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"Gnistrande, imponerande, fullkomligt superb" Sveriges Radios Naturmorgon
"Årets fynd." Dagens Nyheter
"Sverker Sörlin är en av våra stora fackboksförfattare." SVT Kulturnyheterna
"Populärvetenskapligt berättande när det är som bäst." Barometern
"Kunnigt, ivrigt och nästan aktivistiskt – Snö tar fram det bästa hos människan." Västerbottenskuriren
"Vid läsning av en magnifik bok, som idéhistorikern och författaren Sverker Sörlins Snö. En historia, är det som om världen runt omkring upphör att existera. För läsaren finns bara boken. Det är nästan som att bli insnöad, i en tyst och trygg värld." BTJ, som ger Snö 5 av 5 i betyg.
"Sverker Sörlin väcker Snöängeln inom oss med sin bok. Vinterns läsning helt enkelt." Norrbottenskuriren
"Han är ett slags snöns Jeanne D Arc, en härförare och bundsförvant till oss som aldrig upphört att förtrollas av de vita flingorna / / jag blir snabbt bergtagen." Svenska Dagbladet
En berättelse om snön inom oss, men också om snön som skyddar världen. Den handlar om diamanter och fågelvingar, vad snön en gång var.
Den handlar om att bli bländad när allt är tyst, och att inte se eller höra någonting när det stormar. En bok om urfolksjägare och vinterkrigare, om snön vi leker i och snön som är på blodigt allvar – om alpina pister, Vasaloppsspår och världens äldsta skida, funnen i Västerbotten.
Via Elsa Beskows sagor, lilla istidens renässansmålare och japanska fysiker är Snö: En historia en berättelse om snön som bundsförvant och motståndare, lika mycket poetisk idéhistoria som personlig essä.
Snö är Sverker Sörlins återkomst till det breda populärvetenskapliga berättandet i en tid när världen smälter.
Sverker Sörlin är idéhistoriker och prisad författare. Han är också internationellt framstående professor i miljöhistoria vid Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan i Stockholm, och en omtyckt folkbildare.
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Hör du till dem som ännu inte har sett norrsken eller till dem som redan har det? Under de närmaste åren förväntas fler och starkare norrsken över hela Sverige, eftersom vi går mot det som kallas solmaximum, den tid av solcykeln då solfläckarna blir som flest. Den här handboken förklarar hur solfläckarna ger upphov till norrsken, varför förekomsten växlar över åren och vad som orsakar norrskenets olika färger. Här finns också kloka tips om vad man ska tänka på när man ger sig ut i förhoppning om att se den fascinerande ljusdansen.
Boken passar både den som aldrig tidigare sett norrsken och den inbitne fantasten som vill veta mer om sambandet mellan solvindsplasmat och jordens magnetfält – och kanske kunna göra sina egna norrskensprognoser.
Invention of Clouds
How an Amateur Meteorologist Forged the Language of the Skies
Häftad, Engelska, 2010
120 kr
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An extraordinary yet little-known scientific advance occurred in the opening years of the nineteenth century when a young amateur meteorologist, Luke Howard, gave the clouds the names by which they are known to this day. By creating a language to define structures that had, up to then, been considered random and unknowable, Howard revolutionized the science of meteorology and earned the admiration of his leading contemporaries in art, literature and science.Richard Hamblyn charts Howard’s life from obscurity to international fame, and back to obscurity once more. He recreates the period’s intoxicating atmosphere of scientific discovery, and shows how this provided inspiration for figures such as Goethe, Shelley and Constable. Offering rich insights into the nature of celebrity, the close relationship between the sciences and the arts, and the excitement generated by new ideas, The Invention of Clouds is an enthralling work of social and scientific history.
