The Body Illustrated

A Guide for Occupants

(Author) Bill Bryson
Format: Hardcover
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'Jaw-dropping' -The Times 'It is a feat of narrative skill to bake so many facts in to an entertaining and nutritious book. Daily Telegraph 'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson ... an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book' Sunday Times Now enhanced in this new edition by hundreds of stunning photographs and illustrations, Bryson's book about the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself, is an instant classic. A Sunday Times and international bestseller, it is jam-packed with extraordinary facts, remarkable characters and astonishing stories. 'What I learned is that we are infinitely more complex and wondrous and often more mysterious, than I had ever suspected. There really is no story more amazing than the story of us.' Bill Bryson

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Publisher:
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format:
Hardcover
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780857527691
Publish year:
2022
Publish date:
Oct. 13, 2022

Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson is an American author known for his humorous and engaging travel writing. His most notable works include "A Walk in the Woods," "Notes from a Small Island," and "In a Sunburned Country." Bryson's writing style is characterized by his wit, charm, and ability to make complex subjects accessible to readers. He has made significant contributions to the travel writing genre by blending personal anecdotes with historical and cultural insights. One of his most famous works, "A Short History of Nearly Everything," explores scientific concepts in a way that is entertaining and easy to understand. Bryson's impact on literature lies in his ability to entertain and educate readers while taking them on a journey around the world.

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