Author: Camille Seaman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616897228
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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Book Description
Our culture is addicted to weather: hourly forecasts, apps, radio, TV channels, alerts, warnings, and watches. And understandably—our food, clothing, livelihoods, and, increasingly, safety are tied directly to the weather and climate change. In The Big Cloud, photographer Camille Seaman stands in front of tornados, at the edges of lightning storms, and in pelting hail under pitch-black skies to capture supercells and mammatus clouds in their often sublime and terrifying splendor. In these awe-inspiring photographs, Seaman's work is a potent reminder that there is no art more dramatic, in scale or emotion, than that created by nature. Big Cloud includes an introduction by award-winning New Yorker science writer and author Alan Burdick (Out of Eden, Why Time Flies).
Author: Dennis Mersereau
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 168051556X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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"The Skies Above explains nearly any and everything weather-related...enlightening and a worthwhile source" -- Portland Book Review 2022 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medalist in Nature/Environment Full-color photography and illustrations Details seasonal events, from Nor’easters and northern lights to fire whirls and tornadoes Sidebars dive into fascinating facts, quirky phenomena, historic weather events, myths, and more Written by self-professed weather geek Dennis Mersereau, The Skies Above is designed to inspire equal parts amazement and curiosity. Accessible science, illuminating illustrations, and stunning photography bring the meteorological world to life. From basics such as weather fronts and types of precipitation to more unusual occurrences like polar vortexes, meteor showers, solar eclipses, and the spectacular mammatus clouds that signify a supercell thunderstorm, Mersereau tracks key phenomena across the seasons and demystifies celestial events visible to the naked eye but still enigmatic to most. He also delves into how climate change affects weather, forecasts, and other events, such as devastating wildfires and historic hurricanes churning across the Atlantic Ocean. The Skies Above provides readers with a deeper understanding of the processes and events that fill our skies, which not only soothes the anxiety produced by raucous storms, but instills a stronger and more meaningful appreciation of the beauty of days both stormy and calm.
Author: Lezlie Evans
Publisher: Mondo Publishing
ISBN: 9781572556218
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
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A child describes how it feels to experience a variety of emotions.
Author: William R. Cotton
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080916651
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 826
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Storm and Cloud Dynamics focuses on the dynamics of clouds and of precipitating mesoscale meteorological systems. Clouds and precipitating mesoscale systems represent some of the most important and scientifically exciting weather systems in the world. These are the systems that produce torrential rains, severe winds including downburst and tornadoes, hail, thunder and lightning, and major snow storms. Forecasting such storms represents a major challenge since they are too small to be adequately resolved by conventional observing networks and numerical prediction models. Provides a complete treatment of clouds integrating the analysis of air motions with cloud structure, microphysics, and precipitation mechanics Describes and explains the basic types of clouds and cloud systems that occur in the atmosphere-fog, stratus, stratocumulus, altocumulus, altostratus, cirrus, thunderstorms, tornadoes, waterspouts, orographically induced clouds, mesoscale convection complexes, hurricanes, fronts, and extratropical cyclones Summarizes the fundamentals, both observational and theoretical, of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, cloud microphysics, and radar meteorology, allowing each type of cloud to be examined in depth Integrates the latest field observations, numerical model simulations, and theory Supplies a theoretical treatment suitable for the advanced undergraduate or graduate level, as well as post-graduate
Author: Brian Gallagher
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
ISBN: 1847176178
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
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Big changes are coming to late-Sixties Belfast. At first life seems normal for Sammy and Maeve, two children from the opposing republican and loyalist communities. Sammy tries to avoid trouble with his unemployed father, while Maeve has lived with her aunt and uncle since her mother's death. When twins Dylan and Emma Goldman move from Washington to Belfast they strike up friendships with Maeve and Sammy. Gradually the nationalist girl and loyalist boy overcome their suspicions of each other, and all four children become friends. But even as they have fun at local sports clubs, attend the Goldman's barbeques, and secretly make their own radio programmes, they can't ignore the trouble that is slowing gripping the country. And when the simmering tensions in Northern Ireland erupt into violence it threatens not just their friendships – but their very lives.
Author: Ginny Dye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982717103
Category : Underground Railroad
Languages : en
Pages : 427
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Carrie Cromwell comes of age as the dark clouds of the Civil War swallow the country. Born with a fiery spirit and a strong mind, she finds herself struggling between the common wisdom of the South and the truth she has discovered. The activities of the Underground Railroad and her close friendships with the Cromwell Plantation slaves create difficult choices. But when her decisions put her at odds with her heritage, and challenge her dreams, will she be able to give up all that is precious to her?
Author: Janice M. Cappucci
Publisher: Christian Focus
ISBN: 9781527100282
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Foreword by Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint True stories of the blessings found in times of trial Written by Christian counselor, Janice Cappucci
Author: Yvonne Jordan
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728324610
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
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Storm and Sydney lived the idyllic life, three children and two dogs, with both Storm and Sydney having successful careers. Nothing could cloud this simple ordinary family’s perfect life. Or so they thought. After all Sydney had a thriving bookstore which she loved passionately, and Storm was a well- known attorney with a prominent practice. Then the unthinkable happened and their world became darkened. Storm was missing. He did not come home from his business seminar. Maybe the world Sydney thought she knew did not exist. Is he dead? Is he really missing? Or Did he just abandon them? The amazing turn of events in this book will have you spellbound as the truth unfolds.
Author: Wilmer A. Plate
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781940136233
Category : Bomber pilots
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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It was a long way for Wilmer Plate, from piloting a two-seater off a grass strip in Crane, Texas, to serving as an aircraft commander of a B-24 heavy bomber on a combat mission over Oldenburg, Germany, on May 30, 1944 with the lives of ten men depending on him. Wilmer Plate has not written a history book, he has painted a picture of life as it was for ordinary people faced with extraordinary challenges--Back cover.
Author: Nikki Henderson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1546200142
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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Have you ever encountered a storm in your life? Chances are you have, so this book is for you. It is a thorough guide that will lead you step-by-step through the tumultuous situations that arise in life. Nikki shares her heart with you along with biblical accounts of storm survivors. It will prepare you for inevitable turbulence, teach you how to maintain composure in high pressure situations, show you techniques for thriving, and encourage you to hold on during your storm. Imagine the relief youll experience when this book helps you confront the feelings and thoughts youve had but never verbalized or acknowledged. Wisdom, like precious gems, will be discovered and treasured as you learn to value the gift of the storm. Believe it or not, you may just end up thanking God for your storm when this book safely navigates you through to the other side.
