Consisting of separate cases organized by chapter and divided into independent sections, this is no ordinary history of science book. Between the Earth and the Heavens is an episodic history of modern physical sciences covering the chronological development of physics, chemistry and astronomy since about 1860. Integrating historical authenticity and modern scientific knowledge, the cases within deal with the often surprising connections between science done in the laboratory (physics, chemistry) and science based on observation (astronomy, cosmology). Between the Earth and the Heavens presupposes an interest in and a certain knowledge of the physical sciences, but it is written for non-specialists and includes only a limited number of equations which are all clearly explained in simple terms. For readers who wish to delve further, the book is fully documented and ends with a bibliography of cited quotations and other relevant sources. Sample Chapter(s) Preface 1.1 The Many Faces of Thermodynamics Contents: Preface About the Author Matters of Physics: The Many Faces of Thermodynamics The Versatile Bohr Atom From Positrons to Antimatter Constants of Nature Molecules and Elements: Inorganic Darwinism and the Unity of Matter Auroral Chemistry Triatomic Hydrogen Between Chemistry and Physics Transuranic and Superheavy Elements Astronomy and Astrophysics: Curved Space: From Mathematics to Astronomy Early Theories of Stellar Energy The Rise of Nuclear Astrophysics An Expanding Universe The Universe at Large: The Age of the Universe Questions of Infinity Oscillating and Bouncing Universes Plentiful Nothingness References Index Readership: Written for the general public, scientists and undergraduates with an interest in the history of physical sciences.