"Dark Matter in Astro- and Particle Physics" is a specialized book that documents the results of the fifth Heidelberg International Conference on Dark Matter in Astrophysics and Particle Physics. This conference took place in 2004 at Texas A&M University and served as a significant platform for the exchange of ideas and research findings in one of the most exciting and central areas of modern physics. The book provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical and experimental approaches to dark matter, including discussions on SUSY/SUGRA phenomenology and other possible explanations. It highlights the key experiments in the search for cold and hot dark matter and offers insights into current experimental limits as well as the prospects for future detectors. Additionally, it addresses astronomical evidence and observations related to dark matter, making the book a valuable resource for researchers and students in the fields of astrophysics and particle physics.