Best of
Chemistry

2017

Caesar's Last Breath: Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us


Sam Kean - 2017
    It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, which, it turns out, is also the story of earth and our existence on it.With every breath, you literally inhale the history of the world. On the ides of March, 44 BC, Julius Caesar died of stab wounds on the Senate floor, but the story of his last breath is still unfolding; in fact, you're probably inhaling some of it now. Of the sextillions of molecules entering or leaving your lungs at this moment, some might well bear traces of Cleopatra's perfumes, German mustard gas, particles exhaled by dinosaurs or emitted by atomic bombs, even remnants of stardust from the universe's creation.Tracing the origins and ingredients of our atmosphere, Kean reveals how the alchemy of air reshaped our continents, steered human progress, powered revolutions, and continues to influence everything we do. Along the way, we'll swim with radioactive pigs, witness the most important chemical reactions humans have discovered, and join the crowd at the Moulin Rouge for some of the crudest performance art of all time. Lively, witty, and filled with the astounding science of ordinary life, Caesar's Last Breath illuminates the science stories swirling around us every second.

The Elements Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table


D.K. Publishing - 2017
    More than 1,000 full-color photographs showcase the natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of unexpected everyday objects in which it is found, to make them relevant to a child's world. From hydrogen to sodium to nickel, kids will learn fun facts and be amazed.Supporting STEM education initiatives and designed in DK's signature style, "The Elements Book" brings the periodic table to life.

The Periodic Table Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Elements


D.K. Publishing - 2017
    It explores the naturally occurring elements, as well as the man-made ones, and explains their properties and atomic structures.Using more than 1,000 full-colour photographs, The Periodic Table Book shows the many natural forms of each element, as well as a wide range of both everyday and unexpected objects in which it is found, making each element relevant for the child's world.

Vegetarianism Explained: Making an Informed Decision


Natasha Campbell-McBride - 2017
    Natasha Campbell-McBride, the creator and author of the GAPS Protocol--Gut And Psychology / Gut And Physiology Syndrome. Her GAPS Nutritional Protocol has been used successfully by hundreds of thousands of people around the world for treating a plethora of chronic health problems, from mental illness to physical disorders. Her book Gut and Psychology Syndrome has been translated into sixteen languages. She has now undertaken an intense study into the value of plant foods versus animal foods. Vegetarianism Explained: Making an Informed Decision is the result of this study. Dr Campbell-McBride gives a full scientific description of how animal and plant foods are digested and used by the human body. This information will give the reader a good understanding on how to feed their body to achieve optimal health and vitality. This book is an essential read for those who are considering a plant-based lifestyle and those who are already following a vegetarian or a vegan diet. The subject of fasting is covered and will give the reader a good understanding on how to use this method for healing and health. This book will also answer questions on where our food comes from and how it is produced, how to eat in harmony with your body's needs and how we should introduce small children to the world of food. Dr Natasha Campbell-McBride is known for her ability to explain complex scientific concepts in a language easily understood by all. Vegetarianism Explained will be enjoyed by all ages of adults - from young teenagers to mature professionals. For those who are scientifically minded the book is fully referenced.

Bound by Chains (Shattered Hearts #2)


L.M. Roberts - 2017
    Roberts, brings Book Two of the Shattered Hearts Trilogy to steam up your device. This is a continuation from the first book, Condemned by Him.  Revel in the darkness, lust, and desire that is Talon Davis and Everly Thompson.  "My pet … She’s a fucking fighter, an alpha female, and she belongs to me." Talon There are only a few things that blow my mind. A good suck. Rough fuck. And a woman by the name of Everly.I never know what I’m getting when it comes to her. This entire time I thought she was a docile, fragile little flower I could break with a snap of my fingers. Damn, was I wrong.She’s a fighter.A fucking alpha female.And I can’t wait to get my hands on her again. Everly Bitch boy. That’s my new nickname for Talon. He thinks he’s too hot to trot, but does he have another thing coming.I’ll show him hot.And I’ll make him drool while I do it.

