Presents nine essays on the Black Death, covering such aspects as its causes, its impact on different countries, Jewish persecution, and historical interpretations of the epidemic.
Reviews the Titanic disaster, the sinking of the world's biggest ocean liner after collision with an iceberg, causing the loss of more than 1500 lives.
Contains eleven essays in which the authors examine the science and study of volcanoes, look at specific incidents of volcanoes, and discusses methods for averting disaster.
Presents twelve essays and articles on tornadoes, covering the science behind them, study of them, prediction of and safety from them, and firsthand accounts of tornado disasters.
Contains thirteen essays in which the authors examine the science and study of earthquakes, look at specific incidents of earthquakes, and discusses methods for averting disaster.
