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In easily understandable prose and through use of true stories of exploration, Why the Wind Blows looks at how these adventures were influenced by weather and man's ignorance of its consequences. The science of meteorology is gently interspersed throughout the text, so that understanding weather becomes an integral part of the stories. Concluding with the influence of modern civilization on the changing climate and its world-altering consequences, the author challenges the reader to take action now to alter the effects of global warming on future generations.

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Fun, informative, and, ultimately, gripping, Why the Wind Blows is a welcome addition to the growing voice for action on global warming. -- Civil Engineering magazine I recommend that all scientists read this book. It is a sobering look at the impact of society on nature. -- Dr. Gary F. Bennett, Journal of Hazardous Materials If you still believe that weather is something that can be summarized on the back page of the first section of the newspaper, I suggest that you pick up a copy of Matthys Levy's book. -- Rachel Lapidow, The Burlington Free Press It is a useful and interesting book for a general audience; and clearly written. -- Dr. Alan K. Betts Atmospheric Research This is a straightforward, fascinating and powerful users guide to the planet, one that leaves us no doubt we need to make some pretty serious changes in our standard operating procedures, and pronto. -- Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and Founder of 350.org

Fun, informative, and, ultimately, gripping, Why the Wind Blows is a welcome addition to the growing voice for action on global warming. -- Civil Engineering magazine I recommend that all scientists read this book. It is a sobering look at the impact of society on nature. -- Dr. Gary F. Bennett, Journal of Hazardous Materials If you still believe that weather is something that can be summarized on the back page of the first section of the newspaper, I suggest that you pick up a copy of Matthys Levy's book. -- Rachel Lapidow, The Burlington Free Press It is a useful and interesting book for a general audience; and clearly written. -- Dr. Alan K. Betts Atmospheric Research This is a straightforward, fascinating and powerful users guide to the planet, one that leaves us no doubt we need to make some pretty serious changes in our standard operating procedures, and pronto. -- Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and Founder of 350.org

"""Fun, informative, and, ultimately, gripping, Why the Wind Blows is a welcome addition to the growing voice for action on global warming."" -- ""Civil Engineering magazine"" ""I recommend that all scientists read this book. It is a sobering look at the impact of society on nature."" -- ""Dr. Gary F. Bennett, Journal of Hazardous Materials"" ""If you still believe that weather is something that can be summarized on the back page of the first section of the newspaper, I suggest that you pick up a copy of Matthys Levy's book."" -- ""Rachel Lapidow, The Burlington Free Press"" ""It is a useful and interesting book for a general audience; and clearly written."" -- ""Dr. Alan K. Betts Atmospheric Research"" ""This is a straightforward, fascinating and powerful users guide to the planet, one that leaves us no doubt we need to make some pretty serious changes in our standard operating procedures, and pronto."" -- ""Bill McKibben, Environmentalist and Founder of 350.org"""

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Matthys Levy is chairman-emeritus of Weidlinger Associates Structural Engineers. His previous books include the best-selling Why Buildings Fall Down and Why the Earth Quakes.

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