Firmament

The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change and the Air That Surrounds Us

By: Simon Clark

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Paperback | 26 January 2023 | Edition Number 1

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256 Pages

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1.7 x 12.9 x 19.6

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A unique guide to the science of the atmosphere, its history and the people who discovered it.

A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different.

In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its different layers to why carbon dioxide is special, from pioneers like Pascal to the unsung heroes working in the field to help us understand climate change, Firmament introduces us to an oft-overlooked area of science and not only lays the ground work for us to better understand the debates surrounding the climate today, but also provides a glimpse of the future that is possible with this knowledge in hand.

About the Author

Simon Clark is the award-winning author of many novels published worldwide, including The Night of the Triffids, On Deadly Ground, Blood Crazy, Vampyrrhic, Sherlock s Demon, and Inspector Abberline & the Gods of Rome. His short stories have appeared in magazines and anthologies, and he has published two collections, Blood and Grit and Salt Snake. His work has been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and he has also written prose material for the rock band U2. He lives in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

Industry Reviews

Compelling . . . Clark's enthusiasm shines through on every page' - Sunday Times

'An engaging and lively history' - Financial Times

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