About the book: 1983 / A novel about the limitless power of science put at the service of the people. Russian scientists Bakov and Klenov created powerful superaccumulators, and the Irishman Liam and his assistant Bernstein found a way to ignite the air. The imperialists of America and Japan are striving to take possession of these inventions. In a moment of despair, Bernstein sets fire to the air above the island of Arenida in the Pacific Ocean. Hurricanes rage over continents and oceans. Humanity is in danger of death from suffocation. Only the heroic efforts of Soviet scientists can prevent a catastrophe. Illustrations by the artist Yu. G. Makarov. http://ruslit.traumlibrary.net