A visitor's guide to the history, weather, transportation, overnight accommodations, dining, shopping, sightseeing, and entertainment of San Francisco in 1967.
Examines the history of space stations, beginning with the launch of Salyut 1 by the Soviet Union in 1971 and Skylab bythe U. S. in 1973, discusses space station architecture and technology, looks at what it is like to live in outer space, and examines some of the discoveries that have been made as a result of space station research.
Describes the building of the extravagant palace at Versailles in its historical context, particularly as a reflection of the personality and influence of Louis XIV.
A visitors' guide to London in 1604, including what to see, where to stay, and where to eat, with sidebars on such topics as proper etiquette, famous residents, and student life at Oxford.
A biography of Dr. Jonas Salk, looking at his life before, during, and after his discovery of the vaccine that eliminated polio--a crippling and often deadly disease--from America's list of public health concerns.
