National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Weather - by David M. Ludlum
Interest in our nation's weather patterns is rising -- as witnessed in the popularity of the Weather Channel -- and this guide is the most popular reference to every type of weather system, cloud formation, and atmospheric phenomenon common to North America. The 378 dramatic photographs capture cloud types, precipitation, storms, twisters, and optical phenomena such as the Northern Lights. Essays with accompanying maps and illustrations discuss the earth's atmosphere, weather systems, cloud formation, and development of tornadoes and many other weather events.

Clouds and Storms (National Audubon Society Pocket Guides) - by Ronald L. Holle, Richard A., Dr. Keen, Ron Holle, David McWilliams Ludlum
You may want this one just for the excellent pictures. Part of a great collection put together by the National Audubon Society, this handy pocketbook is small making it easy to carry along. Highly portable, it contains much of the information in the large and fully packed version "National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Weather".

The Weather Book (2nd Edition) - by Jack Williams, USA Today
Featuring the full-color weather graphics of America's favorite newspaper, here is a newly revised edition of the most readable guide to our nation's weather. It also includes an updated state-by-state guide to weather patterns and scientifically accurate records. "Large, clear graphics help illustrate some of the more difficult topics, occasional little weather tid bits thrown in for fun, and easy-to-read style makes this book a must have for anyone wanting to learn more about our atmosphere."

Watching Weather (Accidental Scientist) - by Tom Murphree, Mary K. Miller, Exploratorium, Tom Murphee
Folksy and informative, and sure to delight weather buffs, this delightful entry in the Accidental Scientist series borrows as much from the Farmer's Almanac as it does from meteorological texts. Mary Miller and Tom Murphree show how large-scale weather patterns can be understood on a local basis and teach readers how to anticipate weather based on an understanding of their immediate surroundings. Filled with fascinating sidebars and anecdotes covering topics from folklore to typhoons and tsunamis, as well as illustrations and activities.

The Weather Wizard's Cloud Book : How You Can Forecast the Weather Accurately and Easily by Reading the Clouds - by Louis D., Sr. Rubin, Jim Duncan, Louis D., Jr. Rubin
137 color, 19 black-and-white photographs assist in guiding you on how to watch the clouds for signs of weather changes.

International Marine's Weather Predicting Simplified: How to Read Weather Charts and Satellite Images - by Michael William Carr
Make your own weather forecasts with confidence! Now, read those Internet satellite images and NOAA weatherfaxes - to see what's heading your way. Comparing simultaneous NOAA weather charts and satellite photos of the same weather events, author and weather expert Michael William Carr shows you how to spot weather systems in the images and accurately predict winds and conditions in your immediate area.

Weather Forecasting Handbook, 4th ed. - by Tim Vasquez
The Information Age has blossomed and now anyone can run a weather center from their own office or home. Unfortunately, nearly all popular weather books are nothing more than essays on the science of meteorology. The Weather Forecasting Handbook breaks this mold by explaining all the latest forecasting principles, techniques, and tools.

Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics - by Steve Dashew, Linda Dashew
Everything sailors and powerboaters need to know about storm preparation, gear, and tactics. Includes the most spectacular collection of storm photos and illustrations ever assembled. Also filled with firsthand reports from survivors of the worst storms at sea on record, plus interviews with 33 professional seamen who reveal for the first time their secrets for surviving some of the worst weather on the planet. "While powerboats are nominally covered, this book is more squarely aimed at the community of ocean going sailboats."