Author: Leonard A. Ford Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486136736 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 148
Book Description
Classic guide provides intriguing entertainment while elucidating sound scientific principles, with more than 100 unusual stunts: cold fire, dust explosions, a nylon rope trick, a disappearing beaker, much more.
Author: Patrick Coffey Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199886547 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 400
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In Cathedrals of Science, Patrick Coffey describes how chemistry got its modern footing-how thirteen brilliant men and one woman struggled with the laws of the universe and with each other. They wanted to discover how the world worked, but they also wanted credit for making those discoveries, and their personalities often affected how that credit was assigned. Gilbert Lewis, for example, could be reclusive and resentful, and his enmity with Walther Nernst may have cost him the Nobel Prize; Irving Langmuir, gregarious and charming, "rediscovered" Lewis's theory of the chemical bond and received much of the credit for it. Langmuir's personality smoothed his path to the Nobel Prize over Lewis. Coffey deals with moral and societal issues as well. These same scientists were the first to be seen by their countries as military assets. Fritz Haber, dubbed the "father of chemical warfare," pioneered the use of poison gas in World War I-vividly described-and Glenn Seaborg and Harold Urey were leaders in World War II's Manhattan Project; Urey and Linus Pauling worked for nuclear disarmament after the war. Science was not always fair, and many were excluded. The Nazis pushed Jewish scientists like Haber from their posts in the 1930s. Anti-Semitism was also a force in American chemistry, and few women were allowed in; Pauling, for example, used his influence to cut off the funding and block the publications of his rival, Dorothy Wrinch. Cathedrals of Science paints a colorful portrait of the building of modern chemistry from the late 19th to the mid-20th century.
Author: Jan Rees Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry ISBN: 0854049398 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
That's Chemistry! is a concise manual of ideas, activities and investigations about the science of materials and their properties for teachers to use with primary age children. All experiments in this book have been trialled in schools. It is designed for both specialist and non-specialist primary teachers, to encourage interest and enthusiasm in a new generation of scientists.
Author: Harry Bennett Publisher: ISBN: Category : Chemistry, Technical Languages : en Pages : 424
Book Description
These volumes may be useful both to the layman and the chemist requiring information on chemical compounding and treatment in areas foreign to him. Formulas have been provided and reviewed by chemists and engineers engaged in many industries. Each volume presents a collection of new, up-to-date formulas not appearing in previous volumes. Grouping is under broad headings such as: Adhesives, Cosmetics and drugs, Foods and beverages, Paints and lacquers, Soaps and cleaners. Includes lists of chemicals and suppliers, Indexed.
Author: Carla Mooney Publisher: Nomad Press ISBN: 1619303620 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 130
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Have you ever wondered what makes up everything in the world around you? Or what exactly is the difference between solids, liquids, and gases? Have you wanted to know what causes two substances to react or change? Chemistry: Investigate the Matter that Makes Up Your World introduces readers 12 through 15 to the fascinating world of protons, neutrons, and electrons. Learn how these molecules combine to form ordinary objects such as the chair you’re sitting on, the water in your glass, even you! Through hands-on, investigative projects, readers delve into the world of chemical reactions and changing matter, learning how these principles are used in many areas of science, from biochemistry to nuclear science. Combining hands-on science inquiry with chemistry, mathematics, and biology, projects include building models of molecules and bonds, identifying acids and bases, investigating the effect of temperature on reaction rate, and observing how a chemical reaction from vinegar, water, and bleach can accelerate the rusting of steel. Chemistry offers entertaining illustrations and fascinating sidebars to illuminate the topic and engage readers further, plus integrates a digital learning component by providing links to primary sources, videos, and other relevant websites.
Author: K. C. Nicolaou Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 3527329579 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 788
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K.C. Nicolaou - Winner of the Nemitsas Prize 2014 in Chemistry Adopting his didactically skillful approach, K.C. Nicolaou compiles in this textbook the important synthetic methods that lead to a complex molecule with valuable properties. He explains all the key steps of the synthetic pathway, highlighting the major developments in blue-boxed sections and contrasting these to other synthetic methods. A wonderful tool for learning and teaching and a must-have for all future and present organic and biochemists.
Author: Lonnie Wheeler Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1451696043 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 288
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A unique and refreshing ode to the “little things” that represent baseball’s heartbeat—the player who, in countless ways, makes other players better. Intangiball tracks the progress of the Cincinnati Reds through five years of culture change, beginning with the trades of decorated veterans Adam Dunn and Ken Griffey, Jr. It also draws liberally from such character-conscious clubs as the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, and Tampa Bay Rays. Author, sportswriter, and eternal fan of the game, Lonnie Wheeler systematically identifies the performance-enhancing qualities (PEQs) that together comprise the “communicable competitiveness” that he calls “teamship.” Intangiball is not designed to debunk Moneyball, but rather to sketch in what it left out: “What order is there to a baseball world in which a struggling rookie benefits not a bit from the encouraging words of the veteran who drapes his arm around the kid’s shoulders; in which Derek Jeter’s professionalism serves none but him; in which there is no reward for hustle, no edge for enthusiasm, no payoff for sacrifice; in which there is no place for the ambient contributions of David Eckstein, Marco Scutaro, or the aging, battered Scott Rolen; in which shared purpose serves no purpose?” Intangibles, as it turns out, not only ennoble the game; they help win it. And this is the book every fan must read.
Author: Joeseph Valerio Publisher: Triumph Books ISBN: 1623689228 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 249
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In Second to None, author Joe Valerio tells the incredible story of the Buffalo Bills: the perpetual almost-champions and their indomitable fans. The Bills' incredible skill and teamwork on the field was matched only by their single-minded determination as, in the four years spanning 1991 to 1994, the team won four consecutive conference championships, and lost four consecutive Super Bowls. The peaks and nadirs of their record reflect a fascinatingly dynamic, uneven, and—at times—uncontrollable array of talents. Valerio renders in sharp detail how the Bills' unique culture was formed by an unlikely ecosystem of world-class athletes hunkered down in bleak western New York, far away from the celebrity playgrounds of other pro teams. Meticulously researched and carefully crafted, this one-of-a-kind look inside the Super Bowl-era Buffalo Bills is based on extensive interviews with the key players, coaches, and management, including Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, Bruce Smith, as well as coach Marv Levy, general manager Bill Polian, and many others, including players and coaches from opposing teams, and the reporters who covered them.
Author: Hayley Norris Publisher: 'The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc' ISBN: 1499470304 Category : Young Adult Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 82
Book Description
The way people create and maintain relationships is known as social networking. Today, the term has become synonymous with using social media websites and apps such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. These are great tools to use for social networking, but there is so much more that goes into being a great social networker and developing meaningful relationships. Readers of this engaging volume learn about the skills important in building great friendships. Eye-catching photographs and accessible sidebars provide more context and encourage readers to cultivate and maintain new and satisfying relationships.
Author: Leonard A. Ford
Author: Patrick Coffey
Author: Jan Rees
Author: Peter William Atkins
Author: Harry Bennett
Author: Carla Mooney
Author: K. C. Nicolaou
Author: Lonnie Wheeler
Author: Joeseph Valerio
Author: Hayley Norris