The body: a guide for occupants
(Large Print)
Bryson takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As compulsively readable as it is comprehensive, this is a must-read owner's manual for everybody. He once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body--how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail. Full of extraordinary facts (your body made a million red blood cells since you started reading this) and irresistible Bryson-esque anecdotes, this book will lead you to a deeper understanding of the miracle that is life in general and you in particular. As Bill Bryson writes, "We pass our existence within this wobble of flesh and yet take it almost entirely for granted." The Body will cure that indifference with generous doses of wondrous, compulsively readable facts and information.
Notes
Bryson, B. (2019). The body: a guide for occupants. First large print edition. New York, New York, Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. 2019. The Body: A Guide for Occupants. New York, New York, Random House Large Print.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill, The Body: A Guide for Occupants. New York, New York, Random House Large Print, 2019.
MLA Citation (style guide)Bryson, Bill. The Body: A Guide for Occupants. First large print edition. New York, New York, Random House Large Print, 2019.
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