The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style.
Meteorology and climatology
The Universe: The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor Brian Cox
Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.
Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-three mariners, one megastorm and the sinking of El Faro
In the tradition of The Perfect Storm and Into Thin Air, Rachel Slade’s Into the Raging Sea is a nail-biting account of the sinking of the container ship El Faro, the crew of thirty-three who perished onboard, and the destructive forces of globalisation that put the ship in harm’s way.
Isaac’s Storm: The Drowning of Galveston, 8 September 1900
Galveston, Texas, 8 September 1900. It’s another fine day in the Gulf according to Isaac Cline, chief observer of the new US Weather Bureau, but one day later, 6-10,000 people were dead, wiped out by the biggest storm the coast of America had ever witnessed.
The Proving Ground: The Inside Story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Boat Race
The story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart boat race – the most dramatic in yacht racing history