It is woven through with the kind of human stories that Bryson has made his trademark. 12,24 € But there is still plenty one can learn from this venture into what makes us human---physically, at least. Please try again   10,06 €

Highly recommended.If you are in quarantine due to Covid-19 and if you want to read just one book this is the one you should pick.

Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. 38,61 € As a fan of Bryson, I was surprised that I had not even heard of his new work of popular science. 11,11 €   I enjoyed reading this straight thru on my Kindle with admiration for all the author's careful research. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of

I wasn't sure I wanted to read a whole book full of words I can't pronounce. I definitely think the intended audience is adults, though. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner’s manual for everybody. 8,00 € Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. To know that one does not know how not just even a tiny part of the body works is the first step to getting interested in exploring each fascinating, inner landscape.

To know that one does not know how not just even a tiny part of the body works is the first step to getting interested in exploring each fascinating, inner landscape. Available. Chapter 20 (When things go wrong) in this book is a must-read one as it is perfectly explaining the current scenario we are facing. The teen of today needs a parent of tomorrow.A simple and unconventional book that teaches you how to reduce your exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and use wireless technologies safely.This Practical Book shows you exactly what you need to know to Improve Your Memory right now.

  Following on from the classic A Short History of Nearly Everything, The Body uncovers the workings of organs, muscles and bones and is steeped in fascinating anecdote and enlightening trivia. 9,21 € This is a tour of the human body, but it includes stories and asides about people associated with the discovery of various diseases or a cure or a system in the body.

This is a field trip through the human body and I was astounded at the level of research needed to write such a book.

Sorry Bill,this isn't as good as some of your previous books!

Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories 'What I learned is that we are infinitely more complex and wondrous, and often more mysterious, than I had ever suspected. I actually own a copy because this is another that I feel deserves more than read. Full of extraordinary facts and astonishing stories The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up. In a national poll, Notes from a Small Island was voted the book that best represents Britain.

He provides an excellent overview of what scientists know about the body from skin to bones, what is essential to keep it healthy, and a plethora of diseases that can attack it. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2019 The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson is a well-researched user’s manual for anyone interested in how our bodies function. Have you ever find your school biology textbook, well, literally, funny?

Please don’t wait so long before writing the next book. Practical Memory: A Simple Guide to Help You Remember More & Forget Less in Your Ev... 157 Video Game Jokes: The Ultimate Joke Book for Kids and Teens (Vol.1) 143 Video Game Jokes: The Ultimate Joke Book for Kids and Teens (Vol.2) The Nurse: The Outrageous, Bodily Fluid-Spilling, Gross-Out British Comedy! Having read all his previous books, I was prepared for his humor and I knew this would both educational and enjoyable. I wasn't sure I wanted to read a whole book full of words I can't pronounce. If I had read this book before starting medical school, the first two years of my education would have been decidedly less frightening and tedious.