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Illustrated
Edition
Special Edition
ISBN
9780307885159
Book Title
Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Item Length
10.9 in
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.4 in
Author
Bill Bryson
Genre
Science, History
Topic
Natural History, World, Essays
Item Weight
67 Oz
Item Width
8.5 in
Number of Pages
624 Pages
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Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0307885151
ISBN-13
9780307885159
eBay Product ID (ePID)
102890222

Product Key Features

Book Title
Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition
Number of Pages
624 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Natural History, World, Essays
Publication Year
2010
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, History
Author
Bill Bryson
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
67 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.5 in

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Trade
LCCN
2005-283719
Reviews
Praise forA Short History of Nearly Everything "A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read ofA Short History of Nearly Everything, the more I was convinced that Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." New York Times Book Review "A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts, adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a toboggan."Seattle Times "[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world will be answered here."Boston Globe "Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details. . . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."People "It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . [A Short History of Nearly Everything] represents a wonderful education, and all schools would be better places if it were the core science reader on the curriculum."Tim Flannery,Times Literary Supplement From the Hardcover edition., Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything "A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of A Short History of Nearly Everything , the more I was convinced that Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." -- New York Times Book Review "A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts, adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a toboggan."-- Seattle Times "[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world will be answered here."-- Boston Globe "Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details. . . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."-- People "It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . [ A Short History of Nearly Everything ] represents a wonderful education, and all schools would be better places if it were the core science reader on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, Times Literary Supplement, Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything "A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of A Short History of Nearly Everything , the more I was convinced that Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." - New York Times Book Review "A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts, adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a toboggan."- Seattle Times "[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world will be answered here."- Boston Globe "Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details. . . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."- People "It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . [ A Short History of Nearly Everything ] represents a wonderful education, and all schools would be better places if it were the core science reader on the curriculum."-Tim Flannery, Times Literary Supplement From the Hardcover edition., Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything "A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of A Short History of Nearly Everything , the more I was convinced that Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." -- New York Times Book Review "A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts, adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a toboggan."-- Seattle Times "[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world will be answered here."-- Boston Globe "Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details. . . . Bottom line: Science with a smile."-- People "It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . [ A Short History of Nearly Everything ] represents a wonderful education, and all schools would be better places if it were the core science reader on the curriculum."--Tim Flannery, Times Literary Supplement From the Hardcover edition., Praise for A Short History of Nearly Everything "A modern classic of science writing. . . . The more I read of A Short History of Nearly Everything , the more I was convinced that Bryson had achieved exactly what he'd set out to do." New York Times Book Review "A highly readable mix of historical anecdotes, gee-whiz facts, adept summarization, and gleeful recounts of the eccentricities of great scientists. It moves so fast that it's science on a toboggan." Seattle Times "[Bill Bryson] makes science interesting and funny. . . . You can bet that many questions you have about the universe and the world will be answered here." Boston Globe "Here are answers to the stupid questions you were afraid to ask in school . . . [Bryson] peppers the book with wit and great details. . . . Bottom line: Science with a smile." People "It is one of this book's great achievements that Bryson is able to weave a satisfying universal narrative without sparing the reader one whit of scientific ignorance or doubt. . . . [ A Short History of Nearly Everything ] represents a wonderful education, and all schools would be better places if it were the core science reader on the curriculum."Tim Flannery, Times Literary Supplement From the Hardcover edition.
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Special,Illustrated edition
Synopsis
This new edition of the acclaimed bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson's exciting, informative journey into the world of science. In A Short History of Nearly Everything , the bestselling author of A Walk in the Woods and The Body, confronts his greatest challenge yet: to understand--and, if possible, answer--the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves. Taking as his territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there being nothing at all to there being us . The result is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it. Now, in this handsome new edition, Bill Bryson's words are supplemented by full-color artwork that explains in visual terms the concepts and wonder of science, at the same time giving face to the major players in the world of scientific study. Eloquently and entertainingly described, as well as richly illustrated, science has never been more involving or entertaining.
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Q162.B88 2005

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    Jul 18, 2019

    A must read

    This is a great book. its full o facts and explains just about everything. This is my third copy.

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