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The Broader The Topic, The Easier It Is, Not Only To Fill A Book, But To Set The Bar Pretty High For Really Great Stuff.

I Very Much Was Inspired By Bill Bryson. He Does Cover Science, But More Often, It's A Mixture Of Science And Travel, And Whatever He Happens To Be Writing About - Shakespeare, Australia, The United Kingdom, Or When He Covers Science In 'a Short History Of Nearly Everything' - He Has An Incredible Ability To Be Both Entertaining And Enlightening.

All Good Research-whether For Science Or For A Book-is A Form Of Obsession.

Death. It Doesn't Have To Be Boring.

In 'packing For Mars,' I Tried To Convey The Importance Of Getting Young People Interested In Science.