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For over 50 years Heavy Weather Sailing has been regarded as the ultimate international authority on surviving storms at sea aboard sailing and motor vessels.In this book, former Commodore of the Ocean Cruising Club Martin Thomas brings together a wealth of expert advice from many of the great sailors of the present, including fresh accounts of yachts overtaken by extreme weather, from Ewan Southby-Tailyour, Alex Whitworth and Dag Pike to Larry and Lin Pardey, Matt Sheahan and Andrew Claughton.The expert advice section has been updated in line with current thinking, with major new additions tackling preventing or coping with lightning strikes, navigating in heavy weather with both paper and electronic charts, the choice and use of tenders in severe weather, and special problems faced by the new generation of foiled cruising boats. For the first time the book also covers the unique challenges presented by weather in high latitudes, with more yachts crossing the Drake Passage and attempting the North West Passage. These revisions ensure that Heavy Weather Sailing is as relevant, useful and instructive for today’s sailor venturing offshore as it ever was.This is the definitive book for crews of any size contemplating voyages out of sight of land anywhere in the world, whether racing or cruising. It gives a clear message regarding the preparations required, and the tactics to consider when it comes on to blow.
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‘Very entertaining’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A thoroughly enjoyable book, brimming over with historical nuggets and contemplations about the future’ NEW YORK TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world.Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events – are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind – a vital source of clean and ‘safe’ power.Between these two poles – wind as a malevolent force, and wind as saviour of our planet – lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the ‘natural disasters’ that are becoming more frequent and regular.The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force – unseen but not unfelt – that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.
258 kr
Vädret till fjälls kan variera hastigt och ställa till med besvär för fjällfarare. Denna bok ger en helhetsbild av det komplexa fjällvädret till nytta för alla som färdas i fjällen.
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A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma.Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth’s most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories from the road and clear, engaging explanations of the science behind the storms.Inside this book you’ll find:Thrilling stories from decades of chasing storms across the US and beyond, including behind-the-scenes accounts of record-breaking tornadoes and incredible lightning showsDetailed graphics and clear, accessible breakdowns of the science behind the spectacle, from how hurricanes form to what makes a tornado spinA collection of Hank’s out-of-this-world storm and nature photography, showcasing everything from epic lightning bolts to massive supercellsChapters covering thunderstorms, lightning, transient luminous events (TLEs), supercells, tornadoes, and tropical cyclonesWhether you’re a long-time fan of Hank’s or simply curious about what makes our weather so wild, STORM invites you into Hank’s world: a place of big skies, bigger energy, and a lifelong fascination with nature at its most extreme.Looking for the perfect photography book, nature book or weather book that's perfect for the whole family? STORM will astonish you with every page.
309 kr
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Denna bok är den första grundliga dokumentationen av samisk snökunskap. Boken bygger helt på en enda persons utomordentliga kunnande, Johan Rassa i Jokkmokk. Yngve Ryd intervjuade honom i många år och skrev ned hans vetande. Här förklaras mer än 300 ord som rör snö och is. Vi får ta del av den gamle renskötarens häpnadsväckande blick för detaljer i den snö som varit nära honom hela livet. Tillsammans har Yngve Ryd och Johan Rassa arbetat fram en gedigen handbok om snöns natur och kultur. Yngve Ryd dokumenterade den nordliga kunskapsvärlden genom mångåriga intervjuer med svenska och samiska traditionsbärare. Snö var den första volymen i hans serie om samisk naturkunskap, följd av Eld samt Ren och varg och Doahkke – Fågelflock. Snö utkom för första gången 2001.
