I think the book is an excellant early reference

Is the Temperature Rising? The Uncertain Science of Global Warming

Is the Temperature Rising? The Uncertain Science of Global Warming

Is the Temperature Rising? The Uncertain Science of Global Warming – Review
Through simply reading this book, I quickly gathered valueble information in the earth science areas of meteorology, climatology and oceanography. I consider this book to be a valuable reference tool in preparatory directions of the aforementioned fields. I think the author did an excellent affair of explaining terms "in layman". I will purchase the book in the future for my meteorological library.