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More than ninety percent of stars will end their lives as white dwarfs. They are fascinating objects in their own right, but they also impact other areas of research, such as cosmology, extrasolar planets and fundamental physics. IAU S357 indicates the direction of white dwarf research for the next decade.

The proceedings of IAU S356 summarise the most recent results in the field of active galaxies and active galactic nuclei (AGN). These are some of the most luminous and most distant sources in the Universe, so they are important for understanding the early Universe and its evolution through cosmic time.

Perseus provides an outstanding case study for the exploring the physics of relativistic plasma and thermal gas, and the interplay between galactic nuclei and galaxy clusters. Chapters deal with the latest results covering theory, observations, and numerical simulations, spanning a wide range in physical scales and energy ranges.

Over the past decade, modelling the panchromatic emission of galaxies has become one of the key tools in measuring their properties. IAU S341 offers a broad overview of the state of the field from theoreticians, modellers, and observers, who present and discuss the current frontier in this field.

IAU S269 celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo's discovery of Jupiter's largest moons. It examines our current knowledge of the Jupiter system, and considers how future space missions and instruments will improve our understanding of the potential for life in our Solar System and in the many extrasolar planetary systems.

A major goal of modern astrophysics is to understand how galaxies such as our Milky Way emerged from the primordial density fluctuations in the early Universe and how they evolved through cosmic time. IAU S352 gathers scientific contributions from theoretical and observational experts on galaxy evolution in the young Universe.

The first ever IAU Symposium to be held on the subject, reviews astronomical observations from Antarctica. Topics covered range from cosmic microwave background radiation to Antarctic stations and the future for astronomical research in Antarctica. This book is ideal for academic researchers and graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics.

IAU Symposium 302 provides an overview of the emerging field of stellar magnetism. Covering all stages of stellar evolution, this volume features the most recent advances achieved by major observatories (ground-based and space-borne) and massively-parallel 3D numerical simulations, benefiting astronomers interested in the latest observational and theoretical developments.

A record of the formal organisational and administrative proceedings of the IAU XXVIII General Assembly which took place in Beijing, China. Included in this volume is the welcome address given by Xi Jinping, now President of the People's Republic of China.

Highlighting recent advances in the field of asteroseismology, IAU Symposium 301 discusses seismic studies of all types of pulsating stars. Honouring Wojtek Dziembowski, a world leader in the study of pulsations, and containing many excellent reviews, this is an important reference source for researchers on solar and stellar pulsations.

IAU Symposium 293 presents state-of-the-art research on the formation, dynamical evolution, interior dynamics, and atmospheric characteristics of extrasolar habitable planets. This comprehensive, up-to-date and technical volume targets those seeking to understand the origin of life and the possibility and detection of life elsewhere in the Universe.

Dramatic new observations have led to new advances in our understanding of the formation and evolution of planetary systems. IAU Symposium 299 reports on recent results in this area, and will benefit both active researchers and graduate students entering this dynamic and rapidly progressing field.

New telescopes spanning the full electromagnetic spectrum have enabled the study of supernovae and supernova remnants to advance at a breathtaking pace. IAU Symposium 296 covers all these advances for researchers and graduate students, focusing on the interactions of supernovae with their environments.

IAU S295 covers the lives of massive galaxies, from early galaxies to present-day local examples. Key contributions deal with cutting-edge advances in telescope technology and massive galaxy surveys, plus computing power for large-scale simulations. For advanced students and active researchers needing an up-to-date review of galaxy formation and evolution.

IAU Symposium 281 assesses the state of searches for progenitor systems of Type Ia supernovae explosions, and describes progress toward the solution of this puzzle. Topics covered include new surveys, studies of white dwarfs, binary evolution models, supernova explosions, their light curves and supernova remnants.

Massive stars end their lives as supernovae, or in rarer instances, as gamma-ray bursts. Since much of the visible Universe is composed of the remains of these explosions, it is important to understand massive stars. IAU S279 addresses their nature, their life cycles and our observations of them.

IAU 282 is the product of the first official symposium to unite members of the exoplanet and binary star communities. Researchers discuss the state-of-the-art tools used to study stars, brown dwarfs and exoplanets in multiple-object systems and demonstrate how sophisticated modeling codes bridge the gap between theory and observations.

Galactic dynamics studies the motions of stars and gas in galaxies to understand their structure and evolution. New observations, from satellites such as Gaia, allow us to validate our theoretical models. These and other large data sets provide insights into how our Milky Way relates to the universe of galaxies.

A comprehensive and authoritative review of achievements in astronomy during 2010 to 2012, written by the presidents and chairpersons of the IAU scientific bodies. The reviews will appeal to colleagues in the same fields, as well as to students and researchers wanting an overview of modern astronomical research.

IAU S285 addresses studies of variability among the whole range of cosmic objects. Adopting an interdisciplinary approach, it covers both emerging transient phenomena and long-standing problems in variability. The results, research tools and visions presented here will help researchers and database managers collaborate in the exciting challenges of time-domain astronomy.

IAU S276 provides a detailed snapshot of the state-of-the-art of the field fifteen years after the first extrasolar planet discovery announcement. This volume is an important reference for scientists and researchers, who will contribute to the frontier of research in the field during the next decade.

In IAU S258 astrophysicists discuss the current state of the problem of estimating ages of stars and stellar populations. They describe efforts to better constrain the ages of stars through improved observations and physical models. The volume highlights where advances are being made and predicts what the near future offers.

IAU S256 is the most complete and up-to-date account of our understanding of the Magellanic Clouds, two galaxies that accompany the Milky Way. Scientists from vastly different fields of research discuss galactic dynamics, the physics of the interstellar medium and star formation, and the fundamental properties and evolution of stars.

Detailing new results and covering a broad range of topics from the origin of solar activity to the latest observational techniques, IAU Symposium 273 brings together solar and stellar astronomers to present a unified view of the field.

IAU Symposium 274 brings together leading experts to discuss recent observational, theoretical and experimental efforts in understanding the basic plasma processes in the Universe, from the primordial plasmas of the early Universe to stellar and laboratory plasmas. It emphasizes the importance of connecting astrophysical theory, observations, simulations and laboratory astrophysics.

Featuring results on the dynamical processes in stars and galaxies, IAU S271 provides a broad perspective of the observations, data analysis and theory, including numerical simulations, behind the common underlying processes in the field of nonlinear astrophysical dynamics.

IAU S260 examines the role of astronomy in the modern world and its links to culture and society. This book brings together experts and practitioners from a broad range of fields to address questions relevant to astronomy's potential contributions to education, development, culture and the arts.

IAU S272 presents an overview of the latest research into active OB stars. Experts discuss the cutting-edge observations, state-of-the-art modeling and recently developed techniques that have improved our understanding of these objects. This is a useful resource for all those interested in extreme physical processes in active OB stars.