A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling popular science book of the 21st century, Bill Bryson makes complex subjects clear and compelling for everyone with an interest in the world around them. Now fully revised and updated, this edition reflects the many scientific discoveries in the last twenty years since the book was first published. Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization is presented in his inimitable style, making complex subjects fascinating and accessible to all. This journey through time and space will inform a new generation of readers, young and old, as well as those who read this book on first publication, offering a new perspective based on what we know now. The book covers the history of the Earth, the universe, and everything in between, explaining among much else how we got from being nothing at all to what we are today. Praised as 'possibly the best scientific primer ever published' by The Economist and 'truly impressive...It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science' by The Guardian, this edition is a travelogue of science with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide. It is a genuinely useful and readable book, providing a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience for anyone interested in science and the world around them.