Extraordinary Clouds

Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : David & Charles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0715332813

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A selection of some of the most startling and unusual cloud formations, from the uniform streaks of 'cloud streets' to the odd bulbous 'lenticularis' that are commonly mistaken for UFOs.|Discover the amazing and unexpected world of clouds with this inspiring collection of images. Clouds present us with an ongoing visual exhibition that transforms the sky into a constantly changing, mood-altering display of light, shade, volume and colour. Richard Hamblyn, acclaimed author, offers a selection of some of the most startling and unusual cloud formations, accompanied by Hamblyn's entertaining and informative explanation of how the cloud was formed and the conditions in which a similar one might occur. The images use satellite photography of clouds from above as well as ground-based pictures and the collection demonstrates the most unexpected and seemingly impossible patterns that can be created by the natural cycles of the weather. Extraordinary Clouds is divided into five distinct chapters: Clouds from the Air - Whether seen from a mountain summit, an airplane window or an orbiting satellite on the fringes of space, our atmosphere can exhibit some surprising characteristics when viewed from above. Vortex clouds, fallstreak holes, Jetstream cirrus, and cloud streets are just some of the cloud formations captured from the air in this chapter. Strange Shapes - Clouds come in a wide variety of distinctive shapes and some of them can be very strange indeed. From roll clouds and decaying altocumulus to swirling cirrocumulus and the odd bulbous lenticularis that are commonly mistaken for UFOs. Optical Effects - Clouds refract and diffract sunlight into vivid displays of colour and this section is devoted to the most beautiful of these cloud-induced light effects, from the pastel shades of iridescence and colourful rainbows to the bright flames of sun pillars and crepuscular rays. Theatrical Skies - Great atmospheric dramas are in continuous production all around the world: severe supercell thunderstorms, tornadic lightning strikes, violent dust storms, and a glorious fallstreak hole at sunset all feature in this striking chapter. Man-made Clouds - The impact of human activity has made its mark on every corner of our planet including the atmosphere, and throughout this chapter you will recognize a variety of these man-made clouds in the sky: fumulus clouds from industrial cooling towers, contrails from aircrafts, a noctilucent rocket trail, wing clouds, and pyrocumulus formed after man-made fires, or erupting volcanoes and forest fires. Produced in association with the Met Office - the world's premier weather forecasting bureau - who have written the Foreword for the book, Extraordinary Clouds celebrates the cloud formations and atmospheric phenomena that are completely our of the ordinary, from the merest wisp of a fleeting dust devil to the tops of thunderstorms visible from space.

Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Clouds
ISBN : OCLC:1280843735

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"You'll find a selection of some of the most startling and unusual cloud formations, from uniform streaks of 'cloud streets' to the odd bulbous 'lenticularis' that are commonly mistaken for UFOs. Each amazing photograph will be accompanied by Hamblyn's entertaining and informative explanation of how the cloud was formed and the conditions in which a similar one might occur. The images chosen use satellite photography as well as ground-based pictures and the collection demonstrates the most unexpected and seemingly impossible patterns that can be created by the natural cycles of weather."--Publisher's description.

Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780237701

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Clouds by Richard Hamblyn Pdf

Clouds have been objects of delight and fascination throughout human history, their fleeting magnificence and endless variety having inspired scientists and daydreamers alike. Described by Aristophanes as “the patron goddesses of idle men,” clouds and the ever-changing patterns they create have long symbolized the restlessness and unpredictability of nature, and yet they are also the source of life-giving rains. In this book, Richard Hamblyn examines clouds in their cultural, historic, and scientific contexts, exploring their prevalence in our skies as well as in our literature, art, and music. As Hamblyn shows, clouds function not only as a crucial means of circulating water around the globe but also as a finely tuned thermostat regulating the planet’s temperature. He discusses the many different kinds of clouds, from high, scattered cirrus clouds to the plump thought-bubbles of cumulus clouds, even exploring man-made clouds and clouds on other planets. He also shows how clouds have featured as meaningful symbols in human culture, whether as ominous portents of coming calamities or as ethereal figures giving shape to the heavens, whether in Wordsworth’s poetry or today’s tech speak. Comprehensive yet compact, cogent and beautifully illustrated, this is the ultimate guidebook to those shapeshifters of the sky.

Author : John A. Day
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402728131

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The Book of Clouds by John A. Day Pdf

Clouds are simple enough, just a collection of ice crystals or water droplets visible to everyone. Yet they are a source of endless wonder. They appear in an infinite number of shapes and forms. Some are beautiful, some awe inspiring, and some, like the whirling funnel cloud, are terrifying. Clouds inspire artists, poets, songwriters. They have reminded astronauts, looking down from space, that Earth, a seemingly abstract orb, is a place of life and movement. those great swirls of white-as they change shape, swell, evaporate into wisps, disappear and come back, glow with sunlight or darken with rain-are a constant reminder of how dynamic our planet is.

