Includes bibliographical references (p. [375]-383) and index. The shores of the cosmic ocean -- One voice in the cosmic feud -- The harmony of worlds -- Heaven and hell -- Blues for a red planet -- Travelers' tales -- The backbone of the night -- Travels in space and time -- The lives of the stars -- The edge of forever --The persistence of memory -- Encyclopedia Galactica -- Who speaks for Earth? Imported from: lx2.loc.gov:210/LCDB (Do not remove)