"…an excellent reference and introduction to atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics, physical meteorology, synoptic meteorology, atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, and societal impacts." (Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, February 2005)

“...truly excellent compilation of everything that is currently known about weather, climate, and water...every chapter is worthwhile and very readable...” (Choice, Vol. 41, No. 7, March 2004)

“...collections of essay-like chapters discussing a wide spectrum of weather and climate related topics...the two volumes should be considered a pair and are recommended...” (E-Streams, Vol. 7, No. 3)