The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind by Simon Winchester

The Breath of the Gods : The History and Future of the Wind by Simon WinchesterSunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are warning that winds the force at the centre

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