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xii, 315 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
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English
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In February 1910, a monstrous blizzard centered on Washington State hit the Northwest, breaking records. Near the tiny town of Wellington, high in the Cascade Mountains, two trainloads of cold, hungry passengers and their crews found their railcars gradually being buried in the rising drifts. For days, an army of the Great Northern Railroad's most dedicated men worked round-the-clock to rescue the trains. But the storm was unrelenting, and to the...
2) Avalanches
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48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm.
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English
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"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."-- Provided by publisher.
What causes avalanches, and what effect do they have on humans? Otfinoski tells you where they are most common, the odds of surviving one, and what you can do to survive if you are ever caught in one.
3) Avalanches
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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English
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Describes the causes of avalanches, different kinds of avalanches, avalanche safety, and methods used by some states to control avalanches, and tells the true story of an avalanche survivor.
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Lizzie McKettrick is homeward bound with her fiancé, Whitley Carson, when their train is derailed, leaving passengers stranded on Christmas Eve. While Whitley is concerned only with himself, a handsome doctor enlists Lizzie's help treating injured passengers. Soon Lizzie realizes that Christmas truly is a season of miracles--and love.
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55 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 28 cm.
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English
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"A discussion of landslides, mudslides, and avalanches, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant landslides and avalanches from history"-- Provided by publisher.
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95 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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Claude and his best friend, Sir Bobblysock, go to the Snowy Mountains where they throw snowballs, learn to ski, and more until Claude's loud voice starts an avalanche, trapping Sir Bobblysock and the only Mountain Rescue person under a huge pile of snow.
7) Downhill
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1 videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other.
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm
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English
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Follow along with Piper, a friendly border collie who came to the mountain as a smart but timid shelter dog, terrified by everything, as she confidently heads off to school on a chairlift to meet her canine classmates. Over a season they romp together through the snow, learning and practicing the skills they need to be avalanche rescue dogs and earn their rescue certification. You'll also learn the warning signs and conditions that cause an avalanche,...
9) One by one
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372 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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Getting snowed in at a rustic mountain chalet in the French Alps doesn't sound like the worst problem in the world. There is a breathtaking vista, a cozy fire, and company to keep you warm. But what happens when that company is eight of your coworkers-- and you can't trust any of them? When an off-site company retreat meant to promote mindfulness and collaboration is stranded by an avalanche, the corporate food chain becomes irrelevant and survival...
10) Force majeure
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1 videodisc (approximately 119 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Swedish
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An idyllic family skiing vacation takes a stunning turn when an avalanche threatens the ski lodge restaurant, sending people fleeing and demanding quick decisions that change the course of the family dynamics and trust.
12) Whiter than snow
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1 audio disc (8 hr.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
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English
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As nine children walk home from school, a spring avalanche thunders down from Jubilee Mountain--burying everything in its path. This compelling novel of survival, redemption, and faith skillfully reveals the backstory of each family affected by this tragedy.
13) Barry
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Dog diaries volume 3
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147 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm.
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English
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Barry der Menschenretter, a Saint Bernard dog, reflects back on his life in the early 1800s at the Hospice of the Great Saint Bernard in the Swiss Alps, where he rescued some forty people from avalanches. Includes facts about the breed and the hospice.
15) Avalanche!
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104 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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English
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Twelve-year-old twins Ashley and Ryan are tested to the extreme when faced with a powerful avalanche while skiing in Wyoming's Grand Teton mountains. Includes survival tips from the National Avalanche Center and U.S. Forest Service.
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