The Secret World of Weather

The Secret World of Weather by Tristan Gooley invites readers to explore an intriguing and often overlooked aspect of our daily lives: the subtleties and complexities of weather. Through engaging narrative and insightful observations, Gooley unveils the secrets held within the skies, trees, buildings, and landscapes around us. Each chapter guides the reader to discover hidden weather signs and view their surroundings with a fresh perspective. Whether you're walking in an urban park, hiking in the countryside, or relaxing by the coast, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge that transforms a casual outdoor experience into a rich adventure of discovery. Telegraph Best Books of 2021

Geographical Magazine praises it as 'Marvellous...Gooley's witty, conversational writing makes reading a joyful breeze'.

Telegraph calls it 'A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing.' Selected as one of the Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday

Richard Mabey of the Telegraph asserts, The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust devils. But it's really much more than that...Gooley is the best kind of teacher: gentle, patient, nudging.

The Times highlights how 'Gooley marshals a riveting compendium of weather-reading skills...he has plenty of facts at his fingertips with which to excite'.

Daily Mail notes, 'This breezy new book reveals how to read nature's very own weather forecast...full of fascinating trivia'.

The journal Weather from the Royal Meteorological Society recommends it 'to all who seek explanations of the incredible variety of natural sights and sounds detectable in the open air.'

Peter Gibbs, a professional meteorologist and BBC presenter, states, 'After 40 years as a professional meteorologist, I've looked at the weather through Tristan Gooley's fresh eyes and seen new things.'

Gardens Illustrated suggests it's perfect to 'spot hidden weather signs around you that will enable you to embrace the outdoors and plan your garden accordingly.'

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The weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather – one that we all live in but very few see.

Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us – and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.

In The Secret World of Weather, you'll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. You'll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.

Tristan Gooley, the author of the international bestsellers The Walker's Guide and How To Read Water knows how to decode the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, 'I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen'.

This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.