a short history of nearly everything

I noticed that the last time I mentioned any of the books I've read, was 8 months ago! I guess I've been really busy, and a little slack on the updates. But I have been reading my usual four books at a time, two books per month. And I've been absorbing lots and lots of material on ChangeThis, so I guess it's time I give some updates...

I finished reading "A Short History of Nearly Everything", written by Bill Bryson, a few months ago, and it's still fresh in my mind. It's a semi-scientific / factual type book, not my usual choice, since I've really been digging deep into the business books for the last two years. But I bought the book because it was recommended by a good friend, and it was definitely worth it.

It's one of those books that hooks you. You just can't read fast enough, or put the thing down. There were some slow parts in the beginning of the book, but most of it is absolutely brilliant.

Essentially it's about the world, earth, chemistry, science, geography, animals, stars, humans and everything really. Bill Bryson explains in really easy and plain language how just about everything in the universe hangs together. But the real beauty of the book, is that he describes how the scientists discovered the stuff, how they realised that things work the way they do, and also who these scientists were. Their weird stories (and it can be really weird sometimes) and the stories that surrounded them. And he does it all with a wicked sense of humour.

I found the book very fascinating, and filled with really strange and awesome stuff. I would highly recommend it!