A Feast of Science

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of over a dozen bestselling popular science books

Crave answers?  Dr. Joe Schwarcz demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed ... Read more

Dr. Joe and What You Didn't Know

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

The mythbuster and bestselling popular science author of A Grain of Salt tackles questions that show the scientific underpinnings of our culture

“A book with an incredibly high ‘Did you know that. . . ?’ quotient . . . Completely captivating. ” — New Brunswick Reader ... Read more

Let Them Eat Flax!

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Award-winning author Joe Schwarcz continues his crusade against purveyors of poppycock as he investigates the surprising and sometimes sinister science of everyday food and life

Do you know if your waiter sings in the bathroom?

Or if the lady who whipped up the icing on your ... Read more

Monkeys, Myths, and Molecules

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

The bestselling popular science author “has made it his mission to tackle myths about science and the so-called experts who spread them” (CBC Radio)

“A compendium of short articles on a variety of subjects, written in a humorous, accessible style, and larded with intriguing ... Read more

Quack Quack

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Let the one and only Dr. Joe battle pseudoscience and cast a life preserver out to all those drowning in a sea of misinformation

“Ultimately, the author successfully demonstrates how claims should be queried and analyzed before they are accepted. ” — Library Journal

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Science Goes Viral

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

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 demarcating non-science from science

Science has ... Read more

That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry that’s all around us in this intriguing look at everyday science

Interesting anecdotes and engaging tales make science fun, meaningful, and accessible. Separating sense from nonsense and fact from myth, these essays cover ... Read more

The Genie in the Bottle

By Dr. Joe Schwarcz

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 side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons ... Read more