Introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and development as a painter.

"Poul Anderson's stories are classics from the golden age of science fiction and beyond. A master storyteller, Anderson wrote tales ranging from the immediate to the distant future, from Earth to far-flung galaxies, from hard science fiction to fantasy--all elements stirred and blended as only Anderson could! 'The Queen of Air and Darkness' is the second Poul Anderson volume from NESFA Press collecting his best works from a writing career that spans...

Find out how jet planes get into the air and stay there.

Explains how animals find and choose mates, and describes mating, sexual selection, and courtship displays.

Explains how and why animals live in social groups, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of group living, such as protection from predators, ease of movement, and quicker spread of disease.

Explains how animals survive in difficult conditions, and describes adaptations to Arctic and Antarctic, deep ocean, cave, and high mountain habitats.