Climate and the British Scene (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 22)

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Other Sciences, Meteorology, Nature
Cover of the book Climate and the British Scene (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 22) by Gordon Manley, HarperCollins Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Gordon Manley ISBN: 9780007406197
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication: April 11, 2013
Imprint: Collins Language: English
Author: Gordon Manley
ISBN: 9780007406197
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication: April 11, 2013
Imprint: Collins
Language: English

From Chaucer’s sweet April showers to the peasoupers of Sherlock Holmes the British scene cannot be contemplated without climate entering in. In this book Professor Manley shows us the best and worst of our much-maligned climate. He traces the subtle influence of sunshine and cloud, of dew, mist, rain, hail and snow, of heat and cold on the changing scene through the seasons. We often apologise for our climate, but in many ways it is the best in the world. No great extremes of heat of cold, no dreaded droughts, no destructive hurricanes, yet a marked seasonal rhythm with lots of little surprises. The richness of plant and animal life, the extremely high productivity of our farmlands, the fleeting beauties of our landscape – all are closely linked with Britain’s climate. It may justly be claimed that this is the first book to attempt scientifically to trace these intimate yet elusive relationships.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

From Chaucer’s sweet April showers to the peasoupers of Sherlock Holmes the British scene cannot be contemplated without climate entering in. In this book Professor Manley shows us the best and worst of our much-maligned climate. He traces the subtle influence of sunshine and cloud, of dew, mist, rain, hail and snow, of heat and cold on the changing scene through the seasons. We often apologise for our climate, but in many ways it is the best in the world. No great extremes of heat of cold, no dreaded droughts, no destructive hurricanes, yet a marked seasonal rhythm with lots of little surprises. The richness of plant and animal life, the extremely high productivity of our farmlands, the fleeting beauties of our landscape – all are closely linked with Britain’s climate. It may justly be claimed that this is the first book to attempt scientifically to trace these intimate yet elusive relationships.

More books from HarperCollins Publishers

Cover of the book The Little Teashop of Broken Hearts by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Pedigree Mum by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Every Second Thursday by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Double Danger (Silver Dolphins, Book 4) by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Far From My Father’s House by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Prime Target (Alistair MacLean’s UNACO) by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Broken Silence by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Florence and Giles by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book A Migrating Bird: A Short Story from the collection, Reader, I Married Him by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Karunanidhi: A Life in Politics by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Collins Gem Croatian Phrasebook and Dictionary (Collins Gem) by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book And God Created the Au Pair by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Banking On America by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Mansell: My Autobiography (Text Only Edition) by Gordon Manley
Cover of the book Bobby Moore: By the Person Who Knew Him Best (Text Only) by Gordon Manley
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy