The Body A Guide for Occupants
The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson, published by National Geographic Books on October 15, 2019, is a comprehensive exploration of the human body. This first edition spans 464 pages and is presented in English. Bryson takes readers on an engaging journey through the intricacies of human anatomy and physiology, highlighting how the body functions, its remarkable healing capabilities, and the various ways it can fail.
Readers will find a wealth of extraordinary facts and anecdotes that illuminate the complexities of life and the human experience. The book delves into topics such as medical science and human anatomy, offering insights that encourage a deeper appreciation for the body we inhabit. With Bryson’s signature humor and accessible writing style, this guide serves as an informative resource for anyone looking to understand the marvels of their own biology.
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST • LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD
“Glorious. . .You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design.” —The Washington Post
Bill 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 this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, The Body will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As Bill Bryson writes, “We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted.” The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively readable facts and information.
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