In every person's life the many ordinary days are interrupted by an occasional monumental moment that is never forgotten. This book is about all the significant and monumental moments that have shaped my life. These include "flying" out a 9 Ft window at eight years old, being taught in a one room grade school house, being the 11th of 12 children on a farm and wrecking a tractor at high speed when 10 years old. After earning a PhD he became a research scientist who made tornadoes, had a research activity on Skylab, started a new Atmospheric Science program and authored textbooks adopted by hundreds of other universities. After retirement monumental moments include traveling, forming a band with his grandchildren (Eagleman Band), composing music, writing an autobiography, writing books of poetry, making guitars, painting pictures and recording musical albums.
Joe R. Eagleman, Ph.D. tells in this autobiography about the many facets of his life. His early education was in a one-room rural grade school. His invention of an artificial tornado that extended from the ceiling of his laboratory at the University of Kansas resulted in local interest as well as international filming from a news crew from Japan. It later became the subject of a lawsuit between Universal Studios in Hollywood and the Volvo Company. After he was told by Universal Studios to "Name your price" he became involved in this successful lawsuit. A 50 foot version of his tornado was the main attraction in the Twister Building at Universal Studios Park in Orlando Florida from 1998 to 2015. Another copy of his tornado was created with his help by Ned Kahn at the Exploratorium in San Francisco where it continues to attract viewers and has for many decades. This autobiography tells of his early life on the farm as one of 12 children who was told by an older brother that he would never amount to anything. He tells of experiences in the one room rural grade school and of dealing with a bully on the playground. It includes his development as a scientist, artist, musician, luthier, marksman, taxidermist and other endeavors. His unique journey to becoming a Professor and Research Scientist is described. His career resulted in one who had experiments on Skylab and who influenced many thousands of students through his teaching and books and who made national changes to tornado safety guidelines. He initiated and developed the program in Atmospheric Science at KU that has now grown into a full department where Joe Eagleman Scholarships are given to worthy students.
An understanding of severe and unusual weather should be a fundamental part of everyone's storehouse of knowledge. We live in a world that is at least occasionally dominated by severe and unusual weather. Many types of severe weather are sufficiently rare that a common defense mechanism of many people is to assume that they will never be directly affected. However, there is hardly a place in the whole world that does not have some peculiar aspect of weather that requires some degree of understanding and preparedness in order to avoid loss of property and, perhaps, even life itself. Fortunately, no particular location has all the different kinds of unusual and severe weather; thus, coastal areas are exposed to the tremendous power of the hurricane that bring high winds and frequently produce flood conditions, while within the interior United States, where hurricanes are not a threat, such severe types of weather as tornadoes, hailstorms, and blizzards are sufficiently frequent that an understanding of these storms is essential when traveling or living in this part of the United States. Although lightning is a greater hazard in some parts of the world than others, there are very few locations, including Alaska and the Desert Southwest, where occasional severe thunderstorms do not develop numerous lightning strokes. A proper understanding is important for flash flooding, derechos, mountainadoes, haboobs and other unusual weather. People have different responses to everyday weather from resistant to feeling dominated by it. You can find your level of response from a self test that is provided.
This book contains many poems about life. Some of them are Lovely Lady, Game of Love, Girl Ahead, Love to Love, Hello Sweet Love, Life of the Party and Take My Hand. Many of the poems are about life. Some of them are One More Memory, I'm Growing, Key to Who I Am, Time for My Phone, No Small Miracle, Face I See, Pay It Forward and It's Good to Laugh.
This book contains poems about Christianity. Some of them are Listen to God, Reach for His Hand, My Savior Majesty, Winner, Scars, Reaching Out, Gifts, Ambassadors, Think, Paths, Time, I Wonder and Golden Streets. Many of the poems are about Christmas. Some of them are A Baby Savior to Be, Christmas Brings Gifts, Christmas can Make Us Think, Christmas is Near, Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child, Home for Christmas, No Christmas Day, On that Christmas Morn, Santa's Modernized Christmas, That First Christmas Day and The Old Christmas Letter.
In every person's life the many ordinary days are interrupted by an occasional monumental moment that is never forgotten. This book is about all the significant and monumental moments that have shaped my life. These include "flying" out a 9 Ft window at eight years old, being taught in a one room grade school house, being the 11th of 12 children on a farm and wrecking a tractor at high speed when 10 years old. After earning a PhD he became a research scientist who made tornadoes, had a research activity on Skylab, started a new Atmospheric Science program and authored textbooks adopted by hundreds of other universities. After retirement monumental moments include traveling, forming a band with his grandchildren (Eagleman Band), composing music, writing an autobiography, writing books of poetry, making guitars, painting pictures and recording musical albums.
Are you fascinated by the ever-changing dance of clouds, the power of storms, and the gentle touch of a sunbeam? Dive into the captivating world of weather with this book. This comprehensive guide explores the profound impact of weather on human activities, making it a must-read for weather enthusiasts, curious minds, and anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our daily lives. Dive into the intricacies of everyday weather phenomena, discovering how it shapes your wardrobe choices, outdoor plans, and daily routines. Traverse through the annals of history to understand the pivotal role weather has played in shaping events, battles, and entire civilizations. Gain insights into the global economic landscape as the book explores how weather influences industries, agriculture, and economies. Brace yourself for thrilling narratives of extreme weather events, providing a firsthand account of their profound effects on communities worldwide. Additionally, delve into the connection between weather conditions and health, unraveling how the atmosphere impacts our physical and mental well-being. Don't miss the chance to unravel the mysteries of weather and how it influences the tapestry of human existence. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the fascinating realms of atmospheric wonders!
