The Cloudspotter's Guide.(Books: A selection of new and notable books of scientific interest)(Brief article)(Book review) From: Science News | Date: June 23, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Science Service, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

THE CLOUDSPOTTER'S GUIDE

GAVIN PRETOR-PINNEY

Most people don't think about clouds, except to curse them for blocking the sun. Pretor-Pinney, however, celebrates the fluffy white forms and even the dark gray ones. Founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, Pretor-Pinney provides the tools that every fledgling cloud spotter needs to identify the 10 main cloud varieties. Each chapter is devoted to a particular type of cloud and includes a "How to Spot" chart. Di...

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