pLooking for a headache cure Try willow bark. Wondering how that ice cream got its color Could be from bug juice. Giving us the lowdown on these and other chemical phenomena, iThe Genie in the Bottlei reveals the fun and fascinating secrets collected by popular science writer Dr. Joe Schwarcz. pBlending quirky chemistry with engaging tales from the history of science, Schwarcz offers a different twist on licorice and straight talk on travel to the dark side of the sun, along with the skinny on chocolate research, ginkgo biloba, and blueberries. Find out how spies used secret inks and how acetone changed the course of history. Dr. Joe even solves the mystery of exploding shrimp and, of course, delves into the secret of the genie in the bottle. pInfused with Schwarcz's humor and his fondness for the wonders of magic and science, iThe Genie in the Bottlei celebrates some of the the most amazing corners of our universe-and our cupboards.p