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1	Understanding Weather and Climate more books like this by Edward Aguado, James Burt add to wishlist This text, intended for introductory courses in Meteorology, employs an emphasis on physical principles to help students develop an understanding of the atmosphere. Each text comes with eight tutorial software modules on CD-ROM to help students grasp the more difficult concepts generally taught in the course. Reviewers praise the text's clear, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.38! \| SVS
2	Earth Science for Christian Schools more books like this by George Mulfinger add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $57.95!
3	Atmospheric Science: An Introductory Survey more books like this by John M Wallace, Peter V Hobbs add to wishlist Wallace and Hobbs' original edition of "Atmospheric Science" helped define the field nearly 30 years ago, and has served as the cornerstone for most university curriculums. Now students and professionals alike can use this updated classic to understand atmospheric phenomena in the context of the latest discoveries and technologies, and prepare ... see all copies from $4.49! new only from $39.00! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Clouds in a Glass of Beer: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics more books like this by Craig F Bohren, Jearl Walker (Adapted by) add to wishlist This fascinating exploration of atmospheric physics presents over 25 experiments that let readers observe and reproduce natural phenomena with simple materials at home or in the classroom. In a captivating, conversational tone, it explores topics in meteorological optics, including rainbows, coronas, color of sky and sea, visibility, cloud physics ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.02! \| SVS
5	Basic Physical Chemistry for the Atmospheric Sciences more books like this by Peter V Hobbs add to wishlist This title provides a concise review of the basic chemical principles that relate particularly to the atmosphere. It covers the fundamental concepts of chemical equilibria, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, solution chemistry, acid and base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions and photochemistry. Whether used as an introductory ... see all copies from $3.49! new only from $23.44! \| first editions
6	Atmosphere, Weather and Climate more books like this by Noriko J Yokoi, Roger G Barry add to wishlist Atmosphere, Weather and Climate is the essential introduction to weather processes and climatic conditions around the world, their observed variability and changes, and projected future trends. Extensively revised and updated, this eighth edition retains its popular tried and tested structure while incorporating recent advances in the field. From ... see all copies from $49.76! new only from $64.24!
7	What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks?: More Experiments in Atmospheric Physics more books like this by Craig F Bohren add to wishlist Offers both older children and adults interested in the atmosphere a series of simple, educational experiments and activities, using everyday objects. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Meteorology: The Atmosphere and the Science of Weather more books like this by Joseph M Moran, PH.D. add to wishlist For one-semester, freshman/sophomore-level courses in Weather and Climate, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, and found in departments of geography, geology, and earth and atmospheric science.Designed for non-science majors with little background in science or mathematics. The text integrates atmospheric aspects of contemporary environmental ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $78.66! \| first editions
9	Climatology: An Atmospheric Science more books like this by John J Hidore, John E Oliver add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in science, climatology, or weather. Recent climatic changes (e.g., global warming, El Nino) have brought climate to the forefront of popular science. Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, Second Edition explains the science behind these widely publicized events within the systematic coverage of climate and climatology. ... see all copies from $11.99! new only from $98.43! \| SVS
10	Environmental Physics more books like this by Egbert Boeker add to wishlist Environmental Physics provides a comprehensive introduction to this increasingly important area of applied physics. Covering both atmospheric and soil physics, the reader is introduced to the physics that is needed to understand, analyse and prevent environmental problems. Whilst the rigor and methodology has been maintained in the Second Edition ... see all copies from $29.50! new only from $42.00! \| SVS
11 view cover	Statistical Methods in the Atmospheric Sciences more books like this by D S Wilks add to wishlist Praise for the First Edition: 'I recommend this book, without hesitation, as either a reference or course text...Wilks' excellent book provides a thorough base in applied statistical methods for atmospheric sciences' - "BAMS" ("Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society"). Fundamentally, statistics is concerned with managing data and making ... see all copies from $53.69! new only from $53.69! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics more books like this by Richard A Lindzen add to wishlist Motion is manifest in the atmosphere in an almost infinite variety of ways. In Dynamics in Atmospheric Physics, Dr Richard Lindzen describes the nature of motion in the atmosphere, develops fluid dynamics relevant to the atmosphere, and explores the role of motion in determining climate and atmospheric composition. The author presents the material ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $31.58! \| SVS
13 view cover	Physics of Atmospheres more books like this by John T Houghton add to wishlist In this acclaimed textbook, John Houghton provides a comprehensive and concise description of the physical processes governing the structure and the circulation of the atmosphere. Completely revised and updated, the third edition contains much new and expanded material. New chapters have been introduced on topics of strong contemporary interest ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $65.52! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	EOS: Science Strategy for the Earth Observing System more books like this by Ghassem Asrar (Editor), Chassem Asrar, Jeff Dozier add to wishlist Market: Students and researchers in geophysics, astronomy, and astrophysics. This book reports on the timely Earth Observing System (EOS) Program's wide range of scientific investigations, observational capabilities, vast data and information system, and educational activities. Because its primary goal is to determine the extent, causes, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.71! \| SVS
15 view cover	Plasma Science and the Environment more books like this by Wallace Manheimer (Editor), Linda Sugiyama (Editor), Thomas Stix (Editor) add to wishlist A monograph on the applications of plasma science to environmental issues in global and large-scale environmental processes, energy use and conservation, and waste treatment. Topics include ionospheric modification, atmospheric testing, convection towers, energy conservation and efficiency, and plasma processing of waste, chemicals, and nuclear ... see all copies from $18.92! new only from $27.00! \| SVS
16	Fundamentals of Weather and Climate more books like this by J F R McIlveen add to wishlist This book introduces students to the behaviour of the lower atmosphere and outlines the mechanisms involved in the changes which occur. It fills a large gap between those texts describing meteorological behaviour with no account of the mechanisms, and others which tackle the theoretical framework but assume the reader is already familiar with ... see all copies from $99.00!
17 view cover	Nonlinear Dynamics in Geosciences more books like this by Anastasios A Tsonis add to wishlist This volume is comprised of the proceedings of "20 Years of Nonlinear Dynamics in Geosciences", held June 11-16, 2006 in Rhodes, Greece as part of the Aegean Conferences. The volume brings together research from the atmospheric sciences, hydrology, geology, and other areas of Geosciences, and discusses the advances made and the future directions ... see all copies from $42.47! new only from $42.47! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Environmental Physics more books like this by Clare Smith add to wishlist Many controversial environmental issues revolve around complex scientific arguments, which can be better understood with a grasp of the key scientific concepts. Environmental Physics provides an introduction to the physical principles that underlie environmental issues and shows how they contribute to the interdisciplinary field of environmental ... see all copies from $17.35! new only from $43.07!
19 view cover	Atmospheric Dynamics more books like this by John Green add to wishlist In his book, John Green presents a unique personal insight into the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and atmospheric dynamics. Generations of students have benefited from his lectures, and this book, many years in the making, is the result of his wide teaching and research experience. The theory of fluid flow has developed to such an extent that ... see all copies from $18.36! new only from $53.23! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Atmospheric Boundary Layer more books like this by Garratt add to wishlist The book gives a comprehensive and lucid account of the science of the atmospheric boundary layer (ABL). There is an emphasis on the application of the ABL to numerical modelling of the climate. The book comprises nine chapters, several appendices (data tables, information sources, physical constants) and an extensive reference list. Chapter 1 ... see all copies from $22.00! new only from $54.70! \| SVS
21 view cover	Why the Sky Is Blue: Discovering the Color of Life more books like this by Gotz Hoeppe, John Stewart (Translator) add to wishlist Why is the sky blue? Parents don't know what to say when their children ask. "Why the Sky Is Blue" answers this ancient and surprisingly complex question in a more entertaining and accessible way than ever before. Gotz Hoeppe takes the reader on a historical and scientific journey to show the various ways people in different times and places have ... see all copies from $6.12! new only from $19.20! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Climatology: An Atmospheric Science more books like this by John E Oliver, John J Hidore add to wishlist Taking the study of atmospheric science beyond the daily weather map, Climatology explores the broader impacts of weather and climate. The authors cover multiple facets of climate, many of which play a significant role in everyday life--and examine many topics, such as past climates that are seldom adequately covered in other introductory texts. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $76.90! \| first editions \| SVS
23	Precipitation Scavenging and Atmosphere-Surface Exchange: Papers Arising from the Fifth International Conference on Precipitation Scavenging and Atmosphere-Surface Exchange Processes, Richland, Washington, 1991 more books like this by S E Schwartz add to wishlist This three-volume set contains selected papers arising from a conference held in 1991 on precipitation and air pollution. The first volume addresses the precipitation scavenging process; the second deals with atmosphere-surface exchange processes; and the third covers air pollution and deposition. Of particular interest is a section in volume 3 ... see all copies from $109.58! new only from $470.00!
24 view cover	The solar-terrestrial environment an introduction to geospace the science of the terrestrial upper atmosphere, ionosphere, and magnetosphere more books like this by Hargreaves add to wishlist This book describes physical conditions in the upper atmosphere and magnetosphere of the Earth. The account is introductory, at a level suitable for readers with a basic inderstanding of physics and explains the principles of physical investigation. The principal material covers the neutral and ionized upper atmosphere, the magnetosphere, and ... see all copies from $36.00! new only from $60.67! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Atmospheric Processes and Systems more books like this by Russell D Thompson, Thompson Russel add to wishlist Atmospheric Processes and Systems presents a concise introduction to the atmosphere and the fundamentals of weather. Examining different aspects of the mass, energy and circulation systems observed in the atmosphere, this book provides detailed yet clearly explained accounts of specific phenomena, including: the composition and structure of the ... see all copies from $14.70! new only from $40.17! \| SVS

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