The Best of Me
David Sedaris, known for his witty observations and self-deprecating humor, gathers a selection of his most beloved essays and stories that often touch on the absurdities of human nature.
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Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War
Mary Roach brings her signature blend of humor and meticulous research to the strange and overlooked science behind keeping soldiers alive and functional on the battlefield.
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Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void
Mary Roach hilariously delves into the bizarre and gross realities of how humans prepare for and cope with life in space.
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Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal
Mary Roach embarks on a fascinating and often comical journey through the human digestive system, from what happens at the first bite to what exits at the end.
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
Mary Roach humorously explores the surprisingly varied and often bizarre afterlives of human cadavers in medical science and beyond.
memoir · popular science · funny · classic · audiobook