Weather Book

Author : Jenny Offill
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345806901

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Weather by Jenny Offill Pdf

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the beloved author of the nationwide best seller Dept. of Speculation comes a “darkly funny and urgent” (NPR) tour de force about a family, and a nation, in crisis. Lizzie works in the library of a university where she was once a promising graduate student. Her side hustle is answering the letters that come in to Hell and High Water, the doom-laden podcast hosted by her former mentor. At first it suits her, this chance to practice her other calling as an unofficial shrink—she has always played this role to her divorced mother and brother recovering from addiction—but soon Lizzie finds herself struggling to strike the obligatory note of hope in her responses. The reassuring rhythms of her life as a wife and mother begin to falter as her obsession with disaster psychology and people preparing for the end of the world grows. A marvelous feat of compression, a mix of great feeling and wry humor, Weather is an electrifying encounter with one of the most gifted writers at work today.

Author : Friederike Otto
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771646154

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Angry Weather by Friederike Otto Pdf

From leading climate scientist Dr. Friederike Otto, this gripping book reveals the revolutionary science that definitively links extreme weather events—including deadly heat waves, forest fires, floods, and hurricanes—to climate change. “Meet the forensic scientists of climate change; if you like CSI, you’ll be equally enthralled with the skill and speed these folks exhibit. But the stakes are infinitely higher!” —Bill McKibben, author of Falter and The End of Nature Tied with Hurricane Katrina as the costliest cyclone on record, Hurricane Harvey caused catastrophic flooding and over a hundred deaths in 2017. Angry Weather tells the compelling, day-by-day story of the World Weather Attribution unit—a team of scientists that studies extreme weather events while they’re happening—and their race to track the connection between the hurricane and climate change. As the hurricane unfolds, Otto reveals how attribution science works in real time, and determines that Harvey’s terrifying floods were three times more likely to occur due to human-induced climate change. At the forefront of cutting-edge climate science, Friederike Otto uncovers how the new ability to determine climate change’s role in extreme weather events can dramatically transform how we view the climate crisis: from how it will affect those of us who are most vulnerable, to the corporations and governments that may find themselves held accountable in the courts. The research laid out in Angry Weather will have profound impacts, both today and for the future of humankind. Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

Author : Huda Harajli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781646116164

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All About Weather by Huda Harajli Pdf

Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of summer to the cold, crisp nights of winter, youngsters will learn all about the four seasons, as well as what the sun is, how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more.

Author : Michael Oard
Publisher : New Leaf Publishing Group
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781614584339

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The New Weather Book by Michael Oard Pdf

A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series! Did you know the hottest temperature ever recorded was 134° F (56.7° C) on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, California? The highest recorded surface wind speed was in the May 3, 1999, Oklahoma tornado, measured at 302 mph (486 kph)! The most snow to fall in a one-year period is 102 feet (3,150 cm) at Mount Rainier, Washington, from February 19, 1971 to February 18, 1972! From the practical to the pretty amazing, this book gives essential details into understanding what weather is, how it works, and how other forces that impact on it. Learn why storm chasers and hurricane hunters do what they do and how they are helping to solve storm connected mysteries. Discover what makes winter storms both beautiful and deadly, as well as what is behind weather phenomena like St. Elmo’s Fire. Find important information on climate history and answers to the modern questions of supposed climate change. Get safety tips for preventing dangerous weather related injuries like those from lightning strikes, uncover why thunderstorms form, as well as what we know about the mechanics of a tornado and other extreme weather examples like flash floods, hurricanes and more. A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series!

Author : Eric Sloane
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486443577

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Eric Sloane's Weather Book by Eric Sloane Pdf

"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds "sit it out" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.

Author : María Amparo Escandón
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250802576

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L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón Pdf

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK • 2022 INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD WINNER FOR FICTION FORECAST: Storm clouds are on the horizon in L.A. Weather, a fun, fast-paced novel of a Mexican American family from the author of the #1 Los Angeles Times bestseller Esperanza’s Box of Saints. “There’s a 100% chance you’ll be paging through this book to uncover the secrets and deception that could potentially burn everything down!”—Reese Witherspoon “This is by far one of the most endearing L.A. novels in recent memory.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A lively and ambitious family novel."—New York Times Book Review Oscar, the weather-obsessed patriarch of the Alvarado family, desperately wants a little rain. L.A. is parched, dry as a bone, and he’s harboring a costly secret that distracts him from everything else. His wife, Keila, desperate for a life with a little more intimacy and a little less Weather Channel, feels she has no choice but to end their marriage. Their three daughters—Claudia, a television chef with a hard-hearted attitude; Olivia, a successful architect who suffers from gentrification guilt; and Patricia, a social media wizard who has an uncanny knack for connecting with audiences but not with her lovers—are left questioning everything they know. Each will have to take a critical look at her own relationships and make some tough decisions along the way. With quick wit and humor, María Amparo Escandón follows the Alvarado family as they wrestle with impending evacuations, secrets, deception, and betrayal, and their toughest decision yet: whether to stick together or burn it all down.

