Friday, September 30, 2011

5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)

5 Steps
5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry, 2012-2013 Edition (5 Steps to a 5 on the Advanced Placement Examinations Series)
by Richard H. Langley, John Moore

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A Perfect Plan for the Perfect Score

We want you to succeed on your AP* exam. That's why we've created this 5-step plan to help you study more effectively, use your preparation time wisely, and get your best score. This easy-to-follow guide offers you a complete review of your AP course, strategies to give you the edge on test day, and plenty of practice with AP-style test questions. You'll sharpen your subject knowledge, strengthen your thinking skills, and build your test-taking confidence with

  • Full-length practice exams modeled on the real test
  • All the terms and concepts you need to know to get your best score
  • Your choice of three customized study schedules--so you can pick the one that meets your needs

The 5-Step Plan helps you get the most out of your study time:
Step 1: Set Up Your Study Program
Step 2: Determine Your Readiness
Step 3: Develop the Strategies
Step 4: Review the Knowledge
Step 5: Build Your Confidence

Topics include: Basics * Reactions and Periodicity * Stoichiometry * Gases * Thermodynamics * Spectroscopy, Light, and Electrons * Bonding * Solids, Liquids, and Intermolecular Forces * Solutions and Colligative Properties * Kinetics * Equilibrium * Electrochemistry * Nuclear Chemistry * Organic Chemistry * Experimental

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CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics on DVD, Version 2012

CRC Handbook
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics on DVD, Version 2012
by William M. Haynes
Publication Date: September 26, 2011

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Augmented by a series of practical utilities, the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics on DVD, Version 2012 contains all of the information found in the most recent print edition—in a conveniently searchable electronic format. A mainstay for scientists around the world for more than 90 years, the handbook continues to evolve with major updates, expansions, and new tables.

New Tables:

Section 8: Analytical Chemistry

  • Abbreviations Used In Analytical Chemistry
  • Basic Instrumental Techniques of Analytical Chemistry
  • Correlation Table for Ultraviolet Active Functionalities
  • Detection of Outliers in Measurements

Section 13: Polymer Properties

  • Second Virial Coefficients of Polymer Solutions

Updated Tables:

Section 4: Properties of the Elements and Inorganic Compounds

  • Update of the Melting, Boiling, Triple, and Critical Points of the Elements

Section 6: Fluid Properties

  • Major update and expansion of Viscosity of Gases table
  • Major update and expansion of Thermal Conductivity of Gases table
  • Major update of Properties of Cryogenic Fluids
  • Major update of Recommended Data for Vapor-Pressure Calibration
  • Expansion of table on the Viscosity of Liquid Metals
  • Update of Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Gases table
  • Added new refrigerant R-1234yf to Thermophysical Properties of Selected Fluids at Saturation table

Section 9: Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy

  • Major update of Atomic Radii of the Elements
  • Update of Bond Dissociation Energies
  • Update of Characteristic Bond Lengths in Free Molecules

Section 10: Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics

  • Update of Electron Affinities
  • Update of Atomic and Molecular Polarizabilities

Section 11: Nuclear and Particle Physics

  • Major update of the Table of the Isotopes

Section 12: Properties of Solids

  • Major update and expansion of the Electron Inelastic Mean Free Paths table
  • Update of table on Semiconducting Properties of Selected Materials

Section 14: Geophysics, Astronomy, and Acoustics

  • Update of the Global Temperature Trend table to include 2010 data

Section 16: Health and Safety Information

  • Major update of Threshold Limits for Airborne Contaminants

The DVD edition offers flexible capabilities and convenient features that make searches for data quick and easy!

DVD Features:

  • Structure searching
  • Interactive tables in spreadsheet format—sort, edit, and merge to suit your purpose
  • Tables hot-linked to chemical structures
  • Cross-table searching—one search locates everything about a specific topic
  • Powerful data selection tools that allow you to customize the display and export data
  • New and updated references

System Requirements:

  • Pentium II processor or higher
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
  • Internet Explorer 5.x or higher
  • 15 MB available disk space; 32 MB RAM
  • 24X speed DVD drive
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader version 7.0
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Industrial Drying of Particulate Materials: Equipment Selection and Application

Industrial Drying of Particulate Materials
Industrial Drying of Particulate Materials: Equipment Selection and Application
by C. M. van't Land
Publication Date: December 20, 2011

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Among those interested in drying are chemical engineers, energy specialists, and mechanical engineers. This book assists the process development engineer, the process engineer, and the plant engineer in selecting drying equipment. It discusses the criteria to be observed, the gathering of results of relevant laboratory measurements, the carrying out of small-scale tests (the results of which can be scaled up), and procedures for sizing equipment. Written by an author with over four decades in the process industries, this book brings an extensively practical approach for the engineer. Read more


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A Dictionary of Western Alchemy

A Dictionary
A Dictionary of Western Alchemy
by Jordan Stratford, Jeffrey S. Kupperman
Publication Date: November 8, 2011

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From Arabic al-kimia (of Egypt) and old Egyptian keme (black, fertile soil), alchemy is the ancient science of elements and interactions in both the natural and the spiritual realms. Spanning 2,500 years and informed by Hermetic and Neoplatonist influences, it has been practiced in the classical Greco-Roman world, medieval Europe and the medieval Middle East and Orient, and up to the present in esoteric circles. Alchemists have three main pursuits:

the transmutation of base metals into gold by means of the Lapis Philosophorum, the Philosopher's Stone;
the concoction of the Elixir of Life, a universal medicine; and
the reconciliation between spirit and matter and direct knowledge of the Divine.

