A Crack in the Edge of the World and Pacific

Simon Winchester

A Crack in the Edge of the World
Residents of southern California have been warned that the San Andreas Fault is “locked, loaded and ready to go” and that a major earthquake in the region is overdue. Simon Winchester offers us his compelling vision of the apocalypse that will strike when ‘the Big One’ hits, based on his book on the 1906 San Francisco quake.

Pacific: Silicon Chips and Surfboards, Coral Reefs and Atom Bombs, Brutal Dictators, Fading Empires, and the Coming Collision of the World’s Superpowers
Following his acclaimed Atlantic, Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this imposing force of nature. Simon’s personal experience is vast and his storytelling second to none. His historical understanding of the region is formidable, making Pacific a paean to this magnificent sea of beauty, myth, and imagination that is transforming our lives.