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Storms from the Sun -- What the Reviewers Said
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“Storms from the Sun is an insider’s view into this little known science...With the delivery of a fireside chat, Carlowicz and Lopez offer a thorough and often witty explanation of the Sun’s sometimes surprising impact on Earth...Storms makes a useful reference for the curious layperson and a pleasurable daytime read for night-time observers.” — Astronomy, December 2002
“I have to admit that I was rather skeptical when handed this book to review...I am delighted to say that Carlowicz & Lopez have provided an accurate and highly readable account of the subject...I read the book in one go; I could not put it down...All in all, a job well done—and that is said by someone who was initially a skeptic.” — The Observatory, April 2003
Chosen by Science News for its "Science Safari" in July 2003 ...
“...[a] fascinating book..." -- Mercury , September-October 2002 “Ten years ago, almost no one had heard of space weather. Now, few of us in the developed world can escape its influence. And no one writes about it with greater flair and clarity than Carlowicz and Lopez.” — Stephen Maran, author, Astronomy for Dummies “After reading Storms from the Sun, it is doubtful that anyone will be able to look at the Sun the same way again...The authors should be applauded for their I.E.I. (Insightful Emission of Information). This book will undoubtedly spark interest in space weather.” — The Midwest Book Review
“WE ALSO LIKE...Storms from the Sun… — Discover, July 2002
“This book is a prerequisite to
an informed citizenry for the 21st century...It deserves a place on the
bookshelves of all those interested in the practical applications of
science to human civilization." — Eos, August 2002
“A skillful combination of scientific discovery, natural events, and human history. Carlowicz and Lopez present a compelling argument for treating solar weather as more than an academic exercise. Radiation belts have jumped from the textbook to our daily conversation, and for good reason!” — John Scala, The Weather Channel
“Storms from the Sun will give the average reader a good understanding of why today's computer and electricity dependent society needs to pay attention to space weather... The book's lack of hype is refreshing.” — UPI, June 2002
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“The authors have done an
artful job of educating and entertaining…a lucid history of space science,
far more than a timeline of events; it is filled with interesting stories
and follows the development of scientific ideas…Storms from the Sun
covers a remarkable breadth of material that is presented in an appealing
format.” – Nature, March 2003