The Art of Chewing

The Salivary Story

Down the Esophagus

Stomach: The Mixing Pot

Mysterious World of the Small Intestine

Colon: The Last Stop

The Microbial Allies: Gut Flora

The Final Process: Excretion

The Science of Digestion

Understanding Diseases of the Digestive System

'Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal' is a fascinating journey into the inner workings of the human body, specifically the alimentary canal. Author Mary Roach gives us an engaging and humorous look at the mouth to stomach and beyond. It's an informative and entertaining tour that will change how you think about your own body and its functions.