Diffuse matter from star forming regions to active galaxies : a volume Honouring John Dyson

John Dyson - a Biographical Sketch. Preface. Part I: Star Forming Regions. 1. Numerical Simulations of Star Formation S. A. E. G. Falle. 2. Molecular Astrophysics of Star Formation D. A. Williams. 3. Dusty Plasma Effects in Star Forming Regions T. W. Hartquist, O. Havnes. 4. Massive Star Formation M. G. Hoare, J. Franco. 5. Spectropolarimetry and the Study of Circumstellar Disks R. D. Oudmaijer. 6. How to Move Ionized Gas: An Introduction to the Dynamics of H II Regions W. J. Henney. 7. MHD Ionization Fronts R.J.R. Williams. 8. Herbig-Haro Jets from Young Stars T.P. Ray. 9. Hypersonic Molecular Shocks in Star Forming Regions P. W. J. L. Brand. Part II: The Effects of Evolved Stars on Their Environments. 10. Wind-Blown Bubbles around Evolved Stars S. J. Arthur. 11. Do Fast Winds Dominate the Dynamics of Planetary Nebulae? J. Meaburn. 12. Spectral Studies of Supernova Remnants J. C. Raymond. Part III: Multicomponent Flows and Cosmic Rays. 13. Mass-Loaded Flows J. M. Pittard. 14. The Effects of Cosmic Rays on Interstellar Dynamics T. W. Hartquist et al. 15. The Status of Observations and Speculations Concerning Ultra High-Energy Cosmic Rays A. A. Watson. Part IV: Starburst Galaxies and Active Galactic Nuclei. 16. The Messier 82 Starburst Galaxy A. Pedlar, K. A. Wills. 17. Active Galactic Nuclei S. L. Lumsden. Index.