Download or read book The Natural Navigator written by Tristan Gooley and published by The Experiment. This book was released on 2012-06-05 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Secret World of Weather and The Lost Art of Reading Nature’s Signs, learn to tap into nature and notice the hidden clues all around you Before GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, humankind was navigating. Now this singular guide helps us rediscover what our ancestors long understood—that a windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong can help us find our way, if we know what to look and listen for. Adventurer and navigation expert Tristan Gooley unlocks the directional clues hidden in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, weather patterns, lengthening shadows, changing tides, plant growth, and the habits of wildlife. Rich with navigational anecdotes collected across ages, continents, and cultures, The Natural Navigator will help keep you on course and open your eyes to the wonders, large and small, of the natural world.
Download or read book Weather Lore written by Richard Inwards and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-12-11 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1893, this is the second edition of an entertaining and fascinating collection of proverbs, rhymes and sayings about the weather.
Download or read book Essential Book of Weather Lore written by Leslie Alan Horvitz Staff and published by . This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has extracted the science from the hearsay in hundreds of weather-related aphorisms and facts from around the world, from blood rain in ancient Rome to hungry polar bears in a rapidly warming Arctic.
Download or read book Weather Wisdom written by Albert Lee and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Weather Legends written by Carole Garbuny Vogel and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American tales are set against scientific facts to explain how thunder, tornadoes, sunlight, rainbows, and other weather phenomena come into existence.
Download or read book A January Fog Will Freeze a Hog and Other Weather Folklore written by Hubert J. Davis and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1977 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirty sayings used to predict the weather are accompanied by a factual explanation, the origin of the saying, and its general reliability.
Download or read book Weather Folk Lore and Local Weather Signs written by Edward B. Garriot and published by The Minerva Group, Inc.. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Evening red and morning gray, two sure signs of one fine day." science and folk-lore, with the "science" as a predominating matter let us know How to tell the weather from: clouds, dew, mist, haze, fog, wind, stars, rainbows, rain, hail, birds, animals, insects, fish and plants. The wisdom acquired from our ancestors has been perpetuated in the form of trite sayings or proverbs. Many of these sayings are polished gems of weather lore, others have lost their potency by transfer to foreign lands where dissimilar climatic conditions obtain, and a large proportion have been born of fancy and superstition. This book separates from the mass of available data the true sayings that are applicable to the United States, and combines the material thus collected with reports on local weather signs that have been officially and specially prepared by observers of the United States Weather Bureau.
Download or read book The Old Farmer s Almanac Book of Weather Lore written by Edward F. Dolan and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the season, clouds, rain, rainbows, thunder, and lightning, and evaluates the validity of folklore concerning the weather.
Download or read book Grandma Says written by Cindy Day and published by Nimbus+ORM. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the meaning behind 80 weather-related sayings from one of Canada’s top meteorologists. On Cindy Day’s grandmother’s farm, the weather wasn’t predicted with a computer or official forecast but by accumulated wisdom and careful observation. Cindy’s grandma was a constant prognosticator, making predictions about the weather that more often than not, proved correct! Grandma Says is a collection of 80 weather-related sayings that Cindy recalls from her grandmother. Now CTV Atlantic’s meteorologist, Cindy explains the science behind this traditional weather lore, and over 40 accent illustrations complement the text.
Download or read book Weather Lore written by and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Folklore of American Weather written by Eric Sloane and published by Dutton Adult. This book was released on 1963 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pen-and-ink drawings by Sloane complement the weather expert's look at the evolution of American weather folklore and alphabetical compilation of sayings commented upon and rated true, false, or possible
Download or read book Weather Folk lore and Local Weather Signs written by Edward Bennett Garriott and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On forecasting weather, with weather summaries for U.S. and selected cities, based on reports of Weather Bureau observers.
