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Weather Whys Facts, Myths, and Oddities

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ISBN-10: 0399535705

ISBN-13: 9780399535703

Edition: 2010

Authors: Paul Yeager

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The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather. Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including: •Which city is actually the windiest •How the temperature affects tire pressure •Why humidity makes hair go limp…    
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Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date: 3/2/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.48" wide x 8.23" long x 0.62" tall
Weight: 0.440
Language: English

Paul Yeageris a managing editor and a freelance writer. As a child, he was annoyed when reading, writing, and arithmetic were referred to as the Three Rs, and he hasnt changed a bit over the years.

Introduction
Bite-Size Morsels: Weather Basics
It Always Rains in Seattle: Myths and Misconceptions
Weird Weather: Unusual and Surprising Phenomena
From Our Forefathers to Hurricane Katrina: Weather History
Field of Dreams: Sports-Related Weather
What Does "Red Sky at Night" Mean? Weather Wives' Tales
Planes, Trains, and Crops: How Weather Affects Transportation and Crops
The Weather Is Everywhere: Health and Home
Resources
Index