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Summary: A must read for any meteorologist - professional or amateur
Review: I'm not even quite finished this book and I'm total impressed and ingrossed with it, and sorry to see that I'm near the end. It not only describes things in simple terms but it also traces the history of hurricanes with various accounts that are entertaining and/or sobering. In this way it caters for all types, those who want the facts and those who don't mind it being done in a story-like fashion. This makes it refreshing when compared to 'stuffy' text books on the subject.Great work, well thought out and excellent integration of the material. I wish there could be a sequel :-)
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Summary: If you are an Emergency Manager...
Review: If you are an emergency manager along the Gulf Coast or Atantic States, then this is a must read. While the word is focusing on terrorism, a more likey event is the return of more active hurricane seasons. From the early days to work by Dr. Bill Gray and others, Hurricane Watch reminds us that while forecasting has improve, Hurricanes still have many secrets we have yet to understand.
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Summary: Acronyms in Paradise
Review: If you believe that a Computer projection of Hurricane's behavior is better than human evaluation,then this is your book.Jack Williams of USA TODAY gives us a dumbed down version of science that his newspaper specializes in.Want a terrible sounding MEOW?Well, a computer can do it for you without any reference for historical record.I recommend reading Dunn's ATLANTIC HURRICANES or even Hearn's CHITA so you can start evaluating Hurricanes on your own terms.
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