This concise dictionary of alchemy provides clear access to one of the major roots of Western esoteric thought. Subjects include alchemical processes and procedures, the natural elements and apparatus used, major practitioners and philosophers, and concepts and beliefs. Distinguishing this guide from similar ones is the addition of etymology, connecting the language of alchemy to its Latin, Greek, and Arabic sources. Symbolic pictographs accompany half of the over four hundred entries, and a fascinating illustration from the long tradition of alchemical art introduces each letter of the alphabet.

Most important is the author Jordan Stratford’s unique perspective as both a modern Gnostic priest and a Freemason. He also brings to bear extensive knowledge of the depth psychology of C. G. Jung, who based his key concept of individuation on the premise that what the ancient alchemists truly sought was inner transformation.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Homework Helpers: Chemistry

Homework Helpers
Homework Helpers: Chemistry
by Greg Curran
4.6 out of 5 stars(36)

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Homework Helpers: Chemistry is a user-friendly review book that will make every student--or parent trying to help their child feel like he or she has a private Chemistry tutor. Concepts are explained in clear, easy-to-understand language, and problems are worked out with step-by-step methods that are easy to follow. Each lesson comes with numerous review questions and answer keynotes that explain each correct answer and why it's correct.

This book covers all of the topics in a typical one-year Chemistry curriculum, including:
• A systematic approach to problem solving, conversions, and the use of units.
• Naming compounds, writing formulas, and balancing chemical equations.
• Gas laws, chemical kinetics, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and more.

While Homework Helpers: Chemistryis an excellent review for any standardized Chemistry test, including the SAT-II, its real value is in providing support and guidance during the year's entire course of study. Read more


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Name Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry II (Comprehensive Name Reactions)

Name Reactions
Name Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry II (Comprehensive Name Reactions)
by Jie Jack Li, E.J. Corey
Publication Date: September 13, 2011

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The up-to-DATE guide to name reactions in heterocyclic chemistry

Name Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry II presents a comprehensive treatise on name reactions in heterocyclic chemistry, one of the most exciting—and important—fields within organic chemistry today.

The book not only covers fresh ground, but also provides extensive information on new and/or expanded reactions in:

  • Three- and four-membered heterocycles

  • Five-membered heterocycles (pyrroles and pyrrolidines, indoles, furans, thiophenes, and oxazoles)

  • Six-membered heterocycles, including pyridines, quinolines, and isoquinolines

Featuring contributions from the leading authorities in heterocyclic chemistry. Each section includes a description of the given reaction, as well as the relevant historical perspective, mechanism, variations and improvements, synthetic utilities, experimental details, and references to the current primary literature.

The reactions covered in Name Reactions in Heterocyclic Chemistry have been widely adopted in all areas of organic synthesis, from the medicinal/pharmaceutical field, to agriculture, to fine chemicals, and the book brings the most cutting-edge knowledge to practicing synthetic chemists and students, along with the tools needed to synthesize new and useful molecules. Read more


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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Basic Neurochemistry, Eighth Edition: Principles of Molecular, Cellular and Medical Neurobiology

Basic Neurochemistry, Eighth Edition
Basic Neurochemistry, Eighth Edition: Principles of Molecular, Cellular and Medical Neurobiology
by George Siegel, R. Wayne Albers, Donald Price, Scott Brady
Publication Date: December 15, 2011

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This is a classic advanced neurochemistry and neurobiology textbook that has a renewed focus on clinical applications. The early chapters focus on fundamental membrane chemistry, cellular signaling, and development of the nervous system. Later chapters cover cell injury and inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, sensory transduction, and neural processing/behavior. By understanding mechanisms at the molecular and systems level, scientists can develop new pharmacotherapies to treat diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis as well as neuropsychiatric diseases (e.g., schizophrenia, depression, pain, addictions). This book provides a foundation of all key principles of neurochemistry and neurobiology--within the context of human diseases--for advanced students and graduate students in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, as well as clinical neuroscientists and neurologists.

