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Episode · StarTalk Radio · 2024-11-26

Books mentioned on Scientists Discuss the Future of Extreme Weather

2 books · With Dr. Richard Spinrad, Chuck Nice · Watch on YouTube

Mentioned: Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson and Study Guide.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. Isaac's Storm

    Erik Larson · at 24:02

    Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson is a historical nonfiction book that examines the devastating 1900 hurricane that struck Galveston.

    Recommended
    “it's called Isaac storm in fact Eric Larson wrote a great book on Isaac storm and it was a hurricane that hit galvaston in the year 1900”
    Speaker Scientists Discuss the Future of Extreme Weather 2024-11-26 Listen at 24:02
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. Study Guide

    SuperSummary · at 24:09

    Study Guide by SuperSummary offers concise literary analyses and chapter summaries designed to help readers navigate complex works of fiction and non-fiction.

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    “In fact, Eric Larson wrote a great book on Isaac Storm, and it was a hurricane that hit Galveston in the year 1900. For the folks in Galveston in 1900, that storm was an unexpected storm; they didn't expect it to hit.”
    Speaker Scientists Discuss the Future of Extreme Weather 2024-11-26 Listen at 24:09
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
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