Instant Weather Forecasting

Alan Watts

Summary

Instant Weather Forecasting 
has been a perennial bestseller since it was first published nearly 40 
years ago. A brilliant concept, its winning formula of 24 colour 
photographs of cloud formations and their accompanying explanatory text 
enables the reader to read the sky, pick up the clues, and predict what 
the weather will do. 
 
With a revised and updated text, along with 
new colour photographs and diagrams, this bestselling gem of a book 
will be invaluable to anyone participating in outdoor activities, from 
farming, gardening and walking to riding, golfing, flying, sailing and 
fishing - and of course holidaymakers. 
 
'Excellent value and a good cockpit companion' Classic Boat 
'A surefire bestseller' The Yachtsman 
'Another gem that's a dog-eared favourite' Coastal Cruising 
'A handy and information-packed little volume' Birdwatch

Available since: 10/23/2009.

Print length: 64 pages.

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