Author : Maria Mudd Ruth
Publisher : Mountaineers Books
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-18
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781680511192

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A Sideways Look at Clouds by Maria Mudd Ruth Pdf

• Written by a critically-acclaimed natural-history author • Shares author’s fun journey to understanding clouds • Written for the curious—but non-science—minded Author Maria Mudd Ruth fell in love with clouds the same way she stumbles into most passions: madly and unexpectedly. A Sideways Look at Clouds is the story of her quite accidental infatuation with and education about the clouds above. When she moved to the soggy Northwest a decade ago, Maria assumed that locals would know everything there was to know about clouds, in the same way they talk about salmon, tides, and the Seahawks. Yet in her first two years of living in Olympia, Washington, she never heard anyone talk about clouds—only the rain. Puzzled by this lack of cloud savvy, she decided to create a 10-question online survey and sent it to everyone she knew. Her sample size of 67 people included men and women, new friends in Olympia, family on the East Coast, outdoorsy and indoorsy types, professional scientists, and liberal arts majors like herself. The results showed that while people knew a little bit about clouds, most were like her—they had a hard time identifying clouds or remembering their names. As adults, they had lost their curiosity and sense of wonder about clouds and were, essentially, not in the habit of looking up. A Sideways Look at Clouds acknowledges the challenges of understanding clouds and so uses a very steep and bumpy learning curve—the author’s—as its plot line. The book is structured around the ten words used in most definitions of a cloud: “a visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere above the earth.” A captivating story teller, Maria blends science, wonder, and humor to take the scenic route through the clouds and encourages readers to chart their own rambling, idiosyncratic course.

Author : Hamblyn Richar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1446346285

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Extraordinary Clouds by Hamblyn Richar Pdf

Author : PJ Karr Ph.D.
Publisher : Archway Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-28
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781480892125

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Epiphanies by PJ Karr Ph.D. Pdf

Humanity is longing not only for a reprieve from the chaos surrounding us, but also a healthy, genuine balance that allows us to find inner peace. The good news is that our epiphanies and “aha” moments can serve as a human release while offering a meaningful rejuvenation from the angst, anxiety, or looming darkness of our present scenarios. Today’s challenges could not have been imagined or envisioned by anyone. Despite the current obstacles we are all facing in different ways, thankfully there are mindful and creative ways to recognize and sustain our kindred spirit connections. In a thoughtful presentation, PJ Karr draws upon the insights she has gained personally throughout her lifetime to share intentions, manifestations, and much-needed renewals with universal appeal that touch on such relatable topics as nature, life-balance, play, soul-filled living, animal bonding, and free spirits that help lovingly guide us forward into a new future where humanitarian efforts, optimism, and a sense of higher good will prevail. Epiphanies is a compilation of meaningful insights offered to re-awaken the human capacity for renewal, hope, lasting connections, and a charitable spirit, even in the darkest of times.

Author : Richard Hamblyn
Publisher : David and Charles
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781446356234

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Extraordinary Weather by Richard Hamblyn Pdf

An incredible collection of truly breathtaking weather phenomena from the author of The Invention of Clouds, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Produced in association with the Met Office, the world’s premier weather forecasting bureau, Extraordinary Weather unearths astonishing photographs and compelling satellite imagery that reveals the otherworldly, wayward and often ambiguous nature of the weather. From the beautiful snow rollers that can form on icy rooftops to the dramatic lightshow of volcanic lightning, these powerful images—accompanied by commentary from the award-winning Richard Hamblyn—inform and explain the science behind the most extraordinary weather phenomena ever seen. Extraordinary Weather presents a beautiful and dramatic visual exhibition of the perpetually changing sky, bringing us closer to the natural world. Discover the world’s altering climate and its affects all around us, explore weather events on a larger scale through powerful satellite imagery, and learn of unusual and out of the ordinary weather phenomena considered unbelievable until you have seen them with your own eyes. Acclaimed author Richard Hamblyn celebrates both impressive natural and man-made weather wonders from frost feathers created by rime ice to wingtip vortices formed by accelerating aircraft. The six themed chapters of the book explore storms and tempests, ice and snow, heat and drought, atmospherics, strange phenomena and man-made weather revealed through some of the most visually stunning and intriguing photographs and satellite images seen yet. Praise for The Invention of Clouds “Fascinating . . . accomplishes that rare feat of changing the reader’s perception of the world.” —The Economist “Exemplary . . . [an] entertaining and luminous history of meteorology.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Author : Robert Percival
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1804
Category : Cape of Good Hope (South Africa)
ISBN : NYPL:33433082456736

