The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop (Natural Navigation)
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Learn to “see” the forecast in the hidden weather signs all around you―from the New York Times–bestselling author of How to Read a Tree and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs
In The Secret World of Weather, bestselling author Tristan Gooley turns his gaze up to the sky, bringing his signature brand of close observation and eye-opening deduction to the fascinating world of weather. Every cloud, every change in temperature, every raindrop, every sunbeam, every breeze reveals something about our weather―if you know what to look for. Before you know it, you’ll be able to forecast impending storms, sunny days, and everything in between, all without needing to consult your smartphone.
But The Secret World of Weather goes far beyond mere weather prediction, changing the very way we think about weather itself. Weather is not something that blankets an area; rather, it changes constantly as you walk through woods or turn down a street. The weather is never identical on two sides of a tree―or even beneath it. Take, for example, Gooley’s remarkable discovery that breezes accelerate beneath a tree. To Gooley, this is “weather,” a tiny microclimate that explains why people sit beneath a tree to cool down―not only for the shade but, subconsciously, for cooler breeze. And so Gooley shows us not only what the weather will be like five days from now, but also what to expect about the weather around every corner.
By carefully observing the subtle interplay of wind, cloud, fog, temperature, rain and many other phenomena, we not only form a deeper understanding of weather patterns, but also unlock secrets about our environment. Weather forms our landscape, and landscape forms our weather. Everything we see in the sky reflects where we are. When we learn to read weather’s signs, Gooley shows us, the weather becomes our map, revealing to us how it has made our towns, cities, woods, and hills what they are. You’ll never see your surroundings the same way again.
Two 8-page color photo inserts | 37 B&W illustrations
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Learn to read the signs in every cloud, breeze, plant, and snowflake!
The perfect picnic spot is under a tree, but not just for the shade: When wind passes through a tree, higher pressure causes the breeze blowing under the tree to move faster and feel cooler.
Learn to read the signs in every cloud, breeze, plant, and snowflake!
The more kinds of clouds you can spot, the worse the forecast! If you see many different cloud types, it means that the atmosphere is unstable—which increases the likelihood for bad weather.
Learn to read the signs in every cloud, breeze, plant, and snowflake!
During a heavy shower, wide beech leaves allow twice as much rain through as pine needles! That’s because tree leaves channel water towards their tip, funneling the water down and out.
Learn to read the signs in every cloud, breeze, plant, and snowflake!
Did you know that the coldest weather and snowfall rarely come together? In winter, it is more likely that snow will be signaled by temperatures rising after a cold snap.
The Tree Fan
Varying Clouds
Know Your Umbrellas
The Warm Sign
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Publisher : The Experiment
Publication date : February 28, 2023
Language : English
Print length : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1615191488
ISBN-13 : 978-1615191482
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.3 inches
Part of series : Natural Navigation
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and informative, with one mentioning how it helps become more observant of nature’s subtleties. Moreover, the book serves as a great introduction to reading weather patterns, and customers appreciate its content.
