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Chemistry World June 11, 2014 Andrew Benniston |
Electrons in molecules: from basic principles to molecular electronics The material provided by Jean-Pierre Launay and Michel Verdaguer is ideal for those wanting to know about the topic of electrons in molecules. |
Chemistry World June 18, 2012 Paul Yates |
Maths for all 17 Equations That Changed the World by Ian Stewart is one of those books that might not immediately attract the attention of chemists, but which on closer inspection does contain much material that is relevant to the discipline. |
Chemistry World February 12, 2013 Daniel Read |
Introduction to polymer rheology In this book, Montgomery Shaw aims to produce a readable text that covers the basics of polymer rheology, at a level accessible to a more mathematically minded chemistry undergraduate. |
Chemistry World June 27, 2012 Caryl Richards |
Theory of quantum optical devices Semiconductor Quantum Optics by Mackillo Kira and Stephan Koch is an extremely detailed description that rapidly builds on the fundamental concepts to the more esoteric light - -matter phenomena in low-dimensional semiconductors. |
Chemistry World November 5, 2013 Simon Coles |
Structure of materials: an introduction to crystallography, diffraction and symmetry Most of the clues as to the content of this book by De Graef and McHenry are in the title, apart from the fact that it really is a very comprehensive introductory text! |
Chemistry World February 20, 2015 Paul Yates |
Calculations in chemistry The book provides a useful source of chemistry calculations but would need to be used in conjunction with books on physical chemistry and mathematics as appropriate for the audience. |
Chemistry World August 8, 2013 Victoria Druce |
Chemistry: the impure science Chemistry: the impure science by Bensaude-Vincent and Simon, delves into the past to assert the foundations of a modern chemistry, with a concluding chapter that might propel the subject into an ethically sound and influential future. |
Chemistry World March 8, 2013 Victor Chechik |
Handbook of less common nanostructures The book by Kharisov et al. starts with a critical discussion of nanostructure synthesis. This concise description is very valuable and will be of use to any scientist working with nanomaterials. |
Chemistry World September 27, 2012 Bruce Alexander |
Inorganic redox processes Inorganic Electrochemistry: Theory, Practice and Application by Zanello, de Biani, and Nervi succeeds in doing exactly what the authors intend; that is to provide a useful guide to researchers wishing to investigate redox processes of compounds containing transition metals. |
Chemistry World February 25, 2013 Jonathan Wills |
University intellectual property: a source of finance and impact Among the many texts that have been published recently on the topic of intellectual property exploitation, this book stands out for its focus on innovations developed within universities. |
Chemistry World November 14, 2013 William Clegg |
Symmetry relationships between crystal structures Ulrich Muller's book brings together material from a number of sources, particularly texts from Hans Wondratschek and Hartmut Barnighausen and draws extensively on the contents of the most relevant volumes of the International tables for crystallography concerning symmetry. |
Chemistry World January 9, 2013 Stephen Ashworth |
Mathematically rigorous In Physical Chemistry, by M. Sangaranarayanan and M. Mahadevan, a broad sweep of expected material is covered, with some unusual additions, in a mathematically rigorous and concise fashion. |
Chemistry World September 20, 2012 Christopher Castleton |
Semiconductor doping Until now there has been a rather thin selection of graduate level primers focused on properties and characterization methods for semiconductor point defects. Dopants and Defects in Semiconductors by McCluskey and Haller fills it nicely. |
Chemistry World March 30, 2015 Katrina Kramer |
Chemistry: a very short introduction I heartily recommend this book -- it is an enjoyable read both for chemists and non-chemists alike. Part of the Very short introduction series, it fits perfectly into every suit or lab coat pocket. |
Chemistry World July 22, 2015 Judy Hayler |
The handbook of medicinal chemistry: principles and practice The handbook of medicinal chemistry: principles and practice guides the reader through the R&D process from target validation to late stage clinical trials, via a series of chapters written by individuals in industry and academia. |
Chemistry World July 10, 2013 Iain Smellie |
Organic chemistry principles in context: a story telling historical approach Organic Chemistry Principles in Context by Mark Green joins a large selection of excellent textbooks currently available to organic chemistry students. |
Chemistry World February 12, 2014 Graham Wynne |
Introduction to biological and small molecule drug research and development This text, edited by Ganellin and others, will be of particular interest both to the medicinal chemist who is looking to increase their knowledge beyond the small molecules area, and those with experience in the biologics field. |
Chemistry World December 17, 2012 Lee Cronin |
Element-centric In the new edition of Biological Inorganic Chemistry, Robert Crichton has blended an element-centric approach to the subject with a biological thread that is engaging and helpful in exploring the topics in detail. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2006 Elizabeth O'Brien |
Bookshelf Personal Financial Planning, by Lewis J. Altfest, is a broad text for planners and covers topics from basic household budgets to estate planning. |
Chemistry World October 10, 2014 Simon Ward |
The organic chemistry of drug design and drug action (3rd edition) The organic chemistry of drug design and drug action is a long-running textbook, first appearing over 20 years ago. |
Chemistry World April 17, 2014 Robert Jackson |
UCL chemistry department: 1828--1974 As well as describing the history of University College London chemistry, this book mentions the staff, as well as information about the buildings occupied. There's plenty of chemistry as well, which is a very nice touch. |
