Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-256).

Chaos -- Cold -- Rain -- Fog -- Wind -- Heat -- Sky -- Dominion -- War -- Profit -- Pleasure -- Forecasting.

Focusing on the intricate nature of the world around us, as well as the personal relationship we all have to the weather, a National Book Award finalist and visionary writer combining personal stories with history, interviews, scientific research and full-color photos explores the transformative power of weather. --Publisher.