Bryson, Bill

Nature and science writer Bill Bryson examines some of mysteries of science, and attempts to understand not only what scientists know, but how they know it. Covers the creation of the universe, the size of the Earth, the origins of life, and other topics.

Examines the history of domestic life traveling from room to room in a house. For example, the history of hygiene is discussed in the context of a bathroom and the kitchen provides the opportunity to consider topics such as nutrition and food preservation.

Travel writer Bill Bryson recounts the experiences he had during his journey to Kenya in 2002, where he witnessed the crushing poverty that plagues the country and its people.

Bill Bryson recounts some of the strange experiences he had when he returned to the United States after living in Britain for twenty years.

The author presents a humorous account of his travels in Europe.

Travel writer Bill Bryson chronicles the experiences he had and profiles the people and wildlife he encountered while traveling through Australia.

Bryson, an Iowan transplanted to England, returns to search for the perfect American small town.

A collection of contributions from scientists and science-fiction writers, such as Richard Dawkins, James Gleick, Richard Holmes, and Neal Stephenson, that examines the history of the Royal Society and scientific knowledge and achievements.