Robert Henson

"This book is derived from material originally published as The Rough Guide to Climate Change."

The Thinking Person's Guide to Climate Change

The Rough Guide to Climate Change

Provides facts and assesses the options, both personal and global, for dealing with the threat of global warming through an examination of the evolution of the earth's atmosphere over the past 4.5 billion years.

C. Donald Ahrens

METEOROLOGY TODAY, 11th Edition combines market-leading content in weather, climate, and earth science with the interactive learning experience you expect from Cengage Learning. Grounded in the scientific method, this student-friendly and highly visual text shows you how to observe, calculate, and synthesize information as a budding scientist, systematically analyzing meteorological concepts and issues. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems, such as tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements, such as wind, precipitation, condensation, masses and fronts, and the seasons. Events and issues dominating today's news cycles also receive thorough attention, and include analysis of Superstorm Sandy, the Oklahoma tornadoes, and recent findings from the US National Climate Assessment and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. METEOROLOGY TODAY, 11th Edition is a dynamic learning tool packed with self-testing features such as end-of-chapter summaries, key terms, review questions, exercises and problems, live animations, web links, and more. Whether you choose a bound book or interactive eBook, METEOROLOGY TODAY, 11th Edition takes your learning to atmospheric heights! Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Meteorology Today

Autumn 1989 - Manchester & Liverpool. The secret abduction of a University Student from the streets of Manchester triggers a war of attrition between two of the most powerful drugs gangs in the UK; the Liverpudlian Doyles and the Mancunian Baldwins. Following decades of feuding, only one will prevail. Their survival now depends entirely on the unwavering loyalty of their trusted retainers. But when the danger becomes personal, where do true loyalties lie. And at what price? Will turning Queen's Evidence save any of them from the justice they thoroughly deserve? Once again, John Evans, a respected investigative journalist and Phil Smith, a security expert, are unofficially contracted in by Commander Hall of the Metropolitan Police, to gather intelligence and trace the whereabouts of the hostage. They soon discover the dark and treacherous world of determined criminals. To what lengths will these gangs go to protect their own skin? Follow the twists and turns as Evans and Smith's investigation follow the ever-increasing death toll, free from the constraints of police procedures, yet ensuring all evidence is protected. Well perhaps, not quite all. Amidst all this chaos, will the hostage survive? And who is really behind the unfolding carnage? By the same author also available on Amazon: A Perilous Last Confession (2019) Justice For Esther (2019) Playing the Badger Game (2020)

Kidnap and Betrayal

Written by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson and grounded in the scientific method, METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE, AND THE ENVIRONMENT shows you how to observe, calculate and synthesize weather information as a scientist. Packed with engaging visuals, the 13th edition offers the latest information on climate change, ozone depletion, air quality, El Nino and other key topics as well as discussions of recent high-profile weather events, including droughts, heat waves, tornado outbreaks and hurricanes. Focus On boxes help you delve deeper into meteorological observation methods, environmental issues and more, while Weather Watch boxes highlight interesting weather facts and meteorological events. In addition, case studies give you direct access to academic and newsworthy papers on recent developments and meteorological trends. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and the Environment

METEOROLOGY TODAY: AN INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER, CLIMATE AND THE ENVIRONMENT by meteorologists C. Donald Ahrens and Robert Henson combines the latest in weather, climate and earth science to introduce students to the concepts and current issues of meteorology. Grounded in the scientific method, the new edition of this highly visual text shows students how to observe, calculate and synthesize information as budding scientists. Specific discussions center on severe weather systems like tornadoes and hurricanes, as well as everyday elements like wind, precipitation and the seasons. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate and the Environment

From low humor to high drama, TV weather reporting has encompassed an enormous range of styles and approaches, triggering chuckles, infuriating the masses, and at times even saving lives. In Weather on the Air, meteorologist and science journalist Robert Henson covers it all—the people, technology, science, and show business that combine to deliver the weather to the public each day. Featuring the long-term drive to professionalize weathercasting; the complex relations between government and private forecasters; and the effects of climate-change science and the Internet on today’s broadcasts. With dozens of photos and anecdotes illuminating the many forces that have shaped weather broadcasts over the years, this engaging study will be an invaluable tool for students of broadcast meteorology and mass communication and an entertaining read for anyone fascinated by the public face of weather.

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