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 | Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition Product# 460545091 Selling for $178.66 "Textbook includes a central theme of emphasizing the relationship between structure and reactivity. Various aspects of the text show students what organic chemistry is, how it works, and what it does in living systems and the physical world around us. New material covers benign (green) chemistry, nanotechnology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. Previous ed: c2001." |
 | Understanding Craniofacial Anomalies: The Etiopathogenesis of Craniosynostoses and Facial Clefting Product# 460553410 Selling for $217.5 "Cleft lip and cleft palate constitute the fourth most frequent birth defects in the United States, affecting one out of every 700 newborns. This book integrates basic science and clinical view points to address the treatment challenges of these birth defects." |
| Organic Chemistry, 8th Edition Product# 460553520 Selling for $178.66 "Textbook includes a central theme of emphasizing the relationship between structure and reactivity. Various aspects of the text show students what organic chemistry is, how it works, and what it does in living systems and the physical world around us. New material covers benign (green) chemistry, nanotechnology, biochemistry, and organic chemistry. Previous ed: c2001." |
 | Global Brain: The Evolution of Mass Mind from the Big Bang to the 21st Century Product# 460553528 Selling for $16.95 "Praise for Howard Bloom and GLOBAL BRAIN 'With this bold vision of evolution and human behavior, Bloom has raced ahead to explore possibilities that the timid scientific herd may well be forced to follow.'?Çô?ÇôDavid Sloan Wilson, Coauthor of Unto Others: The Evolution and Psychology of Unselfish Behavior 'Filled with scientific firsts.'?Çô?ÇôElizabeth Loftus, past president, American Psychological Society 'I doubt there is any stronger intellect than Bloom?ÇÖs on the planet.'?Çô?ÇôJoseph Chilton Pierce 'A soaring song of songs about the amorous origins of the world and its almost medieval urge to copulate.'?Çô?ÇôKevin Kelly, Editor-at-Large, Wired 'A superbly written and totally original argument. . . . A must-read.'?Çô?ÇôRobin Fox, coauthor of The Imperial Animal 'As someone who has spent forty years in psychology with a long-standing interest in evolution, I?ÇÖll just assimilate Howard Bloom?ÇÖs accomplishment and my amazement.'?Çô?ÇôDavid Smillie, Duke University 'Howard Bloom is next on a very short list that includes Darwin, Freud, Einstein, and Buckminster Fuller.'?Çô?ÇôRichard Metzger 'Howard Bloom may be the new Stephen Hawking.'?Çô?ÇôAaron Hicklin, Gear 'You have not lived until you have interacted with Howard Bloom.'?Çô?ÇôJames Brody, organizer of the 'Healing the Moral Animal' seminars 'Bloom?ÇÖs concept of collective information processing may startle skeptical readers with its explanatory power.'?Çô?ÇôPublishers Weekly 'I am awestruck.'?Çô?ÇôDouglas Rushkoff, author of Media Virus, Coercion, and Ecstasy Club" |
 | Absorption and Drug Development: Solubility, Permeability, and Charge State Product# 460553539 Selling for $120 "Many times drugs work fine when tested outside the body, but when they are tested in the body they fail. One of the major reasons a drug fails is that it cannot be absorb by the body in a way to have the effect it was intended to have. Permeability, Solubility, Dissolution, and Charged State of Ionizable Molecules: Helps drug discovery professionals to eliminate poorly absorbable molecules early in the drug discovery process, which can save drug companies millions of dollars.Extensive tabulations, in appendix format, of properties and structures of about 200 standard drug molecules." |
 | Dioxins and Health, 2nd Edition Product# 460553558 Selling for $195 "Dioxins are the most potent, well known, and long lasting of the persistent organic pollutants (POPS), and are of great interest in public health, toxicology, chemistry, medicine, law, and to regulatory agencies worldwide. In the years since publication of the first edition of 'Dioxins and Health, major advances have been made in human epidemiology as well as in animal studies. The second edition updates the science involved in the dioxin and PCB literature." |
 | An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology Product# 460679191 Selling for $73.95 "Dynamic meteorology is the study of those motions of the atmosphere that are associated with weather and climate. The science of dynamic meteorology continues its rapid advance, and its scope has broadened considerably. There continue to be important new developments in the analysis and prediction of extratropical synoptic-scale systems. Important progress has been made in the understanding of mesoscale storms, in tropical dynamics, in the dynamics of climate, and in the dynamics of the middle atmosphere. An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, Third Edition reflects the full scope of modern dynamic meteorology, while providing a coherent presentation of the fundamentals. The text emphasizes physical principles rather than mathematical elegance. * Presents a cogent explanation of the fundamentals of meteorology * Explains storm dynamics for weather-oriented meteorologists * Discusses climate dynamics and the implications posed for global change * Features a new chapter on mesoscale dynamics * Includes updated treatments of climate dynamics, t" |
