Books
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November 2, 2009
Sushi: Food for the Eye, the Body & the Soul
The art and science of a Japanese culinary delight are presented in a lavishly illustrated book.
September 12, 2009
It's A Small World After All
Book gives a graphic presentation of the microbial world.
September 7, 2009
Never-Ending Controversy
Finding truth on both sides of the water fluoridation debate.
August 31, 2009
Shocking Developments
How scientific discoveries in the Romantic era set diverging paths for faith and reason.
July 20, 2009
Tracing Earth History
An exploration of how fossil molecules can provide valuable clues to geological and biological history.
July 13, 2009
Embracing 'Mad Science'
Book details often thrilling yet dangerous experiments that can spark a child's interest in science.
June 29, 2009
Unsafe At Any Speed
The troubled history of amphetamines around the world.
June 8, 2009
The Story Of Statins
Recounting the discovery of a class of drugs that revolutionized cardiovascular medical care.
June 1, 2009
Joseph Priestley's Story
Book examines all aspects of the life of a famed scientist, political thinker, and theologian.
May 25, 2009
The Conservation Movement
Book is a biography of John Muir, one of nature's greatest champions.
May 18, 2009
One Amazing Rock
Book explores uranium's history, grip on popular imagination.
April 20, 2009
Championing Big Pharma's Science
Pfizer's former head of research hits back at critiques of R&D at major drug companies.
April 6, 2009
Spin-Offs From University Science
Guidance for academics on how to create high-tech companies.
How To Avoid Misconduct
National Academies book guides young researchers in responsible behavior.
March 23, 2009
Science At The Mike
Retracing the early days of broadcast science communication.
March 16, 2009
A Generous Chemist With A Keen Eye
Alfred Bader examines his later years in a new memoir.
February 23, 2009
Guiding Black Academics
Sound advice for African American scholars working to achieve tenure.
February 2, 2009
Murderous Molecules
Accounts of true crimes in which victims were polished off by poison.
January 19, 2009
Indian Women In Science
Universal tales of women's struggles to attain parity in the world of scientific research.
January 5, 2009
Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals
Book delineates how profit motives and laws often stand in the way of preventing harm.
