Weather: The Ultimate Book of Meteorological Events [Hardcover]

LLC Andrews McMeel Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2008

There are about 1,800 thunderstorms in progress over the earth's surface at any given time, and lightning strikes about 100 times each second ." --from Weather

Weather: The Ultimate Book of Meteorological Events is a compilation of some of the most spectacular weather photography and writing in the world. Adapted from over 20 years of material from the bestselling Weather Guide calendar, this comprehensive volume combines dozens of essays from more than 20 meteorology and climate change experts. And, in order to fully appreciate the weather's majestic beauty, more than 100 photographers have contributed their awe-inspiring images, expertly portraying some of the most dramatic weather events of the past two decades.

Includes:

* U.S. and international monthly climactic data charts

* 365 days of weather trivia

* Significant events in meteorological history

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (September 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740769898
• ISBN-13: 978-0740769894
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 13.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #684,814 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another Side of Weather, January 18, 2009

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Chris Dobyns (Severn, MD) - See all my reviews
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This was a very comprehensive book about all types of weather, with great pictures and good, simple explanations. If you are more than just a casual watcher of the The Weather Channel - you'll want this book. Good price from Amazon compared to the brick and mortar places.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, January 11, 2009

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J. Ulery - See all my reviews
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I purchased this as a gift for my son, who loves to study and photograph severe weather. Although it is hard to get many words from a teenager, when he opened it, the response was "cool" and he sat for over an hour pouring through it. Translation: he loved it! I would recommend this gift/coffee table quality book for anyone who is interested in weather phenomenon or just enjoys beautiful, unique photographs.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Weather Information, December 24, 2010

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Erma L. Short "Cardinal20" (Texarkana, TX) - See all my reviews
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This book is for my amaeur Meterologist son for Christmas. I have been giving him the calendar for years. He loves it.
I cheated and unwrapped the book and flipped through it. He is going to love it. I may even order another one just for me.