Science Research & Methodology
Blame It On The Weather
Strange Weather Facts
- Publisher
- Key Porter Books
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2002
- Category
- Research & Methodology, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781552635162
- Publish Date
- Oct 2002
- List Price
- $24.95
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Description
Little wonder we are obsessed with the weather. In this delightful, humorous and informative look at weather, climatologist David Phillips answers many of our most common questions about weather pheno- mena, describes fascinating moments in weather history, and delves into weather folklore and trivia from across North America. David Phillips is the country's most popular weatherperson. He is Senior Climatologist with Environment Canada's Atmospheric Environment Service and appears regularly on The Weather Network's 'Ask the Expert.' He also writes the 'Weatherwise' column for Canadian Geographic magazine and is the originator of Environment Canada's Canadian Weather Trivia Calendar.
About the authors
David Phillips is generally acknowledged as Canada's foremost weather expert, has been called a "geniune Canadian legend" and "our unofficial weather guru." As a Senior Climatologist, Phillip's work involves activities relating to the study and understanding of the Canadian climate and the promotion of weather awareness. As a spokesperson for the Meteorological Serivce of Canada, he discusses weather and climate issues on a national scale. David Phillips is a recipient of the Order of Canada.
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David Philips is a Fifth House Books author.
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