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Dive into the gripping narrative of White Czar, where the first half transports you to the heart of San Francisco during the catastrophic earthquake of 1906, revealing harrowing accounts from eyewitnesses and survivors of the devastating destruction that followed. The second half takes you on a journey through other monumental natural disasters, from the fiery eruption of Vesuvius that buried Pompeii to the explosive force of Krakatoa, all accompanied by insightful scientific explanations that unravel the mysteries behind earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. (Summary by Availle)

Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled bear and the sloth bear, are far less known.