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Organic Chemistry


Robert Thornton Morrison - 1959
    Some chapters have been rewritten, making topics such as conjugation and nucleophilic substitution more accessible. Problems are provided which challenge the readers' understanding. read.

Queen: The Early Years


Mark Hodkinson - 1995
    Mark Hodkinson's biography of Queen focuses on the band's formative years, and draws on interviews with over sixty friends and colleagues of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon.

Introduction To Chemical Engineering


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Transport Phenomena


R. Byron Bird - 1960
    * Enhanced sections throughout text provide much firmer foundation than the first edition. * Literature citations are given throughout for reference to additional material.

The Ultimate Diet 2.0. Advanced Cyclical Dieting for Achieving Super Leanness.


Lyle McDonald - 2003
    It is old in that it builds upon an approach originally developed in the early 80's by bodybuilding guru Dan Duchaine and researcher Michael Zumpano. It is new in that it applies the most cutting edge research to that plan, optimizing it to the greatest degree possible. The Ultimate Diet 2.0 is aimed at advanced dieters and athletes who want to move from ordinary to extraordinary. It will allow dieters to lose 1-1.5 lbs of fat per week with no muscle loss (some dieters gain muscle). It allows athletes to maintain or improve performance while losing bodyfat. It can also be used to gain muscle with minimal bodyfat gains.

South America


Danny Palmerlee - 1994
    'South America on a Shoestring' is full of helpful advice on what to see, where to go, local customs, where to stay and other useful hints for those travelling through South America on a restricted budget.

iGenetics: A Molecular Approach


Peter J. Russell - 2001
    Although molecular topics are presented first, instructors can assign the chapters in any sequence. Pedagogical features such as chapter-opening “Key Questions” and strategically placed “Keynotes” help readers to efficiently master genetic concepts. The Genetics Place Companion Website contains interactive iActivities and narrated animations that help readers visualize and understand processes and concepts that are illustrated in the book. Genetics: An Introduction, DNA: The Genetic Material, DNA Replication, Gene Control of Proteins, Gene Expression: Transcription,Gene Expression: Translation, DNA Mutation, DNA Repair, and Transposable Elements, Structural Genomics, Functional and Comparative Genomics, Recombinant DNA Technology, Mendelian Genetics, Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance, Extensions of and Deviations from Mendelian Genetic Principles, Genetic Mapping in Eukaryotes, Genetics of Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Variations in Chromosome Structure and Number, Regulation of Gene Expression in Bacteria and Bacteriophages, Regulation of Gene Expression in Eukaryotes, Genetic Analysis of Development, Genetics of Cancer, Quantitative Genetics, Population Genetics, Molecular Evolution Intended for those interested in learning the basics of genetics

Baking Soda Power! Frugal and Natural: Health, Cleaning, and Hygiene Secrets of Baking Soda


Patty Korman - 2014
     You’ll learn over 60 creative, useful, and FRUGAL ways to use baking soda – and I guarantee that at least 50 will be new to you! You’ll learn how to make this environmentally friendly, non-toxic, 100% safe product work for you in ways you never thought possible – and reap the benefits of a healthier and chemical-free lifestyle! We’ll hop from the kitchen, bathroom, stovetop, oven, laundry, outdoors, carpet, furniture, car, and even your children and pets to uncover some great and unique uses for baking soda! Here’s a sample of what you’ll learn in Baking Soda Power! • The origin of baking soda and exactly why it is so effective • How to treat bug bites and burns • How to freshen up your shoes and laundry • How to degrease your kitchen with baking soda • How to cook and bake with baking soda • How to use baking soda as a deodorant and shampoo • How to put out fires with baking soda • How to unclog drains safely • How to tenderize meat and make homemade Gatorade with baking soda • PRECISE recipes for each use! And so many more ways to apply baking soda to your everyday needs! With Baking Soda Power! you will learn how baking soda can save you loads of money each year by replacing toxic, dangerous cleaning agents that are in your house right now. Cooking will be more convenient, your home will be much cleaner and fresher smelling, and your own hygiene will be bettered in a completely safe and non-chemical way. You will never do laundry the same! You’ll see how versatile baking soda is and the countless ways it can benefit your life. Don’t hesitate on saving money while staying safe – scroll up and click the orange BUY NOW button immediately P.S. The price is always right for baking soda! Prior to finding her calling as a mother, Patty obtained a B.S. in chemistry from one of the top universities in the United States. She has a rare combination of practical application and theoretical knowledge of baking soda - she quite literally knows the ins and outs of baking soda unlike anyone else!

