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Name: A Short History of Nearly Everything
Rating: 4.8 (16 reviews)
Author: Bill Bryson
ISBN: 9780767908177

A Short History of Nearly Everything

by Bill Bryson

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First Published:
May 1, 2003, 560 pages

Paperback:
Sep 2004, 560 pages

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- Across The Centuries
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Megalodon

Science over easy

I love Bill Bryson's books. This one was a surprise. Most of his books are travel/memoir type, with astute observations and great humor.

This book though starts out with he admitting he knows little of science. I sure thought I did. But he goes for big numbers and the people who made the breakthroughs while making science delightfully accessible for everyone.

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.'

Peter Kirby

A terrific read, Bryson cleverly blends science and wit.

Tara Winter

A interesting look at the scientific take on life

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!

Tony Taylor Retired Engineer

It fills in the education gap some of which I should have been taught at school!

Jack Beadle

I only read a short bit though at the moment it seems to be a very enjoyable book and i look forward to reading more.

Luke

Amazing

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