The Cosmos: Astronomy in the New Millennium
''An excellent introduction to the subject, both comprehensive and up-to-date. The authors convey a clear and enthusiastic pedagogic presentation of an exciting field. As a textbook, it will be of great benefit to students, providing a valuable starting point to learn about the subject. Its presentation and style will hold the reader's attention, at the level appropriate for an introductory course. It is my preferred text of this type, as it stands out for its continued excellence over time.''Dr. Roger Kadala, Hawaii Pacific University"...the work of two great astronomers and top teachers... clear and concise.  This is the text I would use for my introductory astronomy course"Professor Arun Venkatachar, Ohio University"This is an extraordinarily attractive, captivating, and easy to follow textbook of modern astronomy. I will happily  continue to use it in teaching my course.''Professor Alex Wolszczan, Penn State University