Best Selling Books by Julian May

Discusses the characteristics, habits, and habitat of the red fox, his relationship to man, and the characteristics of some of his relatives.

The second installment of an all-new saga--begun in "Conqueror''s Moon"--of a land beyond the horizon, where the quest for power is eternal, where magic and mystery are feared above all, and one man seeks to reign.

A brief history of the Washington, D.C., football team that after a long losing period turned into one of the country''s strongest teams.

Traces the evolution of the horse, from the early short legged relatives of eohippus through other prehistoric species to the modern horse.

Two centuries into the future, the Hundred Concerns, a group of powerful corporations that dominate galactic commerce, have pressured the Commonwealth of Humans into signing a pact with the Haluk, a conquering alien race with nefarious designs. Among the few people who recognize the malevolent intent of the aliens is hotheaded maverick Helly Frost. To prove that the Haluk have created demiclones--genetically engineered individuals who are perfect human replicas--Helly travels to the Sagittarius Whorl, a fearsome region of the galaxy hostile to every form of life. But he must find crucial pieces of evidence that will expose the Haluk plot. Instead, he discovers something far darker than he had ever imagined. . . .

A simple discussion of the protective coloring and shape of various animals.

Describes the life of the sea otter and its importance to the balance of nature.

Briefly describes the earliest Indian civilizations on the North American continent and traces the evolution of their culture from prehistory to the arrival of the white settlers.

Describes the microscopic animal and plant life that inhabits fresh and salt water emphasizing their importance in the food chain.

A brief history of the Masters Golf Tournament, an open tournament held each year at the Augusta, Georgia, National Golf Club.

Twelve years after the princess Haramis, Kadiya, and Anigel wielded the three-part Scepter of Power to vanquish the sorcerer Orogastus, the Archimage Haramis is visited by a fugitive who brings dire news. A sorcerer has escaped from the Klimilon, remote Land of Fire and Ice, to established himself through force of magic as Portolanus, Master of Tuuzamen. Haramis''s talisman cannot--or will not--tell her whether Portolanus is the long-banished Orogastus, but it brings ominous intelligence: The sorcerer has brought from his exile a magical object that can unbound the three talismans of the Scepter, transferring their powers from the sisters to Portolanus himself. Even more fearsome, Haramis''s talisman reveals a grave threat to the unity of the sisters and the future of Ruwenda . . .for the sacred Black Trillium contained within the amulet worn by each sister has changed, its petals stained the color of blood.

Explains the elements involved in weather changes and how forecasts are made.

A lovable rogue takes on an evil genius to topple an intergalactic conspiracy in this dazzling sequel to Perseus Spur, by an author Library Journal calls one of this generation''s foremost storytellers.

They left their world to find peace, but found the ultimate war for power. Following an immense cataclysm, Tanu civilization is in ruins. Now the humans who passed through the gate to prehistoric Earth can finally seek power. Aiken Drum names himself King, but faces great opposition. The Firvulag are hellbent on wiping out every group but their own. Felice Landry, possibly the most powerful psychic humanity will know, hasn''t finished wreaking havoc. Then another faction emerges. A group of metapsychic human rebels have been in hiding on another continent. Until their leader, Marc Remillard, decides to take advantage of the new regime. But the group''s children, who came of age far from the Galactic Milieu, just want to return to the 22nd Century. However, the Galactic government hasn''t forgotten Marc or the billions of lives lost through his crimes - so he will stop at nothing to keep the time-gate closed.

Humanity is reaching for the stars, but what must we prove to get there? For 60,000 years, the worlds of the Galactic Milieu have observed Earth, waiting for humanity to evolve sufficiently to join them. Now, humanity is almost ready for Intervention. Across the world, children with unusual mental powers are being born, known as operants. One such is Rogi Remillard, humble book dealer. Helped by an entity he labels the family ghost, Rogi will inadvertently steer his family - and so all mankind - into the future. Rogi''s journey starts with his nephew Denis, as he guides his strong metapsychic abilities. The young man''s irresponsible father certainly isn''t interested, focusing instead on his volatile son Victor. Yet Victor''s own emerging powers make him increasingly dangerous. Events take a dark turn when Victor starts consorting with criminals, eventually setting his sights on undermining society itself. Only his family can bring him down, but Denis may be forced to call to the stars for help.

Explains where snow comes from and the ways in which man has learned to cope with it and use it for recreation.

An informative guide to the five-volume "Saga of Pliocene Exile" includes a glossary, chronology, genealogies, name index, maps, diagrams, and more