The Rough Guide to Weather

The Rough Guide to Weather
Author: Robert Henson
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2007-05-21
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405384611

Whether you’re an adventurer who enjoys wild weather, a traveller seeking climate details for Madagascar or Mumbai, or simply curious about those charts on the evening news, The Rough Guide to Weather is precisely what you need. From world climates and weather science to tips on how to read the sky and make sense of a forecast. Illustrated throughout with photographs and climate charts and useful links to hundreds of Internet resources for every continent, this guide is will help you stay a head of the storm.

The Rough Guide to Climate Change

The Rough Guide to Climate Change
Author: Robert Henson
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2011-05-02
Genre: Science
ISBN: 140538865X

The Rough Guide to Climate Change gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing the planet. Cutting a swathe through scientific research and political debate, this completely updated 3rd edition lays out the facts and assesses the options-global and personal-for dealing with the threat of a warming world. The guide looks at the evolution of our atmosphere over the last 4.5 billion years and what computer simulations of climate change reveal about our past, present and future. This updated edition includes scientific findings that have emerged since the 2007 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), as well as background on recent controversies and an updated politics section that reflects post-Copenhagen developments. Discover how rising temperatures and sea levels, plus changes to extreme weather patterns, are already affecting life around the world. The Rough Guide to Climate Change unravels how governments, scientists and engineers plan to tackle the problem and includes information on what you can do to help.

The Rough Guide to the USA (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to the USA (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 1490
Release: 2017-03-30
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241308097

The Rough Guide to the USA is the ultimate guide to all fifty star-spangled states. Whether you're planning a mammoth cross-country road-trip, an action-packed whizz around the Rockies, or just a lazy time lounging on the West Coast's best beaches, this fully updated guide will assist you every step of the way. Packed with colour maps, itineraries and route suggestions, The Rough Guide to the USA will help you discover the best the United States has to offer, from New York's galleries and Miami's nightlife, to the lobster shacks of Maine and the vineyards of California. With expert reviews of hotels, restaurants, clubs and bars, plus all the information you'll need on city sights and national parks, you'll make the most of your American adventure with The Rough Guide to the USA.

The Rough Guide to Climate Change

The Rough Guide to Climate Change
Author: Robert Henson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2006
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

"Gives the complete picture of the single biggest issue facing our planet. ... lays out the facts and assesses the options - global and personal - for dealing with the threat of a warming world"--P. [4] of cover.

The Rough Guide to First-Time Around The World

The Rough Guide to First-Time Around The World
Author: Doug Lansky
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405387076

Planning a trip around the world? Let First-Time Around the World get you started. Loaded with the very latest travel information, including all you need to know about round-the-world tickets to teaching and working overseas, this pre-departure guide will help get you make the most out of your ultimate journey. The guide begins with a full-colour 'Things Not to Miss' photo section with suggested itineraries, route maps, details on what to bring, when to go, how much it will cost and which vaccinations will keep you healthy. The individual country profiles highlight the best places to visit with country-specific websites and necessary budget information for your first time world trip. There are plenty of useful tips to help save you money, keep you safe and maximise your time on the road. The guide comes complete with concise regional information, with overland maps and details on weather, major attractions and unmissable festivals.

The Rough Guide to The Earth

The Rough Guide to The Earth
Author: Martin Ince
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2007-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1405384492

From the opening and closing of oceans over millions of years to the overnight reshaping of landscapes by volcanoes, the Earth beneath our feet is constantly changing. The Rough Guide to the Earth explores all aspects of our dynamic planet, from the planet's origins and evolution and the seasons and tides to melting ice caps, glaciers and climate change. Featuring many spectacular images and helpful diagrams, this Rough Guide provides a fascinating and accessible introduction to Earth science.

The Rough Guide to Toronto

The Rough Guide to Toronto
Author: Phil Lee
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2003
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781843530879

This guide to Toronto provides complete coverage of Canada's most diverse city. The guide opens with a colour introduction to the city's highlights, with photographs of attractions and sights from the CN Tower to Union Station. The guide reveals each of the city's many distinct neighbourhoods and the tranquil Toronto islands. There are discriminating reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay, plus coverage of the arts scene, with features on Toronto's literary and theatre heritage. There is also extensive coverage given to day-trips from the city, including Niagara Falls and the Severn Sound.

The Rough Guide to Zimbabwe

The Rough Guide to Zimbabwe
Author: Barbara McCrea
Publisher: Rough Guides
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2000
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781858285320

This revised guide to Zimbabwe covers the game reserves, national parks and wilderness areas. There is coverage of the rock art, literature, history and music, and a colour wildlife supplement. In Botswana, only the Okavanga Delta and Chobe National Park are covered.

The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon

The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2011-05-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 184836900X

The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon is the ultimate travel guide to three of the USA's best national parks. Discover America's highest waterfalls, Yosemite's lushest meadows and near vertical cliffs such as El Capitan and Half Dome. Find information on the world's largest trees in Sequoia National Park, along with black bears and fine limestone caves in Kings Canyon. Get practical advice on the best hikes, most comfortable camping spots, the finest hotels and great places for a rowdy beer. Full colour sections cover horse riding, snow shoeing and rafting as well as wild animals like bears, marmots and mule deer. Explore every corner of Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon with clear and accurate maps that will ensure you won't miss a gorgeous vista or wonderful campsite. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon.