Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States is the first
book-length reference that examines this region's
surprisingly violent hurricane history. It features the
following:
Hardcover with an 8.5 X 11 inch format. 400+ pages.
200+ black and white photographs. Track maps.
Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States makes for a
fascinating read, a great study aid or a unique gift.
book-length reference that examines this region's
surprisingly violent hurricane history. It features the
following:
- Many stories telling how Americans past and
present have dealt with hurricane disasters.
- Unique content and many never before
published photographs. Tales of significant
tropical cyclones. More than 80 profiles dating
back to Jamestown, tapping 400 years of
recorded hurricane history. Short, separate,
sections enable busy readers a chance to read
stories as time and interest allows.
- Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States is
written for a general audience. It discusses
lessons learned and the challenges ahead. Here,
for the first time, is a window to the region's
hurricane past and a meteorological crystal ball
to its future. Never before has the Mid-Atlantic
states had this much material about its historic
hurricanes contained in a single book.
- The book focuses on Delaware, Maryland, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as
Washington, D.C., and the New York City
metropolitan area, but adjacent states are not
neglected.
Hardcover with an 8.5 X 11 inch format. 400+ pages.
200+ black and white photographs. Track maps.
Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States makes for a
fascinating read, a great study aid or a unique gift.
First edition. First printing. August 2007.
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Welcome to Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States, the Web site for historical Mid-Atlantic
hurricane information!
This site and the book with the same name, Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States, are the
centerpieces of an ongoing educational initiative to inform about the region's surprising
hurricane and weather history. Many remarkable weather events have occurred and will occur
again.
An awareness of past severe weather events, effective preparation and mitigation, is an
important part of homeland security. A knowledge of hurricane history is crucial. Never have so
many lives and so much property been at stake. A knowledge of prior hurricanes enables
intelligent planning. Such information is a basis for comparison and further research, as well as
motivation to fare better when the next Big One arrives. And the next Big One will.
Featured are the following:
The Book Overview includes various insights from the reference, Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic
States. The book is the basis for this Web site.
The Hurricane Listing is a chronological listing of many of the region's significant hurricanes. (All are
discussed in the book.)
The Monthly Column features an aspect of Mid-Atlantic hurricane history, written by Rick Schwartz, the
author of Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States. It may examine particular characteristics of a hurricane
or hurricanes, storm history, various risks or emergency management issues. The current column is entitled,
"Hurricane Season 2008: A Preview." Next month's column (June) will provide a historical perspective on the
possibility of a major hurricane striking the Mid-Atlantic's two coastal Metropolitan areas, Hampton Roads and
New York City.
Each featured state, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, has its own section.
Each section provides a chronological sampling of a state's significant hurricanes.
hurricane information!
This site and the book with the same name, Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States, are the
centerpieces of an ongoing educational initiative to inform about the region's surprising
hurricane and weather history. Many remarkable weather events have occurred and will occur
again.
An awareness of past severe weather events, effective preparation and mitigation, is an
important part of homeland security. A knowledge of hurricane history is crucial. Never have so
many lives and so much property been at stake. A knowledge of prior hurricanes enables
intelligent planning. Such information is a basis for comparison and further research, as well as
motivation to fare better when the next Big One arrives. And the next Big One will.
Featured are the following:
The Book Overview includes various insights from the reference, Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic
States. The book is the basis for this Web site.
The Hurricane Listing is a chronological listing of many of the region's significant hurricanes. (All are
discussed in the book.)
The Monthly Column features an aspect of Mid-Atlantic hurricane history, written by Rick Schwartz, the
author of Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States. It may examine particular characteristics of a hurricane
or hurricanes, storm history, various risks or emergency management issues. The current column is entitled,
"Hurricane Season 2008: A Preview." Next month's column (June) will provide a historical perspective on the
possibility of a major hurricane striking the Mid-Atlantic's two coastal Metropolitan areas, Hampton Roads and
New York City.
Each featured state, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, has its own section.
Each section provides a chronological sampling of a state's significant hurricanes.
Library or bookstore inquiries are welcome.
E-mail: mhoward@bluediamondbooks.com.
Or fax Blue Diamond Books at 703-719-0908.
Library rates: 1-2 copies: $29.95 each ppd.,
3-5 copies: $27.50 each ppd., 6 copies or
more: $25 each ppd.
Quality Books, Unique Books, and
Baker & Taylor offer Hurricanes and
the Middle Atlantic States. The book is
also available at Barnes and Noble, as
well as Amazon.
Press inquiries are welcome. Contact the
author by e-mail: ricschwartz@msn.com
E-mail: mhoward@bluediamondbooks.com.
Or fax Blue Diamond Books at 703-719-0908.
Library rates: 1-2 copies: $29.95 each ppd.,
3-5 copies: $27.50 each ppd., 6 copies or
more: $25 each ppd.
Quality Books, Unique Books, and
Baker & Taylor offer Hurricanes and
the Middle Atlantic States. The book is
also available at Barnes and Noble, as
well as Amazon.
Press inquiries are welcome. Contact the
author by e-mail: ricschwartz@msn.com
| What They're Saying... |
The following are excerpts from recent book reviews:
"All in all, this is an enjoyably presented, informative, and useful book. It details in a well-written and personal
manner the historical hurricane activity of a critical region of the United States." Randy Cerveny (author of Freaks of
the Storm), Weatherwise Magazine, May-June 2008 issue
"... Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States is confidently recommended for personal, professional, academic, and
community library Weather and Meteorology reference collections." Small Press Bookwatch (The Midwest Book
Review), January 2008 (The full review can be read at www.midwestbookreview.com/sbw/jan_08.htm#science)
"Any school, college, library or 'weather-wise' person should seriously consider adding Hurricanes and the Middle
Atlantic States to their collection. Rick Schwartz perceived a gap in our meteorological knowledge base, and
admirably filled it." Michael Passow (President of the National Earth Science Teachers Association--NESTA), Book
Review in the fall 2007 issue of The Earth Scientist, NESTA
"Schwartz is a storyteller, and the accounts of specific events are told in a lively and compelling manner. The value
of this book lies in its ability to inspire readers with no background in the subject to become interested in how these
natural disasters have affected a portion of the East Coast. ... Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.
Choice Magazine, April 2008
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Spread the word about Hurricanes and the Middle Atlantic States! As of April 2008, more than 100
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libraries have obtained copies. Why not yours? Request that local public and school libraries obtain
copies. (ISBN 978-0-9786280-0-0)
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| May 2008 |