Praise for David Darling The Universal Book of Astronomy "A first-rate resource for readers and students of popular astronomy and general science. . . . Highly recommended. " -Library Journal "A comprehensive survey and . . . a rare treat. " -Focus The Complete Book of Spaceflight "Darling's content and presentation will have any reader moving from entry to entry. " -The Observatory magazine Life Everywhere "This remarkable book exemplifies the best of today's popular science writing: it is lucid, informative, and thoroughly enjoyable. " -Science Books & Films "An enthralling introduction to the new science of astrobiology. " -Lynn Margulis Equations of Eternity "One of the clearest and most eloquent expositions of the quantum conundrum and its philosophical and metaphysical implications that I have read recently. " -The New York Times Deep Time "A wonderful book. The perfect overview of the universe. " -Larry Niven