Understanding Weather And Climate Books A La Carte Edition

Author : Edward Aguado,James E. Burt
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0321773225

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Understanding Weather and Climate, Books a la Carte Edition by Edward Aguado,James E. Burt Pdf

Books a la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book. Rising interest in climate change and severe weather phenomena are driving up enrollment in today's meteorology courses -- yet this fast-paced, one-semester curriculum is packed with complex physical concepts that often challenge students. In Aguado/Burt's Understanding Weather & Climate , a first-rate textbook combines inspired technology tutorials to engage students in learning about atmospheric behavior. The authors use everyday occurrences to illustrate meteorology and climatology. Dynamic illustrations from the book come to life in the new, fully integrated MyMeteorologyLab website, where students have access to resources such animated tutorials, videos, and satellite loops of atmospheric phenomena. While staying true to the text's rigorous and quantitative approach, the Sixth Edition incorporates the latest science, the most relevant issues, and new media to both teach and visualize the toughest topics, always while maintaining focus on the student.

Author : Edward Aguado,James E. Burt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Atmospheric physics
ISBN : 0321984439

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Understanding Weather and Climate by Edward Aguado,James E. Burt Pdf

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. For Introductory Meteorology Science Courses. Engage Students in Learning About Atmospheric Processes Aguado/Burt's Understanding Weather and Climate illustrates meteorology and climatology using everyday occurrences and inspired technology tutorials to engage students in learning about atmospheric processes and patterns. The Seventh Edition extends coverage of global climate change with new and unique sections covering oceans and climate in the Earth system. Each chapter also focuses on the human aspect of weather and climate, covering high interest weather-related hazards that draw students into the course, while incorporating the latest science and the most relevant issues. MasteringMeteorology with eText for Understanding Weather and Climate is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to improve results by helping your students quickly master concepts. The book and MasteringMeteorology work together to create a classroom experience that is tightly integrated to help students succeed both in and outside of the classroom.

Author : Edward Aguado,James E Burt
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0321616715

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Supplement by Edward Aguado,James E Burt Pdf

Author : Edward Aguado,Robert V. Rohli,James E.. Burt,Thomas W. Schmidlin
Publisher : Pearson College Division
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2000-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0130276871

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Understanding Weather and Climate by Edward Aguado,Robert V. Rohli,James E.. Burt,Thomas W. Schmidlin Pdf

Intended for introductory courses in Meteorology, this book emphasizes on physical principles to help students develop an understanding of the atmosphere. It is accompanied by eight tutorial software modules on CD-ROM to enable students grasp the difficult concepts generally taught in the course.

Author : Prentice Hall PTR
Publisher : Macmillan College
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1999-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0132366703

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Understanding Weather and Climate by Prentice Hall PTR Pdf

Author : Karel Karel Hughes,Julian Mayes
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444144703

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Understanding Weather by Karel Karel Hughes,Julian Mayes Pdf

Weather provides a wide variety of stimuli for our senses. The sound of thunder and gales, the smell of damp soil at the start of a summer thunderstorm are but temporary phenomena while the visual panorama of the changing sky that provides a more revealing insight into the workings of the dynamic atmosphere. Understanding Weather shows how it is possible to understand weather and climate by combining our ability to observe weather systems from the earth's surface with visualisation from above - notably by means of satellite imagery. This fusion of human observation with the contrasting capabilities of remote sensing gives us a new perspective for exploring the three dimensional atmosphere. Remote sensing imagery and real-time weather information are now widely available through the internet, allowing the reader to relate the case studies to today's weather situation. As with all sciences, understanding starts with careful observation. This books aims to show that it is possible to analyse global weather systems through a visual approach rather than the traditional use of mathematics and physics. After examining the interaction of atmospheric heat, moisture and motion in a non-technical style, the contrasting but complementary techniques of weather observation from 'below' and 'above' are compared. The world's climates are then surveyed with key weather features illustrated by satellite imagery, highlighting the way in which weather events may develop into atmospheric hazards.

Author : Mike Ferguson,Colin Clark
Publisher : VCTA
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Weather
ISBN : 0333344170

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Understanding Weather and Climate by Mike Ferguson,Colin Clark Pdf

Author : Julian Mayes,Karel Hughes
Publisher : Hodder Education
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 0340806117

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Understanding Weather by Julian Mayes,Karel Hughes Pdf

This book shows how it is possible to understand weather and climate by combining our ability to observe weather systems from the earth's surface with visualization from above--notably by means of satellite imagery. It aims to show that it is possible to analyze global weather systems through this visual technology rather than the traditional use of math and physics. After examining the interaction of atmospheric heat, moisture, and motion, and contrasting the "above" and "below" approaches techniques of observation, the authors survey the world's climatess with key weather features, highlighting the ways in which weather events may develop into atmospheric hazards.

