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Science non-fiction worth writing home about
A Listmania! list by Adam Wiscombe (UK)

1. A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson

The list author says:
	"This is where to start, if you're not a bit of a boffin or unused to pop. science. Very easy to read, witty and undemanding."

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2. Science: A History 1543 - 2001 by John Gribbin

The list author says:
	"...And this is where you go if you want to know a little more. Concentrating more on the personal side of some of the major scientific advances. Engaging."

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3. Life: A Natural History of the First Four Billion Years of Life on Earth by Richard Fortey

The list author says:
	"Concentrating more on the biology now, the history of life from the first twitching bag of chemicals to, the diverse multicellulars which roam about now. If biology interests you, it's all here."

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4. The Earth: An Intimate History by Richard Fortey

The list author says:
	"If, however, geology is more your thing, this is for you. No sniggering at the back - if you don't know why geology is so important, read this."

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5. Under the Weather: Us and the Elements by Tom Fort

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	"I'm convinced Tom Fort is round the bend - the diverse distractions and tangents in this fabulous book about weather forecasting are testament to that. Loopy."

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6. The Dinosaur Hunters: A True Story of Scientific Rivalry and the Discovery of the Prehistoric World by Deborah Cadbury

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	"If the personal side of science history grabs you, read this. It's a fascinating insight into the state of science and society around the 19th century. Brilliant and overlooked."

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7. Rubbish!: (Dirt on our hands and crisis ahead) by Richard Girling

The list author says:
	"Don't judge a book by it's cover. This chronicles the myriad pollution problems we face, but not in an overly depressing we're-all-about-to-die way. The section on cheese is fantastic."

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8. Panic Nation: Unpicking the Myths We're Told About Food and Health by Stanley A. Feldman

The list author says:
	"Scientific scepticism at its very best. Does a wonderful job in parts (cholesterol has always been my soapbox subject), but in parts poorly researched and cited. Worthy, nonetheless."

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9. The Map That Changed the World: A Tale of Rocks, Ruin and Redemption by Simon Winchester

The list author says:
	"The story of William Smith, the unsung hero of geology. While detail is lacking in some parts this hugely engaging book will have you routing for Smith as he faces myriad challenges to get published."

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10. Trilobite! Eyewitness to Evolution by Richard Fortey

The list author says:
	"Another blinder from Fortey. Trilobites are very much his pet subject, and his depth of knowledge shines through. Trilobites aren't quite as dull as you think - honest!"

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11. Microcosmos: Four Billion Years of Microbial Evolution by Lynn Margulis

The list author says:
	"Everything you wanted to know about the cell - interestingly written, never lingering too long and forwarding some interesting ideas and research."

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12. Biography of a Germ by Arno Karlen

The list author says:
	"Here it is - everything you needed to know about Borrelia burgdorferi, the tiny agent responsible for Lyme's disease. A great starting point if you want to know about bacteria as a whole."

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13. Viruses Vs. Superbugs: A Solution to the Antibiotics Crisis? (MacSci) by Dr Thomas H�usler

The list author says:
	"If you've never heard of phage therapy, noone can blame you. This book explains why you should, and probably will soon. Also a fantastic historical text, charting the state of research under Stalin."

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14. Fly: An Experimental Life by Martin Brookes

The list author says:
	"Last but most certainly not least - this witty, brilliantly written and frankly in parts hilarious book charts how the fruit fly has helped us to a modern understanding of genetic biology. Superb."

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