Essentials of Meteorology : An Invitation to the Atmosphere : Custom (6th ed)

Customized, loose leaf sixth edition. Essentials of Meteorology is written for students taking an introductory course on the atmospheric environment. The main purpose of the text is to convey meteorological concepts in a visual, practical, and non mathematical manner. In addition, the intent of the book is to stimulate curiosity in the reader and to answer questions about weather and climate that arise in our day-to-day lives. Although introductory in nature, this sixth edition maintains scientific integrity and includes up-to-date information on important topics, such as global warming, ozone depletion, and El Nino. Discussion of weather events, such as the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina over portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama during August, 2005, as well as the devastating fires associated with strong Santa Ana winds that roared through areas of Southern California during October, 2007. Written expressly for the student, this book emphasizes the understanding and application of meteorological principles. The text encourages watching the weather so that it becomes "alive," allowing readers to immediately apply textbook material to the world around them. To assist with this endeavor, a color Cloud Chart appears at the back of the text. The Cloud Chart can be separated from the book and used as a learning tool at any place one chooses to observe the sky. To strengthen points and clarify concepts, illustrations are rendered in full color throughout. Color photographs were carefully selected to illustrate features, stimulate interest, and show how exciting the study of weather can be. This edition, organized into fifteen chapters, is designed to provide maximum flexibility to instructors of weather and climate courses. Thus, chapters can be covered in any desired order.