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The Rough Guide to Weather by . Whether you're an adventurer who enjoys wild storms, a traveller seeking climate details for Madagascar, or someone simply curious about those charts on the evening news, The Rough Guide to Weather is the book for you. From world climates and weather science to tips on how to read the sky and make sense of a forecast, this guide includes photographs, charts and hundreds of Internet resources for every continent to help you stay ahead of the storm.
The Essential Book of Weather Lore by . "Red sky at night, sailor's delight." "Dog days bright and clear indicate a happy year." Horvitz extracts science from hearsay in folklore belief from ancient Greece to celebrity groundhog Punxsutawney Phil. Wives' tales and popular songs passed down from generation to generation make predictions about the weather (rain, fog, wind, floods, monsoons, snow) that rival the scientific predictions of today. Discover what folklore can tell us that the weatherman cannot.
Extreme Weather by . Burt tackles the question: Is the climate really becoming more extreme? Will the extraordinary hurricane season of 2005 and the record heat waves of 2006 become more common? He rounds out his discussion with historical examples of some of the most bizarre weather events ever observed, including heat bursts, electrified dust storms, snow rollers, pink snowstorms, luminous tornadoes, ball lighting, super bolts, and other strange meteorological events. Illustrated with over 100 colour photographs.
Restless Skies by . Improved technology is teaching us more about the weather, and with new knowledge come new concerns and confusion. Is global warming real? Does one degree really make a difference? What is a NEXRAD Doppler? Meteorologist Paul Douglas answers these questions and explains weather essentials such as distinguishing between a weather "warning," "watch," and "advisory" or understanding the definition of an F-5 tornado. Includes fascinating illustrations, photos, trivia and graphics.
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