History has taught us that, rather than hiding from disasters, we should face them, learn from them, and do all in our power to prevent them from happening again. This book aims to provide the means to do just that. It analyses and discusses the anatomy of a great disaster in each chapter, using vivid pictures and prose to bring the event alive.

Economics expert Randall Bell has teamed up with "New York Times" best-selling author, Donald T. Phillips, to produce this fascinating page-turner. It is a quick read that educates and enlightens every student of history. History has taught us that, rather than hiding from disasters, we should face them, learn from them, and do all in our power to prevent them from happening again. The book provides the means to do just that. In each chapter, the anatomy of a great disaster is analysed and discussed. Vivid pictures and compelling prose are used to bring the event alive. Randy Bell examines the present day disaster site and relates the economic impact of the event and ends each chapter with his unique personal insight and the succinct, important lessons learned.

Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown, Soviet Union, 26 April 1986
The Love Canal, Niagara Falls, 7 August 1978
Bombing of the Murrah Federal Building, Oklahoma City, 19 April 1995
Nuclear Weapons Testing on Bikini and Enewetak Atolls, The Marshall Islands, June 1946-March 1958
Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Coldman, 875 South Bundy Drive, West Los Angeles, 12 June 1994
Mount St. Helens Volcanic Eruption, Washington State, 18 May 1980
Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Poland, June 1940-January 1945
Good Friday Earthquake, Alaska, 27 March 1964
Monsanto Chemical Pollution &
Corporate Malfeasance, Alabama, 1935-2003
Terrorist Attacks, World Trade Center, New York City, New York, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Shanlcsville, Pennsylvania, September 11, 2001
Conclusions
Index.