Rumbles Of Thunder

Insights on walking with God.

This book is about weather extremes in the United Kingdom. It presents fascinating and detailed insights into tornadoes (supercell and non-supercell tornadoes, historical and contemporary case studies, frequency and spatial distributions, and unique data on extreme events); thunderstorms (epic event analysis and observing); hailstorms (intensity, distributions and frequency of high magnitude events); lightning (lightning as a hazard, impacts and injuries); ball lightning (definitions, impacts and case studies); flooding (historical and contemporary analysis, extreme rainfall and flash flooding); snowfalls (heavy snowfall days and events). It also looks at researching weather extremes, provides guidance on performing post-storm site investigations and details what is involved in severe weather forecasting. It is written by members, directors and past and present Heads of the research group the Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (TORRO). With fifteen chapters thematically arranged, and data appendix including a new tornado map of the U.K., this book presents a wealth of information on meteorological extremes. This volume is aimed primarily at researchers in the field of meteorology and climatology, but will also be of interest to advanced undergraduate students taking relevant courses in this area.

Rumble, a lonely thunder cloud, is looking for a friend when he spots Lightning Bolt. On board pages.

Captivating mysteries and gripping suspense blended within Christian, philosophical, and some political ideologies, and a healthy dose of imagination result in a fast-paced thriller, a stimulating and thought provoking story. Masterfully composed and written, the story leaves absolutely nothing unturned and is intriguing throughout in every sense. Andrew, a steadfast atheist, has defied his parent's attempts to raise him to be a Christian for over thirty years. However, his life and the lives of his family have been turned upside down by Islamic Jihadist terrorists who are out to kill them as well as detonate a series of nuclear weapons in an effort to destroy America. And, if that weren't enough, one nuclear device rests in a location in the United States so unique, so ingenious, its distinct placement alone can render the entire world uninhabitable. As Andrew and his family cope with the terrorists and the pending apocalypse, their beliefs and lives are put to the ultimate test. Is this the end of time predicted in the Book of Revelation? The story and its ending explore some possibilities that will be hard to ignore and some eye-opening revelations. As the tale culminates in an unexpected and most surprising conclusion that in itself becomes an absolute and decisive anecdote, the reader will realize that it intends to deliver several messages. The story is inspirational, subtly educational, and may be interactive as it is saturated with clues, hints, hidden meanings, and symbolisms that relate to how the story unfolds. Most are subtle and will require some thought to discern; however, it is not required that the reader make a conscious effort to try to identify and interpret these or participate where it is interactive to enjoy the story. Although the story is intense with substance, it is also irresistibly alluring and enchanting in an ingenious way and will appeal to anyone looking for a story that is rich with riveting suspense and mysteries in a setting that may be relevant to today's world. For more information about the book, visit the author's website at: https://www.inthecourseofthreehours.com/

Deep in the Amazon, Chrissy was amazed at the sights, sounds, and smells of the rain forest. Her biggest excitement, however, was watching her beloved Devin working alongside the professor as the two of them deciphered the golden glyphs in the cave. How they could understand all the images and squiggly lines was beyond her. Chrissy knew that Vicki, the professor’s assistant, was not a fan of hers, so she decided to hang out with Ricardo. She was fascinated by his story of the elusive smoke people, reported to be hidden in this area, and how so many people had mysteriously disappeared. Of course, that would not happen to them. Still, the thought made a cold chill run down her spine.

Akutagawa Prize-winning stories about unsettling loss and romance from one of Japan’s most celebrated contemporary writers—for fans of Haruki Murakami and Banana Yoshimoto In a dreamlike adventure, one woman travels through an apparently unending night with a porcelain girlfriend, mist-monsters and villainous monkeys; a sister mourns her invisible brother whom only she can still see, while the rest of her family welcome his would-be wife into their home; and an accident with a snake leads a shop girl to discover the snake-families everyone else seems to be concealing. Sensual, yearning, and filled with the tricks of memory and grief, Record of a Night Too Brief is an atmospheric trio of unforgettable tales. “Talking animals, transformations into trees and horses, and a melancholic mood of loss and love make it easy to see why Kawakami is one of the more exciting voices in contemporary Japanese literature." —Thrillist

Charles Vinley is an average, humble New Jersey father of two young teenage boys, always trying to make the decisions that better him and his family. As the only provider for his two kids since the tragic death of his wife, Charles takes a job promotion which requires them to move to a new home in Kansas. Upon arrival, the three family members are shocked to find their new home has been dismantled by a tornado. With nowhere else to live, the Vinleys are forced to stay in a nearby hotel, The Thornhall. One strange hotel owner. Many mysterious residents. Frequent abnormal happenings. These all await the Vinleys in their new residence. Charles suspects that with all the nightmarish events happening around them in the hotel, his familyÕs own safety is at risk. With unfortunate circumstances preventing his departure from The Thornhall, Charles decides to push forward to get to the bottom of whatever is causing the imminent danger and cowers not from what may lie ahead.