Strange Chemistry: The Stories Your Chemistry Teacher Wouldn't Tell You


Steven Farmer - 2017
    Helping readers increase chemistry knowledge in a fun and entertaining way, the book is perfect as a supplementary textbook or gift to curious professionals and novices.- Appeals to a modern audience of science lovers by discussing multiple examples of chemistry in everyday life- Addresses compounds that affect everyone in one way or another: poisons, pharmaceuticals, foods, and illicit drugs; thereby evoking a powerful emotional response which increases interest in the topic at hand- Focuses on edgy types of stories that chemists generally tend to avoid so as not to paint chemistry in a bad light; however, these are the stories that people find interesting- Provides detailed and sophisticated stories that increase the reader's fundamental scientific knowledge- Discusses complex topics in an engaging and accessible manner, providing the "how" and "why" that takes readers deeper into the stories

Making every science lesson count: Six principles to support great science teaching (Making Every Lesson Count Series)


Shaun Allison - 2017
    The book is underpinned by six pedagogical principles – challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback and questioning – and provides simple, realistic classroom strategies that will help teachers make abstract ideas more concrete and practical demonstrations more meaningful. It also points a sceptical finger at the fashions and myths that have pervaded science teaching over the past decade or so – such as the belief that students can make huge progress in a single lesson and the idea that learning is speedy, linear and logical. Instead, Shaun advocates an approach of artful repetition and consolidation and shows you how to help your students develop their conceptual understanding of science over time. Making Every Science Lesson Count is for new and experienced science teachers alike. It does not pretend to be a magic bullet. It does not claim to have all the answers. Rather the aim of the book is to provide effective strategies designed to help you to bring the six principles to life, with each chapter concluding in a series of questions to inspire reflective thought and help you relate the content to your classroom practice. In an age of educational quick fixes, GCSE reform and ever-moving goalposts, this precise and timely addition to the Making Every Lesson Count series provides practical solutions to perennial problems and inspires a rich, challenging and evidence-informed approach to science teaching. Suitable for science teachers of students aged 11–16 years.

DKfindout! Earth


D.K. Publishing - 2017
    Learn why we have seasons, how the water cycle works, and why our population is growing.What is Earth? Why do we need soil? DK findout! Earth presents key geography facts in a fun and exciting way so young readers can dive into the wonders of planet Earth. From earthquakes to mountains, volcanoes to rivers, and ecosystems to the rock cycle, this book tackles core curriculum and STEAM topics with content that is accessible and appropriate for children 6-9 years old.Series Overview: The DK findout! series helps kids ages 6-9 become experts on their favorite subjects--from dinosaurs to Ancient Rome to computer coding. Each book focuses on a specific topic and makes learning fun through amazing images, stimulating quizzes, and cutting-edge information kids are eager to know.

The Artisan's Guide to Crafting Distilled Spirits: Small-Scale Production of Brandies, Schnapps & Liquors


Bettina Malle - 2017
    The authors guide readers through the process of creating or purchasing their own still and provide detailed instructions on mash creation, fermentation, distillation, and infusion using a variety of ingredients.

General Chemistry


Steven S. Zumdahl - 2017
    CHEMISTRY uses a thoughtful approach built on creative problem-solving techniques and critical thinking. An emphasis on modeling and interactive examples helps students learn how to approach and solve chemical problems -- to think like chemists -- so that they can apply the process of problem solving to all aspects of their lives. Zumdahl and Zumdahl -- and new coauthor Don DeCoste -- give students the tools they need to become critical thinkers: solve problems, apply chemical theories, and evaluate outcomes.

Biopunk Dystopias: Genetic Engineering, Society and Science Fiction


Lars Schmeink - 2017
    The book argues that this historical nexus produces a specific cultural formation in the form of "biopunk," a subgenre evolved from the cyberpunk of the 1980s. The analysis deals with dystopian science fiction artifacts of different media from the year 2000 onwards that project a posthuman intervention into contemporary socio-political discourse based in liquid modernity in the cultural formation of biopunk. Biopunk makes use of current posthumanist conceptions in order to criticize contemporary reality as already dystopian, warning that a future will only get worse, and that society needs to reverse its path, or else destroy all life on this planet. As Rosi Braidotti argues, "there is a posthuman agreement that contemporary science and biotechnologies affect the very fibre and structure of the living and have altered dramatically our understanding of what counts as the basic frame of reference for the human today." The proposed book analyzes this alteration as directors, creators, authors, and artists from the field of science fiction extrapolate it from current trends.

