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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers is a non-fiction book by Mary Roach that delves into the history and various uses of human cadavers, from medical research to crash test dummies. Roach's narrative is both informative and humorous, making the book an engaging read for those interested in medical history and science. The book covers topics such as body snatching, decomposition, and alternative burial methods, offering a unique perspective on death and the human body.

In *Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law*, Mary Roach delves into the complex and often humorous world of human-wildlife conflicts. She follows animal-attack forensics investigators, human-elephant conflict specialists, and other experts to understand how animals interact with human environments. The book combines little-known forensic science and conservation genetics with engaging anecdotes, revealing as much about humanity as about nature’s lawbreakers. Roach argues that humans are often both the problem and the solution in these conflicts, and her work offers hope for compassionate coexistence in our expanding human habitat.