{"product_id":"reading-the-clouds-how-you-can-forecast-the-weather-paperback","title":"Reading the Clouds: How You Can Forecast the Weather - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOliver Perkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWouldn't it be useful to be able to come up with an accurate weather forecast simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data - a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affects the weather over a large geographical area. But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot where you're standing (or walking, sailing, golfing, fishing, etc) you don't need any equipment or a wifi connection - you just need to look up. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book will give you a great understanding of why clouds are symptoms of weather patterns, not causes. Highly practical, it shows you how by reading these signs in the sky and referring to the explanatory colour photos and diagrams, you will be able to tell exactly what those signs mean. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter its very well received first edition, this second edition is revised and expanded, including plenty of new photos to cover every possible view of the sky. With this at-a-glance guide to the clouds anywhere in the world, on land or at sea, you will be able to predict the weather by recognising cloud types, shapes, colours and behaviour. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluding a Foreword by Tom Cunliffe, writer, TV presenter and yachting instructor, this will be an invaluable companion for everyone who enjoys time spent outdoors.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOliver Perkins sailed a Laser 4.7 for the British team. He has written for \u003ci\u003eYachting Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePractical Boat Owner\u003c\/i\u003e, is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eReeds Cloud Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e and updated the new edition of the late Alan Watts' seminal \u003ci\u003eWeather Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, both published by Adlard Coles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.32 x 8.43 x 5.35 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 18, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765738340640,"sku":"9781399401425","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/83c4b1ec916caa47df0591b7a8ba7f31.webp?v=1780278455","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/reading-the-clouds-how-you-can-forecast-the-weather-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}