GARY LEE ENTSMINGER is a naturalist, computer programmer, and poet. He has written a novel, nine programming books, over 100 scientific/technical articles, and computer software that helps scientists understand patterns of biodiversity. SUSAN ELIZABETH ELLIOTT is a writer, ecologist. and artist. She studied botany and French at Humboldt State University and has a Ph.D. in biology from Dartmouth College. This is her 3rd book.