The Genie in the Bottle makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark...
Chemistry
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Author:Kean, Sam.Summary:A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon , chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)?...
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Author:Schwarcz, JoeSummary:Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide...
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Bestselling popular science author Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the science of essential oils, placenta creams, intermittent fasting, and of course the spread of COVID-19 misinformation in this new collection from the master of...
- Author:Sörensen, Pia M., Weitz, David A., Brenner, M. P.Summary:
Based on the popular Harvard University and edX course, Science and Cooking explores the scientific basis of why recipes work. The spectacular culinary creations of modern cuisine are the stuff of countless articles and social media...
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Author:Schwarcz, JoeSummary:Joe Schwarcz tells it like it is. Whether he's plumbing the mysteries of chicken soup or tracing the development of polyethylene, Schwarcz takes a little history, adds a dash of chemistry, and produces a gem of an essay every time. I...
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Author:Schwarcz, JoeSummary:Quacks and pundits beware! The internet is a powerful beast when it comes to science; the answer to any query you may have is just a few keystrokes away. But when there are multiple answers from various sources, how do we know what...
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Author:Schwarcz, JoeSummary:Do you know if your waiter sings in the bathroom? Or if the lady who whipped up the icing on your cake wore false fingernails? When was the last time you microwaved your dishcloth? Is your orange juice pasteurized? In Let Them Eat...
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Author:Summary:We're all prone to excess, even in discussions of excess, observes biologist and science writer Marlene Zuk. This year has been marked by another rainfall of books about humans destroying the environment in which they evolved, a few...
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Chemistry is everywhere. With easy-to-understand examples and fun experiments to try at home, chemistry professor Kate Biberdorf seeks to ignite your passion for science and change the way you experience the world.
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Author:Summary:The most trusted general chemistry text in Canada is back in a thoroughly revised 10th edition. "General Chemistry: Principles and Modern Applications" is recognized for its superior problems, lucid writing, precision of argument, and...
- Author:Tison, Marc, Fontaines, HugoSummary:
L'or était là. Des milliards de dollars d'or enfoui, invisible, en pleine taïga, 200 kilomètres à l'est de la baie James. Un complexe minier grand comme un village s'y dresse aujourd'hui, construit au coût de...
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Author:Schwarcz, JoeSummary:Linus Pauling, one of the most celebrated scientists of the twentieth century, once remarked that satisfying curiosity is one of the greatest sources of pleasure in life. Dr. Joe and What You Didn’t Know to act as both the...
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Author:Moore, John T.Summary:College success for virtually all science, computing, engineering and premedical majors depends in part on passing chemistry. The skills learned in chemistry courses are applicable to a number of fields, and chemistry courses are...
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Author:Moore, John T.Summary:Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students will find Chemistry Essentials For Dummies to be an invaluable quick reference guide to the fundamentals of this often challenging...
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Author:Arnold, NickSummary:Science doesn't have to be all about boring lab reports and tiresome test tube measurements - it can be fun, explosive, and really gross. Just think about the old alchemists who tried to turn urine into gold or the acids that can burn...
