This is an introduction and guide to the varied weather conditions found in the San Francisco Bay Region. In addition to describing the weather of the regions, the author explains the natural phenomena which create certain conditions and devotes a section to activities which can be pursued by amateur weather observers.

Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region (California Natural History Guides)

Science & Math

Gilliam, Harold

Earth Sciences

University of California Press

Possibly no comparable area on earth displays as many varieties of weather simultaneously as the San Francisco Bay Region. Harold Gilliam explains the atmospheric forces and geologic formations that come together in this region's unique confluence of wind, river, ocean, bay, and hills. The fully revised and updated edition of this best-selling book incorporates the latest scientific information--much of it gathered from satellite technology--that has greatly improved our understanding of the weather in the years since the book was first published. Writing in a delightfully engaging style, Gilliam provides the tools necessary for understanding the grand show of nature that takes place around the San Francisco Bay--from Napa Valley in the north to San Jose in the south. Using nontechnical language to define weather terms and the general principles needed to understand weather patterns, Gilliam explains such phenomena as the jet stream, the famous summer fog that pours over the Golden Gate Bridge, and the often dangerous winter tule fog. This edition also includes a discussion of the planetary influences that may cause long-term changes in the local climate: Gilliam explains the "greenhouse effect" and what global warming could mean for the San Francisco Bay Area, looks at the local effects of the El Niño and La Niña phenomena, and considers the thinning of the ozone layer. This fascinating book, enhanced with informative maps, diagrams, and color illustrations, is liberally sprinkled with references to Bay Area neighborhoods and geographic features, giving the book a lively sense of local color.

Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region (California Natural History Guides, No. 63) (Volume 63)

History

Americas

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Face of San Francisco

Kessinger Publishing

Book by Gilliam, Harold, Gilliam, Ann

Creating Carmel: The Enduring Vision

Gilliam, Ann

Gibbs-Smith

Above Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur. Now you can see this fabulous place from an aerial aspect that affords a broad perspective of time and space, lots of white water, and famous golf courses. Aerial photographs by Robert Cameron and text by Harrold Gilliam. 
Hardcover, 9"x12", album bound, 96 pages. Printed on acid-free high gloss paper.

Above Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Cameron + Company

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Face Of San Francisco

Biographies & Memoirs

Historical

Marin Headlands: Portals of Time

Yosemite Assn

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