"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — ... read more
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Skies and the Artist: How to Draw Clouds and Sunsets by Eric Sloane Sloane's "talk on clouds" describes different types of "cloudscapes" and offers homespun techniques that help add texture and realism to cloud illustrations. 110 black-and-white illustrations.
How Dangerous Is Lightning? by Christian Bouquegneau, Vladimir Rakov This highly readable survey explores the history of lightning, from ancient myth to modern times. Topics include sources of lightning, physical effects, protection of structures and power lines, and current research. 2006 edition.
Race to the South Pole Coloring Book by Patricia J. Wynne, Ross MacPhee Complete with in-depth captions, 30 scientifically accurate illustrations follow the exploration of Antarctica from 1772 to the 1930s. The book is rich with images of explorers, wildlife, and frozen landscapes.
This Side of Cooperstown: An Oral History of Major League Baseball in the 1950s by Larry Moffi, Paul Dickson Enshrinement in the Hall of Fame is the ultimate honor for major leaguers. This rousing oral history recounts stories of 17 players who came up just short: Virgil Trucks, Gene Woodling, Carl Erskine, and others.
For Spacious Skies: A Sketchbook of American Weather by Eric Sloane The finest cloud painter of his generation travels back in time to explore how early American farmers interpreted and embraced weather signs. Features 74 illustrations, including 16 magnificent full-color paintings.
Once Upon a Time: The Way America Was by Eric Sloane Nostalgic text and drawings brim with gentle philosophies and descriptions of how we used to live — self-sufficiently — on the land, in homes, and among the things built by hand. 44 line illustrations.
The Seasons of America Past by Eric Sloane Seventy-five illustrations depict cider mills and presses, sleds, pumps, stump-pulling equipment, plows, and other elements of America's rural heritage. A section of old recipes and household hints adds additional color.
The Cracker Barrel by Eric Sloane Sloane re-creates the country store in all its delightful moods: as a meetinghouse, a public forum, and entertainment center. Sage opinions on everything from capitalism to "the good old days." 55 illustrations.
Eric Sloane's Book of Storms: Hurricanes, Twisters and Squalls by Eric Sloane With his conversational style and more than 100 original illustrations, the popular author and artist explains "elementary meteorology so clearly that the completely uninformed can gain an immediate understanding." — San Francisco Chronicle.
American Barns and Covered Bridges by Eric Sloane Lovingly written book, accompanied by the author's own sketches, depicts Maine-styled barns attached to houses, an "open" log barn in Virginia, a 2,088-foot covered bridge at Clark's Ferry, Pennsylvania, and a host of other structures.
American Yesterday by Eric Sloane Immensely enjoyable book lovingly describes careers of dowsers, tithingmen, sawyers, nailers, plumbum-men (plumbers), barber-surgeons, sellmongers, fence-viewers, and other old-time artisans and craftworkers. 96 black-and-white illustrations.
Diary of an Early American Boy: 1805 by Eric Sloane A noted historian complements an authentic 19th-century journal of New England farm life with an explanatory narrative and 72 delightful drawings. This deluxe hardcover edition is a keepsake treasure.
Diary of an Early American Boy: Noah Blake 1805 by Eric Sloane This 19th-century diary offers a fascinating rarity: an authentic journal, plus 72 drawings and an explanatory narrative. "Extraordinary . . . will delight readers of all ages." — History in Review.
Do's and Don'ts of Yesteryear: A Treasury of Early American Folk Wisdom by Eric Sloane Combining two of Mr. Americana's popular little etiquette guides, this hardcover collection offers cozy, homespun advice that recalls a less hectic time. Covers proper behavior for "At the Table," "In Dress and Habits," and more.
Eric Sloane's America: Paintings in Oil by Michael Wigley, Mimi Sloane Eric Sloane's evocative oils of America's landscape and material culture shimmer with immense historical and nostalgic appeal. This original hardcover collection gathers nearly a hundred of his finest paintings, with subjects ranging from New England to the American Southwest.
The Little Red Schoolhouse by Eric Sloane Harkening back to a time when the three Rs stood for reading, 'riting, and religion, Sloane's sketchbook explores the history of early American schools. Includes marvelous illustrations of one-room New England schoolhouses, desks, and benches.
A Museum of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane Fascinating look by noted historian at devices used by wheelwrights, coopers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen of the pre-industrial age. Deluxe hardcover edition features 184 accurate, engaging illustrations by the author.
A Museum of Early American Tools by Eric Sloane Describes scores of tools and the wooden and metal artifacts made with them. Covers farm and kitchen implements, as well as the tools of curriers, blacksmiths, and other craftsmen. 184 black-and-white illustrations.
Our Vanishing Landscape by Eric Sloane Charming anecdotes about a bygone era describe networks of canals, corduroy roads, and turnpikes; waterwheels and icehouses; colorful road signs and their painters; circus folk; and more. 81 black-and-white illustrations.
A Reverence for Wood by Eric Sloane Delightfully illustrated book remarks expansively on the resourcefulness of early Americans in their use of wood — from making furniture, tools, and buildings to such by-products as charcoal.
All About Lightning by Martin A. Uman Readable and nontechnical, this illustrated survey explores the nature and causes of lightning. Topics include ball lightning, the workings of lightning rods, how to photograph lightning, and other fascinating subjects.
From Raindrops to Volcanoes: Adventures with Sea Surface Meteorology by Duncan C. Blanchard A fascinating, easily digestible book that takes readers into the realms of meteorology, oceanography, physics, chemistry, and volcanology. "Packed with interesting and significant information." — Florida Scientist. 57 illustrations.
Clouds in a Glass of Beer: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics by Craig F. Bohren Liberally sprinkled with humor, these lessons will fascinate beginning physics students and other readers with chapters titled "On a Clear Day You Can't See Forever" and "Physics on a Manure Heap."
"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The Nation In simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing. With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds "sit it out" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house.
Reprint of the Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, 1952 edition.
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