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A short history of nearly everything
(Audio CD)

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Published:
New York : Random House audio, [2003].
Physical Desc:
5 audio discs (6 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Status:
Description

Bill Bryson shares with readers his quest to try and gain a greater understanding of science's most mindboggling questions and theories, including the Big Bang theory. His sometimes humorous account of his travels creates one entertaining scientific tale.

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Format:
Audio CD
Edition:
Abridged.
Language:
English
ISBN:
0739302949, 9780739302941, 0525492135, 9780525492139
UPC:
9780739302941, 9780525492139

Notes

General Note
Compact discs.
Creation/Production Credits
Executive producer, Sherry Huber; producer, John Wager; abridgement by Virginia Noonan.
Participants/Performers
Read by the author.
Description
Bill Bryson shares with readers his quest to try and gain a greater understanding of science's most mindboggling questions and theories, including the Big Bang theory. His sometimes humorous account of his travels creates one entertaining scientific tale.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Bryson, B. (2003). A short history of nearly everything. Abridged. New York, Random House audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Bryson, Bill. 2003. A Short History of Nearly Everything. New York, Random House audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Bryson, Bill, A Short History of Nearly Everything. New York, Random House audio, 2003.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Bryson, Bill. A Short History of Nearly Everything. Abridged. New York, Random House audio, 2003.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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