Schwarcz, Joe

". . . [a] collection of new and updated articles about what to eat, what not to eat, and how to recognize the scientific basis of food chemistry"--Provided by publisher.

". . . demystifies the chemistry of everyday life, serving up practical knowledge to both inform and entertain. Guaranteed to satiate your hunger for palatable and relevant scientific information, Dr. Joe Schwarcz proves that 'chemical' is not necessarily synonymous with 'toxic' . . . Cutting through the fat of story, suggestion, and social-media speculation, 'A Feast of Science' gets to the meat of the chemical reactions that make up our daily lives"--Provided by publisher.

Presents descriptions of the chemistry behind sixty-four common things and actions, from chocolate, urine, and asbestos to helium, toiletries, and spoon bending.

A wonderfully entertaining and informative collection of 67 tales filled with fascinating anecdotes about the chemistry of everyday life.