Bøger af Jack Williams

The Appalachian mountain chain once contained the most dramatic mountains on earth. This title examines a succession of beautiful towns along this cordillera, from Alabama through fifteen states to the coast of Maine, revealing how their diverse cultural and geological history were instrumental in forming each town's distinctive character.

The 16th-Century intellectual Robert Recorde is chiefly remembered for introducing the equals sign into algebra, yet the greater significance of his work is often overlooked. This book details the man, his achievements and his historical importance.

Examines the causes of Taiwan's environmental predicament, engaging in Taiwan's unique geological, historical and economic circumstances. Assessing the efforts of the government, NGOs and private citizens to create a "green" environmentally sustainable island, this work discusses what can be done to improve Taiwan's environmental future.

Written for armchair weather enthusiasts, along with nature lovers and science buffs, this low-priced, easy-to-use field guide expands National Geographic's natural history category and joins other pocket guides in this successful series.

A guide to weather and atmosphere. It helps readers make sense of news about the weather, cope with threats, and learn how integral oceanic and atmospheric science are to navigating our place in the physical world.

Cricket and broadcasting discusses the roles of radio and television within English cricket since the beginnings of broadcasting. It explains how and why cricket has been increasingly shaped by its relationship with broadcasting. -- .

Jack Williams provides a thought-provoking examination of television's role in British popular culture.