This brand-new edition of the colossal bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson's exciting, informative journey into the world of science. In this acclaimed bestseller, beloved author Bill Bryson 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 territory everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to understand how we got from there ...
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This brand-new edition of the colossal bestseller is lavishly illustrated to convey, in pictures as in words, Bill Bryson's exciting, informative journey into the world of science. In this acclaimed bestseller, beloved author Bill Bryson 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 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-colour 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 lavishly illustrated, science has never been more involving or entertaining.
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Bill Bryson's Short History of Everything is a must read and not to be missed. One of the best companions for the night table. Only Bill can present this material as if it were page turner fiction.
I've read it three times already and ready to pick it up again. It takes you out of the world by suspending you inside the universe !
Peter H
Aug 11, 2011
Nearly everything from Bill
Wonderful book; encyclopaedic in its coverage; only hope I get round to reading at least half of it before moving on.
