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The Disappearing Spoon

And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements

par Sam Kean ...

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table.Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, finance, mythology, the arts, medicine, and more, as told by the Periodic Table.Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters?The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement,
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Chemistry II For Dummies

par John T. Moore ...

The tools you need to ace your Chemisty II courseCollege success for virtually all science, computing, engineering, and premedical majors depends in part on passing chemistry. The skills learned in chemistry courses are applicable to a number of fields, and chemistry courses are essential to students who are studying to become nurses, doctors, pharmacists, clinical technicians, engineers, and many ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

The tools you need to ace your Chemisty II courseCollege success for virtually all science, computing, engineering, and premedical majors depends in part on passing chemistry. The skills learned in chemistry courses are applicable to a number of fields, and chemistry courses are essential to students who are studying to become nurses, doctors, pharmacists, clinical technicians, engineers, and many
... En savoir plus
Wine Grapes

A Complete Guide to 1,368 Vine Varieties, Including Their Origins and Flavours

par Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, Jose Vouillamoz ...

Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book"This 1,280-page book lists thousands of grapes, minor and major, precisely described. Listed in its pages are grapes I never knew existed but now, somehow, cannot forget." -Wall Street JournalAn indispensable reference ... En savoir plus

$59.99 CAD

Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Beverage Book, Named "Best Drinks Book" by Wine & Spirits magazine, Faiveley International Wine Book of the Year, OIV Best Viticulture Book"This 1,280-page book lists thousands of grapes, minor and major, precisely described. Listed in its pages are grapes I never knew existed but now, somehow, cannot forget." -Wall Street JournalAn indispensable reference
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Chemistry Essentials For Dummies

par John T. Moore ...

Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9781119591146) was previously published as Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9780470618363). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students will find ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9781119591146) was previously published as Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9780470618363). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students will find
... En savoir plus
Chemistry for Breakfast

The Amazing Science of Everyday Life

par Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim ...

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books“This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it’s really, really interesting.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED reviewA perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a TeacupHave you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies ... En savoir plus

$21.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books“This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it’s really, really interesting.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED reviewA perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a TeacupHave you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies
... En savoir plus
Sorting the Beef from the Bull

The Science of Food Fraud Forensics

par Richard Evershed, Nicola Temple ...

Horsemeat in burgers was hard to swallow, but there are far more sinister culinary crimes afoot...Chicken eggs that haven't come from chickens, melamine in infants' milk in China, nut shells in spices – these are just some examples of the food fraud that has occurred in recent years. As our urban lifestyle takes us further and further away from our food sources, there are increasing opportunities ... En savoir plus

$14.79 CAD

Horsemeat in burgers was hard to swallow, but there are far more sinister culinary crimes afoot...Chicken eggs that haven't come from chickens, melamine in infants' milk in China, nut shells in spices – these are just some examples of the food fraud that has occurred in recent years. As our urban lifestyle takes us further and further away from our food sources, there are increasing opportunities
... En savoir plus
The Periodic Table

A Very Short Introduction

par Eric R. Scerri ...

Collections series Very Short Introductions
The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties, and divided into periodic trends. In this Very Short Introduction Eric R. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the table, and shows how ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

The periodic table of elements, first encountered by many of us at school, provides an arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties, and divided into periodic trends. In this Very Short Introduction Eric R. Scerri looks at the trends in properties of elements that led to the construction of the table, and shows how
... En savoir plus
A Different Universe

Reinventing Physics From the Bottom Down

par Robert B Laughlin ...

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

A Nobel-winning physicist argues that fundamental physical laws are found not in the world of atoms, but in the macroscopic world around usIn this age of superstring theories and Big Bang cosmology, we're used to thinking of the unknown as impossibly distant from our everyday lives. But in A Different Universe, Nobel Laureate Robert Laughlin argues that the scientific frontier is right under our
... En savoir plus
The Dark Frontier

Unlocking the Secrets of the Deep Sea

par Jeffrey Marlow ...

