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Authors Kevin Hile and Rachel Lynette provide eyewitness accounts of situations in which people have displayed extrasensory perception (ESP). This book also discusses alternative explanations for these occurrences.

The sea has long provided humankind with wonder, and delightful or demented imaginations along with it. This book provides eyewitness accounts, paired with alternative explanations, to explore legends surrounding the mysterious appearances of ghost ships.

The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks has increased dramatically over the past 20 years and is only expected to grow. The threat has reached the point that, with enough motivation and funding, a determined hacker will likely be able to penetrate any system that is directly accessible from the internet. The book details the investigative work used to battle cybercrime. Students will learn about the specialists in this field and the techniques they employ to gather evidence and make cases. The tiniest bit of evidence can unravel the most puzzling of crimes. Includes sidebars containing first-person accounts and historical crime-solving breakthroughs. An annotated bibliography is included.

The evolution of the video game is incredible; from a two-colored screen with paddle and pong to fully immersive alternate playing worlds, it is one technology that seems to be constantly evolving. This volume explains the history of video games, the considerations of their impact on players and society, and how they can be used as educational tools. Readers will learn about the future of video games as well.

An invaluable primer on all things related to weather. Fully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change, this comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format that covers over 1000 facts. All the basic elements and types of weather phenomena and the science of forecasting are discussed. And the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered. This is an ideal reference for student, teachers and amateur meteorologists.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Climate Change. Global Warming. Droughts and so much more. Answers over 1,000 questions about the basic elements of weather, the latest advances in meteorology, the science of forecasting, and all types of weather phenomena.

Weather. We all talk about it – some more expertly than others. With The Handy Weather Answer Book, anyone can master this compelling conversation starter, whether it’s weather basics, climate change, the science of meteorology, or the history of weather forecasting. You will come to understand hurricanes, tornadoes, global warming, and such fascinating weather-related phenomena as the northern lights and El Niño.

This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format. Relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered, including answers to such questions as …

What’s the difference between “partly sunny” and “partly cloudy”?Can a rainbow appear during the night?Could our oceans have originated in space? How does Central America affect the climate in England?What the heck is bioclimatology?Are humans really responsible for climate change?Has a hurricane ever struck southern California?

Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather Answer Book, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q&A dialog, ensures that readers will understand the complexities of our planet’s dynamic atmosphere a lot better. This resource is an ideal reference for everyone from students to teachers to amateur meteorologists. With more than 100 color photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

Hurricanes and Tornadoes. Climate Change. Global Warming. Droughts and so much more. Answers to over 1,000 questions about the basic elements of weather, the latest advances in meteorology, the science of forecasting, and all types of weather phenomena.

Weather. We all talk about it – some more expertly than others. With The Handy Weather Answer Book, anyone can master this compelling conversation starter, whether it’s weather basics, climate change, the science of meteorology, or the history of weather forecasting. You will come to understand hurricanes, tornadoes, global warming, and such fascinating weather-related phenomena as the northern lights and El Niño.

This comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible question-and-answer format. Relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered, including answers to such questions as …

What’s the difference between “partly sunny” and “partly cloudy”?Can a rainbow appear during the night?Could our oceans have originated in space? How does Central America affect the climate in England?What the heck is bioclimatology?Are humans really responsible for climate change?Has a hurricane ever struck southern California?

Climate change and weather affect us all, and The Handy Weather Answer Book, with its hard science facts, fascinating trivia, and accessible Q&A dialog, ensures that readers will understand the complexities of our planet’s dynamic atmosphere a lot better. This resource is an ideal reference for everyone from students to teachers to amateur meteorologists. With more than 100 color photos and illustrations, this tome is richly illustrated, and its helpful bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness.

California is the country's most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and Silicon Valley. It's known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the 'land of fruit and nuts.' Its people, industries, politicians, climate and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state's fascinating history, people, myths, culture and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look at this fascinating, quirky and diverse state.

Hollywood. Silicon Valley. The cities, beaches and redwoods. An enlightening look at the Sunshine State, people, history, and culture!

California is the country''s most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It''s known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state.

Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including:

How did “Eureka!” become the state motto?Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California?Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates?How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California?How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state?Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs?Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it?How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry?Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California?Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states?What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur?Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles?Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz?When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate?

A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.

Hollywood. Silicon Valley. The cities, beaches and redwoods. An enlightening look at the Sunshine State, people, history, and culture!

California is the country''s most populous state. The home of the entertainment industry and silicon valley. It''s known for its beaches, its redwood forests, and as the “land of fruit and nuts.” Its people, industries, politicians, climate, and allure captivates the world and draws millions of visitors each year. Exploring the state’s fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia, The Handy California Answer Book takes an in-depth look look at this fascinating, quirky, and diverse state.

Learn about the original Indigenous peoples, the Spanish explorers, the independence from Spain, the secession from Mexico, the Gold Rush, the building of the Los Angeles Aqueducts, the earthquakes, the water shortages, and much, much more. Tour landmarks from Disney Land to the Golden Gate Bridge to Yosemite National Park. Learn about famous sons and daughters, including Ronald Reagan, Jeff Bridges, Tony Hawk, and John Steinbeck. Sports (college and professional) are illuminated. The government, parks, and cultural institutions are all packed into this comprehensive guide to the state of California. Find answers to more than 1,100 questions, including:

How did “Eureka!” become the state motto?Why is a grizzly bear on the state flag when no grizzlies exist in California?Was the coast of California ever attacked by pirates?How did Russians come to colonize part of what is now California?How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad drastically transform the state?Does the ghost of Cary Grant still roam his favorite home in Palm Springs?Is the “Big One” earthquake inevitable, and are Californians prepared for it?How did Silicon Valley become a center for the high tech industry?Can you eat the snails in your backyard in California?Why do so many Californians want to divide the state into smaller states?What is a “Valley Girl” fer shur fer shur?Why did the Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles?Did anyone ever escape the island prison on Alcatraz?When you order your fast-food burger at In & Out “animal style,” what will land on your plate?

A convenient place to go to look up the basic—and fun—facts about California, its history and culture, The Handy California Answer Book illustrates the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and stories, as well as the unusual and quirky. This informative book also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness.