John Mcquaid: 2 books
Tasty
The Art and Science of What We Eat
Language: English
Release Date: January 13, 2015
“A fascinating blend of culinary history and the science of taste” (Publishers Weekly, starred review), from the first bite taken by our ancestors to ongoing scientific advances in taste and today’s “foodie” revolution.
Can’t resist the creamy smoothness of butter? Blame Darwinian...
Path of Destruction
The Devastation of New Orleans and the Coming Age of Superstorms
Language: English
Release Date: June 27, 2009
At 5:02 A.M. on August 29, 2005, Power Went Out in the Superdome. Not long after, wind ripped giant white rubber sheets off the roof and sent huge shards of debris flying toward Uptown. Rivulets of rainwater began finding their way down through the ceiling, dripping and pouring into the stands, the...