 | The Evolution of Wired Life: From the Alphabet to the Soul-Catcher Chip—How Information Technologies Change Our World Product# 460680326 Selling for $15.95 "'Thoughtful and erudite... Intelligent and readable...Will appeal to people who enjoyed Longitude by Dava Sobel or Fermat?ÇÖs Enigma by Simon Singh.' ?ÇôThe San Diego Union Tribune 'Most engaging.'?ÇôThe Boston Globe 'An optimistic and reassuring assertion that no matter what wonders we invent, human beings . . . remain infinitely more complex and interesting.'?ÇôThe Economist A lively, informative examination of the computer revolution?Çôand why the top-performing information-processing device is still the human brain If we believe the forecasts of many computer enthusiasts, a wave of amazing devices will soon fundamentally change our lives, and the 'thinking machine' is just around the corner. In this authoritative and entertaining book, critically acclaimed author Charles Jonscher presents the other side of the argument: while communication developments have changed society, they also have their limits. He shows us that in order to understand the true transformative powers of the new technologies, we must know about the long history of their development?Çôand why no calculating machine can match the creative power of the human mind. Rich in insights from literature, philosophy, and history, The Evolution of Wired Life offers a fascinating look at the development of the digital era, from the invention of the first alphabetic language to the printing press to the World Wide Web." |
 | Excel ?« for Chemists: A Comprehensive Guide, 2nd Edition Product# 460680328 Selling for $74.5 "Reviews from the First Edition: 'Excel® for Chemists should be part of any academic library offering courses and programs in chemistry. There is no other book on the market that deals so thoroughly with the application of Excel for analyzing chemical data. Highly recommended, for upper-division undergraduates through professionals.'?ÇôChoice 'I highly recommend this book; treat yourself to it; assign it to a class; give it as a gift.'?ÇôThe Nucleus Chemists across all subdisciplines use Excel to record data in tabular form, but few have learned to take full advantage of the scientific calculating power within this program. Excel is capable of helping chemists process, analyze, and present scientific data, from the relatively simple to the highly complex. Excel® for Chemists, Second Edition has been revised and updated, not only to take into account the changes that were made in Excel, but also to incorporate an abundance of new examples. Arranged in a user-friendly format, this book contains illustrations and examples of chemical applications, useful 'How to' boxes outlining how to accomplish complex tasks in Excel, and step-by-step instructions for programming Excel to automate repetitive data-processing tasks. In addition, tips are provided to speed, simplify, and improve your use of Excel. Included is a CD-ROM, usable in either Macintosh or IBM/Windows environments with many helpful spreadsheet templates, macros, and other tools. Entirely new chapters contained in this Second Edition feature: *Array formulas covered in depth in a separate chapter, along with a comprehensive review of using arrays in VBA *How to create a worksheet with controls, such as option buttons, check boxes, or a list box *An extensive list of shortcut keys?Çôover 250 for Macintosh or PC?Çôis provided in the appendix Whether as a text for students or as a reference for chemical professionals in industry, academia, or government, Excel® for Chemists, Second Edition provides a valuable resource for using Excel to manage various chemical calculations." |
 | Practical Flow Cytometry, 4th Edition Product# 460680334 Selling for $155.5 "This complete reference provides the background science and discussion of the vast biomedical applications of quantitative analytical cytology using laser-activated detection and cell sorting. Now in its fourth edition, this text has been expanded to provide full coverage of the broad spectrum of applications in molecular biology and biotechnology today. New to this edition are chapters on automated analysis of array technologies, compensation, high-speed sorting, reporter molecules, and multiplex and apoptosis assays, along with fully updated and revised references and a list of suppliers." |
 | The Dreams of Ada Product# 460680345 Selling for $14.95 "The true story of how the disappearance of Denice Haraway, a young woman from Ada, Oklahoma, tore apart the small midwestern town and irrevocably corrupted its sense of justice describes the crime, the investigation, and the resulting trial and conviction of two men, in a focused analysis of the American criminal justice system. Reprint. 60,000 first printing." |
