Schwarcz joseph a (19 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Softcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Presents a collection of essays that explore the chemistry found in everyday life. Piece(s) of the spine missing. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Used.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Binding is so loose that the book will stay open to any given page. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Softcover. Condizione: Fine. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verformung / umgeknickte Seiten; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveränderung. Exploring a wide range of chemistry-related inquiries, this scientific primer addresses 99 intriguing questions, from Beethoven's unexpected connection to plumbing to the reasons behind the smell of rotten eggs. Each explanation is crafted to both inform and entertain, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for readers.…

Condizione: New. pp. ix + 354.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Used.

Condizione: As New. U.S.A.: ECW Press, 2002. 1st Edition . As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 2002. Paperback. Book Condition: As New. 142mm x 20mm x 210mm. Paperback. In this collection of delightful, instructive, witty, and thoroughly accessible essays, Dr. Schwarcz presents stories of science and its illegitimate imitators.A clean unmarked copy! 275 pp.…

Condizione: Very Good. Signature of author on title page.A tight, clean and unmarked copy." 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 discussed. Myth busters include the fact that Edison did not invent the light bulb and that walking on hot coals does not require paranormal powers. The secret life of bagels is revealed, and airbags, beer, and soap yield their mysteries. These and many more surprising, educational, and entertaining commentaries show the relevance of science to everyday life.".…

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. FREE SHIPPING IN CANADA,LIGHT READING WEAR,CLEAN TEXT,CRISP COPY.

Condizione: New. pp. ix + 354.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A collection of wonderful scientific anecdotes. pp297.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Looking for a headache cure Try willow bark. Wondering how that ice cream got its color Could be from bug juice. Giving us the lowdown on these and other chemical phenomena, The Genie in the Bottle reveals the fun and fascinating secrets collected by popular science writer Dr. Joe Schwarcz.Blending quirky chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science, Schwarcz offers a different twist on licorice and straight talk on travel to the dark side of the sun, along with the skinny on chocolate research, ginkgo biloba, and blueberries. Find out how spies used secret inks and how acetone changed the course of history. Dr. Joe even solves the mystery of exploding shrimp and, of course, delves into the secret of the genie in the bottle.Infused with Schwarcz's humor and his fondness for the wonders of magic and science, The Genie in the Bottle celebrates some of the the most amazing corners of our universe-and our cupboards.…

Condizione: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. &Uumlber den AutorrnrnDr. Joe SchwarczKlappentextLooking for a headache cure? Try willow bark. Wondering how that ice cream got its color? Could be from bug juice. Giving us the lowdown on these and other chemical.…