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The Body

Bill Bryson

A Guide for Occupants

★ 4.4 (590 Ratings) ◷ 30 Minutes ☰ 11 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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The Body: A Guide for Occupants (2019) is an entertaining and fact-filled account of how we all work. With his trademark wit, Bill Bryson explains the astonishing ways in which our bodies are put together, and what goes on inside them.

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Bill Bryson is a best-selling American author who lived in the UK for many years. His books include Notes from a Small Island, which in 2003 was voted the book that best represents England, and A Short History of Nearly Everything, which won both the Aventis and Descartes prizes.

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  • Popular science fans
  • Biology and medicine enthusiasts
  • Anyone keen to learn more about their own body

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