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The Body: A Guide for OccupantsAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN E. O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD "Glorious. . . You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design." The Washington Post Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head to toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST
LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN E.O. WILSON LITERARY SCIENCE WRITING AWARD
"Glorious. . .You will marvel at the brilliance and vast weirdness of your design." --The Washington Post Bill Bryson, bestselling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-read owner's manual for everybody. Bill Bryson 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, The Body 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.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Published: 10/15/2019
ISBN: 9780385539302
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.80lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 1.90d
Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 05/01/2019 pg. 66
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2019
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2019 pg. 24
Publishers Weekly 08/26/2019
Booklist 09/01/2019 pg. 18
Library Journal 10/01/2019 pg. 120
Shelf Awareness 10/18/2019
BookPage 11/01/2019
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Fantastic women’s golf hat
Size: One Size, Color: Tropic Bloom/Pink Fusion/Seersucker
I’m new to golf and I wore this to driving range and received compliments ! Adorable and it’s comfortable to wear
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Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
So cute!!!
Size: One Size, Color: Pulse Magenta Pink/2
The pink is so cute and vibrant. I love the fit and the description sums the hat up perfectly.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Women’s fit!
Size: One Size, Color: Black/White/3, Size: One Size, Color: Black/White/3
This hat fits women’s heads ( mine is small) and is fully adjustable by the Velcro strap on the back. It is made out of light material that is great for a workout and has air holes / mesh for cooler wear. So eat to clean just pop in the washer and hang to dry! Doesn’t get stiff at all and retains its shape! Very well made & stylish in the black/ white color combination. Great for keeping the sun off your head, or just extra warmth!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great hat for hot weather! Good for women with a small head!
Size: One Size, Color: Aurora Plum Purple/Powder Plum Purple/3, Size: One Size, Color: Aurora Plum Purple/Powder Plum Purple/3
This hat is super light weight, breathable and comfortable. It feels high quality and it looks cute. I wore it on a super humid day on a hike and my head felt a lot less sweaty than it does wearing a regular baseball cap. The color is pretty! I also have a problem with most unisex baseball hats being far too large and deep for my head. They usually come down over my ears, but this one fits me really well and doesn’t push my ears down. Definitely would consider buying it in another color.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
The hat is just as described. thin, cool and fits me perfectly.
Size: One Size, Color: White/Silver Metallic/3
The fit and color are really good. I was looking for a hat to cover my new short hair cut. Not too heavy so i can wear it in the sun.
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