Author : Frederick K. Lutgens,Edward J. Tarbuck,Dennis Tasa
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0321780345

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The Atmosphere by Frederick K. Lutgens,Edward J. Tarbuck,Dennis Tasa Pdf

Books a la Carte are unbound, three-hole-punch versions of the textbook. This lower cost option is easy to transport and comes with same access code or media that would be packaged with the bound book. Thanks to a mounting interest in climate change and severe weather phenomena, meteorology courses are increasingly popular among today's students -- particularly in general education versions of the course, where rapid advances in visualization tools and technologies like GIS have greatly expanded the teacher's toolkit. The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology remains the standard introduction in its field, reinforcing basic concepts with everyday, easy-to-grasp examples. This revision retains the hallmarks professors have come to expect from Tarbuck and Lutgens: a friendly, largely non-technical narrative, timely coverage of recent atmospheric events, and carefully crafted artwork by leading science illustrator Dennis Tasa. The Twelfth Edition maintains a student-friendly approach while evolving to address various course challenges and trends. Current digital visualization and assessment tools are now available on MyMeteorologyLab, a new resource that both encourages student self-study and enables instructors to manage their courses online, with customizable assessments for students. Each chapter in this revision is organized by a new active learning path to help guide and engage non-science majors. A greater focus on popular and increasingly important Severe & Hazardous Weather applications, new critical visual analysis Eye on the Atmosphere features, as well as new discussions of the real-world career opportunities of meteorology with Professional Profile essays, make the science both relevant and exciting. Note: This is the standalone book, if you want the book/access card order the ISBN below: 0321822072 / 9780321822079 Atmosphere, The: An Introduction to Meteorology, Books a la Carte Plus NEW MyMeteorologyLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0321780345 / 9780321780348 Atmosphere, The : An Introduction to Meteorology, Books a la Carte Edition 0321815904 / 9780321815903 NEW MyMeteorologyLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card -- for The Atmosphere: An Introduction

Author : Frank Philemon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1535304049

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A Comprehensive Study of Meteorology and Climatology by Frank Philemon Pdf

"A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF METEOROLOGY AND CLIMATOLOGY" The atmosphere is a complex medium, and its mechanism and process are sometimes very complicated. Its nature however is generally expressed in terms of only a few variables, which are measurable. The data thus recorded provides the raw materials for understanding both temporary (weather) and long term (climate) atmospheric conditions. The variables can be through of as the elements of weather and climate. The most important are: temperature content, pressure and wind. These are the basic ingredients of weather and climate. Measuring how they vary in time and space makes it possible to decipher at least partly the complexities of weather dynamics and climatic patterns. Variation in the climatic elements is frequent, if not continuous over Earth. Such variations are caused by, or at least strongly influenced by certain semi permanent attributes of our planet, which are often referred to as controls. The physical conditions and processes are constantly taking place in the atmosphere and they are subjected to periodic changes over time. The atmosphere reacts by producing an infinitive variety of conditions and phenomena known as collectively as weather. It is the sum of temperature, humidity, cloudiness, precipitation, pressure, winds, storms and other atmospheric variables for a short period of time. "A Comprehensive Study of Meteorology and Climatology" is the book which is specially developed through maximization of simplification of basic concepts and aspects of weather and climate for bringing clear understanding to the readers. This makes its content easily accessible to all geographers (meteorologists, climatologists) and students in all levels; secondary schools, high schools, colleges and universities. This book has been written with the strong aim of helping geographers and alike in getting in-depth understanding and improving their knowledge and skills in all issues of Meteorology and Climatology. FRANK PHILEMON (Mwl.) is an educator and teacher (Mwalimu) of geography subject at Ministry of Education and Vocational Training (MoEVT) in Tanzania. He is also the author of other three bestselling books - Secret of Success in Entrepreneurship, Human population and Development and Human and Economic Geography. The author is confident that this book will be an invaluable asset for schools, colleges and universities and that students as well as teachers and lecturers will find it useful in making the teaching and learning process easier, pleasant and more fruitful.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1435006550

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STC-Secondary Understanding Weather and Climate Student Edition by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas D. Potter,Bradley R. Colman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2003-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780471214908

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Handbook of Weather, Climate, and Water by Thomas D. Potter,Bradley R. Colman Pdf

This comprehensive, two-volume review of the atmospheric and hydrologic sciences promises to be the definitive reference for both professionals and laypersons for years to come. Volume I addresses atmospheric dynamics, physical meteorology, weather systems, and measurements, while Volume II contains information on the climate system, atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, and societal impacts.

Author : C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Meteorology
ISBN : UCSD:31822037383411

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Meteorology Today by C. Donald Ahrens Pdf

METEOROLOGY TODAY, Ninth Edition, is one of the most widely used and authoritative texts for the introductory meteorology course. This ninth edition helps you understand and appreciate the dynamic nature of the inevitable weather phenomena that continually influence our lives. The text's clear and inviting narrative is supplemented by numerous pedagogical features that encourage observing, calculating, and synthesizing information.

Author : C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher : Thomson Brooks/Cole
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-04
Category : Climatology
ISBN : 0495011738

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Meteorology Today by C. Donald Ahrens Pdf

The workbook/study guide includes chapter summaries, important concepts, and a series of self-tests, utilizing true/false, multiple choice, and essay type questions and answers. A list of additional suggested reading material is also included to further enhance student understanding of the subject.

Author : C. Donald Ahrens
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1283137577

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Meteorology Today by C. Donald Ahrens Pdf