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From one of our most beloved authors, a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home—now richly illustrated with more than two hundred images in full colorBill Bryson and his f

Bill Bryson, who gave glorious voice to The Mother Tongue, now celebrates her magnificent offspring in the book that reveals once and for all how a dusty western hamlet with neither woods nor holly c

With his signature wit, charm, and seemingly limitless knowledge, Bill Bryson takes us on a room-by-room tour through his own house, using each room as a jumping off point into the vast history of the

從宇宙大爆炸到人類文明的誕生，我們究竟是如何走到今天的？暢銷科普作家 Bill Bryson 以幽默而清晰的筆調，帶領讀者認識宇宙、地球、生命演化與科學發展。本書是其經典科普著作的全新增訂版，納入初版問世二十多年來的重要科學發現，包括冥王星為何不再列為行星、太陽系衛星數量的變化、基因研究如何揭露未知的早期人類，以及希格斯玻色子對物理學的影響。作者將複雜的科學概念轉化為容易理解的故事，讓沒有專業背景的讀者也能享受探索知識的樂趣。原著曾獲《Economist》、《Guardian》及《紐約時報》等媒體高度評價，是適合一般讀者入門的科普作品。● 經典科普暢銷書全新增訂版，收錄二十多年來的重要科學發現 ● 橫跨宇宙、地球與生命科學，從大爆炸談到人類文明的形成 ● Bill Bryson 幽默易讀的敘事風格，讓複雜科學變得清楚而有趣Fully updated edition of the biggest-selling popular science book of the 21st century, explaining the Earth, the universe, and everything in between.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.'Possibly the best scientific primer ever published.' Economist'Truly impressive... It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science.' GuardianBill Bryson can't contain his curiosity about the world around him. A Short History of Nearly

★ 《萬物簡史》作者全新力作，人體最精彩導覽書★ 英國No.1暢銷，科學書大獎入圍作品★ 從頭到腳，揭開人體運作的驚人祕密★ 最幽默也最驚奇的「人體使用說明書」我們一生都住在這具身體裡，卻很少真正了解它。比爾．布萊森以一貫幽默又迷人的筆調，帶領讀者展開一場從頭到腳的人體探索之旅。從心臟如何跳動、肺如何呼吸，到大腦如何思考與記憶，本書將複雜的生理機制轉化為一段段令人驚嘆的故事。你會知道：一生竟會吃下數十噸食物，人體的DNA可以延伸至遙遠的宇宙邊界，而我們的身體竟擁有驚人的自我修復能力。科學知識與歷史趣聞交織其中，既豐富又引人入勝。這不只是一本科普書，而是一場關於「人類存在」的讚嘆。當你理解這具身體的奇蹟，也會重新看見自身的價值與奧祕。#1 Sunday Times bestseller in both hardback and paperback, this head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body is as compulsively readable as it is comprehensive. Bryson at his very best, it is a must-read owner's manual for everybody.#1 Bestseller in both hardback and paperback: SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 ROYAL SOCIETY INSIGHT INVESTMENT SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE_______'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

我們每天都在說話，卻很少想過，語言究竟是怎麼形成的？為什麼英文裡有些字來自維京人？莎士比亞又為英文留下了哪些影響？暢銷作家 Bill Bryson 將其語言著作 Mother Tongue 改寫成適合兒童閱讀的版本，搭配精美插畫，帶領讀者認識英語從早期發展到字典誕生的歷史。書中透過有趣的故事與例子，介紹英文單字的來源、語言隨時代產生的變化，以及日常用語背後令人意想不到的故事。從 glitter、sky 到 LOL，原來熟悉的字詞都有值得了解的過去。本書結合語言知識、歷史與幽默，適合8歲以上的孩子閱讀，也能讓喜歡英文的大人發現語言的另一面。● Bill Bryson 經典語言著作兒童改寫版，以淺顯有趣的方式介紹英語歷史 ● 精美插畫搭配語言故事，認識單字來源、維京文化與莎士比亞的影響 ● 適合8歲以上讀者，結合英文學習、歷史知識與閱讀樂趣Adapted from Mother Tongue, this stunningly illustrated book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries.Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Every day, you do something incredible, and I bet you barely ever think about it: you speak.But have you ever wondered why the English language turned out like it did? If so, this is the book for you. It will also answer some VERY important questions...Why do we have the Vikings to thank for words like glitter and sky?Why did LOL used to mean little old ladies?And why did no one know what majestic meant until Shakespeare came alon

★ 《萬物簡史》作者全新力作，人體最精彩導覽書★ 英國No.1暢銷，科學書大獎入圍作品★ 從頭到腳，揭開人體運作的驚人祕密★ 最幽默也最驚奇的「人體使用說明書」我們一生都住在這具身體裡，卻很少真正了解它。比爾．布萊森以一貫幽默又迷人的筆調，帶領讀者展開一場從頭到腳的人體探索之旅。從心臟如何跳動、肺如何呼吸，到大腦如何思考與記憶，本書將複雜的生理機制轉化為一段段令人驚嘆的故事。你會知道：一生竟會吃下數十噸食物，人體的DNA可以延伸至遙遠的宇宙邊界，而我們的身體竟擁有驚人的自我修復能力。科學知識與歷史趣聞交織其中，既豐富又引人入勝。這不只是一本科普書，而是一場關於「人類存在」的讚嘆。當你理解這具身體的奇蹟，也會重新看見自身的價值與奧祕。ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR:THE WASHINGTON POST • FINANCIAL TIMES • THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS • BOOKPAGE • BOSTON.COMBill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody.Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading t

Suitable for younger readers, this book covers the wonder and mysteries of time and space, the frequently bizarre and often obsessive scientists and the methods they used, and the extraordinary accide

Soon to be a major motion picture starring Robert Redford and Nick Nolte. The Appalachian Trail trail stretches from Georgia to Maine and covers some of the most breathtaking terrain in America–majest

The longest continuous footpath in the world, the Appalachian Trail stretches along the East Coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine, through some of the most arresting and celebrated landsc

One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized Ame

In the summer of 1927, America had a booming stock market, a president who worked just four hours a day (and slept much of the rest), a devastating flood of the Mississippi, a sensational murder trial

From one of the most beloved authors of our a fascinating, excursion into the History behind the place we call homeBill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where

A fresh new look for Bill Bryson's indispensable word companion. What's the difference between mean and median, blatant and flagrant, flout and flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are yo

From its mongrel origins to its status as the world's most-spoken tongue; its vibrant swearing to its uncertain spelling and pronunciation, the author covers all this as well as the many curious eccen

One of the most admired nonfiction writers of our time retells the story of one truly fabulous year in the life of his native country—a fascinating and gripping narrative featuring such outsized Ame