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The Wrong Kind of Snow (Hardcover)

by Antony Woodward (Author), Rob Penn (Author)

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

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Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General (18 Oct 2007)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0340937874
ISBN-13: 978-0340937877
Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 15.6 x 4.4 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,965 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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* * * * * [FIVE STARS] 'Smart and well-researched' --Time Out

'Well-written and funny . . . a book you can give to almost anyone in the entire country' --Alexandra Heminsley, Elle Magazine books editor

'Wonderful diary format . . . full of fascination and amusement' --Alan Titchmarsh, The Alan Titchmarsh Show

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'A meteorological feast for every day of the year'

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'It's this year's Eats, Shoots and Leaves, an entertaining gift book that will keep difficult uncles distracted for hours on Christmas Day'

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'Worthwhile enough to shine for longer than gimmicky giftbooks often do'

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'Smart and well-researched' (five stars)

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'Chock-packed full of tales . . . if you're interested in the weather - and we all are - then this is a fascinating book'

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'Wonderful . . . full of fascination and amusement'

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'A perfect buy . . . both fascinating trivia and a timely survey'

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'The idiosyncratic accumulation of strange weather-related factoids, quotes and anecdotes has bags of charm.' (The Sunday Times )

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5.0 out of 5 stars A force 10 gale of a book, 8 Nov 2007

By	Greenman - See all my reviews

Just about everything you need to to know about our pernicious, fickle and changeable weather is in Antony Woodward and Robert Penn's 'The Wrong Kind of Snow'.

There is a page for each day of the year and a storm of facts, figures and stories relating to the weather - how we measure it, the chaos it has caused, the inspiration (and depression) it has given writers, who are much quoted. There's lots of sporting detail, loads of historical references - from the acknowledgements, you can see that a huge number of researchers were involved with the project and it shows.

I bought it thinking that I would leave it in the loo and read a page a day, but once I started I found myself devouring months and quarters at a time.

Definitely one of those books that you can read through in a sitting or leave on the bookshelf for reference.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Wrong Kind of Snow, 21 Nov 2007

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Finally a book that satiates the British obsession with weather. Woodward and Penn have come up with the definitive guide. Crammed with facts, anecdotes and asides it is at once amusing, fascinating and informative. Ultimately a great read that can be poured over for hours or dipped into for minutes. I loved it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read and a perfect present, 20 Nov 2007

By	James Stoney - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great read - witty and informative about a variety of subjects affected by the weird and wonderful British weather. It makes the most perfect present - there's something in here for everyone. If you're looking for a good Christmas present then I strongly recommend this book. I've given it to a number of people and it has been a huge success every time.

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4.0 out of 5 stars the wrong kind of snow
This book is like a diary of past storms and bad weather to hit this country over the centuries.

Published 13 days ago by Jen2000

5.0 out of 5 stars fabulous Book!
I love this book and have bought copies for gifts. It is a wonderful mixture of facts, literary references, absurdities in fact a collation of Britishness !! Read more

Published 1 month ago by Lizziejwj

5.0 out of 5 stars Right kind of book
I have to confess that I have only got to 11 June (today) - I bought this a few months ago and read it to get up to date and now I just take a page at a time generally on the... Read more

Published 17 months ago by Rob Sawyer

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Buy this book! For yourself, a friend, your mum or dad, hell, buy it for anyone. It is a joy and for some reason I find the stories very moving, particularly Henry Bloggs in... Read more

Published 22 months ago by A. G. Lister

5.0 out of 5 stars One for the Xmas Stocking
A truly epic tome that is a must for all us weather obssessed folk. I originally purchased this book because the pile of miscellanies & anecdotal publications in the downstairs WC... Read more

Published 23 months ago by Tommy B

5.0 out of 5 stars Right Kind Of Book
Great book! Fascinating facts that make you want to find out more and read the books that are quoted. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Gaynor

5.0 out of 5 stars Cracking good read
Very enjoyable; lots of information that you could probably live without but very amusing and well put together.

Published 24 months ago by K. M. Robinski

5.0 out of 5 stars some peoples scent for snow
brilliant! had a lucky preview and gripping read
great present for difficult xmas gift

Published on 25 Oct 2007 by Spencer Skinner

5.0 out of 5 stars Stories on weathering the storms for your travels or on the loo
Rob is a magical man and has cycled around the world. He's a great story teller that knows a thing or two. Read more

Published on 19 Oct 2007 by Ms. Charlotte Penn

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