{"product_id":"making-sense-of-weather-and-mark-denny-9780231174923","title":"Making Sense of Weather and Climate: The Science Behind the Forecasts","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow do meteorologists design forecasts for the next day's, the next week's, or the next month's weather? Are some forecasts more likely to be accurate than others, and why? \u003ci\u003eMaking Sense of Weather and Climate \u003c\/i\u003etakes readers through key topics in atmospheric physics and presents a cogent view of how weather relates to climate, particularly climate-change science. It is the perfect book for amateur meteorologists and weather enthusiasts, and for anyone whose livelihood depends on navigating the weather's twists and turns. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaking Sense of Weather and Climate\u003c\/i\u003e begins by explaining the essential mechanics and characteristics of this fascinating science. The noted physics author Mark Denny also defines the crucial differences between weather and climate, and then develops from this basic knowledge a sophisticated yet clear portrait of their relation. Throughout, Denny elaborates on the role of weather forecasting in guiding politics and other aspects of human civilization. He also follows forecasting's effect on the economy. Denny's exploration of the science and history of a phenomenon we have long tried to master makes this book a unique companion for anyone who wants a complete picture of the environment's individual, societal, and planetary impact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Denny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0231174926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780231174923\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Columbia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/17\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 312\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/14\/2016","brand":"Mark Denny","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43981519257855,"sku":"9780231174923","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2f3ccb1a-54a4-40e1-bc69-d33b613af5ea.jpg?v=1683256059","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/making-sense-of-weather-and-mark-denny-9780231174923","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}