A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

Bill Bryson's tour of the sciences returns in a revised edition that brings its account of the universe, the Earth and the life on it up to date. The book moves from the origins of the cosmos to the formation of planets, the appearance of living things and the long human story that followed, explaining each step in plain language instead of technical shorthand. Bryson writes as an outsider asking the obvious questions, which keeps the chapters readable for anyone without a science background, and he gives as much attention to the researchers as to their findings. This version takes account of discoveries made since the original appeared, across fields such as astronomy, genetics and particle physics. This edition covers: • A revised and expanded text reflecting newer scientific findings • Ground stretching from cosmology and geology to evolution • Plain-language explanations aimed at general readers • Portraits of the scientists behind the discoveries A good fit for students, curious general readers and anyone assembling a popular science shelf from Boipoka.