Author : Jack Williams
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781935704553

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The AMS Weather Book by Jack Williams Pdf

America has one of the most varied and dynamic weather systems in the world. Every year, the Gulf Coast is battered by hurricanes, the Great Plains are ravaged by tornados, the Midwest is pummeled by blizzards, and the temperature in the Southwest reaches a sweltering 120 degrees. Extreme weather can be a matter of life and death, but even when it is pleasant—72 degrees and sunny—weather is still central to the lives of all Americans. Indeed, it’s hard to imagine a topic of greater collective interest. Whether we want to know if we should close the storm shutters or just carry an umbrella to work, we turn to forecasts. But few of us really understand the science behind them. All that changes with The AMS Weather Book. The most comprehensive and up-to-date guide to our weather and our atmosphere, it is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to understand how hurricanes form, why tornados twirl, or even why the sky is cerulean blue. Written by esteemed science journalist and former USA Today weather editor Jack Williams, The AMS Weather Book covers everything from daily weather patterns to air pollution and global warming and explores the stories of people coping with severe weather and those who devote their lives to understanding the atmosphere, oceans, and climate. Words alone, of course, are not adequate to explain many meteorological concepts, so The AMS Weather Book is filled with engaging full-color graphics that explain such concepts as why winds blow in a particular direction, how Doppler weather radar works, what happens inside hurricanes, how clouds create wind and snow, and what’s really affecting the earth’s climate. For Weather Channel junkies, amateur meteorologists, and storm chasers alike, The AMS Weather Book is an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to better understand how weather works and how it affects our lives.

Author : Jack Williams
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1997-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780679776659

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The USA Today Weather Book by Jack Williams Pdf

Featuring the full-color weather graphics of America's favorite newspaper, here is a newly revised edition of the most readable guide to our nation's weather. It also includes an updated state-by-state guide to weather patterns and scientifically accurate records. Online promo.

Author : Ben Gelber
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 0813530563

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The Pennsylvania Weather Book by Ben Gelber Pdf

A television meteorologist in Columbus, Ohio, Gelber offers a comprehensive source of historical weather events in Pennsylvania in hopes that it will provide a chronological database with sufficient information and sources for others to document past weather events in their own communities. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Author : Diana Craig
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-30
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781843178439

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The Weather Book by Diana Craig Pdf

The Nature Book is your one-stop guide to reconnecting and appreciating nature once more.

Author : Joseph Snedeker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781507206676

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The Everything KIDS' Weather Book by Joseph Snedeker Pdf

Get ready for a 100% chance of scientific fun with The Everyting Kids’ Weather Book filled with hundreds of fun facts, puzzles, and games! Have you ever wondered what happens in the eye of a tornado or how hurricanes gain their strength? From lightning and snow-day blizzards to rainbows and monsoons, The Everything Kid’ Weather Book gives you an exciting look into all the action that happens in the sky, including: -The difference between cirrus and stratocumulus clouds -How meteorologists predict the weather -What the term “a perfect storm” means -How to build a weather station of your own -Why storms depend on how cold and warm fronts interact -How to create weather experiments at home -The effects of global warming on our planet Filled with hundreds of exciting facts and thirty fun weather puzzles and games, The Everything Kids’ Weather Book is perfect for finding out how a barometer works, which cloud is a nimbus cloud, what causes hailstorms—and everything in between!

Author : R. Fitz Roy
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783375004439

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The Weather Book by R. Fitz Roy Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1863.

Author : Robert Fitzroy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1863
Category : Clouds
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115577152

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The Weather Book by Robert Fitzroy Pdf

Author : Rick Leach
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2008-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781437900392

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Watch out . . . storms ahead! : owlie skywarn's weather book by Rick Leach Pdf

This activity book will help children learn more about dangerous weather. The warnings in this book may keep you, your family & pets alive! Weather can be calm & peaceful. It also can be violent & dangerous. Each year hundreds of people are killed by severe storms such as tornadoes, hurricanes & flash floods. But if people paid attention to NOAA¿s National Weather Service warnings, they would be much safer. Contents: Hurricanes; Tornadoes; Lightning; Floods; Winter Storms; & Weather Quizzes.

Author : Fiona Danks,Jo Schofield
Publisher : Frances Lincoln
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781781011157

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The Wild Weather Book by Fiona Danks,Jo Schofield Pdf

Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine - jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! - Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! - Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away! When it’s wet, or windy or cold, there’s no need to stay cooped up indoors; it’s a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun. - Go on an animal hunt and find the creatures that come out in the wet. - Fly a kite in the wind and catch falling leaves. - Take your camera into a white world and see how many different icy patterns and shapes you can find. There are loads of exciting and creative things you can do in the natural world when the weather’s wild. So don’t wait for the sun: take this book with you and go outdoors for a wild weather adventure!