Dick Goddard's Almanac for Northeast Ohio

Book excerpt: Dick Goddard, local TV legend and one of the most respected meteorologists in the U.S., is the ?host? of this new annual almanac collecting weather data, fun facts, and entertaining essays related to Northeast Ohio.The almanac offers month-by-month weather statistics, like daily average and record temperatures, sunrise and sunset times, precipitation averages and records, and sky-watching information. There are storm-safety tips and a recap of some of last year?s most notable storms.It also rounds up miscellaneous fun facts about Northeast Ohio that aren?t compiled in any other publication?high-school sports-team nicknames, city mottoes, common baby names, top-selling local ice-cream flavors and lots more.Goddard and several of his local celebrity and author friends contribute two dozen essays on a variety of local topics, including weather (of course), pets, history, music, food, and sports.Includes Dick Goddard?s humorous cartoons.