The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop

The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop

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  • Create Date:2021-03-28 00:11:31
  • Update Date:2025-09-07
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  • Author:Tristan Gooley
  • ISBN:1529339553
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Summary

In The Tristan Gooley Weather Book, bestselling author Tristan Gooley turns his gaze up to the sky, bringing his signature brand of close observation and eye-opening deduction to the fascinating world of weather。 Every cloud, every change in temperature, every raindrop, every sunbeam, every breeze reveals something about our weather—if you know what to look for。 Before you know it, you’ll be able to forecast impending storms, sunny days, and everything in between, all without needing to consult your smartphone。
 
But The Tristan Gooley Weather Book goes far beyond mere weather prediction, changing the very way we think about weather itself。 Weather is not something that blankets an area; rather, it is something that changes constantly as you walk through woods or turn down a street。 The weather is never identical on two sides of a tree—or even beneath it。 Take, for example, Gooley’s remarkable discovery that breezes accelerate beneath a tree。 To Gooley, this is “weather,” a tiny microclimate that explains why people sit beneath a tree to cool down—not only for the shade but, subconsciously, for cooler breeze。 And so Gooley shows us not only what the weather will be like five days from now, but also what to expect about the weather around every corner。
 
By carefully observing the subtle interplay of wind, cloud, fog, temperature, rain and many other phenomena, we not only form a deeper understanding of weather patterns, but we also unlock secrets about our environment。 Weather forms our landscape, and landscape forms our weather。 Everything we see in the sky reflects where we are。 When we learn to read weather’s signs, Gooley shows us, the weather becomes our map, revealing to us how it has made our towns, cities, woods, and hills what they are。 You’ll never see your surroundings the same way again。

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Reviews

Bernie Gourley

Review forthcoming。

Megan

The Secret World of Weather is a wonderful explanation of not only the weather as a larger concept, but of what really makes up the specific world we live in。 From microclimates to sun pockets to clouds and more, this book was eye-opening in terms of what I see every day and never took notice of before。 I felt like I was stepping into a whole new world without going anywhere, and gained a much deeper appreciation of how small changes and indications impact how I and the spaces I occupy interact The Secret World of Weather is a wonderful explanation of not only the weather as a larger concept, but of what really makes up the specific world we live in。 From microclimates to sun pockets to clouds and more, this book was eye-opening in terms of what I see every day and never took notice of before。 I felt like I was stepping into a whole new world without going anywhere, and gained a much deeper appreciation of how small changes and indications impact how I and the spaces I occupy interact moment to moment。 Many of the concepts that Tristan Gooley explores in this book are ones that know without really knowing。 For example, I find a warmer sun pocket to sit in when it is chilly outdoors, or sit under a tree where there is not only shade, but also more breeze。 These are things I do unconsciously, but now I know that there was indeed a more solid reason for it。 Tristan Gooley writes in a way that is extremely accessible and clear。 I never found myself overwhelmed with scientific terminology or concepts。 This is a great book for a casual nature and weather fan who wants something just a little more interesting to explore。 I am looking forward to taking this book with me as I walk around and explore my own little corner of the world each day。I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more

Pastel

I won an ARC in a Goodreads giveaway。Tristan Gooley is a big nerd for weather and it shows。 This handy, hugely informative book teaches you about reading microclimates while also taking you on a journey through England's beautiful landscapes。There is a lot of practical advice in here, so expect to spend time looking up at the sky and reading clouds and also sticking your hand an inch above the ground, etc。 (Now I just need a full copy because this ARC is missing a lot of illustrations and the in I won an ARC in a Goodreads giveaway。Tristan Gooley is a big nerd for weather and it shows。 This handy, hugely informative book teaches you about reading microclimates while also taking you on a journey through England's beautiful landscapes。There is a lot of practical advice in here, so expect to spend time looking up at the sky and reading clouds and also sticking your hand an inch above the ground, etc。 (Now I just need a full copy because this ARC is missing a lot of illustrations and the index!) 。。。more

Brenda

What a fabulous, fabulous book! Written by a sailor and pilot in a conversational tone, the information and knowledge is mind blowing, written with wit and helpful illustrations。 No exaggerating。。。this book is life changing to people like me with a deep interest in weather。 My dad was a weather man who phoned in precipitation and temperatures to the local weather radio station and enjoyed weather watching。 As a master gardener who gardens and weather watches in the warm Mediterranean and frigid What a fabulous, fabulous book! Written by a sailor and pilot in a conversational tone, the information and knowledge is mind blowing, written with wit and helpful illustrations。 No exaggerating。。。this book is life changing to people like me with a deep interest in weather。 My dad was a weather man who phoned in precipitation and temperatures to the local weather radio station and enjoyed weather watching。 As a master gardener who gardens and weather watches in the warm Mediterranean and frigid Saskatchewan, this book is eye opening。 From the origin of the fascinating word "forecast" and clouds to microclimates and sun pockets to dew and forensic meteorology, I learned a LOT。 So many things stand out in my mind but it would take many pages to describe them so will list a few。。。birds flying get bigger as the day grows older, humid blankets, virga, contrails, gap winds, wind bulge and rare eyebrow clouds。 In my home in Croatia on cold clear days we can see the Alps and now I know why! Our Bora is mentioned, too。 So are gardening zones which are important (in Saskatchewan it is a measly 2a but thankfully in Croatia a lovely 9)。 I'm also a nature nut and forager so was thrilled to read about the role of animals, fungi and trees (huge impact)。 Can't wait to mindfully stand beneath various tree species during rain。 The Seven Golden Patterns are so useful。 I found myself making copious notes and looking at clouds for practice。 So many aha! moments。 So many cloud/storm photographs to scrutinize, this time with knowledge!Anyone interested in weather (who isn't?) ought to read this brilliant book。 I could not possibly recommend it enough。My sincere thank you to The Experiment and NetGalley for the privilege of reading the early eARC of this revolutionary, thoughtfully-written book。 I will be buying the hard copy when it comes out! 。。。more

Alice

I love Tristan Gooley’s books。 I feel like I am garnering secrets of the natural world from a pal with tidbits to share。 A few of my favorites are spiders that find their way to ships at sea by using thermals and web parachutes under ideal conditions。 Another is the author’s fascination with the wind currents in New York City, near where I live。 This book is a lovely and enticing walk with a friend who has captivating stories to share all the while teaching us how to stay close and read the sign I love Tristan Gooley’s books。 I feel like I am garnering secrets of the natural world from a pal with tidbits to share。 A few of my favorites are spiders that find their way to ships at sea by using thermals and web parachutes under ideal conditions。 Another is the author’s fascination with the wind currents in New York City, near where I live。 This book is a lovely and enticing walk with a friend who has captivating stories to share all the while teaching us how to stay close and read the signs of the weather around us。 。。。more