 | A Brief History of Infinity Product# 460686771 Selling for $17 "In A Brief History of Infinity, the infinite in all its forms - viewed from the perspective of mathematicians, philosophers, and theologians - is explored, as Zellini strives to explain this fundamental principle." |
 | Surviving The Extremes: What Happens to the Body and Mind at the Limits of Human Endurance Product# 460687021 Selling for $15 "A physician, NASA consultant, and expert on the extreme conditions that confront the human body journeys into six inhospitable environments--underwater, water surface, jungle, desert, high altitude, and outer space--to examine the reaction of the body to heat, cold, pressure, starvation, and exhaustion and its own innate survival strategies. Reprint." |
 | Reviews in Computational Chemistry, Volume 15, Product# 460687887 Selling for $225 "THIS VOLUME, WHICH IS DESIGNED FOR STAND-ALONE USE IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH, FOCUSES ON QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, AN AREA OF SCIENCE THAT MANY CONSIDER TO BE THE CENTRAL CORE OF COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY. TUTORIALS AND REVIEWS COVER *HOW TO OBTAIN SIMPLE CHEMICAL INSIGHT AND CONCEPTS FROM DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY CALCULATIONS, *HOW TO MODEL PHOTOCHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EXCITED STATES, AND *HOW TO COMPUTE ENTHALPIES OF FORMATION OF MOLECULES. A FOURTH CHAPTER TRACES CANADIAN RESEARCH IN THE EVOLUTION OF COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY. ALSO INCLUDED WITH THIS VOLUME IS A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO QCPE.FROM REVIEWS OF THE SERIES 'Reviews in Computational Chemistry proves itself an invaluable resource to the computational chemist. This series has a place in every computational chemist?ÇÖs library.'?ÇöJournal of the American Chemical Society" |
 | The Volunteer Management Handbook Product# 460687902 Selling for $75 "'Until now, we and other nonprofits had to find out the hard way?Çôby trial and error?Çôthat garnering the energies of today?ÇÖs volunteers means answering their special needs. That?ÇÖs where The Volunteer Management Handbook comes in, with helpful, practical, and proven solutions to the often overlooked problems of effectively managing volunteer efforts.' ?Çô From the Foreword by Kathleen Behrens Executive Director, New York Cares The VolunteerManagement Handbook Drawing on the experience and expertise of recognized authorities on nonprofit organizations, The Volunteer Management Handbook offers the nonprofit manager a complete guide to establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. In one handy reference volume, the Handbook offers practical guidance on such essential issues as:*Motivating people to volunteer their time and services*Developing a detailed Volunteer Management Policy Manual*Recruitment, orientation, and retention*Training volunteers*Recognition and reward systems for volunteers*Volunteers and the law: liabilities, immunities, and responsibilities Designed for all nonprofit and fund-raising professionals as well as volunteer leaders, The Volunteer Management Handbook is an indispensable reference that is unsurpassed in both the breadth and depth of its coverage." |
 | Synthetic Applications of 1,3-Dipolar Cycloaddition Chemistry Toward Heterocycles and Natural Products Product# 460687962 Selling for $530 "A comprehensive reference on the synthetic chemistry of cycloaddition reactions Dipolar cycloaddition reactions have found many useful applications in chemistry, particularly with respect to the synthesis of compounds with new chiral centers. Such asymmetric syntheses have a growing importance in the pharmaceutical and agricultural industries with respect to the preparation of chiral drugs and natural products. This much-needed volume updates the popular 1984 edition with advances made over the last twenty years in cycloaddition reactions. While the 1984 volume focused on theory, structure, reactivities, and selectivities, the new volume is geared toward synthetic applications. Both carbonyl ylides and nitronates, important members of the 1,3-dipole family that were not reviewed previously, are now included. Also, beyond the capability of the 1,3-dipolar cycloadditon reaction to produce heterocycles, the ability of heteroatom-containing cycloadducts to transform into a variety of other functionalized organic molecules, cylclic or acyclic, and the ability of many 1,3-dipolar cycloadditions to generate rings containing several contiguous stereocenters in one synthetic operation is discussed. Volume 59 provides the only comprehensive reference on the market detailing the synthetic chemistry of cycloaddition reactions." |
 | Laser Remote Sensing of the Ocean: Methods and Applications Product# 460687974 Selling for $148.5 "Recent advances in lasers and measuring devices, as well as new capabilities in automated data acquisition, have made possible the design and practical implementation of self-sufficient lidar systems." |
 | Advances in Chemical Physics, 2nd Edition, Volume 119, Part 1, Modern Nonlinear Optics, 2nd Edition Product# 460687975 Selling for $295 "The term 'non-linear' refers to the electric field strength and magnetic flux density of the laser light, known technically as an electromagnetic field. Historically, optics and spectroscopy are described in terms of linear equations, known as Maxwell's equations. With the advent of the laser, however, it was found that there exist effects in nature which are non-linear in the electric and magnetic field strengths of the electromagnetic field (laser light). These effects pervade the whole of chemistry and physics, and since the invention of the laser about forty years ago, have grown exponentially in importance. The laser is essentially responsible for non-linear effects and is extensively used in all branches of science, industry, and medicine. The series, Advances in Chemical Physics, is devoted to helping the reader obtain general information about a wide variety of topics in chemical physics." |
 | Dynamic Earth Environments: Remote Sensing Observations from Shuttle-Mir Missions Product# 460687981 Selling for $148.5 "The U.S./Russian collaboration that used the Space Shuttle and the Mir Space Station as platforms for acquiring remote sensing information about the Earth between 1996 and 1998 produced significant scientific results on hydrology, land use, and changes in some of the Earth's most dynamic environments. Many of these outstanding images are presented here and compared with photographs taken during earlier missions, allowing detection of changes on the Earth's surface. Studies reported in this fascinating volume include observations of El Niño-related phenomena; fluctuating water levels of the Caspian and Aral Seas; smoke, dust, and aerosols in the atmosphere; urban land use changes; and drought in the southeastern United States and Mexico. This valuable information, and the techniques used to gather it, will form the basis for future remote sensing studies to be conducted from the International Space Station." |
 | The Physics and Chemistry of Color: The Fifteen Causes of Color, 2nd Edition Product# 460687987 Selling for $165 "An updated and revised second edition of the acclaimed classic Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue, or a ruby red? This classic volume studies the physical and chemical origins of color by exploring fifteen separate causes of color and their varied and often subtle occurrences in biology, geology, mineralogy, the atmosphere, technology, and the visual arts. It covers all of the fundamental concepts at work and requires no specialized knowledge. Author Kurt Nassau includes hundreds of illustrations, tables, and photographs-as well as end-of-chapter problems-that aid in visualizing the concepts discussed. An updated bibliography permits readers to pursue their own particular interests and an expanded series of appendices cover advanced topics. The Physics and Chemistry of Color, Second Edition is a one-of-a-kind treatment of color that provides both detailed physical and chemical properties of color and a more general overview of the subject. It will prove highly useful to specialists and non-specialists alike-and fascinate those with varied interests from optics to art history." |
 | Handbook of Comparative Genomics: Principles and Methodology Product# 460687990 Selling for $127.5 "This comprehensive reference covers the comparative methodology involved in studying molecular evolution. Providing a practical introduction to the role of bioinformatics in comparative genomics, this publication further discusses the basic technology used in genome sequencing projects and provides an overview of genome storage databases currently in use. This timely and cutting-edge text also: • Reviews the basic principles of genomics and gene expression analysis • Discusses analytic methods in proteomics and transcriptomics • Includes a comprehensive list of Web resource" |
| The Evolution of Wired Life: From the Alphabet to the Soul-Catcher Chip—How Information Technologies Change Our World Product# 460688001 Selling for $15.95 "'Thoughtful and erudite... Intelligent and readable...Will appeal to people who enjoyed Longitude by Dava Sobel or Fermat?ÇÖs Enigma by Simon Singh.' ?ÇôThe San Diego Union Tribune 'Most engaging.'?ÇôThe Boston Globe 'An optimistic and reassuring assertion that no matter what wonders we invent, human beings . . . remain infinitely more complex and interesting.'?ÇôThe Economist A lively, informative examination of the computer revolution?Çôand why the top-performing information-processing device is still the human brain If we believe the forecasts of many computer enthusiasts, a wave of amazing devices will soon fundamentally change our lives, and the 'thinking machine' is just around the corner. In this authoritative and entertaining book, critically acclaimed author Charles Jonscher presents the other side of the argument: while communication developments have changed society, they also have their limits. He shows us that in order to understand the true transformative powers of the new technologies, we must know about the long history of their development?Çôand why no calculating machine can match the creative power of the human mind. Rich in insights from literature, philosophy, and history, The Evolution of Wired Life offers a fascinating look at the development of the digital era, from the invention of the first alphabetic language to the printing press to the World Wide Web." |
| Excel ?« for Chemists: A Comprehensive Guide, 2nd Edition Product# 460688009 Selling for $74.5 "Reviews from the First Edition: 'Excel® for Chemists should be part of any academic library offering courses and programs in chemistry. There is no other book on the market that deals so thoroughly with the application of Excel for analyzing chemical data. Highly recommended, for upper-division undergraduates through professionals.'?ÇôChoice 'I highly recommend this book; treat yourself to it; assign it to a class; give it as a gift.'?ÇôThe Nucleus Chemists across all subdisciplines use Excel to record data in tabular form, but few have learned to take full advantage of the scientific calculating power within this program. Excel is capable of helping chemists process, analyze, and present scientific data, from the relatively simple to the highly complex. Excel® for Chemists, Second Edition has been revised and updated, not only to take into account the changes that were made in Excel, but also to incorporate an abundance of new examples. Arranged in a user-friendly format, this book contains illustrations and examples of chemical applications, useful 'How to' boxes outlining how to accomplish complex tasks in Excel, and step-by-step instructions for programming Excel to automate repetitive data-processing tasks. In addition, tips are provided to speed, simplify, and improve your use of Excel. Included is a CD-ROM, usable in either Macintosh or IBM/Windows environments with many helpful spreadsheet templates, macros, and other tools. Entirely new chapters contained in this Second Edition feature: *Array formulas covered in depth in a separate chapter, along with a comprehensive review of using arrays in VBA *How to create a worksheet with controls, such as option buttons, check boxes, or a list box *An extensive list of shortcut keys?Çôover 250 for Macintosh or PC?Çôis provided in the appendix Whether as a text for students or as a reference for chemical professionals in industry, academia, or government, Excel® for Chemists, Second Edition provides a valuable resource for using Excel to manage various chemical calculations." |
 | Radiation Therapy Physics, 3rd Edition Product# 460688010 Selling for $159.5 "The Third Edition of Radiation Therapy Physics addresses in concise fashion the fundamental diagnostic radiologic physics principles as well as their clinical implications. Along with coverage of the concepts and applications for the radiation treatment of cancer patients, the authors have included reviews of the most up-to-date instrumentation and critical historical links. The text includes coverage of imaging in therapy planning and surveillance, calibration protocols, and precision radiation therapy, as well as discussion of relevant regulation and compliance activities. It contains an updated and expanded section on computer applications in radiation therapy and electron beam therapy, and features enhanced user-friendliness and visual appeal with a new, easy-to-follow format, including sidebars and a larger trim size. With its user-friendly presentation and broad, comprehensive coverage of radiotherapy physics, this Third Edition doubles as a medical text and handy" |
 | Environmental Systems and Processes: Principles, Modeling, and Design Product# 460688042 Selling for $135 "A rigorous and in-depth approach to environmental systems and processes Concern over environmental changes resulting from oversubscription and exploitation of Earth?ÇÖs resources is mounting. Acid rains from power generation and industrial process emissions to the atmosphere, contamination of water resources by spills and discharges of hazardous chemicals, the greenhouse and global warming effects of carbon dioxide generated by consumption of organic fuels, and the depletion of ecosystem stabilizers such as oxygen in lakes and streams overfertilized by human wastes; these are a few of the considerations facing environmental engineers and scientists today. These are complex and confounding processes and phenomena, and their effects vary widely among the virtually limitless number of environmental systems and subsystems on Earth. Environmental Systems and Processes: Principles, Modeling, and Design is the first book to explain that, although environmental systems are virtually limitless in number, change is controlled by a relatively small set of fundamental processes. Written by one of the initiators and foremost proponents of the 'first principles' approach to environmental system characterization and problem solving, this informative volume details how