On the Shores of the Unknown: A Short History of the Universe
"Silk is an expert in the field and describes both the triumphs and the controversies of modern astrophysical research with clarity and eloquence. Strongly recommended."   Choice"Cosmologist Joseph Silk sums up the evidence and shows  how physicists are able to leap from the infinitesimal to the vast in A Short History of the Universe."   Chicago Tribune"...a worthy preface to the momentous discoveries undoubtedly coming in the next decade."   Astronomy"Of the many books currently available on cosmology, this is the one I would choose to hook the neophyte or delight the aficionado."   Boston Book Review"A useful introduction."   Choice