This workbook contains summaries and additional information for each of the 15 chapters in the book UNDERSTANDING SEVERE AND UNUSUAL WEATHER along with discussion questions and 38 worksheets for completion.
This book is designed to provide everyone with all the essential information needed about tornadoes. It will give you the knowledge you need to react to the threat of tornadoes in the most effective way. Knowing more about how tornadoes form and knowing about the nature of tornadoes will help alleviate fear. Information on safest locations inside houses as well as outside can be very important in saving lives. Knowing more about how tornado watches and warnings are made lets you know what to watch for on your cell phone. Knowing about and watching the parent thunderstorm of a tornado in real time can let you avoid them during the threat of severe weather.
Joe R. Eagleman, Ph.D. tells in this autobiography about the many facets of his life. His early education was in a one-room rural grade school. His invention of an artificial tornado that extended from the ceiling of his laboratory at the University of Kansas resulted in local interest as well as international filming from a news crew from Japan. It later became the subject of a lawsuit between Universal Studios in Hollywood and the Volvo Company. After he was told by Universal Studios to "Name your price" he became involved in this successful lawsuit. A 50 foot version of his tornado was the main attraction in the Twister Building at Universal Studios Park in Orlando Florida from 1998 to 2015. Another copy of his tornado was created with his help by Ned Kahn at the Exploratorium in San Francisco where it continues to attract viewers and has for many decades. This autobiography tells of his early life on the farm as one of 12 children who was told by an older brother that he would never amount to anything. He tells of experiences in the one room rural grade school and of dealing with a bully on the playground. It includes his development as a scientist, artist, musician, luthier, marksman, taxidermist and other endeavors. His unique journey to becoming a Professor and Research Scientist is described. His career resulted in one who had experiments on Skylab and who influenced many thousands of students through his teaching and books and who made national changes to tornado safety guidelines. He initiated and developed the program in Atmospheric Science at KU that has now grown into a full department where Joe Eagleman Scholarships are given to worthy students.
This book contains all the information needed to grow beautiful African violets. It also tells how to duplicate those you like and how to develop new varieties that are all your own.
This book tells of the authors own orchard that was started by grafting known varieties of apples onto crabapple seedlings and known varieties of peaches onto seedling stock. It describes in detail the techniques needed to learn how to graft any species of trees.
This book is designed to provide everyone with all the essential information needed about tornadoes. It will give you the knowledge you need to react to the threat of tornadoes in the most effective way. Knowing more about how tornadoes form and knowing about the nature of tornadoes will help alleviate fear. Information on safest locations inside houses as well as outside can be very important in saving lives. Knowing more about how tornado watches and warnings are made lets you know what to watch for on your cell phone. Knowing about and watching the parent thunderstorm of a tornado in real time can let you avoid them during the threat of severe weather.
This book has the instructions that will show you step by step how to build your own guitar. It describes the wood for the various parts of the guitar and how to design and construct a guitar designed just for you using minimal equipment. Instructions are included to show you how to adjust your guitar like a pro.
This book contains many sugar free dessert recipes. Sugar free does not have to mean "pie in the sky" or unsweetened. The availability of a wide variety of non-sugar sweeteners makes it likely that one will appeal to your tastes. This book has many dessert recipes using a variety of non-sugar sweeteners as well as recipes for vegetables, soups, salads, breads and main courses. It has recipes for apple butter, banana bars, sweet potato pie, caramel corn and sugar free coating for nuts, to name a few.
This book has the instructions that will show you step by step how to build your own guitar. It describes the wood for the various parts of the guitar and how to design and construct a guitar designed just for you using minimal equipment. Instructions are included to show you how to adjust your guitar like a pro.
An understanding of severe and unusual weather should be a fundamental part of everyone's storehouse of knowledge. We live in a world that is at least occasionally dominated by severe and unusual weather. Many types of severe weather are sufficiently rare that a common defense mechanism of many people is to assume that they will never be directly affected. However, there is hardly a place in the whole world that does not have some peculiar aspect of weather that requires some degree of understanding and preparedness in order to avoid loss of property and, perhaps, even life itself. Fortunately, no particular location has all the different kinds of unusual and severe weather; thus, coastal areas are exposed to the tremendous power of the hurricane that bring high winds and frequently produce flood conditions, while within the interior United States, where hurricanes are not a threat, such severe types of weather as tornadoes, hailstorms, and blizzards are sufficiently frequent that an understanding of these storms is essential when traveling or living in this part of the United States. Although lightning is a greater hazard in some parts of the world than others, there are very few locations, including Alaska and the Desert Southwest, where occasional severe thunderstorms do not develop numerous lightning strokes. A proper understanding is important for flash flooding, derechos, mountainadoes, haboobs and other unusual weather. People have different responses to everyday weather from resistant to feeling dominated by it. You can find your level of response from a self test that is provided.
This workbook contains summaries and additional information for each of the 15 chapters in the book UNDERSTANDING SEVERE AND UNUSUAL WEATHER along with discussion questions and 38 worksheets for completion.
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