"Warnings" is a true story written in the style of a mystery novel. It tells the gripping story of how courageous scientists unravelled the mystery of violent storms. Fighting fear, bureaucracy, and Mother Nature, these scientists created today's storm warning system that saves so many lives."Warnings" also describes the future natural disasters that continue to lurk and what we can do to prevent loss of life in the future.
Author Mike Smith is an award-winning meteorologist and scientist who was one of the ...
"Warnings" is a true story written in the style of a mystery novel. It tells the gripping story of how courageous scientists unravelled the mystery of violent storms. Fighting fear, bureaucracy, and Mother Nature, these scientists created today's storm warning system that saves so many lives."Warnings" also describes the future natural disasters that continue to lurk and what we can do to prevent loss of life in the future.
Author Mike Smith is an award-winning meteorologist and scientist who was one of the creators of the warning system and describes its history from a first-hand perspective.
The hardcover edition has received superb interviews and there are additional photos and text in the eBook version.
Anyone who has ever flown, has an interest in weather, or enjoys a great narrative non-fiction read will love "Warnings."
"'Warnings/ is very easy to read for the layman... The book is historical, accurate, and personal. I was hooked on the Introduction which primes the reader for the main event, or in this case, events to come...This is a fascinating book, full of suspense, telling it like it is, and a great learning experience without realizing just how much of what you read will stay with you. I highly recommend this book.
Publisher's Weekly
"This account of people who do something about the weather should appeal to just about anyone who enjoys talking about it. Photos."
"The weatherman's version of 'The Right Stuff.' I recommend it highly."
Product Details
BN ID: 2940013596214
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group, LLC
Publication date: 5/23/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Sales rank: 349,579
File size: 7 MB
Meet the Author
Mike Smith is the founder of WeatherData Services, Inc. and a Senior Vice President with AccuWeather. Mr. Smith is a board certified consulting meteorologist and a Fellow of the American Meteorological Society. He is one of the creators of the storm warning system that is estimated to save more than one thousands lives per year in the U.S.
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"Warnings" is a true story written in the style of a mystery novel. It tells the gripping story of how courageous scientists unravelled the mystery of violent storms. Fighting fear, bureaucracy, and Mother Nature, these scientists created today's storm warning system that saves so many lives."Warnings" also describes the future natural disasters that continue to lurk and what we can do to prevent loss of life in the future.Author Mike Smith is an award-winning meteorologist and scientist who was one of the ...