Days of Open Hand: Poems


Sagar Singh - 2017
    As before, many styles - traditional, free, and blank verse - are used to leave an imprint on the mind. While there are not many English haikus here, and some poems are atypical, like 'Temptation', others reflect Indian values and culture, like 'Moksha' and 'Darkness Before Dawn'. Altogether another refreshing collection, a companion volume to Sunshine After Rain. The title, Days of Open Hand, is an allusion to prayer, not gambling.

The Periodic Table: A visual guide to the elements


Tom Jackson - 2017
    Combining cutting edge science with fascinating facts and stunning infographics, this book looks at the extraordinary stories of discovery, amazing properties and surprising uses of each elements, whether solid, liquid or gas - naturally occurring, synthesised or theoretical! From hydrogen to oganesson, this is a fact-filled visual guide to each element,each accompanied by technical date (category, atomic number, weight, boiling point) as well as fun facts and stories about their discovery and surprising uses.

What is the Scientific Method? Science Book for Kids | Children's Science Books


Baby Professor - 2017
    It is long process that includes systematic observation, measurement and experiment. It is then followed by formulation, testing and modification of hypotheses. At fourth grade, your child will begin to use the scientific method in laboratory classes. This book will become very useful in this stage. Grab a copy today!

Accidentally in Love


Trisha Harley McCarthy - 2017
    It’s a fresh start in a new place where he can lay the past to rest once and for all. And, reaffirm his status as a confirmed bachelor because he is married to his work. But little does he know, how meeting one woman can change all of that in an instant, and how that encounter will bring a past back to haunt him. Kenda Jones runs the Cascadia Horse Ranch, a sanctuary for rescue horses. Her dedication to rescuing these majestic animals leaves little room for anything else, including men. One day all that changes. Sitting in her favorite booth sipping a latte with her best friend, Ty Montgomery, she locks eyes with a new comer to town. When he comes into the café, he is like a force of nature. She fights his magnetic stare and beguiling smile but is lost in both despite her steely resolve to eschew all men. Kenda’s heart races when he crooks his finger at her, since she is helpless to ignore the stirrings in her heart that brings her closer to the one thing she is vowed to avoid, love. This is a sweet, funny, sexy, heartfelt read. Another wonderful contemporary romance story brought to you by 5 Star Amazon review author, Trisha Harley McCarthy. Beta reader reviews: “Yum.” – Maureen C. “You made the characters warm, funny and with depth, that made them real.” – Barbara F. “I would have cried if I wasn’t at work.”- Lori J. “Perfection.” - Jeanne B. “Omg!” – Tracie M. “Such an old-fashioned love story.” - Marilyn M.

Chemistry Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice


Chris Hren - 2017
    Packed with hundreds of practice problems, this workbook gives you the practice you need to internalize the essential concepts that form the foundations of chemistry. From matter and molecules to moles and measurements, these problems cover the full spectrum of topics you'll see in class--and each section includes key concept review and full explanations for every problem to quickly get you on the right track. This new third edition includes access to an online test bank, where you'll find bonus chapter quizzes to help you test your understanding and pinpoint areas in need of review. Whether you're preparing for an exam or seeking a start-to-finish study aid, this workbook is your ticket to acing basic chemistry.Chemistry problems can look intimidating; it's a whole new language, with different rules, new symbols, and complex concepts. The good news is that practice makes perfect, and this book provides plenty of it--with easy-to-understand coaching every step of the way.Delve deep into the parts of the periodic table Get comfortable with units, scientific notation, and chemical equations Work with states, phases, energy, and charges Master nomenclature, acids, bases, titrations, redox reactions, and more Understanding introductory chemistry is critical for your success in all science classes to follow; keeping up with the material now makes life much easier down the education road. Chemistry Workbook For Dummies gives you the practice you need to succeed!