Molecules At An Exhibition (Broché)

BY THE AUTHOR OF THE CONSUMERS GOOD CHEMICAL GUIDE -WINNER OF THE SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE What is it in chocolate that makes us feet good when we eat it? What's the molecule that turns men on? In this fascinating book, John Emsley takes us on a guided tour through a portrait gallery of molecules, some harmful, some pleasant, showing how they affect our lives. Find out how Mozart met his death, how Hitler could have saved the Third Reich from defeat, and many more interesting snippets in this highly entertaining, and often surprising book. 'A broad audience, regardless of whether it has a background in chemistry, will enjoy browsing and reading it.' Nature 'a fine example of popular science writing at its best. It is educational, interesting, may prove inspirational and therefore deserves to find a very wide readership' THES 'highly readable and entertaining' New Scientist