Blame It On The Rain: How The Weather Has Changed History And Shaped Cul ture

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What if a dust storm had kept red state voters from the polls in 2004 Or if it had been cloudy over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 If there had been a late autumn in Russia, would Hitler have won World War II Laura Lee, author of informative and fun books such as 100 Most Dangerous Things in Life and The Pocket Encyclopedia of Aggravations writes about the many and surprising ways that weather has impacted our history and culture. Did you know that more Britons die of sunburn every year than Australians That the California wine industry was created by a weather-produced blight in French vineyards Lee tells all these stories, and more-including man's sometimes hilarious attempts to control the weather-in a book that's almost as much fun as watching The Weather Channel.

Laura Lee is the author of eight books. She brings to her writing a unique background including stints as a morning show DJ, improvisational comedian and a professional mime. She now lives in her native Michigan where she writes speeches for some of the world's largest corporations and edits her church newsletter.

"...a fast-paced little number that should help you get through a seasonal doldrum or two." -- Washington Post "The History Channel meets the Weather Channel in Lee's breezy account. -- Newsday "Refreshing and thought-provoking. " -- BookPage "...crisp, direct, and playful while at the same time powerful." -- blogcritics.org