Cloudspotting For Beginners by Gavin Pretor-Pinney 9780241632543

Cloudspotting For Beginners

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Step into the enchanting world of clouds with "Cloudspotting For Beginners" by Gavin Pretor-Pinney, an inviting guide that encourages you to look up and explore the sky's ever-changing canvas. This delightful book, shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, is crafted by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, renowned for his creativity as both a children’s book author and illustrator.

Ever paused to watch a cloud being born? This captivating guide takes you on a journey through the atmosphere, introducing you to an array of clouds in various shapes and sizes. Dive into the unique characteristics of:

  • Stratus
  • – The low-lying cloud that blankets the sky.
  • Cirrus
  • – The high-flying wisps often seen on clear days.
  • Roll clouds and Tornados
  • – Dramatic formations that tell tales of weather phenomena.

With stunning illustrations, you'll uncover the secrets behind these fluffy formations and learn how they impact our daily weather. Discover the fascinating Latin names of clouds, explore their preferred atmospheric heights, and marvel at their interaction with sunlight. The book even ventures beyond our planet, revealing clouds made of acids on other celestial bodies.

"Cloudspotting For Beginners" is more than just a guide; it is an invitation to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the meteorological wonders above us. Whether you're a curious child or an adult rediscovering the sky, this book inspires wonder and knowledge in every page.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780241632543
Author: Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Particular Books
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions: 273 x 213 x 18 mm
Publication Date: 04 July, 2024
Pagination: 96 pages
Weight: 656g

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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