Review
"Magnificently illustrated, authoritative and exceedingly well-organized."-- "Longitude" (6/27/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"A colorful reference book that makes for a great introduction to the science of meteorology and climate."-- "Earth Magazine" (12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"An excellent introduction to the human impact on global ecosystems."-- "College & Research (C&Rl News)" (7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"Comprehensive and up-to-date volume covers in amazing depth all aspects of the world's weather."-- "The Birdbooker Report" (4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"I would gladly share this book with anybody who is interested in the natural world around us."--Jane Kinkus Yatcilla "Reference Reviews" (8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM)
"Provides enough detail for weather buffs of all ages."-- "Science News" (7/8/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"The science of weather--from cloud formation to approaches to slowing and reversing climate change--is clearly and succinctly explained in this wide-ranging, well-illustrated volume."-- "Scientific American" (5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
"This book belongs in every science classroom, and should be required reading for any citizen who wants to take an informed stance on climate change."-- "Fore Word Reviews" (12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)
From the Inside Flap
"This is the best general book on climatology ever publisheda real masterpiece!"Christopher C. Burt, author of Extreme Weather





