Books like Perfumes by Luca Turin

A captivating memoir about Luca Turin's lifelong quest to understand and decode the sense of smell, leading to a Nobel Prize-winning breakthrough.

An essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth livingThere's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase?Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand.

Luca Turin explains the science behind why molecules like garlic and rose smell so different, exploring competing theories of olfaction from early organic chemistry to today’s perfume industry.

A lively question‑and‑answer guide that teaches kids how insects work—covering their bodies, senses, diets, life cycles and behaviors.

A lively Q&A guide that answers curious kids’ questions about whales and dolphins—from teeth and lifespans to whistles and rescue skills.

An olfactory adventure that explores the trends and crazes that have shaped the way we've spritzed over the past century. Signature scents and now-lost masterpieces, the visionaries who conceived them; the wild and wonderful campaigns that launched them; the women and men who wore them--every perfume has a tale to tell. Join Lizzie Ostrom, the nose behind "Odette Toilette," as she examines one hundred perfumes and scents in all their fragrant glory, revealing a fascinating social history along the way. From the belle époque through the swinging sixties, to the naughty nineties and into the aughts, Ostrom brings intelligence and wit to this most ravishing of subjects. There was the patriotic impact of English Lavender during World War I, and perfumes that captured the Egyptomania of the 1920s. Estée Lauder created Youth Dew and with it, distilled the essence of 1950s suburbia. Patchouli oil, the "anti-perfume" of the 1960s, was sure to keep money out of the hands of corporations and "the man." And who could forget the fervor created by the grunge androgyny of CK One? Scent is truly a passport to memory, making this book both a lush treat and an insightful examination of the twentieth century through the most mysterious of the five senses.--Adapted from dust jacket.

A compact, illustrated reference that answers questions about modern and recent history, covering politics, wars, science, space, disasters, and cultural milestones from the early 20th century to the early 21st century.

A brightly illustrated guide that introduces young readers to the world of insects, showcasing their variety, habitats, and lifestyles among Earth’s five million species.

A Q&A reference guide that answers children’s questions about tornadoes, hurricanes, and weather, with examples like "Where do most tornadoes strike?" and "How long do hurricanes last?"

Everything you wanted to know about the law, but couldn't afford to ask.How do I get a collection agency to stop harassing me? If I work 50 hours a week shouldn't I be getting overtime? My new car is a lemon -- what can I do?Like it or not, the law affects practically every aspect of our lives, and legal questions come up daily. Nolo's Encyclopedia of Everyday Law has the answers.Written by Nolo's expert team of attorneys, the book provides concise, plain-English answers to hundreds of the most frequently asked legal questions about issues you face every day, including:credit and debtworkplace rightswillsdivorcebankruptcysocial securitylandlord-tenant lawschild custody and visitationadoptionand much moreThe 7th edition is completely updated to reflect the latest in the law

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