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Book Synopsis: The irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. “America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the hatch on an unforgettable tour. The alimentary canal is classic Mary Roach terrain: the questions explored in Gulp are as taboo, in their way, as the cadavers in Stiff and every bit as surreal as the universe of zero gravity explored in Packing for Mars. Why is crunchy food so appealing? Why is it so hard to find words for flavors and smells? Why doesn’t the stomach digest itself? How much can you eat before your stomach bursts? Can constipation kill you? Did it kill Elvis? In Gulp we meet scientists who tackle the questions no one else thinks of—or has the courage to ask. We go on location to a pet-food taste-test lab, a fecal transplant, and into a live stomach to observe the fate of a meal. With Roach at our side, we travel the world, meeting murderers and mad scientists, Eskimos and exorcists (who have occasionally administered holy water rectally), rabbis and terrorists—who, it turns out, for practical reasons do not conceal bombs in their digestive tracts. Like all of Roach’s books, Gulp is as much about human beings as it is about human bodies. 15 illustrations
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Embark on a fascinating journey through the intricate world of the alimentary canal with Mary Roach's best-selling book, Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal. Delve into the mysterious realms of taste, digestion, and the quirky aspects of our inner workings. Discover the bizarre yet captivating questions that Roach fearlessly explores, uncovering the hidden wonders of the human body.
Join the adventure with “America’s funniest science writer” as she takes you on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the digestive system. With Roach's signature humor and wit, Gulp will leave you entertained, enlightened, and craving for more. Prepare to be amazed by the strange and intriguing facts about your own body that you never knew you needed to know!
With 15 captivating illustrations and a blend of scientific inquiry and eccentric anecdotes, Gulp is not just a book about bodily functions—it's a window into the complexity and wonder of human existence. Roach's unconventional approach to exploring taboo topics will have you laughing, gasping, and pondering the marvels of our anatomy in a whole new light.
Don't miss out on this mind-boggling literary adventure into the hilarious and mind-blowing world of the alimentary canal. Uncover the peculiar secrets of the human body, challenge your perceptions, and indulge in a reading experience like no other. Get your copy of Gulp today and prepare to be amazed!
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