Weatherwise is a charming and handy compendium of weather lore compiled by Bill Foggitt, an amateur weatherman who has been studying the weather from his North Yorkshire home over fifty years, and who frequently confounds the high-tech professionals with the accuracy of his predictions. Bill has selected the indicators he himself relies on - from cloud formations to the behaviour of plants, insects and animals - many of which are enshrined in traditional rhymes and sayings handed down from generation to generation. Complementing these gems of weather wisdom are fifty witty and original illustrations by Walter Van Lotringen, as well as a wealth of amazing weather facts and bizarre happenings, and a varied selection of poetry and prose. Weatherwise is a valuable and highly entertaining record of country lore - a perfect giftbook on a subject near to everybody"s heart.