Summary
Few of us realize what strange wet miracles of science operate inside us after every meal. In her trademark style, Mary Roach investigates the beginning, and end, of our food, addressing such questions as why crunchy food is so appealing, how much we can eat before our stomachs burst, and whether co... Full description
Summary: |
Few of us realize what strange wet miracles of science operate inside us after every meal. In her trademark style, Mary Roach investigates the beginning, and end, of our food, addressing such questions as why crunchy food is so appealing, how much we can eat before our stomachs burst, and whether constipation killed Elvis. |
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Physical Description: |
348 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: |
9780393081572 (hbk.) 0393081575 (hbk.) |
Author Notes: |
Mary's title Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War, made the New York Times Bestseller list in 2016. (Bowker Author Biography) |