Wonders without number

the long version

"[T]opics include the origin of the universe, the origin of the earth, the origin of life, and the origin of man. . . . an introduction to the creation/evolution debate that nearly everyone's relatives can understand. . . . While Mr. Rives is not a scientist, he does understand the issues very well. As an accomplished amateur astronomer, he has done some stunning astrophotography. A little of his work is included in illustrations in this book"--Foreword, pages 2-3.