Radium's Glow: A Journey Through Radioactivity's Impact on the World 
This captivating book delves into the fascinating and often unsettling history of radium, exploring its profound impact on science, society, and our world. From the initial discovery of invisible rays to the dawn of the nuclear age, it's a journey through scientific breakthroughs, societal crazes, and the devastating consequences of unchecked enthusiasm. 

Witness the pioneering work of scientists like the Curies and Rutherford as they unveiled the mysteries of radioactivity, forever changing our understanding of the atom. Experience the early 20th-century "Radium Craze," where this luminescent element, promising miraculous cures, found its way into everyday products, from toothpaste to cosmetics.