We do many things in addition to this blog.  Books Warnings: The True Story of How Science Tamed the Weather is an upbeat, true story of how scientists have tamed hurricanes and tornadoes and have conquered downbursts -- once the leading cause of airline accidents that killed hundreds at a time. It is available in hardcover or Kindle/Nook. Warnings  enjoys outstanding reviews and ratings (above) from readers.  When the Sirens Were Silent  is a short book (60 pages) that tells the story of what went so terribly wrong with the warnings for the Joplin Tornado of 2011. The highlights of 97 ratings are below: Sirens also has detailed tornado safety rules for home, school and office.  For all who have asked, yes, there is a third book in the offing. The manuscript is finished but, so far, I have not found an agent who wishes to represent it.  And, yes, I do writing assignments for major publications such as the Washington Post , Slate , New York Times , Wichita ...