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" Fascinating book, well organized and fun. Heard the whole thing as audiobook. "
- Joanna, 2/20/2014
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" Bill Bryson shows how to explain complex concepts in a clear and entertaining way. "
- Peter, 2/20/2014
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" My prejudice - I love Bryson. I can see hanging with him, drinking a pint and trading pub tales. This book is entirely Bryson but much more disciplined. He has a love for nature and the scientific realm which shines through. I taught a variety of science classes. I could quite easily have thrown out our textbooks and used the appropriate sections of this book. Easily the most enjoyable 'non-science guy" book I've read. "
- David, 2/19/2014
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" Re-read this several times... I love how is it seemingly comprehensive but concise and always with humor. "
- Canice, 2/6/2014
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" Life, The Universe, and Everything. Bill Bryson takes on a description and history of sciences major accomplishments with humor and a modest hubris. Yes Life on earth is miraculous. "
- Steven, 1/30/2014
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" This book contains an incredible amount of information, but after reading you realize we humans, have very little understanding of "nearly everything". "
- Jon, 1/29/2014
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" One of my favorite books "
- Shamoon, 1/23/2014
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" Science that cuts to the chase, a noble attempt at marrying the precise, technical with narrative. "
- Tim, 1/17/2014
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" One of my favourite books of all time, and possibly the best book about science ever written. Perhaps it takes a dedicated layman to write such an accessible introduction to science. For anyone looking to boost his common knowledge, look no further. "
- Jeroen, 1/16/2014
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" If you have to read one book on a diverse history, this is it. "
- Ravi, 1/12/2014
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" Wonderful overview of the history of science, especially the scientists cheating eachother out of acclaim. The chapter on the lurking doom beneath Yellowstone gave me the willies! Highest recommendation. "
- Rodger, 12/10/2013
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" One of my all time favorite books. Bill Bryson for science geeks. "
- Brenda, 12/2/2013
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" A fantastic read and a fantastic way to get a quick background on a wide array of topics "
- Justin, 12/1/2013
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" This is kind of one of those books you don't have to read from beginning to end but can scan for specific information. For younger kids I reconmend another book by Bill Bryson. A really short history of nearly everything. It's almost the same thing, but it's shorter, and simpified for kids. "
- Celia, 4/27/2013
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" I usually tell people this book should be subtitled "All The Ways We're Going To Die". Every chapter seems to wind up in some way talking about a doomsday scenario. Undoubtedly my favorite is the Yellowstone supervolcano. "
- Karl, 3/24/2013
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" I found this hard going after a while, but thought the first chapter was absolutely masterful. If I want to interest kids in science, I always suggest they read that. "
- Andrew, 11/9/2012
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" Fascinating book, very well done, but Bill Bryson needs to stop using the following as adjectives: plump, stately, retiring. "
- Elisa, 11/2/2012
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" Interesting and tedious in equal measure, and it's not just the subject matter. "
- Wdmoor, 5/27/2012
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" All of the stories a science teacher could want. "
- carl, 12/15/2011
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" Entertaining and informative. Brings scientific invention to life. "
- Steve, 10/27/2011
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" Best book I have every read. I have read ALOT OF BOOKS. Its the WOW factor that really had me coming back to read it. Just loved it.
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- Tangahi, 7/1/2011
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" This book is well written. Easy to read! It touches a wealth of subjects without being boring or too technical.
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- Dee, 6/28/2011
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" Bryson is great at these books. They are what they are, very enjoyable, often illuminating. he has a unique kind of ability to cast a comprehensible and panoramic eye over almost any subject
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- Tj, 6/25/2011
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" Enjoyable but not the rollicking good time that other Bryson books have been.Interesting when you are awake, a good way to fall asleep when you are tired. Which says more about the subject matter (chemistry, physics, geology) than the writer.
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- J, 6/22/2011
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" OK, how does he take complex subjects and make them understandable and funny. Oh, I like this guy very much.
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- Michael, 6/21/2011
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" Such a great book. Well written and informative!
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- Ryan, 6/21/2011
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" Every science student can learn a lot from this ( though I've totally forgotton what I learnt :p) . It drags a little. Thats its only flaw.
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- Sadaf, 6/21/2011
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" Great reading--a fun approach to the history of the earth and science
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- Pat, 6/19/2011
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" I quoted facts from this book at everyone I knew for months.
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- Rob, 6/18/2011
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" Amazing how often tidbits and insights from this book (as well as other's by Mr. Bryson, including HOME) come up in my daily life and conversations. Maybe that just makes me an incredible dork...
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- Rachelmouser, 6/15/2011
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" bryson can synthesize a quantum of stuff and distill it to its essence about as well as anybody. a fantastic hike through natural science that enthralls and educates.
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- bobby, 6/13/2011
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" very well researched and hilariously written , recommended !
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- Ribhu, 6/13/2011
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