Download or read book Comet Weather written by Liz Williams and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This tale of four fey sisters is “a golden slice of British rural fantasy in the tradition of Diana Wynne Jones and Tanith Lee. . . . I loved it” (Paul Cornell, New York Times–bestselling author of Witches of Lychford). Levelheaded Bee still lives at Mooncote, the family home in Somerset, where she has an unconventional boyfriend of whom her sisters are unaware. Stella, a DJ who’s just done some gigs in Ibiza, has vowed never to return to Mooncote after a row with Bee. Single mother and fashion designer Serena lives in Notting Hill with growing doubts about her relationship with her longtime boyfriend, a rock musician. And Luna, the youngest, is a wanderer living out of a horse-drawn van while she follows a trail of horse fairs across the country. The four Fallow sisters are scattered like the four winds. But now, with the comet due, they’re drawn back together, united in their desire to find their mother, free-spirited Alys, who disappeared a year ago. They have help, of course, from the star spirits and the no-longer-living, but such advice tends to be cryptic and is hardly the most dependable of guides . . . “In Comet Weather, Liz Williams has crafted something marvellous. This is a book full of wonder, horror, love, heartbreak, strangeness, and a gorgeously evoked sense of time and place. Between one page and the next you’ll be laughing out loud, then shivering to your bones.” —Alastair Reynolds, award-winning author of Eversion and Revelation Space “This quick-witted and intriguing contemporary fantasy is fresh and original, while also harking back to the mythology of the English landscape and the classic literature that has inspired. A many-faceted delight.” —Juliet E. McKenna, author of the Green Man series “A perfect pleasure to read. Think [Neil] Gaiman: imagination enriched with history, culture, geography, astronomy and archaeology, and a dash of romance.” —Aurealis “One of the most affecting and accomplished fantasy novels of the year so far.” —Locus “Mesmerizing.” —SciFi Mind
Download or read book Eric Sloane s Weather Book written by Eric Sloane and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2005-10-28 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds "sit it out" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.
Download or read book Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District written by Charles Dack and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-04 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District' is a fascinating collection of customs, sayings, and beliefs from the English counties of Huntingdon, Cambridge, Lincoln, and Northampton. The book includes a variety of rhymes and charms, with villagers sharing their belief in their effectiveness. Proverbs associated with Peterborough reflect a sense of pride in the town, and with each month of the year and special occasions having their own sayings. Here's a proverb that applies for June: "A fine June, puts all things in tune. A rainy June, sets all things in tune."
Download or read book Kentucky Weather written by Jerry Hill and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is said of just about every state: "If you don't like the weather, stick around. It'll change." In Kentucky, however, this time-worn cliché carries more than a grain of truth. Weather and its vagaries are an obsession in the state, not only because the commonwealth relies heavily on weather-sensitive industries such as agriculture, transportation, and tourism, but also because weather changes are indeed frequent and often abrupt. In Kentucky Weather, meteorologist Jerry Hill explains how the atmosphere creates Kentucky's weather, and he provides insights into what conditions affect temperature, precipitation, storms, drought, and other aspects of the state's climate. He links the state's volatile weather history to the creation of its rich coalfields and explains how past ice ages helped form Kentucky's fertile farmland. Additionally, the book examines tools and techniques for measuring and predicting weather and recounts the lore and superstitions associated with weather phenomena. Hill also discusses key weather events in Kentucky's history. He describes the rainstorm that saved pioneers from an Indian attack on Fort Boonesboro in 1778; the Great Flood of 1937; the devastating tornado outbreak of April 1974, when twenty-seven tornadoes raced across the state in a single day; and the severe ice storm that crippled much of central Kentucky in 2003. Illustrated with photographs of noteworthy weather events with tables, charts and graphs detailing everything from record high and low temperatures to statistics on tornadoes, snowfall, and thunderstorms, Kentucky Weather is filled with significant and unusual facts in the history of the Bluegrass State's changeable climate.
Download or read book A Medley of Weather Lore written by Various and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-19 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Medley of Weather Lore is a captivating collection of weather-related tales and beliefs from various cultures around the world. This eclectic mix of stories provides a fascinating insight into how different societies have interpreted and understood the natural phenomena of the weather. The book is written in a lyrical and imaginative style, drawing readers into the enchanting worlds of folklore and tradition. Each story is carefully curated to showcase the cultural significance of weather lore and its impact on daily life. The author's attention to detail and rich storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of nature and culture.Various, the author of A Medley of Weather Lore, is a renowned scholar of folklore and mythology. His extensive research and deep knowledge of global traditions are evident in the meticulous curation of stories in this book. Various's passion for preserving and sharing diverse cultural narratives shines through in every page, making this collection a valuable resource for readers seeking to explore the interconnectedness of humanity through weather lore. I highly recommend A Medley of Weather Lore to anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or the cultural significance of weather beliefs. This book offers a unique and insightful journey into the ways in which different societies have perceived and interacted with the natural world.
