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A Short History of Nearly Everything

A Short History of Nearly Everything
by Bill Bryson
Hardcover: May 2003,
560 pages.
Paperback: Sep 2004,
560 pages.

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Rated 1 of 5 of 5 by lib
horrible
although this book may be very informative, it is the most boring thing that i have ever sat down and tried to read. This book is so long and very hard to get through. unless someone has nothing better to do i would not recomend it to anyone.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Macca
I wish had read this book before I did my science degree....it would have saved three years of my life. Bryson's book has reinvigorated my youthful curiosity for knowledge. 'It's breathtaking, I suggest you try it.'


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Peter Kirby
A terrific read, Bryson cleverly blends science and wit.


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Tara Winter
A interesting look at the scientific take on life


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Steve Pearce
Bryson's sheer readability turns some of the most complex ideas imaginable into a wonderfully entertaining book, packed full of humour and fascinating detail. A quite incredible achievement, particularly when one considers he was travelling at 600 miles per hour while writing it!


Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Tony Taylor Retired Engineer
It fills in the education gap some of which I should have been taught at school!

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