The book is a detailed account of major biological events that contributed to create the
present world and our species with emphasis on cause-effect interrelationships and
environmental impact. Its main goal is to guide the reader toward an understanding of the
continuity of life across diversity and of its large-scale interactions with the planet.
Combining scientific soundness with a constant effort for clarity the book begins with a cloud
of dust in a corner of the Galaxy and covering an immense lapse of time terminates with an
organism that ponders about the texture of the Universe. Comprehensive updated references
added to each chapter will help the reader wishing to expand any of the topics. A glossary
explains less common technical terms.