* Includes clinical perspective boxes in each chapter that make connections between molecular processes and disease states, between biochemistry and drug discovery enabling students to better understand neurological diseases * Presents cutting-edge advances in neuroscience in context of principles of brain chemistry and biology * Companion Web site features animations to illustrate critical biochemical processes

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The Weather Almanac: A Reference Guide to Weather, Climate, and Related Issues in the United States and Its Key Cities

The Weather Almanac
The Weather Almanac: A Reference Guide to Weather, Climate, and Related Issues in the United States and Its Key Cities
by Steven L. Horstmeyer
Publication Date: October 4, 2011

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The Weather Almanac, 12th Edition is a resource for a variety of climate and meteorological data including both domestic and international weather trends, historical weather patterns dating back 1000 years, natural disasters, and a 20 page glossary of weather terminology. The book is complete with detailed maps, pictures, and tables compiling climate data from a variety of sources, including the National Weather Service and the US Geological Survey.

Separate sections in The Weather Almanac are devoted to tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and lightening, flash floods, and winter storms, and they have been edited from official reports by governmental agencies. The new edition has been updated to include recent disasters such as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami that devastated Indonesia as well as 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. These chapters serve as a basic reference for severe weather and extreme conditions, which can assist in preparing for a weather emergency.

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Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry 29th Edition (LANGE Basic Science)

Harpers Illustrated
Harpers Illustrated Biochemistry 29th Edition (LANGE Basic Science)
by Robert Murray, David Bender, Kathleen M. Botham, Peter J. Kennelly, Victor Rodwell, P. Anthony Weil
Publication Date: March 2, 2012

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Gain a thorough understanding of the principles of biochemistry and molecular biology as they relate to modern medicine

Includes 16 case histories

Clear, concise, and in full color, Harper’s Illustrated Biochemistry is unrivaled in its ability to clarify the link between biochemistry and the molecular basis of disease. Combining outstanding full-color illustrations with integrated coverage of biochemical diseases and clinical information, Harper’s offers an organization and careful balance of detail and brevity not found in any other text on the subject.

Following two introductory chapters, the text is divided into six main sections:
Section I addresses the structures and functions of proteins and enzymes.
Section II explains how various cellular reactions utilize or release energy and traces the pathways by which carbohydrates and lipids are synthesized and degraded.
Section III covers the amino acids, their metabolic fates, certain features of protein catabolism, and the biochemistry of the porphyrins and bile pigments.
Section IV describes the structure and function of nucleotides and nucleic acids, DNA replication and repair, RNA synthesis and modification, protein synthesis, the principles of recombinant DNA technology, and new understanding of how gene expression is regulated. Section V deals with aspects of extracellular and intracellular communication.
Section VI includes fifteen special topics, ranging from nutrition, digestion and absorption to the biochemistry of aging

New to this edition:

  • New chapters on Aging, Cancer, and Clinical Chemistry
  • Every chapter has been updated to reflect the latest advances in knowledge and technology
  • Each chapter now begins with a statement of objectives, followed by a brief discussion of the biomedical importance of topics discussed within the chapter
  • 250 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge and comprehension
  • Increased number of tables that encapsulate important information, such as vitamin and mineral requirements
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chemical Engineering: An Introduction

Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering: An Introduction
by Morton Denn
Publication Date: October 31, 2011

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"Chemical engineering is the field of applied science that employs physical, chemical, and biological rate processes for the betterment of humanity." This opening sentence of Chapter 1 has been the underlying paradigm of chemical engineering. Chemical Engineering: A New Introduction is designed to enable the student to explore the activities in which a modern chemical engineer is involved by focusing on mass and energy balances in liquid-phase processes. Problems explored include the design of a feedback level controller, membrane separation, hemodialysis, optimal design of a process with chemical reaction and separation, washout in a bioreactor, kinetic and mass transfer limits in a two-phase reactor, and the use of the membrane reactor to overcome equilibrium limits on conversion. Mathematics is employed as a language at the most elementary level. Professor Morton M. Denn incorporates design meaningfully; the design and analysis problems are realistic in format and scope. Students using this text will appreciate why they need the courses that follow in the core curriculum. Read more


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Chemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))

Chemistry For
Chemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science))
by Moore
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See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum

We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?

Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

  • Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you can easily grasp
  • Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors
  • Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics

Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry. Read more


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Monday, September 26, 2011

Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight

Chemical Principles
Chemical Principles: The Quest for Insight
by Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones
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Written for calculus-inclusive general chemistry courses, Chemical Principles helps students develop chemical insight by showing the connections between fundamental chemical ideas and their applications.  Unlike other texts, it begins with a detailed picture of the atom then builds toward chemistry's frontier, continually demonstrating how to solve problems, think about nature and matter, and visualize chemical concepts as working chemists do. 
 
Flexibility in level is crucial, and is largely established through clearly labeling (separating in boxes) the calculus coverage in the text: Instructors have the option of whether to incorporate calculus in the coverage of topics. 
 
