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