I was so disappointed with this selection. Granted, I knew from the onset that this book was not the end-all book to learn everything in the universe. I was hoping for a serious look into some terrific topics I knew little or nothing about. Instead what I got was too much tongue-in-cheek. Too much sarcasm. Too many snide remarks that we readers can't even understand because we are not smart enough to be *in* on the joke. I found it condescending. I planned on buying another copy of this book for my best friend as a birthday present. I've changed my mind.