The multimedia integration of Chemical Principles is more deeply established than any other text for this course.  Through the unique eBook, the comprehensive Chemistry Portal, Living Graph icons that connect the text to the Web, and a complete set of animations, students can take full advantage of the wealth of resources available to them to help them learn and gain a deeper understanding.  Read more


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The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

The Periodic Table
The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Eric Scerri
Publication Date: December 1, 2011

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In this authoritative Very Short Introduction to the periodic table, Eric Scerri presents a modern and fresh exploration of this fundamental topic in the physical sciences, considering the deeper implications of the arrangements of the table to atomic physics and quantum mechanics. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the periodic table, and how the deeper meaning of its structure gradually became apparent with the development of atomic theory and quantum mechanics, so that physics arguably came to colonize an entirely different science, chemistry. Read more


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Barron's AP Chemistry

Barrons AP
Barron's AP Chemistry
by Neil D. Jespersen Ph.D.
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Updated to reflect the most recent Advanced Placement Chemistry exams, this manual presents three diagnostic tests and three full-length practice exams, all with questions answered and explained. The author also presents additional routine and more challenging problems in every chapter. A complete review of AP chemistry topics covers the structure of matter, chemical bonding, states of matter, physical chemistry, chemical reactions, and other topics that appear on the AP exam. Read more


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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Chemistry: A Molecular Approach with MasteringChemistry® Access Code (2nd Edition) (MasteringChemistry Series)

Chemistry
Chemistry: A Molecular Approach with MasteringChemistry® Access Code (2nd Edition) (MasteringChemistry Series)
by Nivaldo J. Tro
3.7 out of 5 stars(3)

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This innovative text explains difficult concepts in a relevant, student-oriented manner.  Chemistry is presented visually through multi-level images—macroscopic, molecular and symbolic representations—helping you see the connections among the formulas (symbolic), the world around you (macroscopic), and the atoms and molecules that make up the world (molecular). Among other revisions, the Second Edition offers a crisp new design, adds more challenging problems, and significantly revises coverage of electrochemistry. Used by over a million science students, the Mastering platform is the most effective and widely used online tutorial, homework, and assessment system for the sciences.

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The Four Global Truths: Awakening to the Peril and Promise of Our Times

The Four Global Truths
The Four Global Truths: Awakening to the Peril and Promise of Our Times
Darrin Drda (Author)

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With the planet increasingly threatened with catastrophe and perhaps even collapse, many seekers are looking to past, proven models to create meaningful change in their lives. One such model is Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths: the reality of suffering, the root cause of suffering, the end of suffering, and the path to the end of suffering. This fresh, timely book taps and modifies that ancient wisdom to address the pressing environmental and spiritual crises facing us.

In The Four Global Truths, author Darrin Drda contends that as global temperatures rise and natural systems decline, humanity is forced to confront the destructiveness of unfettered material progress and mechanistic thinking. He posits a more enlightened worldview that honors the interdependence of all forms of life and aspects of reality, a concept increasingly see as a practical and compassionate approach to averting disaster. Writing in a warm, open style recalling that of Eckhart Tolle in The New Earth, Drda integrates elements of Western philosophy, transpersonal psychology, deep ecology, modern cosmology, and quantum physics to get at the heart of worldwide ecological suffering. In the process he encourages a responsible and joyful—and ultimately healing—participation in this critical moment in life.

About the Imprint:
EVOLVER EDITIONS promotes a new counterculture that recognizes humanity's visionary potential and takes tangible, pragmatic steps to realize it. EVOLVER EDITIONS explores the dynamics of personal, collective, and global change from a wide range of perspectives. EVOLVER EDITIONS is an imprint of North Atlantic Books and is produced in collaboration with Evolver, LLC.


From the Trade Paperback edition.With the planet increasingly threatened with catastrophe and perhaps even collapse, many seekers are looking to past, proven models to create meaningful change in their lives. One such model is Buddhism’s Four Noble Truths: the reality of suffering, the root cause of suffering, the end of suffering, and the path to the end of suffering. This fresh, timely book taps and modifies that ancient wisdom to address the pressing environmental and spiritual crises facing us.

In The Four Global Truths, author Darrin Drda contends that as global temperatures rise and natural systems decline, humanity is forced to confront the destructiveness of unfettered material progress and mechanistic thinking. He posits a more enlightened worldview that honors the interdependence of all forms of life and aspects of reality, a concept increasingly see as a practical and compassionate approach to averting disaster. Writing in a warm, open style recalling that of Eckhart Tolle in The New Earth, Drda integrates elements of Western philosophy, transpersonal psychology, deep ecology, modern cosmology, and quantum physics to get at the heart of worldwide ecological suffering. In the process he encourages a responsible and joyful—and ultimately healing—participation in this critical moment in life.

About the Imprint:
EVOLVER EDITIONS promotes a new counterculture that recognizes humanity's visionary potential and takes tangible, pragmatic steps to realize it. EVOLVER EDITIONS explores the dynamics of personal, collective, and global change from a wide range of perspectives. EVOLVER EDITIONS is an imprint of North Atlantic Books and is produced in collaboration with Evolver, LLC.