**An awe-inspiring investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea—the most mysterious, unforgiving environment on Earth—whose secrets can radically revise our understanding of life itself and chart our planetary future.“A brilliant scientist and storyteller, Jeffrey Marlow takes us on a page-turning descent into the deepest mysteries on the planet.”—Jack E. Davis, Pulitzer Prize–winning ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**An awe-inspiring investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea—the most mysterious, unforgiving environment on Earth—whose secrets can radically revise our understanding of life itself and chart our planetary future.“A brilliant scientist and storyteller, Jeffrey Marlow takes us on a page-turning descent into the deepest mysteries on the planet.”—Jack E. Davis, Pulitzer Prize–winning
... En savoir plus
Open-Source Lab

How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Research Costs

par Joshua M. Pearce ...

Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Scientific Research Costs details the development of the free and open-source hardware revolution. The combination of open-source 3D printing and microcontrollers running on free software enables scientists, engineers, and lab personnel in every discipline to develop powerful research tools at unprecedented low costs.After reading Open ... En savoir plus

$44.79 CAD

Open-Source Lab: How to Build Your Own Hardware and Reduce Scientific Research Costs details the development of the free and open-source hardware revolution. The combination of open-source 3D printing and microcontrollers running on free software enables scientists, engineers, and lab personnel in every discipline to develop powerful research tools at unprecedented low costs.After reading Open
... En savoir plus
Organic Chemistry

Structure, Function, and Practice

par William B. Tucker ...

With a focus on organic chemistry students at all levels, problems are incorporated into the body of the text in an effort to engage students more directly in chemistry. Arrowless mechanisms seek to help students develop their electron-pushing skills and intuition through repeated practice. By design this volume is more actively engaging than a traditional textbook. In addition, the historical ... En savoir plus

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With a focus on organic chemistry students at all levels, problems are incorporated into the body of the text in an effort to engage students more directly in chemistry. Arrowless mechanisms seek to help students develop their electron-pushing skills and intuition through repeated practice. By design this volume is more actively engaging than a traditional textbook. In addition, the historical
... En savoir plus
Molecules and How They Work! Chemistry for Kids Series - Children's Analytic Chemistry Books

par Baby Professor ...

Is chemistry too difficult to understand? Not if you have this educational book around! Composed of select information on molecules and presented in a child-friendly format, this book will definitely capture your child’s attention. You can use this educational resource as a refresher for school lessons or as an introduction to analytic chemistry. Grab a copy today! ... En savoir plus

$4.99 CAD

Is chemistry too difficult to understand? Not if you have this educational book around! Composed of select information on molecules and presented in a child-friendly format, this book will definitely capture your child’s attention. You can use this educational resource as a refresher for school lessons or as an introduction to analytic chemistry. Grab a copy today!
... En savoir plus
Principles and Practice of Modern Chromatographic Methods

par Kevin Robards, P. E. Jackson, Paul A. Haddad ...

Though many separation processes are available for use in todays analytical laboratory, chromatographic methods are the most widely used. The applications of chromatography have grown explosively in the last four decades, owing to the development of new techniques and to the expanding need of scientists for better methods of separating complex mixtures. With its comprehensive, unified approach, ... En savoir plus

$64.79 CAD

Though many separation processes are available for use in todays analytical laboratory, chromatographic methods are the most widely used. The applications of chromatography have grown explosively in the last four decades, owing to the development of new techniques and to the expanding need of scientists for better methods of separating complex mixtures. With its comprehensive, unified approach,
... En savoir plus
Write Like a Chemist

A Guide and Resource

par Marin Robinson, Fredricka Stoller, Molly Costanza-Robinson, James K. Jones ...

Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal. Chemistry students, post-docs, faculty, and other ... En savoir plus

$121.59 CAD

Write Like a Chemist is a unique guide to chemistry-specific writing. Written with National Science Foundation support and extensively piloted in chemistry courses nationwide, it offers a structured approach to writing that targets four important chemistry genres: the journal article, conference abstract, scientific poster, and research proposal. Chemistry students, post-docs, faculty, and other
... En savoir plus
Specification of Drug Substances and Products

Development and Validation of Analytical Methods

Modifié par Thomas W. Rosanske, Christopher M. Riley ...

