Raychelle Burks

Explore the exciting world of chemistry with The Kitchen Pantry Scientist's Guides series. This debut book, Chemistry for Kids, features 25 amazing scientists who have made significant contributions to the field over thousands of years, from ancient times to modern day. Each lab is paired with the story of a scientist, the importance of their work and real-world applications. Hands-on experiments range from simple projects using household materials, to more complex experiments that can be done with a few inexpensive items. Discover how to replicate a chemical reaction used by Marie Curie, distill perfume using an ancient Mesopotamian method and more. Ignite a passion for science in the next generation of great scientists with this engaging guide.

Explore the dark and dangerous world of nineteenth-century surgery with The Butchering Art. Follow the development of surgery through early operating theaters and learn about the brutal methods used by surgeons before anesthesia. Discover how a young Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister changed the course of history by discovering the source of all infection: germs. Lindsey Fitzharris recounts Lister's discoveries in gripping detail, while introducing the brilliant and criminal figures of the time. This eerie and illuminating work celebrates the triumph of science and medicine in delivering us into the modern world.

This book delves into the forty-year Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a notorious example of medical racism and government malfeasance. The study, which took place in Tuskegee, Alabama, involved untreated syphilis among African American men, who were misled about their treatment. The author, Susan M. Reverby, analyzes the study and its lasting impact on our collective memory. With a rigorous and clear approach, she explores the study from multiple perspectives in this comprehensive examination.

Discover the fundamental concepts of physical sciences through examples from the hit TV shows Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. The Physics of the Buffyverse explores the melding of magic and science in the weird and wonderful world of the Buffyverse, making complex theories of biology, chemistry, and theoretical physics easy to understand. From vampires to black holes, this book is serious science made palatable for the rest of us.

Discover the awe-inspiring tale of a Renaissance genius who revolutionized the field of architecture through his immense dedication and ingenuity. Follow Filippo Brunelleschi, a goldsmith and clock maker turned master builder, as he defies nature's forces to construct an architectural wonder of over seventy million pounds. Through wars, plagues, and political turmoil of Renaissance Florence, author Ross King weaves an enthralling story of Brunelleschi's intense commitment to ingeniously solve the puzzles of the dome's construction, forever changing the field of architecture.

From its birth as a philosophical concept in the East to its eventual acceptance in the West, the power of zero has a fascinating and controversial history. Zero was once considered demonic, but it ultimately became the foundation of mathematics. Today, zero continues to be a crucial element in the search for the theory of everything. Zero is a witty and enlightening exploration of the quirkiest number in the universe and a great paradox of human thought.

Set in 1933 Berlin, the first American ambassador to Nazi Germany watches with growing concern as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts. While his flamboyant daughter is caught up in the excitement of the "New Germany," the Dodds experience intrigue, romance, and ultimately, horror as Hitler's true character and ruthless ambition are revealed. With unforgettable portraits of top Nazis, In the Garden of Beasts offers a gripping, eyewitness account of events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity.