A Short History of Nearly Everything
| A Short History of Nearly Everything |
Manufacturer: Bantam Dell Publishing Group
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978076790817 Retail Price: $27.50 #Deals:
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A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING showcases science's crowning achievements and presents them in readable fashion. With topics ranging from continental drift to the nature of time, Bryson, author of I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF, offers up clearly argued explanations able to reach even the least scientifically inclined. A New York Times Notable Book for 2003. |
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A Short History of Nearly Everything Specs:
| Product Name | A Short History of Nearly Everything |
| Manufacturer | Bantam Dell Publishing Group |
| Product Number MPN | 0767908171 |
| Retail Price | $27.50 |
| EAN-14 | 09780767908177 |
| UPC | 978076790817 |
| Specifications | |
| Title | A Short History of Nearly Everything |
| ISBN | 0767908171 |
| Author(s) | Bill Bryson |
| Release Date | 2003-05-06 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Num. of Items | 1 |
| Weight | 0.5 lbs. |
| Deal first added on: | 20-February-2004 |
Latest 6 Reviews
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 "Terrific!" | 2009-10-27 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3QEZ5AB9D2NBE |
| This was a fantastic book. Mr. Bryson has an inquiring mind, and the ability to dig deep into scientific subject matters, yet make them accessible to a lay person. I'm really looking forward to buying the Really Short History to read to my kids. Fascinating stuff! More please! |
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 "Not About Science, Rather About Personal Drama of Scientists" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2FZSHYCGUFXVO |
This book is not about science. It is about the personal baby mama drama of scientists. Few to no words are actually devoted to explaining discoveries, and when Bryson does talk about actual science he often gets it wrong or gives bad emphases. For every word on actual science he spends 10 words talking about feuds, marriages, business ventures, and basically on trying to be funny.
The book does not live up to its title or its jacket. This is a softball, lazy way to talk about the history of science that has already been done countless times before precisely because it is so easy to do. Most if not all of his material is derivative and can be found in other, better books that came before him.
Thoroughly disappointing, I won't be wasting my energy reading anything from Bill Bryson ever again.
Bottom line: This is not science, this is relationship drama. |
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| "A great book of knowledge" | 2009-10-24 |
| - Reviewed By User: A22RANI30LQGJY |
| The forward of this book explains why it was written. At the same time it seems to explain a lot of what is wrong with our educational system. A must read for anyone who would like to increase their understanding of many simple but ignored facts. But, if you think ignorance is bliss, leave this one alone. |
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| "Makes Science Actually Fun -- and Funny" | 2009-10-20 |
| - Reviewed By User: A10B4UOL0IB274 |
I'm still in the section where some very curious British men are developing the science of geology (it started as an elite good ol' boys club that developed into practically a cult). Who'd of thunk this would be a hilarious topic, but it is when Bryson is telling it. I can't say I understood the chapter on how early scientists came up with the exact weight of the earth, but I certainly laughed a lot at their quirky personalities, which to me is a lot more valuable than how to weigh a planet. I'm excited to read the rest of Bryson's work.
By Jaimal yogis, author of Saltwater Buddha |
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| "Very Enlightening" | 2009-10-17 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2NJFFQ6W35XJU |
Really enjoyed reading this book. Gets bogged down just a slightly with the DNA bit, but that is just a minor speed bump in an otherwise well written work--and written so most of us can understand it. I really enjoyed the part about us being the product of in-breeding. haha
I recommend it!! |
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 "Snuggle up to Uncle Bill while he takes you on a fascinating journey" | 2009-09-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: AXPCPKHEUPCYM |
| Absolutely fascinating, hard to understand information digested and delivered in the most dry, sardonic and hilarious way. Its like have a cup of tea and a big chat about inherrantly interesting stuff with your twinkle in the eye, nerdy great uncle. I had never read Bill Bryson before and now I worship the man. I'm keen to read it again. |
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