
Summary of A Short History of Nearly Everything
SellWave Audio
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
In A Short History of Nearly Everything, bestselling author Bill Bryson takes on his most ambitious project yet: to make sense of the biggest and oldest questions about the universe and our place within it. Spanning subjects from the origins of the cosmos and the Big Bang to the rise of human civilization, Bryson unpacks how existence moved from nothing at all to the complex, fascinating world we live in today. His gift lies in translating dense scientific ideas into a narrative that is clear, engaging, and often infused with humor.
With A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bryson delivers an adventure through the realms of science that is both profound and entertaining. He manages to bring clarity to subjects that often intimidate, creating a story that makes readers marvel at the intricacies of the natural world while keeping them thoroughly entertained.
This updated edition of A Short History of Nearly Everything adds a striking visual dimension, featuring full-color illustrations and artwork that bring scientific discoveries to life. The images highlight both the concepts themselves and the scientists who helped shape our understanding of them, making the journey through knowledge even more vivid and memorable.
Richly illustrated, eloquently written, and endlessly captivating, A Short History of Nearly Everything remains one of the most engaging introductions to science and human curiosity ever published.
Duration - 1h 32m.
Author - SellWave Audio.
Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G.
Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 SellWave Audio ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In A Short History of Nearly Everything, bestselling author Bill Bryson takes on his most ambitious project yet: to make sense of the biggest and oldest questions about the universe and our place within it. Spanning subjects from the origins of the cosmos and the Big Bang to the rise of human civilization, Bryson unpacks how existence moved from nothing at all to the complex, fascinating world we live in today. His gift lies in translating dense scientific ideas into a narrative that is clear, engaging, and often infused with humor. With A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bryson delivers an adventure through the realms of science that is both profound and entertaining. He manages to bring clarity to subjects that often intimidate, creating a story that makes readers marvel at the intricacies of the natural world while keeping them thoroughly entertained. This updated edition of A Short History of Nearly Everything adds a striking visual dimension, featuring full-color illustrations and artwork that bring scientific discoveries to life. The images highlight both the concepts themselves and the scientists who helped shape our understanding of them, making the journey through knowledge even more vivid and memorable. Richly illustrated, eloquently written, and endlessly captivating, A Short History of Nearly Everything remains one of the most engaging introductions to science and human curiosity ever published. Duration - 1h 32m. Author - SellWave Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Archie G. Published Date - Wednesday, 22 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 SellWave Audio ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credit
Duration:00:00:10
Front Matter
Duration:00:02:32
Introduction
Duration:00:01:34
CHAPTER 1: HOW TO BUILD A UNIVERSE
Duration:00:06:40
CHAPTER 2: WELCOME TO THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Duration:00:03:48
CHAPTER 3: THE REVEREND EVANS’S UNIVERSE
Duration:00:03:03
CHAPTER 4: THE MEASURE OF THINGS
Duration:00:03:33
CHAPTER 5: THE STONE-BREAKERS
Duration:00:03:23
CHAPTER 6: SCIENCE RED IN TOOTH AND CLAW
Duration:00:03:19
CHAPTER 7: ELEMENTAL MATTERS
Duration:00:03:30
CHAPTER 8: EINSTEIN’S UNIVERSE
Duration:00:03:18
CHAPTER 9: THE MIGHTY ATOM
Duration:00:03:08
CHAPTER 10: GETTING THE LEAD OUT
Duration:00:02:56
CHAPTER 11: MUSTER MARK’S QUARKS
Duration:00:02:53
CHAPTER 12: THE EARTH MOVES
Duration:00:02:32
CHAPTER 13: BANG!
Duration:00:02:10
CHAPTER 14: THE FIRE BELOW
Duration:00:02:01
CHAPTER 15: DANGEROUS BEAUTY
Duration:00:02:11
CHAPTER 16: LONELY PLANET
Duration:00:02:26
CHAPTER 17: INTO THE TROPOSPHERE
Duration:00:02:31
CHAPTER 18: THE BOUNDING MAIN
Duration:00:02:29
CHAPTER 19: THE RISE OF LIFE
Duration:00:02:22
CHAPTER 20: SMALL WORLD
Duration:00:02:26
CHAPTER 21: LIFE GOES ON
Duration:00:02:08
CHAPTER 22: GOOD-BYE TO ALL THAT
Duration:00:02:20
CHAPTER 23: THE RICHNESS OF BEING
Duration:00:02:23
CHAPTER 24: CELLS
Duration:00:02:09
CHAPTER 25: DARWIN’S SINGULAR NOTION
Duration:00:02:29
CHAPTER 26: THE STUFF OF LIFE
Duration:00:02:37
CHAPTER 27: ICE TIME
Duration:00:02:23
CHAPTER 28: THE MYSTERIOUS BIPED
Duration:00:02:42
CHAPTER 29: THE RESTLESS APE
Duration:00:02:38
CHAPTER 30: GOOD-BYE
Duration:00:02:02
FINAL SUMMARY
Duration:00:03:57
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:10