title: Wind: How the Flow of Air Has Shaped Life, Myth, and the Land
author: Jan Deblieu
description: Jan DeBlieu lives on North Carolina's Outer Banks, where &quot;wind is culture and heritage... Wind toughens us, moves mountains of sand as we watch, makes it difficult to sleepwalk through life.&quot; She always knows how fast the wind is blowing, and from what direction. She knows which winds are good for fishermen, and which are good for surfers. In <I>Wind</I>, DeBlieu teaches what she knows, and more. Watching the wind ruffle the water, turn tree branches into whips, or capsize a sailboat, she uses her powers of observation and lyrical writing to beautifully communicate what she sees. From the windy myths, religions, and creation stories of cultures worldwide, to the hardcore science of air movements and meteorology, to the stories of people whose lives are forever changed by hurricanes, typhoons, and tornadoes, <I>Wind</I> covers vast territory.
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