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Dr Joe Schwarcz
In this new collection of bite-size pop science essays, bestselling author, chemistry professor, and radio broadcaster Dr. Joe Schwarcz shows that you can find science virtually anywhere you look. And…
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Joe Schwarcz
68 all new commentaries on the fascinaing chemistry of life. This general audience science book blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Dr…
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Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry that’s all around us in this intriguing look at everyday science.
A mouth-watering collection of enlightening essays on the science of what we eat and how we live, from bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz.
Ranging from the esoteric to the everyday, Dr. Joe Schwarcz tackles topics from antibiotics to antioxidants, and everything in between. As with his other bestselling titles, Dr Joe explains that…
An entertaining and digestible volume that demystifies science, from the author of 16 bestselling popular science books.
Dr. Schwarcz takes his thorough knowledge of food chemistry, applies it to today’s top food fears, trends, and questions, and leavens it with his trademark lighthearted approach. The result is…
Blending quirky chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science, Schwarcz is keen to share his fondness for the wonders of magic and science. The Genie in the Bottle…
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. Dr. Joe takes a critical…
A fresh collection of new and revised essays on food and nutrition by bestselling author Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Dr. Joe provides a framework for coming to grips with the onslaught of COVID-19 information and misinformation. He reminds us that although our daily activities have been hijacked by the…
Prepare to be amazed once again.
Did you know what when you shake a ketchup bottle you’re practicing thixotropy? That the ancient Greeks made themselves look less ancient by inventing…
The bestselling author of Brain Fuel and An Apple a Day reveals the science of being well, eating well, and staying well clear of alternative therapy charlatans.
Health Lab’s theme…
Eat salmon. It's full of good omega-3 fats. Don't eat salmon. It's full of PCBs and mercury. Eat more veggies. They're full of good antioxidants. Don't eat more veggies. The…
A fun, fast-paced, and evidence-informed exploration of outrageous claims, alternative therapies, and miracle cures such as juice cleanses, detoxes, ear candling, raw water, and more. In a world filled with…
Have you ever wondered about the science behind Alice’s strange adventures in Wonderland, Casanova’s experiments with Spanish Fly, and zombies in Haiti? In Radar, Hula Hoops, and Playful Pigs, chemist…
Dr. Joe Schwarcz,Joseph A Schwarcz
National Bestseller
From the #1 bestselling author - a cornucopia of mind-expanding insights into the science of the real world.
Dr. Joe - as he is affectionately known to millions…
When did chemical become a dirty word?
Forty or so years ago, chemistry – which had been recognized as a miracle-making boon to humanity - somehow became associated with warfare…
Joe Dr. Schwarcz
A big part of Dr. Joe’s job as director of McGill University’s Office of Science and Society is persuading people that the pursuit of science knowledge is a potential source…
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…
Schwarcz
Dr Joe is back with 99 chemistry related questions and answers that will inform and entertain.
A comprehensive cookbook that emphasizes delicious and nutritious eating.
