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When the Wind Shifts
In meteorology, a wind shift tells you something has changed. The wind has changed direction, and that shift can reveal a lot about what may be coming next. For Cheryl Nelson, the phrase has taken on a deeper meaning. Her new book, Wind Shift: An Unexpected Illness and a Life Shaped by Detours, reflects on the unexpected turns that have shaped her professional and personal life, including a serious illness that forced her to confront uncertainty from the other side of the forecast.
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Certified to Communicate: How the CBM Shapes Rob Marciano’s Approach to Science Storytelling
Marciano’s career has taken him well beyond forecasting the weather. His work has included reporting on science and technology and exploring innovations that could shape the future. His latest book, The Next Big Thing: Innovations for a Better, Smarter, Stronger Tomorrow, examines emerging technologies in energy, electricity, infrastructure, and information.
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Protecting the House: Jamese Sims on Weather, Preparedness, and Community Resilience
In her new book, Protect the House: Weather Doesn't Discriminate, But Impact Does, Sims explores why the same weather event can have dramatically different consequences from one community to another. Blending atmospheric science, historical context, and real-world experience, she examines how preparedness, infrastructure, and access to resources shape disaster outcomes, and offers practical strategies to help individuals, organizations, and leaders better prepare for the challenges of extreme weather.
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Richard C. J. Somerville on the Science of Climate Change
In his new book, Climate Change Science: An Essential Reader, Richard C. J. Somerville describes cutting-edge climate change science in language that everyone can understand.
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Author Interview: Lessons from the Storm
In his new book Holding Fast in Heavy Seas: Leadership for Turbulent Times, Tim Gallaudet draws on decades of experience in the U.S. Navy and at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to reflect on leadership under pressure. From navigating complex organizational challenges to supporting the mission of the National Weather Service, Gallaudet offers a candid account of resilience, public service, and the lessons learned from leading through uncertainty.
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Author Interview: Reconstructing Gettysburg’s Weather
In The Weather Gods Curse the Gettysburg Campaign, meteorologist Jon M. Nese and historian Jeffrey J. Harding combine expertise to reconstruct, day by day, the atmospheric conditions that influenced one of the most consequential campaigns of the Civil War.
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Nature at Its Most Extreme: A Conversation with Hank Schyma
AMS spoke with author Hank Schyma to talk about his new book, Storm: Chasing Nature's Wildest Weather. Schyma is a storm chaser, musician, and filmmaker known for his weather photography, nature documentaries, educational science videos, and cinematic music.