Specification of Drug Substances and Products: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods is a comprehensive and critical analysis of the requirements and approaches to setting specifications for new pharmaceutical products, with an emphasis on phase-appropriate development and validation of analytical methods. This book is intended as more than a review of new regional guidelines, existing ... En savoir plus

$106.39 CAD

Specification of Drug Substances and Products: Development and Validation of Analytical Methods is a comprehensive and critical analysis of the requirements and approaches to setting specifications for new pharmaceutical products, with an emphasis on phase-appropriate development and validation of analytical methods. This book is intended as more than a review of new regional guidelines, existing
... En savoir plus
Raman and SERS Spectroscopy

Pioneering Diagnostics and New Horizons in Science and Engineering

par Pola Goldberg Oppenheimer ...

This book provides an overview of the fundamental principles, material strategies and translational applications of Raman and SERS spectroscopies. It covers both theoretical and practical advancements in spectroscopic techniques, including plasmonic substrate design, portable instrumentation and AI-enhanced spectral analysis. Drawing upon real-world case studies and the author’s own extensive ... En savoir plus

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This book provides an overview of the fundamental principles, material strategies and translational applications of Raman and SERS spectroscopies. It covers both theoretical and practical advancements in spectroscopic techniques, including plasmonic substrate design, portable instrumentation and AI-enhanced spectral analysis. Drawing upon real-world case studies and the author’s own extensive
... En savoir plus
Practical High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

par Veronika R. Meyer ...

Jump into the HPLC adventure!Three decades on from publication of the 1st German edition of Veronika Meyer's book on HPLC, this classic text remains one of the few titles available on general HPLC aimed at practitioners.New sections on the following topics have been included in this fifth edition:Comparison of HPLC with capillary electrophoresisHow to obtain peak capacityvan Deemter curves and ... En savoir plus

$83.99 CAD

Jump into the HPLC adventure!Three decades on from publication of the 1st German edition of Veronika Meyer's book on HPLC, this classic text remains one of the few titles available on general HPLC aimed at practitioners.New sections on the following topics have been included in this fifth edition:Comparison of HPLC with capillary electrophoresisHow to obtain peak capacityvan Deemter curves and
... En savoir plus
The Plato Collection

par Plato ...

"Philosophy is a series of footnotes to Plato." The original freethinker, Plato strove to teach his students to think for themselves.The Plato Collection features:Alcibiades ILysisLachesCharmidesProtagorasLesser HippiasGorgiasMenoEuthyphroApologyCritoSymposiumPhaedrusThe RepublicPhaedoCratylusIonEuthydemusMenexenusParmenidesTheaetetus<b... ... En savoir plus

$0.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"Philosophy is a series of footnotes to Plato." The original freethinker, Plato strove to teach his students to think for themselves.The Plato Collection features:Alcibiades ILysisLachesCharmidesProtagorasLesser HippiasGorgiasMenoEuthyphroApologyCritoSymposiumPhaedrusThe RepublicPhaedoCratylusIonEuthydemusMenexenusParmenidesTheaetetus<b...
... En savoir plus
Understanding Advanced Organic And Analytical Chemistry: The Learner's Approach (Revised Edition)

par Kim Seng Chan, Jeanne Tan ...

This revised edition has been updated to meet the minimum requirements of the new Singapore GCE A level syllabus that would be implemented in the year 2016. Nevertheless, this book is also highly relevant to students who are studying chemistry for other examination boards. In addition, the authors have also included more Q&A to help students better understand and appreciate the chemical concepts ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

This revised edition has been updated to meet the minimum requirements of the new Singapore GCE A level syllabus that would be implemented in the year 2016. Nevertheless, this book is also highly relevant to students who are studying chemistry for other examination boards. In addition, the authors have also included more Q&A to help students better understand and appreciate the chemical concepts
... En savoir plus
Cosmic-Chemical Bond

Chemistry from the Big Bang to Planet Formation

par David A Williams, Thomas W Hartquist ...

