That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles
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That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles by 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 everything from the ups of helium to the downs of drain cleaners and provide answers to numerous mysteries, such as why bug juice is used to color ice cream and how spies used secret inks. Mercury in teeth, arsenic in water, lead in the environment, and aspartame in food are all discussed. The secret life of bagels is revealed, and airbags, beer, and soap yield their mysteries. This collection is full of surprising, educational, and entertaining commentaries that show how relevant science is to everyday life.Dr. Joe Schwarcz is a chemical professor at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, and the Director of the Office for Chemistry and Society. He broadcasts a weekly phone-in radio show, appears frequently on Canadian television, gives a number of public lectures, contributes feature pieces to the Washington Post on a regular basis, and writes a weekly column for the Montreal Gazette. He has garnered numerous awards, including the coveted Grady-Stack Prize for Communicating Chemistry for the Public from the American Chemical Society. Dr. Joe is a resident of Montreal.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781550225204 |
| ISBN 10 | 1550225200 |
| Title | That's The Way The Cookie Crumbles |
| Author | Joe Schwarcz |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | ECW Press,Canada |
| Year published | 2002-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Prizes | Winner of Independent Publisher Book Awards (Science) 2003 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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