From the Book - Relaunch edition.
HISTORY OF WEATHER. Reconstructing the past
Climates in ancient times
The Scientific Revolution
Weather in the modern era
Weather and world affairs
The science of meteorology
Weather and society today
HOW WEATHER WORKS. The earth's energy source (the sun, solar radiation)
Composition of the atmosphere
How energy is transferred
Convergence and divergence
Global circulation patterns
Upper circulation and jet streams
Evaporation and condensation
Global precipitation patterns
WEATHER PHENOMENA. Introducing clouds
Orographic and special clouds
Introducing precipitation
Snow, ice pellets, and hail
Cyclones and other storms
Development of a tropical cyclone
Case study: Hurricane Katrina
WORLD CLIMATES. Climate zones
Case study: South America
Subtropical, arid climates
Cold, continental interior climates
Case study: El Niño effects
North Atlantic oscillation
WEATHER FORECASTING. The science of forecasting
Cloud watching - Atmospheric stability
CLIMATE CHANGE. The climate system
Restructuring past climates
Evidence of global warming
Predicting future climates