An incredibly compact story by geophysicist David Bercovici about how everything appeared everywhere: stars and galaxies, the Earth's atmosphere, oceans, cells and, finally, human civilizations, written with care and talent. Combining humor and impeccable science, Bercovici takes us at breakneck speed through nearly 14 billion years of space and time, while showing the connections between theories that help us understand topics such as particle physics, plate tectonics, and photosynthesis. Bercovici's unique experiment impresses in equal measure with scientific credibility and literary skill and will become an unforgettable experience in exploring issues of cosmology, geology, climatology, and human evolution for both the experienced reader and the novice.