three fundamental issues lie at the base of every environmental process; i.e., the amount and form of available energy, the rate at which that energy can be exercised, and the configuration and dynamics of the system in which the process occurs. The author demonstrates how the mastering of relatively few fundamental principles can provide the reader with the tools necessary to solve a broad range of environmental problems. Topics discussed in Environmental Systems and Processes: Principles, Modeling, and Design include: fluid flow and mass transport; passive and reactive interphase mass transfer; elementary and complex process rates; ideal, hybrid, and nonideal system modeling and design; and multiphase and interfacial process dynamics and design. The unique and highly effective format of presenting several simple but essential fundamentals first, followed by detailed illustrative examples and explanations of how these principles describe various complex specific environmental systems and processes, makes Environmental Systems and Processes: Principles, Modeling, and Design a requisite for environmental sciences and engineering classrooms, and a staple for the bookshelves of all environmental professionals." |
 | Advances in Chemical Physics, Volume 117, Product# 460688043 Selling for $260 "Providing the chemical physics field with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations in every area of the discipline, the latest volume of Advances in Chemical Physics continues to provide significant, up-to-date chapters written by internationally recognized researchers. This volume is essentially devoted to helping the reader obtain general information about a wide variety of topics in chemical physics. Advances in Chemical Physics, Volume 117 includes chapters addressing laser photoelectron spectroscopy, nonadiabatic transitions due to curve crossings, multidimensional raman spectroscopy, birefringence and dielectric relaxation in strong electric fields, and crossover formulae for Kramers Theory of thermally activated escape rates." |
 | Elements of Photonics, 2 Volume Set, Product# 460688050 Selling for $245 "Volume I: Photonics reflects the growing connection between optics and electronics brought about by the increasing role that semiconductor materials and devices play in optical systems. The interplay between fiber optic cables and telephone systems represents the best known use of photonics. Integrated optics refers to optical circuits that combine miniaturized individual optical devices through waveguides or other means into functional optical systems, which are incorporated in a substrate, such as silicon Volume II: The term Photonics reflects the growing tie between optics and electronics brought about by the increasing role that semiconductor materials and devices play in optical systems. Integrated Optics refers to optical circuits that combine miniaturized individual optical devices through waveguides or other means into functional optical systems which are incorporated in a substrate, such as silicon. Important uses of these are in signal processing and optical communications among others. Fiber refers to fiber optic cables, which are being installed to replace the copper cables that until recently were the backbone of our telecommunications system." |
| Practical Flow Cytometry, 4th Edition Product# 460688053 Selling for $155.5 "This complete reference provides the background science and discussion of the vast biomedical applications of quantitative analytical cytology using laser-activated detection and cell sorting. Now in its fourth edition, this text has been expanded to provide full coverage of the broad spectrum of applications in molecular biology and biotechnology today. New to this edition are chapters on automated analysis of array technologies, compensation, high-speed sorting, reporter molecules, and multiplex and apoptosis assays, along with fully updated and revised references and a list of suppliers." |
 | Bionanotechnology: Lessons from Nature Product# 460688082 Selling for $105.95 "Discussions of the basic structural, nanotechnology, and system engineering principles, as well as an introductory overview of essential concepts and methods in biotechnology, will be included.B Text is presented side-by-side with extensive use of high-quality illustrations prepared using cutting edge computer graphics techniques.B Includes numerous examples, such applications in genetic engineering.B Represents the only available introduction and overview of this interdisciplinary field, merging the physical and biological sciences.B Concludes with the authors' expert assessment of the future promise of nanotechnology, from molecular 'tinkertoys' to nanomedicine.B David Goodsell is author of two trade books, Machinery of Life and Our Molecular Nature, and Arthur Olson is the world's leader in molecular graphics and nano-scale representation." |
 | Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, 4th Edition, Concise, 4th Edition Product# 460688094 Selling for $345 "This invaluable, up-to-date desk reference brings together and distills all of the articles in the definitive 27-volume Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fourth Edition into one easily accessible volume. It features: *Over 1,000 concise articles on all aspects of chemical technology *Authoritative coverage of cutting-edge topics such as biosensors, nanotechnology, and smart materials *Illustrations and figures that highlight the text Praise for the previous edition of the Kirk-Othmer Concise Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology . . . 'A complete and self-contained encyclopedia . . . designed to serve as a ready-reference guide for students, scientists, engineers, and technologists seeking answers to questions on aspects of chemical technology.'?ÇôJournal of Chemical Education 'A marvelous tool for overviewing any chemical topic and obtaining the appropriate references for a more detailed investigation.'?ÇôChemical Engineering 'An extremely attractive, reasonably priced reference book for chemists, chemical engineers, students, and scientists seeking answers to questions on any aspect of chemical technology.'?ÇôJournal of College Science Teaching . . . and the Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology, Fourth Edition (25 alphabetical volumes, plus supplement and index volumes; ISBN 0-471-52704-1) 'The most indispensable reference in the English language on all aspects of chemical technology . . . has met its mission to provide updated articles, and to include new subjects . . . This is still the best reference of its kind in the English language.'?ÇôChemical & Engineering News 'A necessity for any technical library.'?ÇôChoice" |
 | Progress in Inorganic Chemistry, Volume 50, Product# 460688122 Selling for $230 "This series provides inorganic chemists and materials scientists with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the discipline. The latest volume continues to report recent advances with a significant, up-to-date selection of contributions on topics such as the following:" |
| The Dreams of Ada Product# 460688134 Selling for $14.95 "The true story of how the disappearance of Denice Haraway, a young woman from Ada, Oklahoma, tore apart the small midwestern town and irrevocably corrupted its sense of justice describes the crime, the investigation, and the resulting trial and conviction of two men, in a focused analysis of the American criminal justice system. Reprint. 60,000 first printing." |
 | Soil and Water Conservation: Productivity and Environmental Protection Product# 460765689 Selling for $120 "Considers the hazards posed by erosion, sedimentation, and pollution, and describes the techniques needed to conserve soil and maintain environmental quality. Draws situations and examples from many places to represent a cross-section of the soils, climates and cultures of the world, as well as the full scope of agricultural, engineering, mining, and other uses of the land. Covers the use of the soil loss equations for water erosion and wind erosion in detail -- an important base for management decisions regarding the most appropriate choices of conservation practices to solve erosion problems. Examines recent concerns about various forms of pollution and provides means for predicting soil erosion and evaluating erosion damage and control costs economically." |
 | North American Indians Product# 460765722 Selling for $16 "In 1832, at the age of 36, painter George Catlin went west to preserve the traditions of the American Indians. For eight years, he traveled among various tribes, recording the customs and lifestyles of the Crow, Blackfoot, Sioux and Cheyenne." |
 | The Gay Metropolis: 1940-1996 Product# 460765835 Selling for $14 "An utterly compelling social and political history of modern gay life, this Lambda Book Award finalist is filled with dazzling characters, tragedies, and happy endings. of photos." |
 | Basic Organic Stereochemistry Product# 460765941 Selling for $116.95 "A Practical Introduction to Stereochemistry Stereoisomers are compounds with the same chemical formula and connectivity but with different arrangements of their atoms in 3-dimensional space. Stereochemistry encompasses the study of stereoisomers and their properties. Despite having an identical chemical formula, stereoisomers can have drastically different biological, medicinal, and chemical properties. Basic Organic Stereochemistry explains in clear, concise terms the concepts and properties of stereoisomers. Ideal both as a text for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and as a handy guide for researchers in industry, this superb text covers: *Polarimetry and optical rotation *Internal coordinates, configuration, and conformation *Nature of stereoisomers *Barriers between stereoisomers and residual stereoisomers *Symmetry operators and symmetry point groups *Properties of stereoisomers and stereoisomer discrimination *Separation of stereoisomers, resolution, and racemization Suitable for students in organic and biological chemistry, Basic Organic Stereochemistry is unparalleled as a convenient text." |