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Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Solutions Manual

Perspectives on
Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry, Solutions Manual
by Felix A. Carroll
Publication Date: July 20, 2012

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Helps to develop new perspectives and a deeper understanding of organic chemistry

Instructors and students alike have praised Perspectives on Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry because it motivates readers to think about organic chemistry in new and exciting ways. Based on the author's first hand classroom experience, the text uses complementary conceptual models to give new perspectives on the structures and reactions of organic compounds.

The first five chapters of the text discuss the structure and bonding of stable molecules and reactive intermediates. These are followed by a chapter exploring the methods that organic chemists use to study reaction mechanisms. The remaining chapters examine different types of acid-base, substitution, addition, elimination, pericyclic, and photochemical reactions.

This Second Edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest findings in physical organic chemistry. Moreover, this edition features:

  • New references to the latest primary and review literature
  • More study questions to help readers better understand and apply new concepts in organic chemistry
  • Coverage of new topics, including density functional theory, quantum theory of atoms in molecules, Marcus theory, molecular simulations, effect of solvent on organic reactions, asymmetric induction in nucleophilic additions to carbonyl compounds, and dynamic effects on reaction pathways

The nearly 400 problems in the text do more than allow students to test their understanding of the concepts presented in each chapter. They also encourage readers to actively review and evaluate the chemical literature and to develop and defend their own ideas.

With its emphasis on complementary models and independent problem-solving, this text is ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in organic chemistry. Read more


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Saturday, September 24, 2011

Reactions: The Private Life of Atoms

Reactions
Reactions: The Private Life of Atoms
by Peter Atkins
Publication Date: November 1, 2011

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Illustrated with remarkable new full-color images--one or more on every page--and written by one of the world's leading authorities on the subject, Reactions offers a compact, pain-free tour of the inner workings of chemistry.

Reactions begins with the chemical formula almost everyone knows--the formula for water, H2O--a molecule with an "almost laughably simple chemical composition." But Peter Atkins shows that water is also rather miraculous--it is the only substance whose solid form is less dense than its liquid (hence ice floats in water)--and incredibly central to many chemical reactions, as it is an excellent solvent, being able to dissolve gases and many solids. Moreover, Atkins tells us that water is actually chemically aggressive, and can react with and destroy the compounds dissolved in it, and he also shows us what happens at the molecular level when water turns to ice--and when it melts.

Moving beyond water, Atkins slowly builds up a toolkit of basic chemical processes, including precipitation (perhaps the simplest of all chemical reactions), combustion, reduction, corrosion, electrolysis, and catalysis. He then shows how these fundamental tools can be brought together in more complex processes such as photosynthesis, radical polymerization, vision, enzyme control, and synthesis.

Peter Atkins is a world-renowned chemist who has taught at Oxford for decades and has an established track record as a popular science writer. In this crystal-clear, attractively illustrated, and insightful volume, Atkins treats the reader to a fantastic introductory tour--in just a few hundred colorful and lively pages. Read more


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Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry

Chasing Molecules
Chasing Molecules: Poisonous Products, Human Health, and the Promise of Green Chemistry
by Elizabeth Grossman
3.7 out of 5 stars(6)
Publication Date: September 1, 2011

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Each day, headlines warn that baby bottles are leaching dangerous chemicals, nonstick pans are causing infertility, and plastic containers are making us fat. What if green chemistry could change all that? What if rather than toxics, our economy ran on harmless, environmentally-friendly materials?
  Elizabeth Grossman, an acclaimed journalist who brought national attention to the contaminants hidden in computers and other high tech electronics, now tackles the hazards of ordinary consumer products. She shows that for the sake of convenience, efficiency, and short-term safety, we have created synthetic chemicals that fundamentally change, at a molecular level, the way our bodies work. The consequences range from diabetes to cancer, reproductive and neurological disorders.
  Yet it’s hard to imagine life without the creature comforts current materials provide—and Grossman argues we do not have to. A scientific revolution is introducing products that are “benign by design,” developing manufacturing processes that consider health impacts at every stage, and is creating new compounds that mimic rather than disrupt natural systems. Through interviews with leading researchers, Grossman gives us a first look at this radical transformation.
  Green chemistry is just getting underway, but it offers hope that we can indeed create products that benefit health, the environment, and industry.
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Friday, September 23, 2011

EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want

EcoMind
EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want
by Frances Moore Lappe
5.0 out of 5 stars(2)
Publication Date: September 13, 2011

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In EcoMind, Frances Moore Lappé—a giant of the environmental movement—confronts accepted wisdom of environmentalism. Drawing on the latest research from anthropology to neuroscience and her own field experience, she argues that the biggest challenge to human survival isn’t our fossil fuel dependency, melting glaciers, or other calamities. Rather, it’s our faulty way of thinking about these environmental crises that robs us of power. Lappé dismantles seven common “thought traps”—from limits to growth to the failings of democracy— that belie what we now know about nature, including our own, and offers contrasting “thought leaps” that reveal our hidden power.

