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The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
$9.90
The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds
The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

Unveiling the ethereal beauty of the sky's sculptures.

Ever look up at the sky and feel a sense of wonder? "The Cloudspotter's Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney combines science with poetry as it journeys through the history and types of clouds. This book gives depth to your sky-gazing adventures and connects you to the ever-changing canvas above us. It's a delightful encounter with the art and science of clouds for anyone who enjoys nature's daily spectacle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Cloudspotter's Guide: The Science, History, and Culture of Clouds

by Gavin Pretor-Pinney
$9.90
ISBN: 9780399532566
Authors: Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Publisher: Perigee Trade
Date of Publication: 2006-05-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Science, Nature
Related Topics: Popular Science, Nature, Natural History, Environment
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 2655 readers)

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Complemented by striking photographs and line drawings, a witty and eclectic study of clouds captures the character of these natural phenomena while discussing the science behind the different types of clouds, what they mean in terms of climate and weather, their history, and artistic and cultural fascination with their ephemeral beauty.
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Unveiling the ethereal beauty of the sky's sculptures.

Ever look up at the sky and feel a sense of wonder? "The Cloudspotter's Guide" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney combines science with poetry as it journeys through the history and types of clouds. This book gives depth to your sky-gazing adventures and connects you to the ever-changing canvas above us. It's a delightful encounter with the art and science of clouds for anyone who enjoys nature's daily spectacle.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.