McGee, Harold
Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World's Smells
- ISBN 13:
- 9780143110897
- author:
- McGee, Harold
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 688
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 17.8 x 4.4 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Environment, Cooking, Food & Drink,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The world's smells, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, are explored in this comprehensive guide. Harold McGee delves into the science behind the scents we encounter, from the earth's formation to the molecules that trigger our perceptions. He examines the smells of our planet, from the air and oceans to forests, meadows, and cities, and the world of food and cooking.