A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

Bill Bryson was born in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1951. His bestselling books include The Road to Little Dribbling , Notes from a Small Island , A Walk in the Woods , One Summer and The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid . In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain. His acclaimed work of popular science, A Short History of Nearly Everything , won the Aventis Prize and the Descartes Prize, and is the biggest selling non-fiction book of the 21st century. The Body: A Guide for Occupants was shortlisted for the Royal Society Science Book Prize and is an international bestseller. Bill Bryson was Chancellor of Durham University 2005-2011. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society. He lives in England.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Bryson
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 21.10.2025
• EAN: 9781529966817
• ISBN: 978-1-5299-6681-7
• No. of pages: 656
• Dimensions: 153 mm x 234 mm x 40 mm
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general)