 | Microbial Physiology, 4th Edition Product# 460765943 Selling for $111.5 "This volume emphasizes the incredible diversity exhibited by microorganisms in widely diverse environments, as well as revealing how genetics and molecular biology are integrated with physiology and metabolism. This Fourth Edition presents all operational aspects of the microbial cell, from genetic to biochemical, thereby providing a comprehensive reference for understanding the mechanisms underlying cell survival and growth." |
 | Advances in Inorganic Chemistry Product# 460766951 Selling for $174 "Advances in Inorganic Chemistry presents timely and informative summaries of the current progress in a variety of subject areas within inorganic chemistry ranging from bio-inorganic to solid state studies. Thisacclaimed serial features reviews written by experts in the area and is an indispensable reference to advanced researchers. Each volume of Advances in Inorganic Chemistry contains an index, and each chapter is fully referenced. . Comprehensive reviews written by leading experts in the field . An indispensable reference to advanced researchers . Includes 7 contributions covering important advances in inorganic chemistry" |
| The Gay Metropolis: 1940-1996 Product# 460767846 Selling for $14 "An utterly compelling social and political history of modern gay life, this Lambda Book Award finalist is filled with dazzling characters, tragedies, and happy endings. of photos." |
 | Internet GIS: Distributed Geographic Information Services for the Internet and Wireless Networks Product# 460768353 Selling for $120 * Provides case studies in each chapter illustrating how principles work in practice. * Compares strengths and weaknesses of off-the-shelf software packages. |
 | Elements of Molecular Symmetry Product# 460768356 Selling for $121.95 "A unique, much-needed introduction to molecular symmetry and group theory Elements of Molecular Symmetry takes the topic of group theory a step further than most books, presenting a quantum chemistry treatment useful for computational, quantum, physical, and inorganic chemists alike. Clearly explaining how general groups and group algebra describe molecules, Yngve ?ûhrn first develops the theory, then provides coverage not only for point groups, but also permutation groups, space groups, and Lie groups. With over three decades of teaching experience, Dr. ?ûhrn brings to the discussion unprecedented depth and clarity, incorporating rigorous topics at a level accessible to anyone with basic knowledge of calculus and algebra. This unique and timely book:*Extends coverage to molecular orbital theory,*Utilizes powerful examples to illustrate basic concepts*Contains introductory material on space groups and continuous groups, including point-group character tables*Provides a solid background for exploring the theoretical literature" |
| Basic Organic Stereochemistry Product# 460768363 Selling for $116.95 "A Practical Introduction to Stereochemistry Stereoisomers are compounds with the same chemical formula and connectivity but with different arrangements of their atoms in 3-dimensional space. Stereochemistry encompasses the study of stereoisomers and their properties. Despite having an identical chemical formula, stereoisomers can have drastically different biological, medicinal, and chemical properties. Basic Organic Stereochemistry explains in clear, concise terms the concepts and properties of stereoisomers. Ideal both as a text for advanced undergraduate or graduate students and as a handy guide for researchers in industry, this superb text covers: *Polarimetry and optical rotation *Internal coordinates, configuration, and conformation *Nature of stereoisomers *Barriers between stereoisomers and residual stereoisomers *Symmetry operators and symmetry point groups *Properties of stereoisomers and stereoisomer discrimination *Separation of stereoisomers, resolution, and racemization Suitable for students in organic and biological chemistry, Basic Organic Stereochemistry is unparalleled as a convenient text." |
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 | Analysis and Design of Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers Product# 460768382 Selling for $118.5 "Text provides a theoretical treatment of VCSELs, detailed derivations for understanding the operational principles for VCSELs, and case studies on the mathematical modeling of VCSELs and the implementation of simulation programs. For design engineers of VCSELs and CAD tool designers. DLC: Semiconductor lasers." |
| Microbial Physiology, 4th Edition Product# 460768387 Selling for $111.5 "This volume emphasizes the incredible diversity exhibited by microorganisms in widely diverse environments, as well as revealing how genetics and molecular biology are integrated with physiology and metabolism. This Fourth Edition presents all operational aspects of the microbial cell, from genetic to biochemical, thereby providing a comprehensive reference for understanding the mechanisms underlying cell survival and growth." |
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