Books tagged: Chemistry
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
We ... Read more
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