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Ask HN: What are the most interesting nonfiction books in your language?
Specifically intended for non-English languages, and books without English translation.
- znpy 4y agoMost likely books by Dario Bressanini (https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Bressanini https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Bressanini). 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/8884995566/ 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.