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Clouds are the spark plugs in the heat engine of the tropical atmosphere, and heat from the tropics drives the planet's general circulation. Atmospheric scientists didn't know this in the 1950s, but……続きを見る

This book offers essential insights into potential catastrophic events that might befall upon the emerging urban landscape in South Asia, and which are due to hazards, risks and vulnerabilities inhe……続きを見る

'Quietly transformational' The Times 'A tour de force... I can't recommend this too highly' Patrick Gale 'Innovative... an original, at-a-sitting read' Daily Mail 'A potent meditation on the intensi……続きを見る

This volume examines the practicality of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals in India, and includes policy analyses and statistical assessments of comparative data between India and diffe……続きを見る

Instant Storm Forecasting is an invaluable reference for anyone pursuing outdoor activities. Using dramatic photographs of cloud formations, helpful tables and practical explanations, Alan Watts equ……続きを見る

Il "Dialogo sopra la generatione de venti, baleni, tuoni, fulgori, fiumi, laghi, valli et montagne" di Camillo Agrippa è un'opera magistrale che affronta i fenomeni naturali da una prospettiva scien……続きを見る

Numerous laws – including the Green New Deal – have been proposed or passed in cities, states, and countries to transition from fossil fuels to 100% clean, renewable energy in order to address clima……続きを見る

This book focuses on the problems of the Quaternary in South America and Antarctic Peninsula, with a strong emphasis in the paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic approach. It is based on contribution……続きを見る

These proceedings record the results of climate change in many areas which are hyper-arid deserts today but which, almost cyclically, at intervals of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years……続きを見る

The frightening account of one of the most frightening extreme weather events our country has ever seen. In 1974, the most destructive tropical cyclone recorded in Australia's history devastated Dar……続きを見る

This book, based on the proceedings of third symposium held on 17th August 1977 during the Xth INQUA Congress at Birmingham, UK, focuses on the influence the Antarctic glaciation had on world palaeo……続きを見る

This book focuses on the problems of the Quaternary in South America and Antarctic Peninsula, with a strong emphasis in the paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic approach. It is based on contribution……続きを見る

Would you like to learn how to read the skies? Then this is the book to have! The clouds tell so much about the weather today and tomorrow. In the olden times, our ancestors relied only on sky obser……続きを見る

This book provides all aspects of the physiology, stress responses and tolerance to abiotic stresses of the Brassicaceae plants. Different plant families have been providing food, fodder, fuel, medi……続きを見る

This book is focused on fundamental aspects of climate variability in the ocean, in particular changes of the wind-driven circulation. The vertical movement of isopycnal (isothermal) layers, includi……続きを見る

What’s the weather like today? Knowledge of weather is directly linked to geology. There are many advantages to learning the weather but the most important of which is knowing how to react. What kin……続きを見る

Natural disasters could strike at any time. Being aware of how these disasters form and what can be done before, during and after they strike will empower you to act quickly and effectively. This we……続きを見る

The understanding of weather will bring so many benefits. Weather is linked to several phenomena that changed and will change the world. Weather patterns will also dictate the choice of clothing and……続きを見る

What’s the weather like today? Knowledge of the weather can help kids understand several science concepts. For example, the time difference between a lightning and thunder can cement the knowledge t……続きを見る

To a child, the world is an alien place. There are lots of places to see and natural events to understand. One of these is the wind. How can something invisible influence weather and ultimately, pla……続きを見る

What causes humidity? How is humidity created? Is it true that humidity causes illnesses? Explore the answers to these questions in this edutaining book for kids. Reading should be a fun experience ……続きを見る

If everything that goes up must come down then does that mean that the snow, hail, rain and sleet also come from the ground? Let's take a look into the weather cycles and try to understand where the……続きを見る

There’s a lot more technical knowledge that can be gleaned from the study of world geography. For instance, there’s the need to read time and climate zones. If your child is interested in the techni……続きを見る

The weather is confusing, isn’t it? One moment it’s hot, the next it’s raining. But when a child understands common weather systems, it becomes easy for him/her to respond to common disturbances. Th……続きを見る

Is God angry that's why He's sending the typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones your way? Learn the scientific truth behind these natural phenomena so that later on, you will learn to read weather patter……続きを見る

Climate change affects everyone, regardless of age, status, gender and nationality. It is a worldwide problem so kids needs to know exactly what it is and what can be done to minimize its effects. T……続きを見る

This book explores the interconnections between world politics and non-human nature to overcome the anthropocentric boundaries that characterize the field of international relations. By gathering co……続きを見る

How to progress climate science to be policy-relevant and actionable? This book presents a novel framework to give a positive vision and structuring approach to guide research and practice on transf……続きを見る

This volume is a compilation of papers that deal with palaeoecological aspects of Argentina and Uruguay, and that derive from the special session on the Quaternary of South America at the XIIth INQU……続きを見る

This book presents the latest research on plant phenolics, offering readers a detailed, yet comprehensive account of their role in sustainable agriculture. It covers a diverse range of topics, inclu……続きを見る