he narrator of "Nebula Maker" stands on a hill and sees a vision that leads him to the birth of the universe. He witnesses the creation of the nebulae and the formation of galactic communities as well as the flowering of the personalitites of the nebulae. "Four Encounters" describes the imaginary meetings of the author with individuals who represent four distinct world views, contents include: A Christian, A Scientist, A Mystic, A Revolutionary.