01832cam a2200301 i 4500 403144189 TxAuBib 20191202120000.0 191030s2019||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u bl2019033974 9781982105471 HRD 25.00 198210547X HRD 25.00 TxAuBib rda Whittell, Giles. Snow [BOOK] : a scientific and cultural exploration / Giles Whittell. First Atria Books hardcover edition. New York : Atria Books, 2019. ix, 246 pages : illustration ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier "Originally published in Great Britain in 2018 by Short Books" -Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister’s life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Provided by publisher. 20191202. Snow. Snow. Social aspects.