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Author: Richard Inwards
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2014-12-11
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 1108077625
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPublished in 1893, this is the second edition of an entertaining and fascinating collection of proverbs, rhymes and sayings about the weather.
Author: Eric Sloane
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 252
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKVoyageur Press is proud to publish this new edition of Eric Sloane’s classic folksy history of American weather. Combining two Sloane books, "Eric Sloane’s Almanac and Weather Forecaster" (1955) and "Folklore of American Weather" (1963), this omnibus is filled with traditional weather sayings and beliefs. In "Eric Sloane’s Weather Almanac," readers will learn forecasting tips such as which winds bring what kinds of weather, how to ""read"" clouds, how to foretell the weather by the moon, and more. Also included is fun climate lore such as old-time sayings about when sap is running and why you should dig your well where lightning has struck. One hundred thirty-five of Sloane’s drawings clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative book by one of the most popular recorders of American history. Before Eric Sloane (1905-1985) became famous for paintings and books, he was one of the top weather experts in the United States and wrote several books on the subject for the U.S. Navy.
Author: Tristan Gooley
Publisher: The Experiment
Published: 2012-06-05
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 1615191550
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of The Secret World of Weather and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, learn to tap into nature and notice the hidden clues all around you Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen for. Adventurer and navigation expert Tristan Gooley unlocks the directional clues hidden in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, plant growth, and the habits of wildlife. Rich with navigational anecdotes collected across ages, continents, and cultures, The Natural Navigator will help keep you on course and open your eyes to the wonders, large and small, of the natural world.
Author: Eric Sloane
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2005-10-28
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13: 0486443574
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"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: C. Swainson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Published: 2023-07-15
Total Pages: 294
ISBN-13: 3368183907
DOWNLOAD EBOOKReprint of the original, first published in 1873.
Author: Jon Nese
Publisher: Temple University Press
Published: 2005-02
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781592133918
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAnswers various questions about Philadelphia's weather and climate, from the Poconos and Philadelphia to southern New Jersey and the Shore to Delaware. This book offers a history of the region's pivotal role in the development of weather science that goes back to colonial times and gives an account of what forecasters actually do on a daily basis.
Author: Swainson C.
Publisher:
Published: 1974
Total Pages: 275
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Bernard Mergen
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 416
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKA kaleidoscopic book that illuminates our obsession with weather--as both physical reality and evocative metaphor--focusing on the ways in which it is perceived, feared, embraced, managed, and even marketed.
Author: Frank Singleton
Publisher: A&C Black
Published: 2014-01-02
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 1408156423
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe bestselling Reeds Handbooks are hugely popular with boaters on board and at home, and the Reeds Weather Handbook continues in this same tradition. This essential pocket-sized guide equips the reader with all the tools to predict and deal with local and distant weather conditions, whether on a day trip or a longer cruise, along the coast or further offshore. Each topic is broken down into digestible chapters, explaining the origins and effects of the full spectrum of weather conditions, including: - using and evaluating weather forecasts - depressions, fronts, isobars and other coastal effects - waves and swells - weather lore and sky watching With practical explanations and helpful diagrams and photographs, this is the ideal aide-memoire for skippers and crew, especially those studying for their Day Skipper and Yachtmaster exams.
Author: Ross Reynolds
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Published: 2005
Total Pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781554071104
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA practical guide to observing, measuring and understanding weather. Meteorology is a science that gets widespread exposure on television, radio and newspapers as well as being one of the most frequent topics of conversation. Best of all, it is a science that anyone can dabble in on a daily basis. Guide to Weather is a handy guide to the many forces of nature at work in the Earth's atmosphere. Written for all readers, this book explains how weather phenomena actually develop and how to predict them. The book also explores the validity of weather folklore, such as red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in the morning, sailor take warning, and many others. Guide to Weather covers weather topics in the following nine chapters: The atmosphere Observing the weather Mapping the weather Global weather Explaining the weather Forecasting the weather Hazardous weather Holiday weather around the world Environmental issues. There is also a country-by-country climate guide -- just perfect for today's global traveler -- with concise assessments and graphs showing annual temperatures, precipitation, and sun times. With more than 300 photographs, maps and artwork, Guide to Weather is the compact reference for travelers, meteorological hobbyists, students, farmers, and anyone who wants a better understanding of the weather.
