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The Weather Machine - How We See Into The Future (Paperback): Andrew Blum The Weather Machine - How We See Into The Future (Paperback)
Andrew Blum 1
R332 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R61 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Shall we take an umbrella... or evacuate the city? The Weather Machine is about a miraculous-but-overlooked invention that helps us through our daily lives - and sometimes saves them - by allowing us to see into the future.

When Superstorm Sandy hit North America, weather scientists had predicted its arrival a full eight days beforehand, saving countless lives and astonishing us with their capability. Their skill is unprecedented in human history and draws on nearly every major invention of the last two centuries: Newtonian physics, telecommunications, spaceflight and super-computing.

In this gripping investigation, Andrew Blum takes us on a global journey to explain this awe-inspiring feat - from satellites circling the Earth, to weather stations far out in the ocean, through some of the most ingenious minds and advanced algorithms at work today. Our destination: the simulated models they have constructed of our planet, which spin faster than time, turning chaos into prediction, offering glimpses of our future with eery precision.

This collaborative invention spans the Earth and relies on continuous co-operation between all nations - a triumph of human ingenuity and diplomacy we too often shrug off as a tool for choosing the right footwear each morning. But in this new era of extreme weather, we may come to rely on its maintenance and survival for our own.

What Is the Weather? (Paperback): Nellie Wilder What Is the Weather? (Paperback)
Nellie Wilder
R238 R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Save R41 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There are many types of weather. Different types of weather make us feel different things. This book introduces students to the concept of weather. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

Seven Lectures on Meteorology (Paperback): Luke Howard Seven Lectures on Meteorology (Paperback)
Luke Howard
R423 Discovery Miles 4 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Rainbow Grey: Battle for the Skies (Paperback): Laura Ellen Anderson Rainbow Grey: Battle for the Skies (Paperback)
Laura Ellen Anderson
R182 Discovery Miles 1 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Rainbow Grey may be only ten years old but the future of the whole world depends on her! It's up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist - the greatest villain that ever lived . . . Ray has to figure out what her ultimate magical gift is and use this power to stop Tornadia before she destroys the Weatherlands and Earth. With epic adventures, magic galore and everything at stake, the battle for the skies is ON!

Meet the Weather (Paperback): Caryl Hart Meet the Weather (Paperback)
Caryl Hart; Illustrated by Bethan Woollvin
R197 Discovery Miles 1 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

WHOOOOSH! We're off on an exciting adventure in our hot-air balloon to say hello to all the different kinds of weather that make up our world. Join in with the rhymes and get ready to meet everything from whooshing wind to bright rainbows and shimmering sunshine. Little ones will be swept away on an unforgettable journey in this striking, action-packed picture book. This bold, bright follow-up to the acclaimed picture books Meet the Planets and Meet the Oceans is packed with gorgeous illustrations of everything from rainy rainforests to snowy mountains and stormy seas. Combining STEM learning with a rhyming twist, it's perfect for all little meteorologists!