Introducing astrochemistry to a wide audience, this book describes how molecules formed in chemical reactions occur in a range of environments in interstellar and circumstellar space, from shortly after the Big Bang up to the present epoch. Stressing that chemistry in these environments needs to be driven, it helps identify these drivers and the various chemical networks that operate giving rise ... En savoir plus

$31.19 CAD

Introducing astrochemistry to a wide audience, this book describes how molecules formed in chemical reactions occur in a range of environments in interstellar and circumstellar space, from shortly after the Big Bang up to the present epoch. Stressing that chemistry in these environments needs to be driven, it helps identify these drivers and the various chemical networks that operate giving rise
... En savoir plus
Chemical Equilibria in Analytical Chemistry

The Theory of Acid–Base, Complex, Precipitation and Redox Equilibria

par Fritz Scholz, Heike Kahlert ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
This book provides a modern and easy-to-understand introduction to the chemical equilibria in solutions. It focuses on aqueous solutions, but also addresses non-aqueous solutions, covering acid–base, complex, precipitation and redox equilibria. The theory behind these and the resulting knowledge for experimental work build the foundations of analytical chemistry. They are also of essential ... En savoir plus

$76.89 CAD

This book provides a modern and easy-to-understand introduction to the chemical equilibria in solutions. It focuses on aqueous solutions, but also addresses non-aqueous solutions, covering acid–base, complex, precipitation and redox equilibria. The theory behind these and the resulting knowledge for experimental work build the foundations of analytical chemistry. They are also of essential
... En savoir plus
Conservation of Modern Oil Paintings

Modifié par Klaas Jan van den Berg, Ilaria Bonaduce, Aviva Burnstock, Bronwyn Ormsby, Mikkel Scharff, Leslie Carlyle, Gunnar Heydenreich, Katrien Keune ...

Collections series Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Artists’ oil paints have become increasingly complex and diverse in the 20th Century, applied by artists in a variety of ways. This has led to a number of issues that pose increasing difficulties to conservators and collection keepers. A deeper knowledge of the artists’ intent as well as processes associated with material changes in paintings is important to conservation, which is almost always a ... En savoir plus

$204.99 CAD

Artists’ oil paints have become increasingly complex and diverse in the 20th Century, applied by artists in a variety of ways. This has led to a number of issues that pose increasing difficulties to conservators and collection keepers. A deeper knowledge of the artists’ intent as well as processes associated with material changes in paintings is important to conservation, which is almost always a
... En savoir plus
Laboratory Statistics

Handbook of Formulas and Terms

par Anders Kallner ...

Laboratory Statistics: Handbook of Formulas and Terms presents common strategies for comparing and evaluating numerical laboratory data. In particular, the text deals with the type of data and problems that laboratory scientists and students in analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry, epidemiology, and clinical research face on a daily basis. This book takes the mystery out of statistics and ... En savoir plus

$44.79 CAD

Laboratory Statistics: Handbook of Formulas and Terms presents common strategies for comparing and evaluating numerical laboratory data. In particular, the text deals with the type of data and problems that laboratory scientists and students in analytical chemistry, clinical chemistry, epidemiology, and clinical research face on a daily basis. This book takes the mystery out of statistics and
... En savoir plus
Mass Spectrometry

Techniques for Structural Characterization of Glycans

par Michael A. Madson ...

Mass Spectrometry: Techniques for the Structural Characterization of Glycans presents new methods for conducting detailed carbohydrate qualitative analysis—arming analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and food scientists with a quick reference that will allow them to determine the structures of carbohydrates molecules. As there is a need in the scientific community for content specific ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

Mass Spectrometry: Techniques for the Structural Characterization of Glycans presents new methods for conducting detailed carbohydrate qualitative analysis—arming analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and food scientists with a quick reference that will allow them to determine the structures of carbohydrates molecules. As there is a need in the scientific community for content specific
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