Mark Nelson

Planet in a bottle. Eden revisited. Laboratory under glass. The largest self-sustaining closed ecological system ever made. Biosphere 2 is many things to many people. From its half-acre farm to its coral reef to its emerald rainforest-this unique research facility has proven itself a marvel of human engineering and a testament to the human imagination. For two full years from 1991 to 1993, four men and four women lived and worked inside the structure,...

When artists and designers explore or create a fictional setting, the milieu must be completely fleshed out, explained, and designed. In this book, comic and gaming art veteran Mark A. Nelson explores and demonstrates his methods for fashioning visually stunning, believable environments for fantasy creatures and characters. Scores of images and step-by-step examples illustrate how variation and experimentation lead to fresh, original designs for otherworldly...

First the U.S. then Canada. Now we're off to conquer Europe. The land of Big Ben, The Tower of London, and The London Eye. Are European cats any different than North American cats? Ask James Patterson, our big British Shorthair. We have two countries working with, or for, the cats and now it's time to persuade The Queen herself. Will we be able to get England, France, Iceland, and Greenland? Or will the cat's plans end up in the kitty box?It's true...The...

Pandora the cat becomes a lighthouse keeper and saves the life of Seabold the dog, and together the two of them create a family with three young mice rescued from the sea.

"This comprehensive guide takes you into the highly experiential world of shamanism. You'll learn a variety of foundational topics, including how to take shamanic journeys and perform rituals such as divination and healing, as well as intermediate skills such as long distance healing and dream work. Mark Nelson shares transversal beliefs and practices not connected to a specific culture or religion, making this book accessible to everyone. Explore...

A security specialist who thrives off of Manhattan's nightlife, D Hunter is the man people turn to when they need help without drawing the attention of the NYPD. When a rising R&B star is kidnapped, music manager Ivy Greenwich hires D for an unusual assignment. Things go well, and D thinks he's done. But Greenwich has other plans: he wants D to escort mega-pop star Bridgette Haze around New York City's top hip hop clubs to give her an edgier, more...

A family of animals that lives in a lighthouse helps a lost baby beluga whale find his mother.