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ESSENTIALS OF METEOROLOGY, 8th Edition, is written for students interested in gaining insights into the dynamic workings of the atmosphere. The authors' ability to explain relatively complicated ideas in an easy-to-understand way lets both science and nonscience majors visualize... Read Full Overview

A briefer paperback version based on the highly successful Meteorology Today, 4E. Intended for courses requiring a less mathematical and technical text. Retains successful pedagogy and writing style of 4E. Advanced topics have been deleted.

This text presents the fundamental concepts of meteorology in the context of everyday weather observations. The cumulative organization of the text enables students to build on each concept and gain greater understanding into the dynamic nature of the atmosphere.

This total learning package for the introductory meteorology course includes much more than a text--the book is packaged with the exciting Blue SkiesO CD-ROM. At the core of this learning package is Ahrens' respected text, which presents the fundamental concepts of meteorology... Read Full Overview