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A one-of-a-kind illustrated guide to clouds, cloud formations, and the artists who painted themThe mystery of clouds has captivated scientists and artists alike. This unique book shows you how to use the meteorological techniques of nephology to identify these elusive and transmutable shapes. It curates, classifies, and measures every species—including those recently discovered—considering the height, size, texture, arrangement, modifications, and movement of their many shifting forms. Clouds blends a lively and engaging narrative by one of today’s leading meteorologists with an essay on historic cloud art, and includes a wealth of breathtaking cloud studies by some of the greatest artists ever to look skyward.Presents a “taxonomic” approach to identification, applying the basic laws of geometry to quantify and measure clouds and cloud formationsShowcases artists who painted clouds from a scientific viewpoint, such as John Constable, Frederic Edwin Church, J.M.W. Turner, and Caspar David FriedrichTells the stories of the physicists and painters who have attempted to record the many different incarnations of cloudsExplains the physics of clouds, from the basic constituents of Earth’s atmosphere to cloud formation and dissipation, the colors and shades of clouds, the development of precipitation, and the timescale evolution of cloudsDiscusses the classification and naming of cloudsServes as a user-friendly reference guide to low, midlevel, and high cloud speciesIncludes charts, infographics, and a glossary of terms
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun)
WINNER THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2025
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
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Meet the néaladóirí (cloud-watchers) and réadóirí (stargazers) from our past who, without the luxury of Met Éireann at their disposal, observed birds, trees, animals, as well as markers on land and sea for signs of weather change. The sheer richness and variety of terms they amassed reveal the closeness with which they observed the world around them. Swallows flying low foretold rain. The heron’s behaviour offered many hints: Aimsir chrua thirim nuair a bhíonn an corr éisc suas in aghaidh srutha chun na sléibhte (when the heron flies upstream to the mountains the weather will be dry but rough). Fearthainn nuair a thagann sí an abhainn anuas (when she goes downstream, it will rain).Evoking countless sodden, shivery experiences on this Atlantic-swept island of ours, this beautifully illustrated gift book uses Irish words to grasp an almost-lost world through the wisdom stored in the Irish language.
225 kr
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Climate Injustice
Why We Need to Fight Global Inequality to Combat Climate Change
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
283 kr
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From the scientist ‘transforming our understanding of how human-caused global heating is affecting the planet’ (The Guardian) comes a bracing investigation into extreme weather’s impact on the world’s most vulnerable. For fans of Naomi Klein and Greta Thunberg.Climate change concerns everyone, but it does not affect us all equally. In this gripping, provocative manifesto, climate scientist Friederike Otto makes the case that the world’s most vulnerable populations are the most at risk of being impacted by climate change—though they did the least to cause it.Comparing eight extreme weather events—including heat waves in North America, floods in Pakistan, droughts in Madagascar, and wildfires in Australia—Otto shows how global inequality is exacerbating the effects of climate change and exposes uncomfortable truths about the failures of political and social infrastructures around the world. In particular, Otto examines the Global North’s extractionist view of the Global South, a view that ensures elites are protected while others bear the brunt of climate disasters.An engrossing, deeply moving book, Climate Injustice shares the stories of real people, shining a light on the real damage extreme weather events inflict on real lives. Importantly, it shows how racism, colonialism, sexism, and climate change are interconnected, and how positive changes on one level can lead to positive effects on another. Authored by the co-founder of World Weather Attribution, a cutting-edge scientific method that pinpoints the role of climate change in extreme weather events, Climate Injustice offers a groundbreaking view on the fires, floods, heatwaves, and storms that are wreaking havoc at an alarming pace—as well as an essential change in perspective for how we might finally solve this crisis together.Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute
Secret World of Weather
A must-have for all nature lovers - perfect reading for your springtime adventures
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
165 kr
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Read the weather's clues and signs with this eye-opening and enthralling guide from Sunday Times-bestselling author Tristan Gooley, pioneer in the art of natural navigation'This book finally explains what weather is and the fundamental why. Clouds now have real meaning!' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Every page is a gem' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Classic Tristan Gooley: You get yourself comfortable in the armchair, a drink beside you and start to read, but before you know it there is a desire to get out of the chair, step outside and see if you can put into practice some of the things he is telling you!' - READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐*****************************The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see.Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret World of Weather you'll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you'll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, 'I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen'.This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.***************************Critical acclaim for The Secret World of Weather:'A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing.' - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday'The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust devils. But it's really much more than that . . . Gooley is the best kind of teacher: gentle, patient, nudging' - Richard Mabey, Telegraph'Gooley marshals a riveting compendium of weather-reading skills . . . he has plenty of facts at his fingertips with which to excite' - The Times'This breezy new book reveals how to read nature's very own weather forecast . . . full of fascinating trivia' - Daily Mail
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SHORTLISTED FOR WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE CHILDREN'S WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NON-FICTIONAn introduction to the wondrous world of clouds, by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society and a prize-winning children's book author and illustratorHave you ever watched a cloud being born?Clouds come in all manner of shapes and sizes, from low-lying Stratus to high-flying Cirrus via roll clouds, banner clouds and tornados. This beautifully illustrated guide reveals the facts, secrets and stories of all the major cloud types, and how they shape the weather around them. We learn their fancy Latin names, explore the parts of the sky where they like to hang out, marvel at the ways they play with sunlight – and even visit them on other planets, where they are sometimes made of acid.Cloudspotting for Beginners will inspire curious minds with a lifelong sense of meteorological wonder.
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On the brink of a critical moment in human history, this book presents a vision of "planetary stewardship" - a rethinking of our relationship with our planet - and plots a new course for our future. The authors, whose work is the subject of a new Netflix documentary released in summer 2021 and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, reveal the full scale of the planetary emergency we face - but also how we can stabilise Earth's life support system. The necessary change is within our power if we act now. In 2009, scientists identified nine planetary boundaries that keep Earth stable, ranging from biodiversity to ozone. Beyond these boundaries lurk tipping points. To stop short of these tipping points, the 2020s must see the fastest economic transition in history. This book demonstrates how societies are reaching positive tipping points that make this transition possible: Activism groups such as Extinction Rebellion, or the schoolchildren inspired by Greta Thunberg demand political action; countries are committing to eliminating greenhouse gas emissions; and one tipping point has even already passed - the price of clean energy has dropped below that of fossil fuels. Inside the pages of this scientifically-led publication, world-leading climate-change experts explain the greatest crisis humanity has ever faced.- Expert-authored text in an accessible style for both adults, and children ages 14+- A breakdown of the 9 planetary boundaries for relative stability on Earth, ranging from biodiversity to the ozone layer- An exploration of climate "tipping points" - good and bad- Stunning infographics and images visualising the problems and solutions to climate change- Contains detailed and unique images of Earth produced by Globaïa, the world's leading visualisers of human impact
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Revised Edition with New Afterword from the AuthorTime #1 Nonfiction Book of the YearFinalist for the National Book Critics Circle AwardOver 3 million copies sold in 35 Languages"On the day after humans disappear, nature takes over and immediately begins cleaning house - or houses, that is. Cleans them right off the face of the earth. They all go."What if mankind disappeared right now, forever... what would happen to the Earth in a week, a year, a millennium? Could the planet's climate ever recover from human activity? How would nature destroy our huge cities and our myriad plastics? And what would our final legacy be?Speaking to experts in fields as diverse as oil production and ecology, and visiting the places that have escaped recent human activity to discover how they have adapted to life without us, Alan Weisman paints an intriguing picture of the future of Earth. Exploring key concerns of our time, this absorbing thought experiment reveals a powerful - and surprising - picture of our planet's future.
The Primacy of Doubt
From climate change to quantum physics, how the science of uncertainty can help predict and understand our chaotic world
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
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A bold, visionary, and mind-bending exploration of how the geometry of chaos can explain our uncertain world—from weather and pandemics to quantum physics and free willCovering a breathtaking range of topics—from climate change to the foundations of quantum physics, from economic modelling to conflict prediction, from free will to consciousness and spirituality—The Primacy of Doubt takes us on a unique journey through the science of uncertainty. A key theme that unifies these seemingly unconnected topics is the geometry of chaos: the beautiful and profound fractal structures that lie at the heart of much of modern mathematics. Royal Society Research Professor Tim Palmer shows us how the geometry of chaos not only provides the means to predict the world around us, it suggests new insights into some of the most astonishing aspects of our universe and ourselves. This important and timely book helps the reader makes sense of uncertainty in a rapidly changing world.
