Caffeinated : how our daily habit helps, hurts, and hooks us / Murray Carpenter.
| Author/creator | Carpenter, Murray |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York, New York : Hudson Street Press, 2014. |
| Description | xviii, 270 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | A bitter white powder -- Traditional caffeine. The cradle of caffeine culture ; All the tea in China ; High on the mountain ; Building a better cup of coffee ; Pulling the lever -- Modern caffeine. The first Red Bull was a Coke ; Hot caffeine ; China white ; From Stacker to Sunkist -- Caffeinated body, caffeinated brain. The athletes' favorite drug ; Joe for GIs ; Insomnia, anxiety, and panic ; Therapeutic doses -- Corralling caffeine. Unleashing the beasts ; Behind the label ; Showdown. |
| Abstract | The most popular drug in America is a white powder. No, not that powder. This is caffeine in its most essential state. And "Caffeinated "reveals the little-known truth about this addictive, largely unregulated drug found in coffee, energy drinks, teas, colas, chocolate, and even pain relievers. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2013044492 |
| ISBN | 9781594631382 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1594631387 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | RC567.5 .C37 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |