This is an attractive and entertaining guide to the clouds, helping you to identify every cloud type and related phenomena, and understand its implications for the weather.Unlike other weather and cloud books which can be very scientific and hard to understand, "The Cloud Book" follows a logical progression from low clouds to the high stratus clouds, and on to special clouds.This guide features a detailed introduction on the history of cloud classification - how it came about, the challenge involved with naming transitional forms in nature and how it was overcome. It introduces the three principle cloud forms and provides clear explanations of any potentially confusing terminologies and atmospheric processes.Beautifully illustrated with stunning images from the Met Office's own archive, this is a visual feast and a clear yet fascinating exploration of the familiar world of cloud spotting.
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Dr Richard Hamblyn is a post-doctoral research fellow at Nottingham University, England. His book The Invention of Clouds (Picador) was shortlisted for the 2002 Samuel Johnson Prize and received wide critical acclaim. He lives in London.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not exactly light reading.,
By Pheonixfalling (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book has everything a normal person would ever want to know about clouds and probably alot of information most people don't. Virtually every page in this book has beautifull color pictures of the clouds currently being discussed. Every cloud has a latin name and scientic symbol that needs to be learned to carry on through the book. Would be good for reference use but not a good book to just sit down and thumb through.
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Nice book,
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i would diffently repurchase over & over again. A Great Book for gifting !! This BOOK is Amazing.. Great study book
Thank you "C"
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altocumulus stratiformis, stratus nebulosus, cumulonimbus capillatus, cumulonimbus calvus, altocumulus floccus, cirrus uncinus, stratus fractus, congestus clouds, altocumulus castellanus, cumulus congestus, cumuliform clouds, crepuscular rays, altocumulus clouds, upward convection, photograph opposite Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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altocumulus stratiformis, stratus nebulosus, cumulonimbus capillatus, cumulonimbus calvus, altocumulus floccus, cirrus uncinus, stratus fractus, congestus clouds, altocumulus castellanus, cumulus congestus, cumuliform clouds, crepuscular rays, altocumulus clouds, upward convection, photograph opposite Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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