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Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Many people consult a barometer before going out, to see what the weather is likely to be. Barometers measure the general pressure of the atmosphere, which changes with the weather: falling pressure generally heralds rain; rising pressure predicts fine weather. The simple mercury barometer originated in seventeenth century Italy and was soon copied in France and Britain. In the nineteenth century demand increased for domestic and scientific barometers. They were needed for weather forecasting, and surveyors carried them to measure height above sea level. Since 1850, mercury barometers have been gradually ousted by aneroids, which are smaller and more robust but nowadays equally accurate. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Published by -, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Barometers (Shire Album) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Published by Shire, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 0.18.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Goldstone Books, Llandybie, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. All orders are dispatched the following working day from our UK warehouse. Established in 2004, we have over 500,000 books in stock. No quibble refund if not completely satisfied.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd 01/09/2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Published by Shire Publications, UK, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
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Center Stapled Booklet. Condition: As New. The simple mercury barometer originated in 17th-century Italy. In the 19th century demand increased for domestic and scientific barometers, needed for weather forecasting, and surveying to measure height above sea level. Since 1850 mercury barometers have been ousted by aneroids (smaller and more robust butequally accurate)." 32 pages; 6 x 8 1/2 ".
Published by Shire, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.18.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.
Published by Risborough: Shire Publications, 1994
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
1st Edition. Near fine pamphlet copy; wrappers very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall: tight, bright and clean. Physical description: 32 pages: illustrations; 21 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Barometers History. Measuring equipment. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Published by Shire, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Leopolis, Kraków, Poland
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 8vo (21 cm), 32 pp. Printed wrappers. "Many people consult a barometer before going out, to see what the weather is likely to be. Barometers measure the general pressure of the atmosphere, which changes with the weather: falling pressure generally heralds rain; rising pressure predicts fine weather. The simple mercury barometer originated in seventeenth century Italy and was soon copied in France and Britain. In the nineteenth century demand increased for domestic and scientific barometers. They were needed for weather forecasting, and surveyors carried them to measure height above sea level. Since 1850, mercury barometers have been gradually ousted by aneroids, which are smaller and more robust but nowadays equally accurate." (from the blurb).
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: WYEMART LIMITED, HEREFORD, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. All items inspected and guaranteed. All Orders Dispatched from the UK within one working day. Established business with excellent service record.
Published by Shire, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Books Unplugged, Amherst, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.18.
Published by Shire Publications, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: BookstoYou, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
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paperback. Condition: Fine. Unread and like new.
Published by Risborough: Shire Publications, 1994
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
Book First Edition
1st Edition. Near fine pamphlet copy; wrappers very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall: tight, bright and clean. Physical description: 32 pages: illustrations; 21 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references. Subjects: Barometers History. Measuring equipment. Genre: Illustrated. 1 Kg.
Published by Shire Publications, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Prominent Books, Hereford, ABBEY, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: New. Next day dispatch (mon-fri). Please note orders sent to Netherlands or Sweden take slightly longer than the Amazon estimated delivery date. Same day/next day dispatch (mon-fri) all items checked before dispatch, Handled and sent out with care.
Published by Shire Publications Ltd, (Buckinghamshire), 1994
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
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Softcover. Condition: Fine. Reprint. Slim octavo. 32pp. Heavily illustrated in black and white. Stapled wrappers. Trifle worn else fine. Shire Album 220.
Published by Shire Publications - Bloomsbury Publishing, London England, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Artifacts eBookstore, Gosport, United Kingdom
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Soft Cover Full Gloss. Condition: As New. No Jacket. ### Shire Publication - Barometers by Anita McConnell 2003 - No.220 in Shire Album Series ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as: AS NEW: A new style Shire book, dated 2003 EDITION. First published as a Shire Album 1988, second edition 1994, reprinted 1998 and 2003. Glossy laminated coloured cover. No bumping, maybe a minor amount of shelf wear. The spine is tight and the inside pages are immaculate. ## ## Barometers - Many people consult a barometer before going out, to see what the weather is likely to be. Barometers measure the general pressure of the atmosphere, which changes with the weather: falling pressure generally heralds rain; rising pressure predicts fine weather. The simple mercury barometer originated in seventeenth-century Italy and was soon copied in France and Britain. In the nineteenth century demand increased for domestic and scientific barometers. They were needed for weather forecasting, and surveyors carried them to measure height above sea level. Since 1850 mercury barometers have been gradully ousted by aneroids, which are smaller and more robust but nowadays equally accurate. ## ## During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries no serious expedition set out without a barometer. At the summit of Mont Blanc pressure is barely 576 mb; in the Andes and Himalayas it falls much lower. Mountain barometers, therefore, need a longer scale than their domestic relatives and cisterns large enough to contain the falling mercury. ## ## By the 1860s weather reports could be telegraphed to central offices, enabling pressure changes associated with settled weather, rain, etc, to be charted across the country. Forecasting became a realistic proposition, and the barometer its principal tool. ## ## Admiral Fitzroy, a naval hydrographer at the Board of Trade, designed a 'fishery barometer', which by 1858 was displayed at every port to warn fishermen and other sailors of approaching bad weather. Many of these can still be seen in harbourmasters' offices and such places. ## ### YOU MAY FIND THIS INFORMATION INTERESTING - Read on ## ## This is a new style of the Shire books, much more information, and the binding is in full colour glossy. The printing is much clearer on better quality paper, which will mean longevity in the years to come. Newer subjects and updated earlier Shire publications made it an exciting step forward. ## ### Shire Publications are a series of books that have grown from 32, 64 pages and more depending on the subject. These books offer a wealth of information, social history and local history, and other books that aren't available could be lost. New authors and new and varied subjects are always well written and researched. ## ## In 2007, the company was acquired by Oxford-based military history publisher Osprey and operated from Osprey's offices in Oxford. During 2008 Shire began a revamp of its list. Shire announced that several former Shire series: including Life Lines, Shire Garden History and History in Camera, would be absorbed into a new series called Shire Library. Retaining and expanding the numbering system used by the old album series, which has long formed the backbone of the Shire Library. Books in the Shire Library were to have a new series cover design, as would reissued books in the Archaeology and Egyptology series. Shire further announced that Shire's list of forthcoming publications would include an increased number of new titles, as well as reissues of out-of-print titles and new editions of existing titles. In December 2010, Osprey Publishing, along with all the Shire titles, was acquired by Bloomsbury Publishing. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.
Published by Shire Publications, 1994
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: GOOD. 1994. Shire Publications. Paperback. GOOD 8x5.5. 32pp. B/w photos, plates and illustrations throughout.
Published by Shire Publications, 1994
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Cambridge Rare Books, Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: GOOD. 1994. Shire Publications. Paperback. GOOD 8x5.5. 32pp. B/w photos, plates and illustrations throughout.
Published by Shire Publications, 2003
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: Parrot Books, Hemel Hempstead, HERT, United Kingdom
Book
Paperback. Condition: Fine.
Published by Shire, 2008
ISBN 10: 0747802408ISBN 13: 9780747802402
Seller: GENERATIONS GONE BY, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: New. No Jacket. 2nd Edition.