Chemistry World March 6, 2013 Michal Leskes |
Solid state NMR: basic principles & practice This book by Apperley et al., first considers different types of solids and their properties, followed by a detailed survey of the main NMR interactions and phenomena that govern the spectra. |
Chemistry World September 23, 2013 Raphael Levy |
Gold nanoparticles for physics, chemistry and biology The varied perspectives in this textbook combine to give an agreeable read and a solid foundation in this topic. |
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McGraw-Hill Professional Releases Select: eChapters in an Instant Select's collection contains more than 750 chapters of "market-leading information" pulled from a diverse book collection of authors and experts representing the best of McGraw-Hill Professional's library. |
Chemistry World November 12, 2014 Iain A Smellie |
Organic chemistry: structure, mechanism and synthesis This book contains all the key concepts one would expect in a good core organic chemistry textbook. The content also extends towards biochemistry and molecular biology. |
Chemistry World October 11, 2012 Duncan Burns |
Food contamination Case Studies in Food Safety and Authenticity edited by Jeffrey Hoorfar provides insights into problems for a variety of food products and details some interesting examples of recent applications of analytical chemistry in the protection of the public. |
Chemistry World March 24, 2015 Bill Griffith |
My life in the golden age of chemistry: more fun than fun Frank Albert Cotton, known to most as Al, was one of the most outstanding inorganic chemists of recent times. |
Chemistry World December 12, 2012 Mathew Heal |
Environmental chemistry With this new edition of Elements of Environmental Chemistry, by Ronald Hites and Jonathan Raff, comes an additional author and a slight expansion in coverage. Two new chapters -- PCBs, dioxins and flame retardants and Climate change supplement the previous ones. |
Search Engine Watch October 17, 2006 Chris Sherman |
Teaching People to Search Like Pros In a new book, veteran instructor Greg Notess showcases the strategies and methods he uses to teach people not just to search, but to maximize their information sleuthing skills. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2005 Jennifer A. Liptow |
Bookshelf Written for experienced planners as well as new practitioners needing guidance in developing their businesses, Tools & Techniques of Practice Management, by Joel Bruckenstein and David Drucker covers a range of topics in the practice management arena. |
Chemistry World October 28, 2013 Arthur Tatham |
Pulse chemistry and technology The book by Tiwari and Singh will benefit anyone researching or working with pulses, and will be useful more generally for food scientists and lecturers in food science at university level, and is a must for libraries. |
Chemistry World April 13, 2015 Igor Larrosa |
New trends in cross-coupling: theory and appplications One may question if there is need for another book on cross-coupling reactions, an area that has already been reviewed a number of times in the last decade. The answer, in short, is yes. |
Chemistry World May 20, 2015 Katrina Kramer |
Molecules that amaze us For chemistry-savvy readers, the book is an enjoyable, easy-to-digest collection of fascinating molecules to dip in and out of. |
Chemistry World March 15, 2013 Sarah Farley |
Writing science: how to write papers that get cited and proposals that get funded This book by Joshua Schimel aims to help all scientists improve their writing and increase the impact of their work. It considers the 'craft' of writing and how to convey your message effectively to your readers. |
Search Engine Watch March 2, 2005 Chris Sherman |
Newer, Fresher Google Hacks One of the best books about Google has just been updated with new content and useful tools that make it even easier to exploit the full power of the popular search engine. |
Chemistry World October 30, 2013 Paul Duckmanton |
Inorganic chemistry Originally written to support a single semester course at two universities in Illinois, US, Inorganic Chemistry, James House, provides a comprehensive overview of the subject. |
Chemistry World November 22, 2013 Lars Ohrstrom |
30-second elements Periodic table aficionados and hardcore inorganic chemists will find amazing new facts, while the layman is offered captivating, albeit rhapsodic, insights into the world of chemistry and its applications in this book edited by Eric Scerri. |
Chemistry World February 13, 2014 Simon Poulton |
The Earth as a cradle for life This enjoyable book by Stacey and Hodgkinson takes a long-term view of Earth's development as a habitable planet, incorporating physical, chemical and biological processes on the early Earth, to the modern world. |
Chemistry World July 26, 2012 Cecilia Fenech |
Understanding 2D NMR Organic structure determination using 2-D NMR spectroscopy: a problem-based approach by Jeffrey Simpson is a balanced text covering both theoretical and practical aspects of NMR spectroscopy. |
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Book Review Linux System Administration by M. Carling, Stephen Degler, James T. Dennis |
Chemistry World June 5, 2012 Simon Cotton |
Chemists in locomotion Early Railway Chemistry and its Legacy by Colin Russell and John Hudson is reviewed. |
Chemistry World December 19, 2012 Paul Duckmanton |
Inorganic chemistry The depth of coverage of topics in Inorganic Chemistry by R. Gopalan, seems variable in comparison to other inorganic chemistry textbooks. |
The Motley Fool February 19, 2010 Rich Smith |
Orbital Sciences: Stuck in a Gravity Well It lacks the free cash flow fuel to blast off. |
Search Engine Watch September 7, 2005 Chris Sherman |
The Business of Search Engine Marketing An excellent new book focuses both on tactics as well as the managerial and organizational tasks required for effective large-scale search marketing campaigns. |
D-Lib February 2001 William Y. Arms |
Internet Publishing and Beyond The Economics of Digital Information and Intellectual Property... |