Think of all the things you know. No matter what you can imagine, it is all connected somehow. From the light of the Sun to the thoughts in your mind, all matter and energy within the universe share the same common thread. In our world there are all kinds of things, each unique in their own complexity. But of all that we see in the universe, none is able to question reality like human beings. And despite all of our cultures and behaviors, we still share a connection to every living thing and every shining star from the instant that time began. Within this text lies everything in existence, from the most distant galaxy to the most fundamental constituents of matter. The history of life, the universe, and humanity, all lie within our topic of our discourse. We will discuss all of the complex nuances of the cosmos, all the ways in which we understand the world, and most importantly the implications of all the knowledge our species has acquired since the first humans emerged on the savannah so many years ago. To all those who have loved, all those who have suffered, to all those who have ever looked at the world and asked what it all means, know that you are not alone.We may never have met, but this book was made just for you. Welcome to our cosmic home. Upon reading, you will have: * A full and broad history of the universe, from inflation, to dinosaurs, to people * A breakdown of human anatomy and how it relates to the anatomy of the cosmos * A personal tour of the universe from Earth to the Cosmic Microwave Background * A philosophical discussion on the connections between and importance of each academic discipline * A way to look at your life and professional career with a cosmic perspective * And much more (somehow) Cover Image Credit: Hubble Space Telescope, NASA/ESA, spacetelescope.org/images/heic0607a/