Preface. 1. Watching the weather; 2. From seaweed to supercomputers; 3. The Weather Station; 4. Gauging the Atmosphere; 5. Anatomy of the Atmosphere; 6. Water in the Atmosphere; 7. It all starts with the Sun; 8. Hot and Cold; 9. The Atmosphere in Motion; 10. Mid-Latitude Weather Systems; 11. Weather in the Tropics; 12. Convective Systems, Tornadoes and Thunderstorms; 13. Local Weather Effects; 14. Forecasting the Weather; 15. The Forecaster's Challenge; 16. The Changing Climate. Glossary. Further Reading.
Dr Jon Shonk is a researcher in the Department of Meteorology at the university of Reading, one of the leading meteorology centres in the world.
‘It is sometimes said, with some justification, that those who are
specialists in a particular field often express themselves when
speaking of their subject in terms that are impenetrable to those
of us who are not fellow specialists. No such criticism could be
levelled at Jon Shonk… I have no hesitation in recommending this
book.’ Weather (Royal Meteorological Society
‘Introducing Meteorology is a most welcome addition to the
bookshelves of students, interested amateurs, meteorology
educators, and those who simply enjoy a readable, affordable book
on the weather. Jon Shonk has created a marvelously succinct and
up-to date introduction to weather that serves a variety of
audiences and purposes extremely well. I hope this is only the
first of many excellent books from this young scientist.’ BAMS
(American Meteorological Society)
‘Over the vears there has been quite a deluge of books on the
weather but John Shonk’s Introducing Meteorology, A Guide to
Weather' is affordable, concise yet full of information. It is very
readable and is generously illustrated with an excellent balance
between pictures and diagrams, all in colour.’ Weather Eye
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