How did life begin? What is our place in the universe? And are we alone? On some level, most of us want to understand our place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on material from his StarTalk podcast. Illustrated with dazzling photos and graphics, this informative history of astrophysics is also a layman's guide to such topics as black holes, quarks, and the multiverse. Here too are answers to the biggest questions: How did the universe begin, and how will it end?