Firmament
The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change and the Air That Surrounds Us
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
142 kr
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Compelling . . . Clark's enthusiasm shines through on every page' Sunday Times'An engaging and lively history' Financial Times__________A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different.In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, from pioneers like Pascal to the unsung heroes working in the field to help us understand climate change, Firmament introduces us to an oft-overlooked area of science and not only lays the ground work for us to better understand the debates surrounding the climate today, but also provides a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.__________
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The essential aid for everyday cloudspotting, from the author of the bestselling THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE'The perfect companion for a gloomy day'New Scientist'Float away with this unstuffy guide to all things fluffy'Good HousekeepingTHE CLOUD COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK fits into pockets, allowing cloudspotters to identify cloud formations anytime and anywhere. All the common cloud types are represented, as are many of the rare ones, each fully described and illustrated with a range of photographs. Not only is THE CLOUD COLLECTOR'S HANDBOOK an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to be able to identify and understand every cloud that floats by, it also caters for the competitive cloudspotter. Points are awarded for each cloud type identified - the rarer the cloud, the greater points - and there's space to fill in where and when it was sighted.Beautifully designed, in colour throughout, and full of the humour that made THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE so engaging, the HANDBOOK is the essential reference for anyone with their head in the clouds.PRAISE FOR THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE'A lovely book, the sort that everybody should have in the car or on the kitchen windowsill'Daily Telegraph'Read this eye-opening and amusingly written book'Daily Mail 'His style is genial, his enthusiasm uplifting and his book is nothing less than a subtle but glorious mantra for a way of life'Metro
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Explore the Northern Lights with the ultimate gift book.Discover the incomparable beauty of the Northern Lights with this accessible guide for aspiring astronomers and seasoned night sky observers. Covers the essential equipment needed for observation and photography and full of stunning photographs.Tom Kerss covers the cultural and scientific context for auroras, and offers a comprehensive guide to forecasting and photography, so that readers can fuse their own technical mastery with the infinite creativity of nature. Read about the formation, properties and types of aurorasDiscover the mythology and history of The Northern LightsFind out about Aurora science from Antiquity to the modern dayLearn how to take stunning photographs of the Northern LightsIncludes a comprehensive travel and forecasting guide and a glossary of key terms.The Northern Lights will give you a complete understanding of one of the true wonders of the natural world and leave you prepared for the adventure of a lifetime.
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This engaging book helps young children learn about seasonal changes and many different types of weather throughout the year. There are over 180 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes including clothes and accessories to help the characters dress appropriately for specific kinds of weather.
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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: Somewhere icyOperative: Fiery EmberMission: Find out why the rain is falling up – before all the water disappears from Flat Hill.This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew non-fiction series, this information book ties into The Day the Rain Fell Up.Find out the answers to questions you've always wanted to know about rain.Have you ever seen rain falling up? Where does the rain go? What would happen if there was no rain? Find out all the answers and more!Purple/Band 8 books offer developing readers literary language, with some challenging vocabulary.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.
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Supported by the National TrustQuirky and fascinating facts about Britain’s favourite subject – the weather.Includes all sorts of weird and wonderful weather words from around the country.Supercharge your small talk, never be stuck for something to say.Have you ever saved up for a rainy day, had your head in the clouds or generally felt under the weather? The British obsession with weather and the words we use to describe it have come to define us. We talk about it endlessly – five whole months of our lives to be precise. We use it to start conversations with complete strangers. It affects our moods, shopping habits and even how we vote. This book is packed with information you’ll want to share about this most important subject – quirky history, surprising facts, folklore, strange words and even stranger people.
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‘Very entertaining’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A thoroughly enjoyable book, brimming over with historical nuggets and contemplations about the future’ NEW YORK TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world.Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events – are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind – a vital source of clean and ‘safe’ power.Between these two poles – wind as a malevolent force, and wind as saviour of our planet – lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the ‘natural disasters’ that are becoming more frequent and regular.The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force – unseen but not unfelt – that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.
