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A short history of nearly everything

by Bill Bryson

This text provides an accessible overview of general science, including chemistry, palaeontology, astronomy, and particle physics. It traces the history of the universe from the Big Bang to the development of quantum mechanics, evolution, and geology.

Accession 18338 ISBN 9780552151740 Publisher Black Swan
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