A Short History of Nearly Everything
A journey into the most intriguing and intractable questions that science seeks to answer
About This Book
A Short History of Nearly Everything (2003) offers an enlightening summary of contemporary scientific thinking relating to all aspects of life, from the creation of the universe to our relationship with the tiniest of bacteria.
Who Should Read This?
- Adults who want to brush up on their foundational science knowledge
- People interested in the origin of the universe and life on Earth
- Anyone fascinated by the world’s greatest scientific mind
About the Author
Bill Bryson is an American best-selling author who writes on topics as diverse as the English language, science, and travel. He is also well-known for his humorous portrait of Great Britain in Notes From a Small Island, voted by BBC4 Radio listeners as the book most representative of their country.
