Dr Peterken says....


"Sometimes in life we need lots of information in a short space of time. This book provides a history of our understanding of the universe and science in a very readable style. Are you the sort of person who looks at the world around you and wonders: Why? How come? When did people first work that out? If so, this would be a superb read for you. Bryson covers the personalities (and believe me they are very colourful characters) who first answered questions such as; how old is the earth, how big is it, how did the universe begin, evolution, cells and so much more. It is amazing to consider how short a time we have understood these things. No prior scientific expertise required!”