Williams, Lawrence

The American painter's famous idiosyncrasies are brought to the fore in fictionalized autobiography.

Discusses the causes of hunger and famine in both developed and developing countries and some of the ways of dealing with these problems.

Examines the deserts of the world, describing their location, climates, landscape, and ecology, and discusses the impact and effect of human beings on desert areas.

Explores the question of how mountains are made, how they are changed by weather, wildlife, and the efforts of humanity, and how they and their resources may be protected.

Discusses the importance and history of space exploration and where it could lead us in the future.

Describes chemical, geological, and biological aspects of the oceans of the world and discusses the impact and effect of human beings in exploiting, polluting, and trying to save the oceans.

Explores the possibility of living and working in the polar regions without destroying the environment.