About the Book: Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is a fully revised and updated journey through science, exploring the Earth, universe and the discoveries that explain how we came to exist. From the Big Bang and the evolution of early humans to the Higgs boson, Pluto’s reclassification and the mysteries of dark matter, Bryson makes complex scientific ideas fascinating and accessible. Updated with discoveries from the past two decades, this witty and engaging popular science classic brings together astronomy, physics, geology, biology and human history, offering readers a fresh perspective on the world around us.