Who knew science could make for such an stimulating read!  Bill Bryson manages to make a history of our universe, our planet and all of its sciences not only readable but extremely entertaining. 

What's the Green living connection?  Well, In order to make decisions about how to live in harmony with your environment, we need to understand the elements that comprise it and have a basic understanding of how it works.  Only then can we really understand how our actions affect our surroundings.  'A short history'  will help you understand the big picture and help you appreciate the miracle of life and how truly lucky we are to even have a go at it...