Serendipity

Name: Serendipity
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781760643249
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From Truffles and Champagne to Corn Flakes and Coffee: Stories of Accidental Success

By Oscar Farinetti

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Serendipity by Oscar Farinetti delves into the fascinating world of accidental scientific discoveries. Each chapter reveals how chance encounters, unexpected observations, or unplanned events led to breakthroughs that have significantly shaped our understanding of science and nature. Through storytelling, the book explores the role that luck and intuition play alongside rigorous scientific inquiry.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the unexpected wonders and curious discoveries within the realms of science and nature. It offers a delightful journey through various phenomena, blending engaging storytelling with enriching insights, perfect for those who appreciate both learning and experiencing a sense of awe.

Serendipity

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A celebration of accidental success in the world of gastronomy.

Did you know that your morning coffee could be thanks to a herd of energetic goats? Or that a forgotten ingredient is behind the invention of the beloved brownie? Who got the fright of their life discovering corn could pop? And which popular soft drink started out as a medicinal syrup?

Oscar Farinetti, founder of high-end global food chain Eataly, presents this collection of insightful and entertaining interviews with leading artisan food producers, chefs, inventors, and CEOs around the world. Reflecting on the accidental discoveries that gave birth to some of the world's most well-known gastronomic delights—including Nutella, the humble sandwich, french fries, the ice-cream cone, rum, and balsamic vinegar—these serendipitous tales ponder humankind's never-ending quest to find something new. They remind us that our mistakes, our flaws, and our failures can often be the most essential ingredient in finding success.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760643249

Publisher: Black Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Black Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 426g

Pages: 304

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Non-Fiction Oscar Farinetti Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Oscar Farinetti is an Italian entrepreneur and author. He is the founder of the food store chain Eataly, with thirty-seven locations around the world. His most recent project is Green Pea - a sustainability themed shopping centre. Barbara McGilvray has been translating from Italian to English for over forty years and was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia in 2016.