{"product_id":"the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-lars-hrstrm-9781788010948","title":"The Rhubarb Connection and Other Revelations: The Everyday World of Metal Ions","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink warships that vanish at dusk, urinary maladies of an emperor, and a gold test for cocaine - behold the chemistry of metal ions as never before.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book you will learn about the sarcophagus molecule, the Chen-Kao test, and how murderers can be caught blue-handed with the wonders of glowing luminol. You will also meet the hidden chemistry of metal ions in everyday life, from the clever modern devices that measure blood-sugar levels, to the leather on your shoes and chewing gum stuck to their soles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpect to encounter a fair share of heroes and villains, real and fictional, scientist and layperson. Such characters include an ex-MI5 employee running a hospital ward in London amid falling German V1 rockets, a notorious racing cyclist, a proud butler and the lady who first proposed nuclear fission (it's not who you think it is).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith engaging, humorous and intelligent prose, the reader will discover the fascinating back-stories of chemical discoveries and inventions where metal ions have played a major role.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing a foreword by popular science communicator Dr Raychelle Burks of St. Edward's University, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lars ﾖhrstr, Jacques Cov鑚\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1788010949\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781788010948\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Royal Society of Chemistry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.10w x 0.50d","brand":"Lars ﾖhrstr","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43984326328575,"sku":"9781788010948","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_69700c7f-809b-4b16-a91e-35f234715c31.jpg?v=1683271746","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-rhubarb-connection-and-other-lars-hrstrm-9781788010948","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}