The Handbook Of Nature Study in Color - Earth and Sky (Hardcover): Anna Comstock The Handbook Of Nature Study in Color - Earth and Sky (Hardcover)
Anna Comstock
R699 Discovery Miles 6 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Eric Sloane's Weather Book (Hardcover): Eric Sloane Eric Sloane's Weather Book (Hardcover)
Eric Sloane
R542 R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Save R52 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Meteorology; or, Weather Explained (Hardcover): J. G. M'Pherson Meteorology; or, Weather Explained (Hardcover)
J. G. M'Pherson
R759 Discovery Miles 7 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota (Paperback): Steve Gardiner Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota (Paperback)
Steve Gardiner
R539 R451 Discovery Miles 4 510 Save R88 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Artificial Intelligence of Things for Weather Forecasting and Climatic Behavioral Analysis (Hardcover): Rajeev Kumar Gupta,... Artificial Intelligence of Things for Weather Forecasting and Climatic Behavioral Analysis (Hardcover)
Rajeev Kumar Gupta, Arti Jain, John Wang, Ved Prakash Singh, Santosh Bharti
R7,039 Discovery Miles 70 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Weather forecasting and climate behavioral analysis have traditionally been done using complicated physics models and accompanying atmospheric variables. However, the traditional approaches lack common tools, which can lead to incomplete information about the weather and climate conditions, in turn affecting the prediction accuracy rate. To address these problems, the advanced technological aspects through the spectrum of artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) models serve as a budding solution. Further study on artificial intelligence of things and how it can be utilized to improve weather forecasting and climatic behavioral analysis is crucial to appropriately employ the technology. Artificial Intelligence of Things for Weather Forecasting and Climatic Behavioral Analysis discusses practical applications of artificial intelligence of things for interpretation of weather patterns and how weather information can be used to make critical decisions about harvesting, aviation, etc. This book also considers artificial intelligence of things issues such as managing natural disasters that impact the lives of millions. Covering topics such as deep learning, remote sensing, and meteorological applications, this reference work is ideal for data scientists, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Weather Folk-Lore of the Sea and Superstitions of the Scottish Fishermen (Hardcover): Wyrd Books Weather Folk-Lore of the Sea and Superstitions of the Scottish Fishermen (Hardcover)
Wyrd Books
R721 Discovery Miles 7 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota (Hardcover): Steve Gardiner Historic Disasters in Southeast Minnesota (Hardcover)
Steve Gardiner
R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Walden - , or, Life in the Woods (Hardcover): Henry David 1817-1862 Thoreau Walden - , or, Life in the Woods (Hardcover)
Henry David 1817-1862 Thoreau
R864 Discovery Miles 8 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Earth and Energy, Power and Pollution - Climate Change Crisis? (Hardcover): Patrick Simmons Earth and Energy, Power and Pollution - Climate Change Crisis? (Hardcover)
Patrick Simmons
R952 R826 Discovery Miles 8 260 Save R126 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Hot Talk, Cold Science - Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition): Frederick Seitz Hot Talk, Cold Science - Global Warming's Unfinished Debate (Hardcover, 3rd Revised edition)
Frederick Seitz; S.Fred Singer, David R Legates, Anthony R. Lupo
R698 R594 Discovery Miles 5 940 Save R104 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Are the often alarming claims about global warming based on science and justified by the facts? Is the human race really facing a major crisis due to emissions from fossil fuels? Would the proposed Climate Treaty solve a real environmental threat or would it create worldwide economic and social harms. Fred Singer is a distinguished astrophysicist who has taken a hard, scientific look at the evidence. In this new book, Dr. Singer explores the inaccuracies in historical climate data, the limitations of attempting to model climate on computers, solar variability and its impact on climate, the effects of clouds, ocean currents, and sea levels on global climate, and factors that could mitigate any human impacts on world climate. Singer's masterful analysis decisively shows that the pessimistic, and often alarming, global warming scenarios depicted in the media have no scientific basis. In fact, he finds that many aspects of any global warming, such as a longer growing season for food and a reduced need to use fossil fuels for heating, would actually have a positive impact on the human race. Further, Singer notes how many proposed 'solutions' to the global warming 'crisis' (like 'carbon' taxes) would have severe consequences for economically disadvantaged groups and nations. According to Arthur C. Clarke, author of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Hot Talk, Cold Science dares to point out that 'the Emperor has no clothes.' Is there evidence to suggest discernible human influence on global climate? Of great interest, this book demonstrates that, at best, the evidence is sketchy and incomplete. Hot Talk, Cold Science is essential reading for anyone who wants to be fully informed about the global warming debate.

Weather Lore: Weather in General (Hardcover): R Inwards Weather Lore: Weather in General (Hardcover)
R Inwards
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A charming and beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1893, covering all aspects of the weather including: Times and Seasons, Months, Days of the week, Winter birds and times of their arrival, Sun, Moon and Stars, Wind, Clouds, Mists, Haze, Dew, Fog, Sky, Air, Sound, Sea, Tide, Heat, Rain, Rainbow, Frost, Hail, Snow, Ice, Thunder and Lightning. Measuring instruments include: Barometer, Thermometer, Hygrometer, Telescope, Spectroscope. Animals include: Quadrupeds, Birds, Fish, Molluscs, Reptiles, Insects, Plants etc. This new edition has been completely redesigned and is fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout.

