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1	One Day in the Alpine Tundra more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Walter Gaffney-Kessell (Photographer) add to wishlist A one day account of life in the Alpine Tundra. The text introduces the animals and plants who call that place home and also describes the area's climate and geological features. Illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Strange Bedfellows more books like this by Kasey Michaels add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $34.91! \| first editions
3	Landslides from Massive Rock Slope Failure more books like this by Stephen G Evans (Editor), Evans Stephen G (Editor), Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza (Editor) add to wishlist Amongst the thematic topics discussed are global frequency, impacts on society, analysis of initial rock slope failure, monitoring of rock slope movement, analysis and modeling of post-failure behaviour, volcanic landslides, and influences of massive rock slope failure on the geomorphological evolution of mountain regions. Regional contributions ... see all copies from $61.82! new only from $61.83! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Stone Flood more books like this by Franz Hohler, John Brownjohn (Translator) add to wishlist In Katharina's parents' inn in the valley the quarry workers talk of nothing but landslides. When the rain doesn't stop, she is sent to her grandmother's house up in the mountain. As the rain continues to fall, Katharina is filled with an increasing and inexplicable sense of doom. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Avalanche and Landslide Alert! more books like this by Amanda Bishop, Vanessa Walker add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. Awesome and destructive forces are unleashed when soil, mud, and snow are on the move. This book looks at the causes and effects, places in danger, and how people cope with these disasters. This book features amazing full-colour photographs feature "famous disasters". Topics include: how ancient peoples predicted avalanches, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.30! \| SVS
6	Landslides in the Thick Loess Terrain of North-West China more books like this by Edward D Derbyshire (Editor), Tom A Dijkstra (Editor), Xingmin Meng (Editor) add to wishlist A lavishly illustrated study of landslides and debris flows on the Loess Plateau of north-central China where dense rural population and human activity has greatly increased landslide hazard. The Loess Plateau lies in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and there are a number of cities housing more than a million people. Landslides are ... see all copies from $33.24! new only from $162.98!
7	Out of Nowhere: Disaster and Tourism in the White Mountains more books like this by Mr. Eric Purchase add to wishlist An examination of the connection of an avalanche on Monday 28th August 1826 in isolated Crawford Notch, New Hampshire, to the rise of tourism in America. It investigates developments that ranged from land speculation to new interpretations of the meaning of nature and landscape. The tragedy that killed innkeeper Samuel Willey, his wife, five young ... see all copies from $4.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions
8	Landslides in Practice: Investigation, Analysis, and Remedial/Preventative Options in Soils more books like this by Derek H Cornforth add to wishlist The authoritative guide to landslide investigation, evaluation, and mitigation design Landslides in Practice combines clearly written descriptions and real-life case histories in an authoritative, practical guide to landslide investigation, evaluation, and mitigation design. It presents state-of-the-art investigative techniques and practical ... see all copies from $80.40! new only from $80.40! \| SVS
9	Landslides: Mass Wasting, Soil, and Mineral Hazards more books like this by Timothy Kusky add to wishlist The outermost layer of the Earth consists of different materials, comprising rock, soil, organic matter, and other earth materials that together are called regolith. This regolith forms by the breakdown of solid bedrock, through processes of chemical, biological, and mechanical weathering. In rare and dramatic instances, large sections of regolith ... see all copies from $12.20! new only from $44.11! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Landslides and Avalanches more books like this by Jim Redmond, Ronda Redmond add to wishlist Readers can turn to this series to experience nature at its most spectacular. Each title details the science of natural disasters and how people and the environment are negatively and positively affected by it. Experts share recent research on predicting natural disasters and safety tips on surviving these catastrophes. Readers learn about notable ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.44!
