Ask HN: What are the most interesting nonfiction books in your language?
Specifically intended for non-English languages, and books without English translation.
He's a very kind person that calls himself "a friendly chemist in the neighbourhood" and likes to show how science (mostly chemistry) is present in everyday life.
Some of his books are: - the science of cleaning
- the science of pastry
- the science of vegetables
- the science of meat
- bread and lies (about lies and prejudices about what we eat)
EDIT:
Also: "The world of bees and honey" (https://www.amazon.it/mondo-delle-api-del-miele/dp/888499556...) by Slowfood Editore. It's about (you guessed it) honey and bees. It's very interesting.