettling Fate16 reviews Marc Reisner Pantheon, 2003 It Makes You Think + Short and Sweet... + Welcome To My Nightmare! In light of Hurricane Katrina, and if you live in California, a must read. Quick, easy, scary, and thought provoking. It should be required reading for all of those who make decisions in California.             Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883213 reviews Simon Winchester Harper Perennial, 2004 Fascinating, interesting, but wordy. + Thorough and interesting + Exceptionally interesting, detailed account of the worst volcanic eruption in recorded history This is a generally well-written account of the famous volcanic eruption which was one of the first such major events to take place after the development of worldwide communication technology. The author has been criticized for including details - many details - about not only geology, but also ...             Isaac's Storm : A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History257 reviews Erik Larson Crown, 1999 I've always said the Weatherman prevails even when he's wrong{{ + a reminder of tragedy + Never thought I'd enjoy a book about the weather so much! + Isaac'sStorm + There Have Always Been Harrowing Storms             Assembling California21 reviews John McPhee Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994 The Prose of Rock and Faultlines + Setting the Benchmark for Science Writing + Explaining the World: A Joy to Read + No index, please + Bravo!             Out of the Crater1 review Richard V. Fisher Princeton University Press, 1998 Totally Pyroclastic! Mr. Fisher, besides being a world-renowned volcanologist, is also an amazing storyteller. I enjoyed every page of his book. What is wonderful about this professional journal is its appeal to all types of audiences. A young adult reader to a professional in earth sciences can enjoy this type of ...             Volcano Cowboys: The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science18 reviews Dick Thompson St. Martin's Griffin, 2002 Great book, even for geologists! + Great fun to read, and a really good look at what can be done to save people from volcanic disasters! + Hard to put down real life drama!!! + Great book for a non-geologist armchair observer + Applied science at it's best             Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 193853 reviews R.A. Scotti Back Bay Books, 2004 Sudden Storm + The Worst Northeast Hurricane + unbelievable chaos + Shocking             Magnitude 8: Earthquakes and Life along the San Andreas Fault5 reviews Philip L. Fradkin University of California Press, 1999 Facinating blend of narative and science + An Important Work + Creates a personal visceral feel for powerful earth force + Enthralling, thoughtful, and sobering, but with a few warts             Magnitude 8: Earthquakes and Life along the San Andreas Fault5 reviews Philip L. Fradkin University of California Press, 1999 Facinating blend of narative and science + An Important Work + Creates a personal visceral feel for powerful earth force + Enthralling, thoughtful, and sobering, but with a few warts             Assembling California21 reviews John McPhee Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1994 The Prose of Rock and Faultlines + Setting the Benchmark for Science Writing + Explaining the World: A Joy to Read + No index, please + Bravo!             Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 193853 reviews R.A. Scotti Back Bay Books, 2004 Sudden Storm + The Worst Northeast Hurricane + unbelievable chaos + Shocking             Isaac's Storm : A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History257 reviews Erik Larson Crown, 1999 I've always said the Weatherman prevails even when he's wrong{{ + a reminder of tragedy + Never thought I'd enjoy a book about the weather so much! + Isaac'sStorm + There Have Always Been Harrowing Storms             A Dangerous Place: California's Unsettling Fate16 reviews Marc Reisner Pantheon, 2003 It Makes You Think + Short and Sweet... + Welcome To My Nightmare! In light of Hurricane Katrina, and if you live in California, a must read. Quick, easy, scary, and thought provoking. It should be required reading for all of those who make decisions in California.             Out of the Crater1 review Richard V. Fisher Princeton University Press, 1998 Totally Pyroclastic! Mr. Fisher, besides being a world-renowned volcanologist, is also an amazing storyteller. I enjoyed every page of his book. What is wonderful about this professional journal is its appeal to all types of audiences. A young adult reader to a professional in earth sciences can enjoy this type of ...             Krakatoa: The Day the World Exploded: August 27, 1883213 reviews Simon Winchester Harper Perennial, 2004 Fascinating, interesting, but wordy. + Thorough and interesting + Exceptionally interesting, detailed account of the worst volcanic eruption in recorded history This is a generally well-written account of the famous volcanic eruption which was one of the first such major events to take place after the development of worldwide communication technology. The author has been criticized for including details - many details - about not only geology, but also ...             Volcano Cowboys: The Rocky Evolution of a Dangerous Science18 reviews Dick Thompson St. Martin's Griffin, 2002 Great book, even for geologists! + Great fun to read, and a really good look at what can be done to save people from volcanic disasters! + Hard to put down real life drama!!! + Great book for a non-geologist armchair observer + Applied science at it's best