Weapons: An International Encyclopedia From 5000 B.C. to 2000 A.D.


The Diagram Group - 1980
    This definitive guide covers the entire history of weapons, from the earliest, most primitive instruments up to remarkable advances in modern defense and warfare, including:Riot-control devicesElectrified nightsticksInfantry weaponsMultiple-launch rocketsFiber-optic misslesWire-guided torpedoes"Stealth" technology

Quantitative Chemical Analysis


Daniel C. Harris - 1982
    Dan Harris's Quantitative Chemical Analysis continues to be the most widely used  textbook for analytical chemistry.  It offers consistently modern portrait of the tools and techniques of chemical analysis, incorporating real data, spreadsheets, and a wealth of applications, all presented in a witty, personable style that engages students without compromising the  principles and depth necessary for a thorough and practical understanding.

Illegal Drugs: A Complete Guide to their History, Chemistry, Use, and Abuse


Paul Gahlinger - 2003
    • Does Ecstasy cause brain damage? • Why is crack more addictive than cocaine? • What questions regarding drugs are legal to ask in a job interview? • When does marijuana possession carry a greater prison sentence than murder?Illegal Drugs is the first comprehensive reference to offer timely, pertinent information on every drug currently prohibited by law in the United States.  It includes their histories, chemical properties and effects, medical uses and recreational abuses, and associated health problems, as well as addiction and treatment information.Additional survey chapters discuss general and historical information on illegal drug use, the effect of drugs on the brain, the war on drugs, drugs in the workplace, the economy and culture of illegal drugs, and information on thirty-three psychoactive drugs that are legal in the United States, from caffeine, alcohol and tobacco to betel nuts and kava kava.This book is a must-have resource for students, parents, health care workers, law enforcement officers, and anyone else who needs accurate information about drugs.

The Nature of Happiness


Desmond Morris - 2004
    He shows that there are many ways of achieving happiness; for example, there is the inherent happiness that comes with the love of a child; the competitive happiness of triumphing over your opponents; the sensual happiness of the hedonist. Rather than preaching a particular behavior or way of life, Morris provides knowledge that we can use, if we wish, to make ourselves happier.

Neuroanatomy


Alan R. Crossman - 1995
    It avoids overburdening the reader with topographical detail that is unnecessary for the medical student. Minimum assumptions are made of existing knowledge of the subject.'Key point' boxes for reinforcement and quick revision Glossary of important terms 'Clinical detail' boxes closely integrated with relevant neuroanatomyComplete revision and updating of text. Revision nad expansion of summary chapter, providing overview of entire subject. Clinical material updated to reflect current prevalence of neurological disease. Artwork entirely redrawn for improved clarity and closer integration with text.

Epidemiology for Public Health Practice


Robert H. Friis - 1996
    With extensive treatment of the heart of epidemiology-from study designs to descriptive epidemiology to quantitative measures-this reader-friendly text is accessible and interesting to a wide range of beginning students in all health-related disciplines. A unique focus is given to real-world applications of epidemiology and the development of skills that students can apply in subsequent course work and in the field. The text is also accompanied by a complete package of instructor and student resources available through a companion Web site.

Principles of Genetics


D. Peter Snustad - 1997
    This clear, concise look at the basic principles and concepts of genetics uses a human genetics perspective to discuss the methods and experiments upon which genetic principles are based, such as DNA replication.