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CastletonLibrarian		 A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING, by Bill Bryson
Dec 3 2007, 3:09 PM EST
This is one of my all-time favorite books. I've always admired authors who can make complex scientific material understandable. Bryson is the master, sprinkling flashes of merriment and devilish asides among the clear, concise explanations. If you've read other Bryson works (like A WALK IN THE WOODS) and have been underwhelmed, don't let that experience keep you from trying this one. A great pick for semester break reading, whatever your level of scientific interest.

Can something this clear and entertaining be accurate science? I'm no scientist, and would be interested in what people in the sciences, as well as other non-scientists, think of it. Do you find this valuable?    
hermitcrab
hermitcrab		 RE: A SHORT HISTORY OF NEARLY EVERYTHING, by Bill Bryson
Dec 5 2007, 4:39 PM EST
Hmmm. Guess I'll have to read that one! Do you find this valuable?    

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