Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #250773 in Books
• Published on: 1996-05-09
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

Synopsis
Although the weather may not be the national topic of conversation in all countries, it certainly dictates the sorts of lives we lead: the way we build our homes, how we dress and even what we do in our spare time. It is this dependence that has encouraged humans from the earliest times to try to understand, predict and control the weather. This guide charts the past, present and future of meteorology at a global and local level, providing both an understanding of the processes involved, as well as an introduction to forecasting. The text is supplemented by maps, graphs, charts and diagrams providing at-a-glance information. More than 500 colour photographs illustrate the power and beauty of the weather and its effects on the environment. The chapters examine all aspects of the subject, ranging from an explanation of weather patterns and phenomena and the development of meteorology, to a history of weather forecasting and details of how the weather is predicted today.

From the Author
Weather is a universal topic
Greetings from Down Under. I am the fifth author and Consultant Editor of the book, and like Eleanor greatly enjoyed the experience. It was fun having contibutors scattered around the world, in USA, UK and in my case, Australia. Tell me what you think by e-mailing me. "Everyone talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it" -Mark Twain.

Customer Reviews

Easy to Understand
This Time Life Book is an easy-to-understand guide for the beginning weather enthusiast. Its packed with informative history, pictorials, and side notes of weather! Enjoyed the Field Guide and overall organization of the book.

The book is a very wonderful, SELF-EXPLANITORY
a GOOD BOOK TO READ. eVEN THOUGH THE INDEX IS NOT COMPLETE, THERE IS A LOT OF INFORMATION CRAMMED INTO A LESS THAN 300 PAGE BOOK.

Whether The Weather..
The perfect companion to anyone who is interested in the weather, this book doesn't just tell you all about every aspect of the weather but actually tells you how to forecast the weather for yourself from the cloud formations. Excellent book for any weather enthusiasts.