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Books: Impacts of Future Weather and Climate Extremes on United States Infrastructure

The American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) latest publication, “Impacts of Future Weather and Climate Extremes on United States Infrastructure: Assessing and Prioritizing Adaptation Actions,” summarizes the likely changes in various extreme meteorological and hydrological events and assesses the vulnerabilities of infrastructure within critical sectors and their collective interdependencies.

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New Book: Robert Ballard Memoir

Legendary ocean explorer Robert Ballard has released “Into the Deep: A Memoir from the Man Who Found Titanic.” The book shares inside stories of danger, suspense and discovery—plus previously untold stories about Ballard’s dyslexia and how it has shaped his life. Twice a New York Times best-selling author, for his memoir, Ballard partnered with investigative reporter and bestselling author Christopher Drew to tell

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America’s Marine Sanctuaries: A Photographic Exploration

“America’s Marine Sanctuaries” is a photographic overview of the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary System, with immersive photography and informative text that celebrates the protected places and the creatures and artifacts that are found there. The 14 underwater gems that make up the National Marine Sanctuary System are celebrated for their beauty,history and importance in this striking volume. The full-color photographs allow

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