Did you know heat can make roads crack? Have you heard about a drought going on for decades? And what do you think about using science to stop a disaster before it's even happened?

Dry as dust -- Under pressure -- Waves worldwide -- Unhealthy heat -- Stopping the cycle -- Determining drought -- Dust and devastation -- Weird waves -- The human element -- Scientists to the rescue -- Be prepared! -- A cool future -- Too salty! -- Glossary -- Read more -- Learn more online -- Index -- About the author.