At Home

Author: Bill Bryson
Hardback: 536 pages
ISBN: 9780385608275


In this fascinating book Bill Bryson visits each room in his house to discover the history behind the rooms function and furnishings. We take so much of our history for granted that we never consider how much developments in architecture, food preservation, electricity, paints etc. contribute to the layout and function of our everyday homes. Bryson attempts to rectify this in his own unique and engaging style.

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Seeing Further

Editor: Bill Bryson
Hardback: 496 pages
ISBN: 9780007302567


This exquisitely produced book (luxuriously thick paper, colourful illustrations and well bound) documents the 350 year old history of the Royal Society. A collection of essays by well known scientists and authors bring science to life and shows the important contributions fellows of the Royal Society have made not only to science but everyday life. If you are interested in science or history I'm sure you will enjoy this book.

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Icons of England

Editor: Bill Bryson
Paperback: 351 pages
ISBN: 9780552776356


In this highly interesting book Bill Bryon goes in search of the "icons of England". This isn't, however, a book by Bill Bryson but rather short descriptions from over ninety people of their personal icons of England. This makes for a very eclectic book from some very well known people. Whatever you personally like about England you are sure to find a like minded soul in this book.

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