129 kr
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‘Very entertaining’ SUNDAY TIMES‘A thoroughly enjoyable book, brimming over with historical nuggets and contemplations about the future’ NEW YORK TIMES Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world.Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds – the force at the centre of all these dangerous natural events – are expected to steadily increase in the years ahead, strengthening in power, speed, and frequency. While this prediction worried the insurance industry, governmental leaders, scientists, and conscientious citizens, one particular segment of society received it with unbridled enthusiasm. To the energy industry, rising wind strength and speeds as an unalloyed boon for humankind – a vital source of clean and ‘safe’ power.Between these two poles – wind as a malevolent force, and wind as saviour of our planet – lies a world of fascination, history, literature, science, poetry, and engineering which Simon Winchester explores with the curiosity and Vigor that are the hallmarks of his bestselling works. In The Breath of the Gods, he explains how wind plays a part in our everyday lives, from airplane or car travel to the ‘natural disasters’ that are becoming more frequent and regular.The Breath of the Gods is an urgently-needed portrait across time of that unseen force – unseen but not unfelt – that respects no national borders and no vessel or structure in its path. Wind, the movement of the air, is seen by so many as a heavenly creation and generally a thing of essential goodness. But when it flexes its invisible muscles, all should take care and be very afraid.
133 kr
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The worst storm in history seen from the wheelhouse of a doomed fishing trawler; a mesmerisingly vivid account of a natural hell from a perspective that offers no escape.The ‘perfect storm’ is a once-in-a-hundred-years combination: a high pressure system from the Great Lakes, running into storm winds over an Atlantic island – Sable Island – and colliding with a weather system from the Caribbean: Hurricane Grace. This is the story of that storm, told through the accounts of individual fishing boats caught up in the maelstrom, their families waiting anxiously for news of their return, the rescue services scrambled to save them. It is the story of the old battle between the fisherman and the sea, between man and Nature, but here Nature is an awesome and capricious power that transforms the surface of the Atlantic into an impossible tumult of water walls and gaping voids, with the capacity to break an oil tanker in two, let alone the 72ft swordfishing boat Andrea Gail with her crew of eight. A typical Hurricane encompasses a million cubic miles of atmosphere and can contain enough energy to, in theory, meet the electric power needs of the UK for a decade. Except that a hurricane will not be controlled.In spare, lyrical prose ‘The Perfect Storm’ describes what happened when the Andrea Gail looked into the wrathful face of the perfect storm.
142 kr
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A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics and stories that will keep you informed all year round.You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own favourite topic throughout the year. discover little-known secrets about the weatherlearn fascinating facts and notable meteorological anniversariestrack weather patterns over the previous 12 monthsexamine weather extremes, temperature and atmospheric pressure highs and lowscheck wind, rainfall and snowfall extremesdiscover the times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset across the UK capital citiesfind the Moon's Phases and Ages for the yearwritten by weather expert Zoë Johnson
122 kr
Kommande
An invaluable pocket guide to understanding and predicting the weatherThere's nothing the British love more than discussing the weather and debating what it's going to do next. This pocket-sized illustrated guide reveals what causes the weather and easy ways to make your own forecasts from what you can see and feel around you.Will I need to take an umbrella this afternoon? Does a red sky tonight really mean fine weather tomorrow? Can plants predict the weather? What do those funny shaped clouds mean?Renowned weather expert Dr Simon Keeling answers all these questions and more. And along the way he also shows some of the more unusual and dramatic weather events to look out for.This book is perfect for those planning their next walk or camping trip or even the armchair meteorologist.
115 kr
Kommande
The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchersA fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather. Discover historical facts, notable weather events, amazing statistics and stories that will keep you informed all year round.You can delve as deeply as you like, or follow your own favourite topic throughout the year. discover little-known secrets about the weatherlearn fascinating facts and notable meteorological anniversariestrack weather patterns over the previous 12 monthsexamine weather extremes, temperature and atmospheric pressure highs and lowscheck wind, rainfall and snowfall extremesdiscover the times for sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset across the UK capital citiesfind the Moon's Phases and Ages for the yearwritten by weather expert Zoë Johnson