Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that Mark Miodownik a globally-renowned materials scientist has spent his life exploring In this book he examines the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor and the graphite in his pencil to the foam in his sneakers and the concrete in a nearby skyscraper.

    For nearly a decade, Theodore Gray has been demonstrating basic principles of chemistry and physics through exciting, sometimes daredevil experiments that he executes, photographs, and writes about for his monthly Popular Science column "Gray Matter."Theo Gray's Mad Science: Experiments You Can Do at Home, But Probably Shouldn't, published by Black Dog in 2009, collected Gray's Popular Science columns, along with hundreds of photographs, many of which were not published with the original columns.Now comes the second volume of mad-scientist experiments, which includes more dramatic, enlightening, and sometimes daring demonstrations in which Gray dips his hand into molten lead to demonstrate the Leidenfrost effect; crushes a tomato between two small magnets to demonstrate the power of neodymium-iron-boron magnets; and creates trinkets out of solid mercury to demonstrate how the state of matter depends very much on the temperature at which it exists.Other experiments include:A foil boat floating on an invisible sea!DIY X-ray photos!A bacon lance that cuts steel!Charging a smart phone with apples and pennies!And dozens more!

    Students rely on this text to help them quickly review, assimilate, and integrate large amounts of complex information. For more than two decades, faculty and students have praised LIR Biochemistry's matchless illustrations that make critical concepts come to life.

    •Practice exercises are given at the end of chapter included conceptual questions & multiple choice questions with hints, answer & solutions. •Multiple choice questions with single correct and more the one correct answers, Comprehension based questions, Assertion-Reason, Matching Type questions, etc. •Every reaction is explained mechanistically for subject understanding. •Solutions are given at the end of every chapter for clear the concepts.

    "Memorize the Periodic Table" will tell you exactly what to visualize so you can memorize every element in the periodic table.Buy this book now and recite the periodic table tomorrow.

    •Every chapter starts with “Quick Points” that includes formulas & concepts. •2 leveled practice exercises are given at the end of chapter included subjective questions. •In the end of every chapter “Master Exercises” are provided includes Comprehension based questions, True/False, Fill in the blanks, Assertion-Reason, Matrix-Match Type questions, Integer-Answer types, MCQs with One and More than one correct options, very Short and Analytical Questions. •Provides Brain-Twisters, especially of Olympiad Aspirants. •Detailed solutions are given at the end of every chapter for clear the concepts.

    This is followed by an examination of individual elements, such as Lithium, Helium, Carbon, Sodium, Neon and Oxygen. Sound it out sections aid young readers in pronunciation and elementary definitions allow basic understanding of complex topics. Learn the vocabulary of a genius at a young age!This is book two of the Super Smart Science Series.Book one-Cellular Biology: Organelles, Structure, FunctionBook three-Neurology: The Amazing Central Nervous System! (Coming March 2013)

    "Jill Enfield s Guide to Photographic Alternative Processes" shows how to do just that. Packed with stunning imagery, how-to recipes, techniques, and historical information on the evolution of processes, this guide provides the instruction to emulate the ethereal, dream-like feel of alternative processing. Whether in a darkroom using traditional chemicals, at the kitchen sink with pantry staples, or in front of the computer re-creating techniques digitally, you will learn how to add a richness and depth to your photography like never before.Covers alternative processing from its historical roots up through digital manipulation.Showcases the different styles and processing methods of various artists.Includes suggestions for vegan and vegetarian-friendly alternative processing!

    First drawn up in 1869 by Dmitri Mendeleev, its 118 elements make up not only everything on our planet but also everything in the entire universe.The Periodic Table looks at the fascinating story and surprising uses of each of those elements, whether solid, liquid or gas. From the little-known uses of gold in medicine to the development of the hydrogen bomb, each entry is accompanied by technical data (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) presented in easy-to-read headers, and a colour-coding system that helps the reader to navigate through the different groups of elements.A remarkable display of thought-provoking science and beautiful photography, this guide will allow the reader to discover the world afresh.

    Produced in assocation with Discovery Channel, this title gives core reference subjects a fierce twist. From natural disasters and deadly animals to brutal battles throughout history and explosive science, the action-packed text and awesome design concepts provide a thrilling, reading experience.Discover:How male elephants will fight to the death when it comes to mating seasonWhat caused the 2011 tsunami that devastated Japan's main island, HonshuHow the Caterpillar 797F can carry up to 363 tonsHow the record-breaking king cobra was 5.7 m long

    This thorough but accessible science-history book provides the dramatic details on the reduction of waterborne illness and how "the most significant public health advance of the millennium" came to pass.

    J. Corey, two leading pioneers in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry, this book synthesizes great moments in history, the current state of the science, and future directions of drug discovery into one expertly written and organized work. Exploring all major therapeutic areas, the book introduces readers to all facets and phases of drug discovery, including target selection, biological testing, drug metabolism, and computer-assisted drug design.Drug Discovery features chapters written by an international team of pharmaceutical and medicinal chemists. Contributions are based on a thorough review of the current literature as well as the authors' firsthand laboratory experience in drug discovery. The book begins with the history of drug discovery, describing groundbreaking moments in the field. Next, it covers such topics as:Target identification and validation Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics Central nervous system drugs In vitro and in vivo assays Cardiovascular drugs Cancer drugs Each chapter features a case study, helping readers understand how science is put into practice throughout all phases of drug discovery. References at the end of each chapter serve as a gateway to groundbreaking original research studies and reviews in the field.Drug Discovery is ideal for newcomers to medicinal chemistry and drug discovery, providing a comprehensive overview of the field. Veterans in the field will also benefit from the perspectives of leading international experts in all aspects of drug discovery.

    It describes the sizes of atoms and planets, quarks and galaxies, cells and sequoias. It is a romp through forty-five orders of magnitude from the smallest sub-nuclear particles we have measured, to the edge of the observed universe. It also looks at time, from the epic age of the cosmos to the fleeting lifetimes of ethereal particles. It is a narrative that trips its way from stellar magnitudes to the clocks on GPS satellites, from the nearly logarithmic scales of a piano keyboard through a system of numbers invented by Archimedes and on to the measurement of the size of an atom. Why do some things happen at certain scales? Why are cells a hundred thousandths of a meter across? Why are stars never smaller than about 100 million meters in diameter? Why are trees limited to about 120 meters in height? Why are planets spherical, but asteroids not? Often the size of an object is determined by something simple but quite unexpected. The size of a cell and a star depend in part on the ratio of surface area to volume. The divide between the size of a spherical planet and an irregular asteroid is the balance point between the gravitational forces and the chemical forces in nature. Most importantly, with a very few basic principles, it all makes sense. The world really is a most reasonable place.

    It combines a focus on core topics and themes with a mechanistic approach to the explanation of the reactions it describes, making it ideal for those lookingfor a solid understanding of the central themes of organic chemistry.Opening with a review of chemical bonding and molecular shape and structure, the book then introduces the principal groups of organic compound before exploring the range of reactions they undergo. It retains an emphasis throughout on how and why organic compounds behave in the way they do, with theclosing chapter on characterization methods describing how the structure and composition of organic compounds can be studied in practice.A range of learning features--including full-color art, sidebars, in-text questions, and end-of-chapter problems--helps students to digest and fully understand the concepts being presented.With an understanding of organic chemistry being central to the study and practice of a range of disciplines, Organic Chemistry is the ideal resource for those studying a one- or two-semester organic chemistry course as part of a broader program of study in the physical and life sciences.COMPANION WEBSITEFor registered adopters of the book: - Figures from the book in electronic format- Answers to end-of-chapter problems - Examples of organic synthesis reactions that are related to topics covered in the book- Additional problems (with answers)For students: - Answers to in-chapter exercises - 3D-rotatable models of numerous compounds featured in the book - Multiple-choice questions for each chapter

    These materials were toxic, explosive, and spontaneously combustible. There was no OSHA or EPA in the 1950s when this project was active, so it prroceeded rapidly right up to its cancellation in 1959. The book also includes two chapters on the bachelor life of the times.

    •Sample examples are given after each topic for subject understanding. •3 leveled exercise are covered at the end of every chapter , Exercise 1 includes Subjective Questions. •Exercise 2 consist Only One Correct option, One or More Than One Correct Option, Comprehension Based Questions Assertion and Reason, Match the Column, Subjective Questions. •Exercise 3 includes previous years’ IIT JEE questions. •Solutions for all problems are given at the end of every chapter. •More than 3,600 problems of different formats and types are covered for the students help.

    The specialty of these books lies in the fact that to make it easy to study for the students, each chapter has been divided into individual topics with separate questions. The questions in each topic have been arranged as per their marks i.e. 1 Mark Questions, 4 Marks Questions & 6 Marks Questions.The next important feature of the book is that the answers to all the questions have been given according to CBSE Marking Scheme.These books, for sure, will prove to be the most important tool in getting a high end success in CBSE Class 12th Examination.Chapters included in this box set1. Electric Charges and fields2. Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance3. Current Electricity4. Moving Charges and Magnetism5. Magnetism and Matter6. Electromagnetic Induction7. Alternating Current8. Electromagnetic Waves9. Ray Optic and Optical Instruments10. Wave Optics11. Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter12. Atoms13. Nuclie14. Semiconductor Electronics15. Communication System16. The Solid State17. Solutions18. Electrochemistry19. Chemical Kinetics20. Surface Chemistry21. Process of Isolation of Elements22. The P-Block Elements23. The D-and F-Block Elements24. Coordination Compounds25. Haloalkanes & Haloarenes26. Alcohols, Ketons & Carboxylic Acids27. Amines28. Biomolecules29. Polymers30. Chemistry in Everyday Life31. Reproduction in Organisms32. Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants33. Human Reproduction34. Reproductive Health35. Principles of Inheritance and Variation36. Molecular Basis of Inheritance37. Evolution38. Human Health and Disease39. Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production40. Microbes in Human Welfare41. Biotechnology : Principles and Processes42. Biotechnology and Its Applications43. Organisms and Population44. Ecosystem45. Biodiversity and Conservation46. Environmental IssuesValue Based QuestionsCBSE Sample Paper

    Coverage details the biological and pharmacological properties of the natural product and outlines current total synthesis procedures.

    This book presents an accessible overview of environmentally friendly technologies for managing animal manure more efficiently and in a sustainable manner.

    

    The book first lays out the 'geochemical toolbox' the basic principles and techniques of modern geochemistry, beginning with a review of thermodynamics and kinetics as they apply to the Earth and its environs. These basic concepts are then applied to understanding processes in aqueous systems and the behavior of trace elements in magmatic systems. Subsequent chapters introduce radiogenic and stable isotope geochemistry and illustrate their application to such diverse topics as determining geologic time, ancient climates, and the diets of prehistoric peoples. The focus then broadens to the formation of the solar system, the Earth, and the elements themselves. Then the composition of the Earth itself becomes the topic, examining the composition of the core, the mantle, and the crust and exploring how this structure originated. A final chapter covers organic chemistry, including the origin of fossil fuels and the carbon cycle's role in controlling Earth's climate, both in the geologic past and the rapidly changing present.Geochemistry is essential reading for all earth science students, as well as for researchers and applied scientists who require an introduction to the essential theory of geochemistry, and a survey of its applications in the earth and environmental sciences.Additional resources can be found at: www.wiley.com/go/white/geochemistry