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| Author | : Tristan Gooley |
| Publisher | : The Experiment |
| Total Pages | : 320 |
| Release | : 2012-06-05 |
| Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
| ISBN | : 1615191550 |
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.
| Author | : Richard Inwards |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 213 |
| Release | : 2014-12-11 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1108077625 |
Published in 1893, this is the second edition of an entertaining and fascinating collection of proverbs, rhymes and sayings about the weather.
| Author | : Hubert J. Davis |
| Publisher | : Crown Publishing Group (NY) |
| Total Pages | : 72 |
| Release | : 1977 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
Thirty sayings used to predict the weather are accompanied by a factual explanation, the origin of the saying, and its general reliability.
| Author | : Carole Garbuny Vogel |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 80 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 076131900X |
Native American tales are set against scientific facts to explain how thunder, tornadoes, sunlight, rainbows, and other weather phenomena come into existence.
| Author | : Edward F. Dolan |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 250 |
| Release | : 1989 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
Discusses the season, clouds, rain, rainbows, thunder, and lightning, and evaluates the validity of folklore concerning the weather.
| Author | : Edward B. Garriot |
| Publisher | : The Minerva Group, Inc. |
| Total Pages | : 180 |
| Release | : 2001-09 |
| Genre | : Weather |
| ISBN | : 089875576X |
"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.
| Author | : Eric Sloane |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 98 |
| Release | : 2005-10-28 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0486443574 |
"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.
| Author | : Cindy Day |
| Publisher | : Nimbus+ORM |
| Total Pages | : 129 |
| Release | : 2016-06-15 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1771084308 |
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.
| Author | : Eric Sloane |
| Publisher | : Voyageur Press (MN) |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : |
Voyageur Press is proud to publish this new edition of Eric Sloane’s classic folksy history of American weather. Combining two Sloane books, "Eric Sloane’s Almanac and Weather Forecaster" (1955) and "Folklore of American Weather" (1963), this omnibus is filled with traditional weather sayings and beliefs. In "Eric Sloane’s Weather Almanac," readers will learn forecasting tips such as which winds bring what kinds of weather, how to ""read"" clouds, how to foretell the weather by the moon, and more. Also included is fun climate lore such as old-time sayings about when sap is running and why you should dig your well where lightning has struck. One hundred thirty-five of Sloane’s drawings clarify and enhance the text of this entertaining and informative book by one of the most popular recorders of American history. Before Eric Sloane (1905-1985) became famous for paintings and books, he was one of the top weather experts in the United States and wrote several books on the subject for the U.S. Navy.
| Author | : Charles Dack |
| Publisher | : Good Press |
| Total Pages | : 53 |
| Release | : 2019-12-04 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : |
'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."