Like her Diet for a Small Planet classic, EcoMind is challenging, controversial and empowering. Read more


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Boronic Acids: Preparation and Applications in Organic Synthesis, Medicine and Materials

Boronic Acids
Boronic Acids: Preparation and Applications in Organic Synthesis, Medicine and Materials
by Dennis G. Hall
Publication Date: December 20, 2011

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Following the huge success of the first edition, which has become THE reference source for everyone working in the field, this long-awaited, completely updated edition features almost 50% new content.
The world-renowned chemist Prof Dennis Hall is joined by a select group of top authors to cover all modern aspects of boronic acid derivatives in one comprehensive handbook. The experimental procedures described make for extremely useful reading.
From the reviews of the first edition: "...deserves to be on the bookshelf of all synthetic chemists, whether in discovery or process chemistry."
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Extractive Metallurgy of Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum Group Metals

Extractive Metallurgy
Extractive Metallurgy of Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum Group Metals
by Frank Crundwell, Michael Moats, Venkoba Ramachandran, Timothy Robinson, W. G. Davenport
Publication Date: October 7, 2011

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This book describes and explains the methods by which three related ores and recyclables are made into high purity metals and chemicals, for materials processing. It focuses on present day processes and future developments rather than historical processes.

Nickel, cobalt and platinum group metals are key elements for materials processing. They occur together in one book because they (i) map together on the periodic table (ii) occur together in many ores and (iii) are natural partners for further materials processing and materials manufacturing. They all are, for example, important catalysts - with platinum group metals being especially important for reducing car and truck emissions. Stainless steels and CoNiFe airplane engine super alloys are examples of practical usage.

The product emphasises a sequential, building-block approach to the subject gained through the author's previous writings (particularly Extractive Metallurgy of Copper in four editions) and extensive experience. Due to the multiple metals involved and because each metal originates in several types of ore - e.g. tropical ores and arctic ores this necessitates a multi-contributor work drawing from multiple networks and both engineering and science.


  • Synthesizes detailed review of the fundamental chemistry and physics of extractive metallurgy with practical lessons from industrial consultancies at the leading international plants

  • Discusses Nickel, Cobalt and Platinum Group Metals for the first time in one book

  • Reviews extraction of multiple metals from the same tropical or arctic ore

  • Industrial, international and multidisciplinary focus on current standards of production supports best practice use of industrial resources
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Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation (Brewing Elements)

Yeast
Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation (Brewing Elements)
by Jamil Zainasheff, Chris White
4.4 out of 5 stars(18)

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Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation is a resource for brewers of all experience levels. The authors adeptly cover yeast selection, storage and handling of yeast cultures, how to culture yeast and the art of rinsing/washing yeast cultures. Sections on how to set up a yeast lab, the basics of fermentation science and how it affects your beer, plus step by step procedures, equipment lists and a guide to troubleshooting are included. Read more


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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers

Polyurethane Shape
Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers
by W.M. Huang, Bin Yang, Yong Qing Fu
5.0 out of 5 stars(2)
Publication Date: September 8, 2011

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Shape memory polymers (SMPs) are some of the most important and valuable engineering materials developed in the last 25 years. These fascinating materials demonstrate remarkably versatile properties—including capacity for actuation and stimulus responsiveness—that are enabling technologists to develop applications used to explore everything from the outer reaches of space to the inside of the human body.

Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers details the fundamentals of SMP makeup, as well as their shape-recovery features and their seemingly endless potential for use in applications ranging from the macro- to submicron scales. With an abundance of illustrations and vivid pictures to explain how SMPs and their composites work and how they can be used, this book covers:

  • History and most recent developments in SMPs
  • Thermomechanical properties and behavior of the polymers and their composites
  • Modification of SMPs and novel actuation mechanisms
  • Large-scale surface pattern generation
  • Multi-shape memory effect
  • Fabrication techniques
  • Characterization of composites

A must-have reference for anyone working in the materials science and engineering fields, this book outlines the properties—such as light weight, low cost, and ability to handle high strain—that make the easily processed SMPs so useful in fields including aerospace, biomedicine, and textiles. It is intended to help readers understand and apply the knowledge and techniques presented to develop new innovations that will further benefit society.

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Chemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))

Chemistry For
Chemistry For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback))
by Moore
3.5 out of 5 stars(4)

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See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum

We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?

Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

  • Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you can easily grasp
  • Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors
  • Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics

Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry. Read more


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Essential Genetics: A Genomics Perspective, Fifth Edition

Essential Genetics
Essential Genetics: A Genomics Perspective, Fifth Edition
by Daniel L. Hartl
3.5 out of 5 stars(2)

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Updated to reflect the latest discoveries in the field, the Fifth Edition of Hartl's classic text provides an accessible, student-friendly introduction to contemporary genetics. Designed for the shorter, less comprehensive introductory course, Essential Genetics: A Genomic Perspective, Fifth Edition includes carefully chosen topics that provide a solid foundation to the basic understanding of gene mutation, expression, and regulation. New and updated sections on genetic analysis, molecular genetics, probability in genetics, and pathogenicity islands ensure that students are kept up-to-date on current key topics. The text also provides students with a sense of the social and historical context in which genetics has developed. The updated companion web site provides numerous study tools, such as animated flashcards, crosswords, practice quizzes and more! New and expanded end-of-chapter material allows for a mastery of key genetics concepts and is ideal for homework assignments and in-class discussion. Read more


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Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, Sixth Edition

Composition and
Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, Sixth Edition
by Ryen Caenn, HCH Darley, George R. Gray
Publication Date: August 29, 2011

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The petroleum industry in general has been dominated by engineers and production specialists. The upstream segment of the industry is dominated by drilling/completion engineers. Usually, neither of those disciplines have a great deal of training in the chemistry aspects of drilling and completing a well prior to its going on production. The chemistry of drilling fluids and completion fluids have a profound effect on the success of a well. For example, historically the drilling fluid costs to drill a well have averaged around 7% of the overall cost of the well, before completion. The successful delivery of up to 100% of that wellbore, in many cases may be attributable to the fluid used.

Considered the "bible" of the industry, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids, first written by Walter Rogers in 1948, and updated on a regular basis thereafter, is a key tool to achieving successful delivery of the wellbore.

In its Sixth Edition, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids has been updated and revised to incorporate new information on technology, economic, and political issues that have impacted the use of fluids to drill and complete oil and gas wells. With updated content on Completion Fluids and Reservoir Drilling Fluids, Health, Safety & Environment, Drilling Fluid Systems and Products, new fluid systems and additives from both chemical and engineering perspectives, Wellbore Stability, adding the new R&D on water-based muds, and with increased content on Equipment and Procedures for Evaluating Drilling Fluid Performance in light of the advent of digital technology and better manufacturing techniques, Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids has been thoroughly updated to meet the drilling and completion engineer's needs.


  • Explains a myriad of new products and fluid systems

  • Cover the newest API/SI standards

  • New R&D on water-based muds

  • New emphases on Health, Safety & Environment

  • New Chapter on waste management and disposal
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Detection and Quantification of Antibodies to Biopharmaceuticals: Practical and Applied Considerations

Detection and Quantification of Antibodies to Biopharmaceuticals
Detection and Quantification of Antibodies to Biopharmaceuticals: Practical and Applied Considerations
by Michael G. Tovey
Publication Date: September 13, 2011

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The definitive book on the neutralization of recombinant biopharmaceuticals

Recombinant biopharmaceuticals are an important tool for treating a range of illnesses; however, their efficacy can be severely impaired by their immunogenicity. When introduced into the body, these pharmaceuticals can cause the immune system to produce anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) that neutralize their effects.

The first and only book to cover neutralization in connection with biopharmaceuticals and the measurement and application of neutralizing antibodies in modern medicine at any real length, Detection and Quantification of Antibodies to Biopharmaceuticals: Practical and Applied Considerations offers a comprehensive and in-depth look at all the principal aspects of the detection and quantification of antibodies that are essential to understanding and responding to the challenges they present.

Bringing together a large-scale review of neutralization and biopharmaceuticals and the ability to measure, detect, and apply antibodies to modern science and medicine with international regulatory perspectives, the expectations of regulatory authorities, and the strengths and weaknesses of various assays, the book describes several novel ideas for detecting ADAs.

Designed to serve as a resource for biopharmaceutical drug development, the book provides biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical drug development specialists, as well as non-experts, with key insights into the design, optimization, and qualification of assays, the establishment of sampling strategies, the choice of appropriate assay end-points, and data analysis for the detection and quantification of neutralizing antibodies. Read more


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No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process

No Impact Man
No Impact Man: The Adventures of a Guilty Liberal Who Attempts to Save the Planet, and the Discoveries He Makes About Himself and Our Way of Life in the Process
by Colin Beavan
4.3 out of 5 stars(12)

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What does it really take to live eco-effectively?  For one year, Colin Beavan swore off plastic and toxins, turned off his electricity, went organic, became a bicycle nut, and tried to save the planet from environmental catastrophe while dragging his young daughter and his Prada-wearing wife along for the ride. Together they attempted to make zero impact on the environment while living right in the heart of Manhattan, and this is the sensational, funny, and consciousness-raising story of how they did it. With No Impact Man, Beavan found that no-impact living is worthwhile--and richer, fuller, and more satisfying in the bargain. Read more


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Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy

Real Alchemy
Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical Alchemy
by Robert Allen Bartlett, Dennis William Hauck
4.7 out of 5 stars(20)

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A ground-breaking modern manual on an ancient art, Real Alchemy draws on both modern scientific technology and ancient methods. A laboratory scientist and chemist, Robert Allen Bartlett provides an overview of the history of alchemy, as well as an exploration of the theories behind the practice. Clean, clear, simple, and easy to read, Real Alchemy provides excellent directions regarding the production of plant products and transitions the reader-student into the basics of mineral work--what some consider the true domain of alchemy. New students to practical laboratory alchemy will enjoy reading Real Alchemy and hopefully find the encouragement needed to undertake their own alchemical journey. Bartlett also explains what the ancients really meant when they used the term "Philosopher's Stone" and describes several very real and practical methods for its achievement. Is the fabled Philosopher's Stone an elixir of long life or is it a method of transforming lead into gold? Judge for yourself. Read more


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Monday, September 19, 2011

The Manga Guide to Biochemistry (The Manga Guide No Starch Pres)

The Manga
The Manga Guide to Biochemistry (The Manga Guide No Starch Pres)
by Masaharu Takemura, Kikuyaro, Office Sawa
Publication Date: November 22, 2011

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The latest addition to No Starch Press's EduManga series, The Manga Guide to Biochemistry uses Japanese comics, clear explanations, and a charming storyline to explain the basics of biochemistry. This volume begins with a discussion of the cells that make up living beings, as well as the basics of protein synthesis, metabolism, energy production, and photosynthesis. It goes on to cover ecosystems and material cycles; the mechanisms of respiration; lipids, cholesterol, and blood types; and the roles and structures of enzymes and proteins. Readers explore genes and DNA; the differences between biochemistry and molecular biology; and the mystery surrounding the origin of the cell—all with the aid of original Manga cartoons. This EduManga title is co-published with Ohmsha, Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan, and is one in a series of translations from Ohmsha's bestselling Japanese originals.

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Cancer Epigenetics: Biomolecular Therapeutics in Human Cancer

Cancer Epigenetics
Cancer Epigenetics: Biomolecular Therapeutics in Human Cancer
by Antonio Giordano, Marcella Macaluso
Publication Date: August 23, 2011

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Cancer Epigenetics: Biomolecular Therapeutics in Human Cancer is the only resource to focus on biomolecular approaches to cancer therapy. Its presentation of the latest research in cancer biology reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field and aims to facilitate collaboration between the basic, translational, and clinical sciences. Read more


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Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements

Nature's Building Blocks
Nature's Building Blocks: An A-Z Guide to the Elements
by John Emsley
4.6 out of 5 stars(23)
Publication Date: October 1, 2011

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Written by award-winning science writer John Emsley, this informative and highly enjoyable book explains the what, the why and the wherefore of the elements. Arranged alphabetically, from Actinium to Zirconium, it is a complete guide to all the elements that are currently known, with more extensive coverage of those we encounter in our everyday life. The entry on each element reveals where it came from, what role it may have in the human body, the foods that contain it, how it was discovered, its role in human health, the uses and misuses to which it is put, and its environmental role. The new edition includes the three chemical elements discovered since the first edition--Darmstadtium, Roetgenium, and Copernicium--and the section on "transfermium elements" has now been incorporated into the main part of the book. In addition, Emsley has added new information on the economic uses of elements such as Scandium and Gold. Praised by Nature as "amusing and finely crafted," Nature's Building Blocks offers a pleasurable tour of the very essence of our material world. Read more


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Sunday, September 18, 2011

New King James Version Holy Bible (Burgundy)

New King
New King James Version Holy Bible (Burgundy)
by Thomas Nelson
3.7 out of 5 stars(140)

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What if you could capture the knowledge of the most eminent Biblical scholars, draw on some of the best biblical maps, timelines, and other study helps, and have them with you wherever you go? Chances are that you would often have to sacrifice readability to do it. Not any more. The NKJV Personal Size Giant Print Bible has the best of both worlds with a highly portable size and giant print that makes comfortable reading easier than ever. One of today's best-loved Bible translations, the NKJV combines a warm conversational tone that makes it perfect for individual study with the serious scholarship that will help you take your Bible study to a whole new level.

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The Elements Puzzle: 1000 Pieces

The Elements Puzzle
The Elements Puzzle: 1000 Pieces
by Theodore Gray, Nick Mann
Publication Date: October 12, 2011

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This title offers the most beautiful periodic table puzzle available! This gorgeous and challenging 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of Theodore Gray's photographic periodic table is based on the bestseller, "The Elements". "The Elements", by Theodore Gray, both the hardcover print book and the ebook app for the iPad have become bestsellers, popular with readers of literally every age, from toddlers to senior citizens. Made of high-quality, sturdy material, this 36" X 16" puzzle, in the shape of Theodore Gray's famous photographic periodic table, provides hours and hours of fun for the whole family (ages 4 and up) or for the classroom. Read more


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