The Body

Discover the intricate wonders of human anatomy with 'The Body: A Guide for Occupants' by Bill Bryson, the number one Sunday Times bestseller. This insightful and entertaining book takes you on a remarkable journey through the complexities of the human body, revealing extraordinary facts and astonishing stories that will captivate your understanding of self. Bryson's narrative skill effortlessly blends humor with scientific insight, making this a must-read for anyone curious about how our bodies function and their incredible ability to heal. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive exploration of various body systems, from the brain's neurological marvels to the fascinating mechanisms of healing. Perfect for science enthusiasts, students, or anyone wanting to gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable biological marvel that is the human body. With 544 pages of rich content published by Random House UK and released in 2020, this book serves as a brilliant successor to Bryson's previous works, including 'A Short History of Nearly Everything.' Each chapter invites you to marvel at your physical presence and the complexities that define our very existence. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase and delve into a book that promises to enlighten and entertain, allowing you to celebrate the genius of your own body repeatedly.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780552779906
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 544


Description:
THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER- SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE INVESTMENT PRIZE 2020_______'A directory of wonders.' - The Guardian'Jaw-dropping.' - The Times'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson...an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book.' - The Sunday Times'It is a feat of narrative skill to bake so many facts into an entertaining and nutritious book.' - The Daily Telegraph_______'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.' Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. 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.A wonderful successor to A Short History of Nearly Everything, this new book is an instant classic. It will have you marvelling at the form you occupy, and celebrating the genius of your existence, time and time again.'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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