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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.