Amazon.com description: Product Description: Biochemistry, or the study of the chemical processes that occur within living things, has been researched for hundreds of years by a number of great scientific minds. This comprehensive volume not only explores the history and study of biochemistry and how it stands today but also the many scientists who devoted their lives and careers to the field. It includes charts, photos, diagrams, and informative sidebars that help create an accessible text that can be used for research or an entertaining read.