The Non-Sleeping Universe : Proceedings of two conferences on: 'Stars and the ISM' held from 24-26 November 1997 and on: 'From Galaxies to the Horizon' held from 27-29 November, 1997 at the Centre for

This unique volume contains the proceedings of two "Non-Sleeping Universe" conferences: "Stars and the ISM" and "From Galaxies to the Horizon". The book provides an overview of recent developments in a variety of areas, covering a very wide range of spatial and temporal scales.