The Big Bang: Creation and Evolution of the Universe by Joseph Silk
Readers looking for an introduction to astronomy, specific information on a key astronomical subject, or simply a fascinating story spanning the expanse of time and space will find The Big Bang hard to resist. "This is a book that will inspire people to study cosmology." The Observatory Magazine "People with no science background can certainly get a great deal from much of the text, and can appreciate the more thorough treatment of the philosophical and mathematical foundations of the subject." Nature