It’s also a tale of efficiency, of leadership and teamwork, of bravery, and of humanity. We at Penguin Random House Australia acknowledge that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are the Traditional Custodians. “Storm” is a tale of dispassionate natural forces and of cause-and-effect. For animal lovers, even an owl, a hog, and a coyote play important roles. previous 1 2 3 next sort by previous 1 2 3 next Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author.

Stewart Average rating 3.96 31,666 ratings 2,835 reviews shelved 77,994 times Showing 30 distinct works. People and organizations of course figure prominently in this book, and their stories rival the tale of the storm herself. Stewart (Author of Earth Abides) Books by George R. By the time she debuts on the Pacific Coast, she has left her youth behind.”* This captivating description in the Introduction aside, the book is deeply rooted in science. But does not stay cute for long and soon grows teeth. After a rapid gestation, she quickly begins to grow, devouring atmosphere.” A junior meteorologist at the Weather Bureau names her, then watches as “the baby eats and sleeps and makes babbling noises. The protagonist in Stewart’s narrative is Maria (pronounced “Ma-rye-a”), the storm herself, “born of a dalliance between northern and southern air off the coast of Japan.

Roughly a decade after its publication - and influenced by its publication - the National Weather Service began naming all major storms. First published in 1941, this book is considered by some to be one of the first eco-novels ever written. When was the last time you read a “thumping good read” about nature? If it’s been awhile and if you’re looking for something to really sink your teeth into, do give George Stewart’s “Storm” a try.

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