The Handy Weather Answer Book

Author : Kevin Hile
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578592526
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Weather Answer Book written by Kevin Hile and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change, this comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible questionandanswer format. All the basic elements of weather are discussed, as are all types of weather phenomena and the science of forecasting. In addition, the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered. Included are more than 1,000 questions and answers such as, Has a hurricane ever struck southern California? Could our oceans have originated in space? and What is bioclimatology? This resource is an ideal reference for students, teachers, and amateur meteorologists.

Author : Walter Andrew Lyons
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760757673
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Weather Answer Book written by Walter Andrew Lyons and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Storm Dunlop
Publisher : National Trust
ISBN 13 : 1911358502
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Read the Weather written by Storm Dunlop and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's nothing the British love more than discussing the weather and debating what it's going to do next. This handy-sized guide explains what causes the weather and easy ways to make your own forecasts. Will I need to take an umbrella this afternoon? Does a red sky tonight really mean fine weather tomorrow? What do those funny shaped clouds mean? To answer these questions and more, you need How to Read the Weather, a handy pocket-sized guide to the most important subject in the world. Renowned weather expert Storm Dunlop – yes, really – takes you through the basics of what makes the weather and shows you how to read the signs to know what's going to happen next. Along the way he also reveals some of the most unusual and dramatic weather events in our history. From barometers to blizzards, cloud bursts to cross winds, this book is perfect for the armchair meteorologist, or for those planning their next walk or camping trip.

Author : Phillis Engelbert
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781578590858
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.5X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Space Answer Book written by Phillis Engelbert and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of space technology from primitive Mayan instruments to the X-ray telescopes of today.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Science Answer Book written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kevin Hile
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578593328
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Weather Answer Book written by Kevin Hile and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2009-08-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully updated with the latest advances in meteorology as well as an additional section on climate change, this comprehensive reference addresses all aspects of weather in an accessible questionandanswer format. All the basic elements of weather are discussed, as are all types of weather phenomena and the science of forecasting. In addition, the relationships between weather and oceanography, geology, and space science are expertly covered. Included are more than 1,000 questions and answers such as, Has a hurricane ever struck southern California? Could our oceans have originated in space? and What is bioclimatology? This resource is an ideal reference for students, teachers, and amateur meteorologists.

Author : Paul A Tucci
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578595274
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Investing Answer Book written by Paul A Tucci and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Buy Low. Sell High. Build a Nest Egg. Live a Prosperous Life. Appreciation, dividends, interest, and inflation all affect the value of investments. The concepts of compounding, portfolios, and diversification should influence investment strategies. Whether you are a novice or budding expert, there is much to consider and know when investing: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, retirement planning, college, and tax strategies, just for starters. It can be difficult and confusing. The Handy Investing Answer Book explains the basics of investing, and it explores a variety of investments and their differences, offering tips for avoiding poor returns and unnecessary risk. Most important, it gives valuable information on how to prevent banks, mutual fund managers, and financial advisers from getting rich at your expense. This handy primer provides 1,400 easy-to-understand answers to questions range from the simple to the complex, such as: Why is dollar cost averaging a beneficial strategy for investing? What are some of the steps to establishing the right goals for investing? What is a market index? What is a home equity loan? What types of risks could we see if we own individual stocks? When did mutual funds start? What is laddering? And many, many more! A bibliography and extensive index add to its usefulness. The Handy Investing Answer Book is an up-to-date investing reference book for everyone.

Author : Justin P. Lomont
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578594561
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Chemistry Answer Book written by Justin P. Lomont and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Simplifying the complex chemical reactions that take place in everyday through the well-stated answers for more than 600 common chemistry questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and professionals alike. The book covers everything from the history, major personalities, and groundbreaking reactions and equations in chemistry to laboratory techniques throughout history and the latest developments in the field. Chemistry is an essential aspect of all life that connects with and impacts all branches of science, making this readable resource invaluable across numerous disciplines while remaining accessible at any level of chemistry background. From the quest to make gold and early models of the atom to solar cells, bio-based fuels, and green chemistry and sustainability, chemistry is often at the forefront of technological change and this reference breaks down the essentials into an easily understood format.

Author : Charles Liu
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578594804
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Astronomy Answer Book written by Charles Liu and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies—including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration—this fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more than 1,00 questions, such as Is the universe infinite? What would happen to you if you fell onto a black hole? What are the basic concepts of Einstein's special theory of relativity? and Who was the first person in space?

Author : Samuel Willard Crompton
Publisher : Visible Ink Press
ISBN 13 : 1578594960
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handy Civil War Answer Book written by Samuel Willard Crompton and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2014-03-24 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Battles, Blood, Honor, and Heroism The nation’s highest-casualty, bloodiest war is still discussed, studied, and acted out. It continues to affect the political boundaries of today. From the economic, political, and social forces behind the conflict, through the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the military strategies, battles, and people, and from Lee’s surrender at Appomattox to the Southern reconstruction and modern aftermath, The Handy Civil War Answer Book is a captivating, concise, and convenient history of America’s defining conflict. The complex, turbulent, and difficult events leading to the war are explained. The genius and folly of Union and Confederate generals, major battles, and the experiences of lesser-known soldiers and civilians are examined. Blending historical review with a little surprising trivia into an engaging question-and-answer format, it is perfect for browsing and answers more than 900 questions, including … • How did the Mexican–American War influence 1850s America? • What was Robert E. Lee’s connection to George Washington? • What was so important about the Homestead Act? • Would North and South have been reconciled if Lincoln had not been assassinated? • What became of Generals Grant and Lee after the war?