11 view cover	Landslides: Proceedings of the 9th International Conference and Field Trip, Bristol, 16 September 1999 more books like this by J S Griffiths (Editor), M R Stokes (Editor), R G Thomas (Editor) add to wishlist This text gives an overview of the main landslide field sites. It covers aspects of recent landslide research at the University of Wollongong, and topics such as infiltration of rainwater and slope failure and landslide hazards. see all copies from $145.00! new only from $145.00! \| SVS
12 view cover	Landslide Recognition: Identification, Movement and Causes more books like this by Richard Dikau (Editor), Denys Brunsden (Editor), Lothar Schrott (Editor) add to wishlist This book presents easily understandable descriptions, diagrams and photographs of the main characteristics of different types of landslides. It assists non-specialists (planners, architects and engineers) in recognizing where a hazard may exist in their areas of responsibility and provides clear interpretation of maps and photographs, a brief ... see all copies from $289.98! new only from $289.98! \| SVS
13 view cover	Floods and Mudslides: Disaster & Survival more books like this by Bonnie J Ceban add to wishlist - Firsthand accounts of the devastating effects of world disasters in a high-interest, exciting style geared toward reluctant readers - Illustrates the basic scientific principles behind the disaster and includes personal accounts of survivors - Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum - Illus. with color photographs and illustrations - ... see all copies from $8.97! new only from $28.23! \| SVS
14 view cover	Landslides more books like this by Anne Ylvisaker add to wishlist Contains stories of destruction by the powers of Mother Nature. This book also uses photography. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.45! \| SVS
15 view cover	Landslides more books like this by Jeffrey Zuehlke add to wishlist Do you know what a landslide is? Where landslides happen? How to stay safe if a landslide is coming? Read this book and discover the answers! see all copies from $7.58! new only from $7.58! \| SVS
16 view cover	Avalanches and Landslides more books like this by Rob Shone add to wishlist see all copies from $16.87! new only from $16.87! \| SVS
17 view cover	Slope Stability Engineering: Developments and Applications: Proceedings of the International Conference on Slope Stability more books like this by R J Chandler (Editor) add to wishlist This volume draws on the experience and extensive research of an international authorship to bring together details on slope stability, causes of landslides, landslide prevention, new techniques for assessing and predicting stability, new methods for stabilising slopes, and the special considerations for coastal situations. see all copies from $99.48! new only from $99.48! \| SVS
18 view cover	Survival: The Inspirational Story of the Thredbo Disaster's Sole Survivor more books like this by Stuart Diver add to wishlist see all copies from $4.95! first editions
19 view cover	Landslides, Slumps, & Creep more books like this by Peter H Goodwin add to wishlist Describes the causes and consequences of landslides, avalanches, and other, sometimes rapid, sometimes slow, downward movements of rocks, soil, and/or snow. see all copies from $1.99!
20 view cover	Mudflows and Landslides more books like this by Dr. Michael Woods, Mary B Woods add to wishlist Imagine that you hear a faint rumbling sound coming from a hillside. The noise gets louder, and when you turn to look, a river of mud is flowing toward you! Big mudflows and landslides can happen unexpectedly, causing terrible disasters. The moving mass of soil and rock carries away people, animals, houses, cars, bridges, trees, and anything else ... see all copies from $8.63! new only from $19.10! \| SVS
21	Geomorphological hazards in Los Angeles a study of slope and sediment problems in a metropolitan county more books like this by Cooke add to wishlist see all copies from $20.00! first editions
22	Landslides extent and economic significance proceedings of the 28th International Geological Congress symposium on landslides, Washington, D.C. ... 1989 more books like this by Brabb, Harrod, National Academy of Sciences add to wishlist see all copies from $321.52! new only from $321.52!
23	Landslides, analysis and control more books like this by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board, Robert L. Schuster, Raymond J. Krizek add to wishlist see all copies from $24.94! first editions
24	Marine Slides and Other Mass Movements more books like this by Svend Erik Saxov, Workshop On Marine Slides and Nato Workshop on Marine Slides and Other Mass Movements, J K Nieuwenhuis add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
25	Hillslope Stability and Land Use more books like this by R. C. Sidle, Colin L. O'Loughlin, Andrew J. Pearce add to wishlist see all copies from $7.50!

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