The Weather Man

Originally published: New York: Viking, 1995.

Adam Anderson's emotions control the weather, creating strange environmental catastrophes that no one can explain. In the otherwise predictable, somewhat idyllic society of 2067 America, where booming technology makes our lives all too easy, Adam's storms wreak havoc.When the government realizes Adam is the cause, they send him on The Pursuit of Happiness Project. With unlimited funds and no rules, Adam can have anything he wants. He must simply be happy.But happiness is a heavy word. Adam runs from his mysterious past in fastest lanes of life, yet those dark clouds are catching up, snowballing into something catastrophic.

"The first complete picture of Weatherman in the words of those who theorized, those who acted and those who watched it all - from the SDS split in June of 1969 to the bombings in June, 1970. Selected by Harold Jacobs, who provides his own analysis, the book includes the original Weather-statement, photographs of Weatherman actions, and articles by Eldridge Cleaver, Tom Hayden, Andrew Kopkind, David Horowitz, Carl Oglesby, I.F. Stone, Bernadine Dohrn and many more"--Unedited summary from book.

The future's only hope has a zero percent chance. Nathan Bright had it all: an awesome girlfriend, a kickass dog, and a job as the #1 weatherman on terraformed Mars. But when he's accused of carrying out the worst terrorist attack in human history an event that wiped out nearly the entire population of Earth Nathan becomes the target of a manhunt that spans the galaxy. But is Nathan truly responsible for such a horrific crime? And why can't he remember? Confused, terrified, and totally unprepared for life on the run, Nathan's fate lies in the hands of Amanda Cross, the disavowed government agent assigned to his case. Together the unlikely duo will have to rely on each other as they battle their way through the solar system in search of the truth, and the key to stopping a second extinction-level attack. A full-throttle, wide-screen, science fiction epic about the damage we do in the name of justice and what it truly means to be redeemedÉ you don't want to miss THE WEATHERMAN! Collects THE WEATHERMAN #1-6

Mars' wise-cracking, hard-partying local weatherman Nathan Bright has no memory of his alleged role in the terrorist attack that killed 18 billion people, but that wonÕt stop him from trying to atone for the actions of his past self. Hunted by literally everyone in the galaxy, Nathan's quest takes him back to Earth, the scene of the crime, where he continues his search for the key to saving humanity from another extinction-level attack. Writer JODY LEHEUP (SHIRTLESS BEAR_-FIGHTER!), artist NATHAN FOX (HAUNT, DMZ), and colorist MORENO DINISIO (BLACK SCIENCE) return with the hotly anticipated second chapter of their jaw-dropping, critically acclaimed sci-fi sensation! Collects THE WEATHERMAN Volume 2 #1-6

A humorous and practical guide to the history and science of understanding the weather, including how to build your own barometer! For as long as man has walked upon this earth, he has been forced to survive under the cruel tyranny of weather. Let's face it: there is no escape. Now, in Man vs. Weather, humorist Dennis DiClaudio offers up the knowledge to beat weather at its own game. Rooting through conventional wisdom, discovered gadgetry, and the advances of science, this book presents the geothermal mechanisms behind weather-related phenomena, the history of humanity's relationship with the climate, as well as the truth surrounding atmospheric aphorisms. Have no fear: By the time you make your way through this book, you will be able to read, understand, and defend yourself against the elements! Is "Red sky at night, sailor's delight" a helpful saying or just the ramblings of idiotic drunkards who like to rhyme? What are these Santa Ana winds that blow out warmly from the desert, and who is the seductress for which they are named? What is this Gulf Stream that flows out from Mexico before crossing the Atlantic toward Africa and Europe, and how can a stream cut through the ocean anyway?

Next stop . . . The Magic School Bus travels back in time to learn about the rock cycle! Ms. Frizzle’s class is creating a time capsule. Tim wants to add an original superhero comic book, but he doesn’t know what to write about. When the Magic School Bus takes the class on an adventure across millions of years to learn about the incredible rock cycle, Tim gets an idea. It’s the epic battle between Captain Rockman vs. Weatherman. Who will win? This exciting novel continues the adventures of the Magic School Bus, the inspiration for the Emmy Award–winning animated series that has now been revived by Netflix.

Geoff MacLeod is having his worse day EVER. As WRLA’s Meteorologist, he failed to predict the Storm of the Century. Then Elijah moves into the vacant apartment next door. He’s an eccentric older gent who seems harmless enough. That is, until he takes to the roof to do the impossible - wave a staff in the air and … change the weather! This short story is for the weather lovers at heart. If your favorite moment of any storm is the last few moments just before the rain falls - the clouds heavy with menace, the gusts swaying the trees, the lighting just short of danger. If only the energy and exhilaration of that moment could be controlled ...