Presents a detailed encyclopedia of named hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, descriptions of storm activity, definitions of meteorological terms, and more.

An A-to-Z reference to hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tropical storms contains four hundred entries that detail the science, history, and social impact of

Praise for the previous edition: "...a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels."—Midwest Book Review "Th

A comprehensive and engaging new history, charting Japan's development from its origins through to the present day.