Napoleon's Buttons: 17 Molecules That Changed History Audiobook

" A book of pure chemistry. I suggest not trying to read this book like a novel. instead, skip back and forth throughout the book to find the gist of each chapter. :) good luck throughly reading this book. "

" amazing - a book on chemistry that is easy to read and very entertaining - who knew? "

" This book was enjoyable to read through for both my husband and me. It's an easy read and fun for later conversation pieces. "

" An excellent book. History linked to chemistry... amazing!! I have so many ideas on how to use this in my classroom!! "

" This book is perfect for any history/science buffs in your life. I don't think you need to be a chemistry major to enjoy this book, but an interest in science would certainly help. The history here is fascinating, and the scientific connections are well explained with Penny's great diagrams. I'll keep this one on my bookshelf for some quality re-reading. "

" This book is an interesting take on the impact science has had on history. It covers things that are rarely if ever mentioned in your normal history classes and for the nerd there's plenty of chemistry and science to keep you occupied. "

" Truly brilliant analysis of the importance of organic chemicals to everyday life. Accessible but the first half goes by much more quickly than the second. "

" Very interesting. History from a very different perspective. "

" Fantastic overview from both a historical and scientific perspective "

" Excellent book-I'm not a nonfiction reader but I found the material for this one quite interesting. There's a lot of science but the historical background intermingled with organic chemistry is a good blend for anyone who likes those subjects. "

" Interesting read, especially if you like chemistry. Story and diagrams of the formulas. Yea. "

" Fascinating and fast-paced. An especially good read for those who like trivia or flashbacks to grade 12 science. "

" fun fast informative a great read even better if you love organic chemistry but not necessarily a book only for chemists. "

" really amazing to see how a handful of simple chemicals were a driving force in so much history. i picked this up for the science, and it made me interested in learning more history, which was not a trait that i thought was in my genome. "

" Fully accessible to the scientist and layman alike, and a fascinating history of very important molecules. Thoughts from this book pop to my mind very frequently when I come across these substances day to day :) "

" A fun combination of chemistry and history. You need to know basic chem to understand some of the stuff, but the authors do a good job of explaining what you need to know. It's a new way of exploring how science impacts history. "

" I really enjoyed this. Very approachable explanation of simple chemistry -- great synthesis of science and history. Highly recommended! "

" a fun read about objects and substances. recommended. "

" Amazingly well-told history of how man's search for chemicals had such a great impact on the world. From table salt to gold, this book offers unique insights on the importance of chemicals in shaping cultures and countries. "

" A lot of really interesting information, but the authors could have done a better job of combining the stories and the science. As it currently reads, the sections are a bit choppy. Still a fun read. "

" Read it in a bookstore. Didn't finish it, but the idea behind this book is a stroke of genius. "