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An Account of the Cape of Good Hope by Robert Percival Pdf

Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780191665233

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Weather: A Very Short Introduction by Storm Dunlop Pdf

From deciding the best day for a picnic, to the devastating effects of hurricanes and typhoons, the weather impacts our lives on a daily basis. Although new techniques allow us to forecast the weather with increasing accuracy, most people do not realise the vast global movements and forces which result in their day-to-day weather. In this Very Short Introduction Storm Dunlop explains what weather is and how it differs from climate, discussing what causes weather, and how we measure it. Analysing the basic features and properties of the atmosphere, he shows how these are directly related to the weather experienced on the ground, and to specific weather phenomena and extreme weather events. He describes how the global patterns of temperature and pressure give rise to the overall circulation within the atmosphere, the major wind systems, and the major oceanic currents, and how features such as mountains and the sea affect local weather. He also looks at examples of extreme and dangerous weather, such as of tropical cyclones (otherwise known as hurricanes and typhoons), describing how 'Hurricane Hunters' undertake the dangerous task of flying through them. We measure weather in a number of ways: observations taken on the land and sea; observations within the atmosphere; and measurements from orbiting satellites. Dunlop concludes by looking at how these observations have been used to develop increasingly sophisticated long- and short-range weather forecasting, including ensemble forecasting. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 644 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic journals
ISBN : UCSD:31822036928539

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New Scientist by Anonim Pdf

Author : Osho
Publisher : Fivestar
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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My Way: The Way of the White Clouds by Osho Pdf

Just before Buddha died somebody asked him: When a buddha dies where does he go? Does he survive or simply disappear into nothingness? This is not a new question, it is one of the oldest, many times repeated and asked. Buddha is reported to have said: Just like a white cloud disappearing.... This very morning there were white clouds in the sky. Now they are there no more. Where have they gone? From where do they come? How do they evolve, and how do they dissolve again? A white cloud is a mystery, the coming, the going, the very being of it. That’s the first reason why I call my way The Way of the White Clouds.

Author : Tamra Orr
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781612281445

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The Clouds by Tamra Orr Pdf

Have you lain in the grass and stared up at the clouds? Did you spot a dragon overhead or perhaps a puffy ice cream cone? Finding shapes in clouds is fun—and so is finding out about the different kinds of clouds. Why is one cloud tall and white while another is flat and gray? Which ones tell you when a storm is on the way? In this delightful rhyming book, find out which clouds are which and what their fancy names reveal about them.

Author : Rachel Eisendrath
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-11
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781681375441

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Gallery of Clouds by Rachel Eisendrath Pdf

A personal and critical work that celebrates the pleasure of books and reading. Largely unknown to readers today, Sir Philip Sidney’s sixteenth-century pastoral romance Arcadia was long considered one of the finest works of prose fiction in the English language. Shakespeare borrowed an episode from it for King Lear; Virginia Woolf saw it as “some luminous globe” wherein “all the seeds of English fiction lie latent.” In Gallery of Clouds, the Renaissance scholar Rachel Eisendrath has written an extraordinary homage to Arcadia in the form of a book-length essay divided into passing clouds: “The clouds in my Arcadia, the one I found and the one I made, hold light and color. They take on the forms of other things: a cat, the sea, my grandmother, the gesture of a teacher I loved, a friend, a girlfriend, a ship at sail, my mother. These clouds stay still only as long as I look at them, and then they change.” Gallery of Clouds opens in New York City with a dream, or a vision, of meeting Virginia Woolf in the afterlife. Eisendrath holds out her manuscript—an infinite moment passes—and Woolf takes it and begins to read. From here, in this act of magical reading, the book scrolls out in a series of reflective pieces linked through metaphors and ideas. Golden threadlines tie each part to the next: a rupture of time in a Pisanello painting; Montaigne’s practice of revision in his essays; a segue through Vivian Gordon Harsh, the first African American head librarian in the Chicago public library system; a brief history of prose style; a meditation on the active versus the contemplative life; the story of Sarapion, a fifth-century monk; the persistence of the pastoral; image-making and thought; reading Willa Cather to her grandmother in her Chicago apartment; the deviations of Walter Benjamin’s “scholarly romance,” The Arcades Project. Eisendrath’s wondrously woven hybrid work extols the materiality of reading, its pleasures and delights, with wild leaps and abounding grace.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 884 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Phrenology
ISBN : UCAL:B2971359

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The Phrenological Journal and Life Illustrated by Anonim Pdf