Items related to The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on...
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life - Softcover
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.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
From the Publisher:
Let "Dr. Joe" heal what ails ya The Genie in the Bottle makes science downright fun. Dr. Joe Schwarcz blends quirky anecdotes about everyday chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science. Get a different twist on licorice and travel to the dark side of the sun. Control stinky feet and bend spoons and minds. Learn about the latest on chocolate research, flax, ginkgo biloba, magnesium, and blueberries. Read about the ups of helium and the downs of drain cleaners. Find out why bug juice is used to colour ice cream, how spies used secret inks, and how acetone changed the course of history. It's all there! "Dr. Joe" also solves the mystery of the exploding shrimp and, finally, he lets us in on the secret of the genie in the bottle. The author's first book, Radar, Hula Hoops and Playful Pigs, was a 1999 best-seller inada. The author is a charismatic public speaker and notable crowd-pleaser. His fans call him "Dr. Joe" and he always brings humour, show-biz savvy, and magic to his work.
From the Author:
DR. JOE SCHWARCZ is a professor of chemistry and the Director of the Office for Chemistry and Society at McGill University in Montreal,ada. He hosts a weekly phone-in radio show, is a regular onadian television, gives numerous public lectures, and writes columns for the Montreal Gazette. He has received many honours, including the prestigious American Chemical Society's Grady-Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherHolt Paperbacks
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0805071385
- ISBN 13 9780805071382
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages320
- Rating
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
US$ 6.05
Shipping:
US$ 6.95
From Canada to U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. Unread new book in great conditions. Binding tight, text block completely clear, and the cover shows minimal signs of shelf wear. Remainder mark on top edge (small black dot) DB. Seller Inventory # ABE-1653611114479
Buy New
US$ 6.05
Convert currency
Seller Image
Genie in the Bottle : 67 All New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Softcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 249599-n
Buy New
US$ 10.36
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: New. remainder dot on bottom. Seller Inventory # 22MAY2808
Buy New
US$ 10.33
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
St. Martins Press-3PL
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. 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. Seller Inventory # DADAX0805071385
Buy New
US$ 17.29
Convert currency
Seller Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
St. Martins Press-3PL 7/1/2002
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Paperback or Softback
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life 0.9. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780805071382
Buy New
US$ 19.46
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Softcover
Quantity: > 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2416190205252
Buy New
US$ 18.94
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2024)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Paperback
Quantity: 20
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 0805071385
Buy New
US$ 23.49
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk0805071385xvz189zvxnew
Buy New
US$ 23.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-0805071385-new
Buy New
US$ 23.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Genie in the Bottle: 67 All-New Commentaries on the Fascinating Chemistry of Everyday Life
Published by
Holt Paperbacks
(2002)
ISBN 10: 0805071385
ISBN 13: 9780805071382
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service. Seller Inventory # Holz_New_0805071385
Buy New
US$ 21.86
Convert currency