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A Short History of Nearly Everything: Special Illustrated Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: Bill Bryson
Publisher: Broadway
Category: Book
Buy Used: $60.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 144883
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 624
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 1.6
ISBN: 0767923227
Dewey Decimal Number: 500
EAN: 9780767923224
ASIN: 0767923227
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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Product Description
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, 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 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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 Science 101 -- Perfect book October 6, 2008
I can't believe that I didn't buy this book 4 years ago and read this. This book is absolutely perfect who is interested in knowing why things work the way it works, but hasn't spent the time in college to learn the Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Astronmoy and other plethora of sceinces. It also provides a lot of scientific facts, but in a manner that one remember more easily than trying to memorize for a test. The book is not only written for grown-ups, but also for kids who can get a better understanding of basics of science much more than what they learn in school.
After reading the book, history combined with its associated science and discoveries, makes it clear that one doesn't have to be super-brilliant to invent or discover new things or concepts, but the eagerness and discipline can make many of us Eisteins and Newtons, or should I say Mandelevs. Even if one think they are too old for that, if kids come read this book, they may get the confidence to be one who discover the origin of our universe?
Great book! Bill Bryson is humorous in his writing as well, and similar to his other books, this one gets a "Five Star" rating as well.
Wow, that's interesting June 30, 2008
Got the original from the library and took it back after the second chapter. I had to buy my own copy. Then I found out there was an Illustrated Edition and it was well worth the extra money. There are some really dull parts just like a chemistry course so the illustrations carry you through to the more intrigueing parts. I read it about three times. You don't have to start at the beginning, it's all interesting.
A Short History of Nearly Everything February 29, 2008
This is a very informative book, which can be a very useful reference for kids' scientific education.
Factual Knowledge Supreme. December 31, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the most fantastic book in print. Every human being should read this book. It containes a huge store of factual knowledge. Every person should know at least this much about the universe they live in. This type of scientific understanduing will have a bearing on the decisions you make concerning your future. I am a bibliomanic and have a several thousand volume personal library and there is no other book I would reccomend more highly; --- for young and old.
Jess Culpepper, Humble, Texas, 77338.
Placed into perspective... November 13, 2007
Brysons method of converting the magnitude of events, sequences and experiences through analogies of scales of size and time is infinitesimal(in relation to the amount of content in the book) and yet extremely valuable in making this book of knowledge work. Further his explanations of connections in history relating to the dawn of discoveries and the scientists, explorers and or discovers is so important in understanding the driving mechanisms that have helped shape science as it is today. I can agree that Brysons book helped fill the gaps of certain drearily taught college courses I experienced years ago that I held on tight to enjoy, but some of them just seemed to be missing that connective tissue, geology, or force needed to make them more astonishing. I additionally just finished 'A Walk in the Woods'-what a great book, I actually laughed outloud a couple of times. Great work to Mr. Bryson.
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