The Evolving Universe and the Origin of Life The Search for Our Cosmic Roots

From the reviews:

"Written for anyone interested in the quest for that knowledge which has changed our way of thinking about the world, this is an excellent book. Although suitable for the general audience, the book can be used as an undergraduate text … by those who recognize the connection between the humanities and the sciences. … I can recommend it not only for its readability, but also for its coverage of the scientific concepts that define our way of thinking about the Universe." (Sethanne Howard, Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences, Spring 2009)

"This excellent book by Teerikorpi … and colleagues sets high goals for itself and satisfies them. … The treatments of each of the topics, together with the latest information, not only inform but also give nicely thought out summaries of the evolutions of seminal scientific ideas. These include cosmology, observational astronomy, the laws of physics, and the chemistry of life. … This volume belongs in all college libraries and on the desks of most scientists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All levels/libraries." (K. L. Schick, Choice, Vol. 46 (10), June, 2009)