Francis Raymond Raymond L. Francis is an academic, researcher, and historian of commerce, science, and technology. Currently, he is a professor at Gulf Coast Community College in Florida, but has taught around the globe. His Illustrated Almanac of Science, Technlogy, and Invention garnered strong reviews: "A one-of-a-kind science almanac. . . . Filled with trivia and fun facts, this is a browser's delight as well as a source for information."--School Library Journal. Read More Read Less