Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and poorly understood groups. This volume is a guide to all 68 families of spiders in North America and illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species.[...]
Nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) weapons delivered covertly by terrorists or hostile governments pose a significant and growing threat to the United States and other countries. Although the threat of NBC attack is widely recognized as a central national security issue, most analysts have assu[...]