The AMS weather book : the ultimate guide to America's weather / Jack Williams.
| Author/creator | Williams, Jack, 1936- |
| Other author | American Meteorological Society. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2009. |
| Description | xi, 316 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | American Meteorological Society weather book |
| Contents | Introduction -- Earth's energy -- Winds and currents -- Water -- Global patterns -- Earth observers -- Weather forecasting -- Thunderstorms and tornadoes -- Mesoscale weather -- Tropical cyclones -- Under the radar -- Weather and climate threats. |
| Abstract | Discusses the variety of weather patterns found in America, introduces the science behind meteorology, and answers common weather questions. |
| General note | "Copublished with the American Meteorological Society." |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2008035916 |
| ISBN | 9780226898988 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0226898989 (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | QC981.2 .W55 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |