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A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc
In the spirit of A Short History of Nearly Everything comes Periodic Tales. Award-winning science writer Hugh Andersey-Williams offers readers a captivating look at the elements—and the amazing, little-known stories behind their discoveries. Periodic Tales is an energetic and wide-ranging book of innovations and innovators, of superstition and science and the myriad ways the chemical elements are$1.99 USD
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The Art and Science of Pairing Common Ingredients to Create Extraordinary Dishes
by Brooke Parkhurst and 1 more
A revolutionary new guide to pairing ingredients, based on a famous chef's groundbreaking research into the chemical basis of flavorAs an instructor at one of the world’s top culinary schools, James Briscione thought he knew how to mix and match ingredients. Then he met IBM Watson. Working with the supercomputer to turn big data into delicious recipes, Briscione realized that he (like most chefs)$14.99 USD
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Chemistry Essentials For Dummies
by Moore
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 course. Chemistry Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical two-semester$6.99 USD
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Separating Fact from Fiction in the Science of Everyday Life
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 information is reliable? In Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz takes a critical look at how facts are misconstrued in the media. He$10.69 USD
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Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World
**New York Times Bestseller • New York Times Notable Book 2014 • Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books“A thrilling account of the modern material world.” —Wall Street Journal"Miodownik, a materials scientist, explains the history and science behind things such as paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete with an infectious enthusiasm."** —Scientific AmericanWhy is glass see$9.99 USD
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by Thomas Hager
A sweeping history of tragic genius, cutting-edge science, and the Haber-Bosch discovery that changed billions of lives--including your own.At the dawn of the twentieth century, humanity was facing global disaster: Mass starvation was about to become a reality. A call went out to the world’ s scientists to find a solution.This is the story of the two men who found it: brilliant, self-important$13.99 USD
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Frauds, Quacks, and the Real Science of Everyday Life
by Joe Schwarcz
An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies scienceEat this and live to 100. Don’t, and die. Today, hyperboles dominate the media, which makes parsing science from fiction an arduous task when deciding what to eat, what chemicals to avoid, and what’s best for the environment. In *Is That a Fact?, bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz carefully navigates through the storm of misinformation$11.19 USD
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by Penny Le Couteur and 1 more
Napoleon's Buttons is the fascinating account of seventeen groups of molecules that have greatly influenced the course of history. These molecules provided the impetus for early exploration, and made possible the voyages of discovery that ensued. The molecules resulted in grand feats of engineering and spurred advances in medicine and law; they determined what we now eat, drink, and wear. A change$14.99 USD
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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Ultimate Guide (Boxed Set)
3 Books In 1 Essential Oils and Aromatherapy Guide with Recipes, Uses and Benefits
Aromathery and Essential oils have a variety of positive uses. Peppermint can help with stomach issues and PMS. Clove oil is used to cure headaches. Inhaling citrus oils has been said to cure cabin fever. Other oils like mint and citrus help people relax during summer. Essential oils are organic and all-natural, so they can be used as replacements for certain harmful medicines and perfumes.$0.99 USD
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The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships
by Sue Johnson
The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research.Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. LOVE SENSE presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment$13.99 USD
