{"product_id":"the-fly-in-the-ointment-joe-schwarcz-9781550226218","title":"The Fly in the Ointment: 70 Fascinating Commentaries on the Science of Everyday Life","description":"Dr. Joe Schwarcz breaks down the fascinating chemistry all around us in this intriguing look at everyday science From pesticides and environmental estrogens to lipsticks and garlic, the science that surrounds us can be mystifying. Why do some people drill holes in their heads for \"enlightenment\"? How did a small chemical error nearly convict the unfortunate Patricia Stallings for murdering her son? Where does the expression \"take a bromide\" come from? Dr. Joe Schwarcz investigates aphrodisiacs, DDT, bottled water, vitamins, barbiturates, plastic wrap, and smoked meat. He puts worries about acrylamide, preservatives, and waxed fruit into perspective and unravels the mysteries of bulletproof vests, weight loss diets, and \"mad honey.\" From the fanciful to the factual, Dr. Joe enlightens us all -- no drills attached.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Schwarcz, Joseph A. Schwarcz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1550226215\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781550226218\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ECW Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/12\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.92lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.24h x 5.44w x 0.76d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/01\/2005 pg. 1246","brand":"Joe Schwarcz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44078168244479,"sku":"9781550226218","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3921444f-c547-491a-a079-37df9774be44.jpg?v=1685473929","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-fly-in-the-ointment-joe-schwarcz-9781550226218","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}