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Title: Lots of useful information!
Review: John Emsley has written a series of interesting books on how chemistry interacts with our everyday lives such asNature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements,Molecules of Murder: Criminal Molecules and Classic Cases. "The Consumer's Good Chemical Guide" is well written and provides straight talk on how consumer chemistry. Not interested? Consider- How do pain killers work? Why are some better than others?- What is the history of artificial sweeteners? Is Aspartame actually dangerous?- What causes perfumes to smell?- How can chemistry help you devise a fool-proof diet?- What is the difference between the different types of fats? How are they different once they enter your body?A small sampling of the topics, but it really does not do the book justice. Remember each topic is being describing by a top-notch researcher, and real references are provided. My final verdict - highly recommended for anyone who has an interest in chemistry.5 Stars
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