{"product_id":"eric-sloanes-weather-book","title":"Eric Sloane's Weather Book","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOriginally published: New York: Duell, Sloan, and Pearce; Boston: Little, Brown, and Co., 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe books of Eric Sloane celebrate the time-honored traditions of early America and remind us of the ties that forever bind us to them. A prolific artist, Sloane created nearly 15,000 paintings and drawings over his lifetime, many of which enhance his delightful books of bygone days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor's Note \n\u003cbr\u003e1. The Human Side of the Weather \n\u003cbr\u003e2. The Anatomy of Air \n\u003cbr\u003e3. Air Has Weight \n\u003cbr\u003e4. Isobars \n\u003cbr\u003e5. Weather is a Circular Affair \n\u003cbr\u003e6. Fronts and Masses \n\u003cbr\u003e7. The Warm Front \n\u003cbr\u003e8. The Cold Front \n\u003cbr\u003e9. The Line Squall \n\u003cbr\u003e10. The Weather Map \n\u003cbr\u003e11. About Winds \n\u003cbr\u003e12. The World of Clouds \n\u003cbr\u003e13. Winds That Do No Good \n\u003cbr\u003e14. Atmospheric Antics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Nation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting -- and does it in a style that's universally appealing. \n\u003cbr\u003eWith humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by \"reading\" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds \"sit it out\" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sloane, Eric\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dover Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2005-12-07\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Nature \/ Weather|Antiques \u0026amp; Collectibles \/ Subjects \u0026amp; Themes \/ Americana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Weather\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.6 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780486443577\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780486443577\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52372335264025,"sku":"SP-9780486443577","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780486443577_spiral.png?v=1778440735","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/eric-sloanes-weather-book","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}