title: The Stardust Revolution: The New Story of Our Origin in the Stars
author:  Jacob Berkowitz 
description: "Our ancestors are stars in this extreme genealogy, which follows the history of discoveries that blossomed into a new field. . . . Berkowitz gracefully chronicles the work and passion of physicists, chemists, and other stardust scientists who probe the universe for signs of life."<br />-<b><i>Scientific American</i></b><br /><br />"An engaging, lively discussion of the astronomy and biology underpinning the new sciences of astrochemistry and astrobiology.... A pleasurable read.... Highly recommended."<br />-<i><b>Choice</b></i><br /><br />"[An] intriguing look at . . . stardust science, a surprising blend of astronomy and evolutionary biology. . . . With an engaging tone and accessible science, Berkowitz shows how the current search for Earth-like planets orbiting other stars could also reveal [other life-forms] born of the same dust that made us."<br />-<i><b>Publishers Weekly </b></i><br /><br />"With a delightfully readable style, Berkowitz illuminates the greatest scientific story of our time: the search for humanitys origin and place in the cosmos."<br />-<b>Steven J. Dick</b>, former NASA chief historian and author of <i>Life on Other Worlds</i><br /><br />"In [t]his lively and meticulous book, Berkowitz tells the incredible story of how were discovering our true cosmic originsreflected in every atom, molecule, and grain of matter in the universe. Read it and youll never look at the night sky, or yourself, the same way again."<br />-<b>Dr. Caleb Scharf</b>, director of astrobiology at Columbia University and author of <i>Gravitys Engines</i>
zlib_text: SHOGUN SEQUENCES HANDBOOK 
  VOLUME TWO
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  Stargazers
  Do something for me…
  Look up to the stars. Take in their natural beauty. 
  You know, it’s impossible for us to fathom how many stars there are 
  staring down at us. It’s incomprehensible. 
  Isn’t that incredible? They’re just tiny specks of light in a vast, 
  infinite darkness. 
  In a way, they represent us. They represent people. 
  
  Stargazers
  We’re all just stars making our way through life, fighting against the 
  chaos that tries to limit us reaching our potential. 
  But occasionally, one star will break away. Most people have never 
  seen a shooting star, but when they do, they remember it. 
  They’re the stars that travel their own path. They’re not happy with just 
  sitting by waiting to crumble to dust. They chase what they want, and 
  they make memories for anyone lucky enough to witness them.
  (continued)
  Ask yourself: which one would you rather be? 
  
  The Mystery Box
  I need to ask you something. 
  If I said I had a mystery box in my pocket,