The Joint Arctic Weather Stations - Science and Sovereignty in the High Arctic, 1946-1972 (Hardcover): Daniel Heidt, P.Whitney... The Joint Arctic Weather Stations - Science and Sovereignty in the High Arctic, 1946-1972 (Hardcover)
Daniel Heidt, P.Whitney Lackenbauer
R2,289 Discovery Miles 22 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Joint Arctic Weather Stations were five meteorological and scientific monitoring stations constructed at Resolute, Eureka, Mould Bay, Isachsen, and Alert with the cooperation of the Canadian Department of Transport's meteorological branch and the United States Weather Bureau. From 1947 to the early 1970s as few as four Canadians and four Americans worked and lived at each of the four satellite stations, observing and collecting scientific data.This is the first systematic account of the Joint Arctic Weather Stations, a project that profoundly shaped state activates and scientific inquiry in the Arctic Archipelago. Drawing on extensive archival evidence, unpublished personal memoirs, and interviews with former employees, The Joint Arctic Weather Stations analyzes the diplomatic, scientific, social, military, and environmental dimensions of the program alongside each station as a nexus of state planning and personal agency. Contrary to previous scholarship, The Joint Arctic Weather Stations reveals that Canadian officials sought-and achieved-a firm policy that afforded effective control of Canada's Arctic while enjoying the advantages of American contribution to the joint meteorological program. It explores the changing ways science was conducted over time and how the details of everyday life at remote stations, from the climate to leisure activities to debates over alcohol, hunting, and leadership, shaped the program's effectiveness. An exploration of the full duration of the Joint Arctic Weather Stations from high-level planning and diplomacy to personal interactions in the stations makes this book an essential exploration of collaborative polar science in the North American Arctic.

Quantum Mechanics for Beginners - Fundamental Theories of Quantum Mechanics and Hidden Secrets of the Universe Made Easy... Quantum Mechanics for Beginners - Fundamental Theories of Quantum Mechanics and Hidden Secrets of the Universe Made Easy (Hardcover)
Alexander Schlotterbeck
R756 R627 Discovery Miles 6 270 Save R129 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Observations of the International Polar Expeditions, 1882-83 [microform] - Fort Rae (Hardcover): International Polar... Observations of the International Polar Expeditions, 1882-83 [microform] - Fort Rae (Hardcover)
International Polar Expedition, H P (Henry Philip) Dawson
R993 Discovery Miles 9 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Weather & Climate Services for the Energy Industry (Hardcover): Alberto Troccoli Weather & Climate Services for the Energy Industry (Hardcover)
Alberto Troccoli
R1,100 Discovery Miles 11 000 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impacts on Neglected Tropical Diseases (Hardcover): Ahmed Karmaoui, Abdelkrim Ben Salem,... Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impacts on Neglected Tropical Diseases (Hardcover)
Ahmed Karmaoui, Abdelkrim Ben Salem, Ashfaq Ahmed Shah
R6,532 Discovery Miles 65 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Climate change and environmental pollution remain two primary areas of concern in today's world. These detrimental influences continue to have a strong impact on various aspects of humanity, specifically public health in tropical regions. Researchers have seen neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affected by climate change and anthropogenic impacts. Climate Change and Anthropogenic Impacts on Neglected Tropical Diseases is a pivotal reference source that provides vital research on the association of environmental pollutants and global warming with viruses in tropical regions. While highlighting topics such as pathogenicity, travel impact, and economic impacts, this publication explores the developments and trends in these areas of medicine and ecology, as well as prevention strategies to be used for educational and sensitization purposes. This book is ideally designed for doctors, medical practitioners, ecologists, epidemiologists, environmentalists, world health organizations, researchers, biologists, policymakers, academicians, and students.

Arctic Studies - A Proxy for Climate Change (Hardcover): Masaki Kanao, Yoshihiro Kakinami, Genti Toyokuni Arctic Studies - A Proxy for Climate Change (Hardcover)
Masaki Kanao, Yoshihiro Kakinami, Genti Toyokuni
R2,866 R2,686 Discovery Miles 26 860 Save R180 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Manual Of Meteorology (Volume I) Meteorology In History (Hardcover): Napier Shaw Manual Of Meteorology (Volume I) Meteorology In History (Hardcover)
Napier Shaw
R1,120 Discovery Miles 11 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Agrometeorology (Hardcover): Ram Swaroop Meena Agrometeorology (Hardcover)
Ram Swaroop Meena
R3,481 R3,253 Discovery Miles 32 530 Save R228 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Beyond Global Warming - The Bigger Problem and Real Crisis (Hardcover): John Durbin Husher Beyond Global Warming - The Bigger Problem and Real Crisis (Hardcover)
John Durbin Husher
R464 Discovery Miles 4 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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