In warm, shallow waters around the world, coral reefs teem with tens of thousands of marine species. Reefs rival rain forests in biodiversity, and about a third of the world’s marine fish species live part of their lives on coral reefs. In the 1960s, marine biologist Henry “Hank” Compton (1928–2005) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Rockport Marine Lab participated in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean research cruises on which some of these fishes were collected. A talented artist, Compton painted watercolors based on photographs of collected specimens. Along with taxonomic descriptions, Compton wrote imaginative narratives to accompany the paintings, humorous and quirky stories of the fishes in their light-filled, busy, colorful coral worlds. Fishes of the Rainbow introduces art lovers and tropical fish enthusiasts to Compton’s world. Marine biologist David McKee provides context for Compton’s work as well as an informative overview of the science of coral reef ecosystems. Artist and art historian Mark Anderson explains Compton’s unique technique. This beautifully illustrated, informative, and whimsical book will appeal to aquarium buffs, art aficionados, scuba divers, and marine conservationists. Around the world, warming ocean waters and increased ocean acidification threaten coral reefs. This book offers readers a glimpse into this vibrant ecosystem and the wildlife we stand to lose.

Believing that the nightmare inducing horrors of his past have been subdued in the quiet seclusion of his hometown. Disgraced Delta Force Captain, Eric Logan, reluctantly finds himself thrown back into the fray. When terrorists target the peaceful rural community of Massena, New York. With the violence seemingly over, President James Van Horn, prepares to visit the ravaged little town. But unbeknownst to him, a conspiracy, entrenched deep within his own administration. Has set in motion a plot, years in the making, to bring his Presidency to a violent end. But as a new wave of violence engulfs the small town. Logan once again is in the wrong place at the right time, as he finds he is the only thing standing between the President of the United States, and a fanatical terrorist, hell bent on Jihad.As his past returns to rear its ugly head, and with redemption within his grasp. Will Logan be able to save the President? Or, will this conspiracy succeed, and be the end of both of them?