John Kromer

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Pyrite: A Natural History of Fool's Gold

A highly instructive book delivered by a foremost expert in the field. Those interested in inorganic chemistry's influence on the history of the earth and the environment are sure to enjoy this book.
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Rain: A Natual and Cultural History

Recommended for anyone who has ever experienced drought, flood, drizzle, or gully washer. Readers of all ages and experiences will find something to appreciate here.
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Rare: The High-Stakes Race To Satisfy Our Need for the Scarcest Metals on Earth

Recommended for scientists interested in the less-explored elements of the periodic table and those curious about the politics and economics of rare (earth) metals.
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Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything

Readers who wish to learn more about chemistry would be better served with another work that isn't so strongly focused on photography. Those already familiar with the topic are sure to enjoy the images.
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AsapSCIENCE: Answers to the World's Weirdest Questions, Most Persistent Rumors, and Unexplained Phenomena

Recommended for younger readers with a curiosity about the world around them. However, the work should be approached with guidance from adults, as some of the issues covered (orgasms, hangovers, and "nocturnal penile tumescence") may be inaccessible or a too mature.
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The Lost Elements: The Periodic Table's Shadow Side

Recommended for periodic table scholars or for those chemists who want to better understand how we came to establish our current set of elements.
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The Chemistry of Alchemy: From Dragon's Blood to Donkey Dung; How Chemistry Was Forged

An enjoyable read for amateur and professional scientists, anyone interested in the foundations of chemistry, or as inspiration for a science fair project.
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