2 BOOKS ON ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS/METEOROLOGY-Bohren/Experiments/Like New/PB/Illust

Description: TWO BOOKS ON ATMOSPHERIC PHYSICS FOR THE GENERAL READERCLOUDS IN A GLASS OF BEER and WHAT LIGHT THROUGH YOUNDER WINDOW BREAKSBy Craig BohrenSimple experiments in atmospheric physics/meteorology1987 and 1991 Trade paperbacks in Like New condition. Description: Craig Bohren CLOUDS IN A GLASS OF BEER: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1987, 6 x 9 in., 195 pp. .Illustrated AND Craig Bohren WHAT LIGHT THROUGH YONDER WINDOW BREAKS: More Experiements in Atmospheric Physics New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1991, 6 x 9 in., 1905 pp. .Illustrated Condition: Both books trade paperbacks in pictorial covers. Pictorial dustjacket. Only minor shelfwear and handling wear. Otherwise like new: Clean, tightly bound, crisp, and unmarked throughout. Information: A fascinating look at how meteorology and atmospheric phenomena through an array of experiments one can perform at home. (See photos for contents).From the publisher’s promo: ON Clouds “What does the reading on a barometer really mean? Just how often is once in a blue moon? Are rainbows impossible on a freezing winter day? You'll find out about all this, and a lot more, in Craig Bohren's intriguing look into the atmosphere. But Clouds in a Glass of Beer is more than just exciting reading—while exploring the fascinating science of atmospheric physics, it presents over 25 experiments that let you observe and reproduce natural phenomena with simple materials at home or in the classroom. Why is visibility often best on cloudy days? What makes some clouds snowy white and others black? With a small aquarium and milky water, you can learn about light scattering and how it affects visibility. Of course the sky is blue, but how many know that skylight is also polarized? A simple experiment with sunglasses can reveal patterns in the sky hidden to the naked eye. With a scientist's eye and an enthusiast's pen, Craig Bohren explores the nature of rainbows, the color of the sea, the greenhouse effect, blue moons, and much more. Each chapter addresses a topic in meteorological optics, cloud physics, or basic physics relevant to the atmosphere, constructed around an easy-to-put-together experiment. Clouds in a Glass of Beer is a captivating, entertaining lab book and guide to the fascinating science that embraces rainbows, rain storms, and blue moons.” ON What Light: “Here is the sequel to Craig Bohren's popular Clouds in a Glass of Beer—the book that opened up the fascinating world of atmospheric physics to nonscientists. Like its predecessor—selected one of the "100 Best Products of the Year" by Curriculum Product News—its lively writing, fun, easy-to-per-form experiments, and many photographs and illustrations offer you a great way to learn about a fascinating branch of science. And while it is an entertaining diversion for science enthusiasts, this book is something more. As David Jones—author of the renowned, "Daedalus" column, regularly appearing in Nature magazine—writes in his foreword, "Above all you will learn something of the scientist's approach to the world, that powerful combination of practical curiosity and developed skepticism."”Biographical Note: Craig F. Bohren is Distinguished Professor of Meteorology at the Pennsylvania State University. He writes a regular column on atmospheric physics for Weatherwise magazine, from which this book is adapted. It is the sequel to Bohren's very popular Clouds in a Glass of Beer, for which he was awarded the first Louis J. Batton Author's Award of the American Meteorological Society. In 1988 Bohren was elected a Fellow of the Optical Society of America for "outstanding contributions to radiative transfer and atmospheric optics." VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link)All reasonable offers will be considered. Please inquire about discounts for purchases of multiple items. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. Higher international postage as appropriate (See the Shipping and Payment tab on this listing for an estimate and contact us before bidding if you have questions). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies. If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding. Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

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