Software > > Gift Ideas > Science & Math







Price: $10.20 ($15.00)

(as of 2012-10-06 22:25:59 PST)

You save $4.80 (32%)

Usually ships in 24 hours

Science & Math

Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 (31 votes)

Released: 2007-06-05

Buying Choices

37 new from $7.24
32 used from $4.84

(as of 2012-10-06 22:25:59 PST)



 


The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds by Gavin Pretor-Pinney

Description

Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up.

Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from history and science to art and pop culture. Cumulus, nimbostratus, and the dramatic and surfable Morning Glory cloud are just a few of the varieties explored in this smart, witty, and eclectic tour through the skies.

Illustrated with striking photographs (including a new section in full-color) and line drawings featuring everything from classical paintings to lava lamps, The Cloudspotter's Guide will have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious floating on cloud nine.

Check All Offers Add to Wish List Customer Reviews

Book Details

Author: Gavin Pretor-Pinne.. Publisher: Perigee Trade Binding: Paperback Language: English Pages: 320

Similar Books

The Cloud Collector's Handbook
The Book of Clouds
Peterson First Guide to Clouds and Weather
The Weather Identification Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers
The Wave Watcher's Companion: From Ocean Waves to Light Waves via Shock Waves, Stadium Waves, andAll t..



Become a fan of EbooksPublication.com | Best Source for Kindle eBooks on Facebook for the inside scoop on latest and most exclusive books.