The book that everyone is talking about...

I have a very high regard for Steven Pinker's work - even though I disagree with some of his ideas, I think he puts them across very well. And I have heard nothing but good things about this book. The friend who lent it to me quoted it consistently for about a week after reading it. I've only just read the preface, but I have to say if the other 841 pages are as good then I'm in for a treat.