"One of those rare writers who can tackle the most obscure unpleasantness and distill the data into a hilarious and informative package," according to the San Francisco Chronicle, New York Times bestselling science writer Mary Roach has explored what happens to our bodies after we die (Stiff), what may happen to our souls after we die (Spook), and what happens physiologically behind closed bedroom doors (Bonk). With wit and unflagging curiosity, Packing for Mars examines the science of space travel and the oddities of life in such an inhospitable environment.