Chemistry: A General Chemistry Project of the American Chemical Society

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Even My Professor Would Not Use It.......2007-08-02

If I could give this book zero stars, I would, but that's not an option.

Here's the breakdown:

Pros: more introduction to organic chemistry and (if this is what you're into) more references to medical applications of what you're learning; this book also, in a certain type of student, could be inspiring in that it tries to make one figure things out for oneself, rather than simply giving the information outright

Cons: Where do I begin? For one, this book *cannot* be used as a reference, because it doesn't actually have In the hands of a professor who teaches his/her course according to the book, then some of the teacher exercises actuallyIf you miss a lecture, it will hurt much more than with a real chemistry book. If you like to read ahead and learn for yourself before the professor covers the material (as I do), then you're again out of luck. The worst, though, beyond all these things... and OBJECTIVE measure of this book's flaws rather than issues dealing with my own personal preference... is that a good deal of it is WRONG. My professor refused to use *at all* the chapters for Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics (I believe this book refers to it as "Reaction Pathways"). He said, and I quote directly: "There are just too many incorrect assertions in these chapters. I'd like to think that a book put out by my society [ACS], even if it has to be arranged and written poorly, would at least be scientifically accurate."

So, if you learn from this book, you'll be learning a lot of chemistry and in a novel way. But you'll also be learning incorrect things as well. And given that I'm assuming most people needing this book don't already know chemistry, it is impossible to sift out the bad from the good.

The Chem 1 chapters are all fairly decent, though, because that material is all fairly basic... but again they are arranged in an illogical manner and it is impossible to truly "figure things out" in an axiomatic way. If I had not already taken IB Chem in highschool, I would have been utterly lost when trying to work in advance. And on top of that, it really lacks the detail that books like Chang's have... for instance it hardly even covers antiboding orbitals!

In essence, in my point of view, even one of this book's best aspects (making you think before you get), do little more than to cloud, confuse, and waste time. And, on top of that, there are plenty of bad aspects, including being wrong on certain fundamental scientific facts.

Get Chang. Seriously. That's what our professor has us use despite this schools' Chem Department's insistence on this one. If you really really really want a general chemistry text that emphasizes (at least more so than the others) medical applications of chemistry, and primes you (at least a little) for Orgo and Biochem, then my advice is to at most buy this book used and as cheaply as possible as an *additional* resource to a true chemistry text.

*Not a book for independent studies
*Not a book for those who enjoy details
*Not a book for a quick, intense course (such as a summer course)
*Not a book for people who take Chemistry seriously
*A good book for one who wants a glimpse of Chemistry in a novel way, and who likes to spend hours thinking about things they cannot possibly surmise rather than getting the information

Absolutely awful.......2007-05-08

Even if you're a student who wants to "discover" knowledge, there's no way you'd bother using this book. It delves into the surface levels of topics, and horribly at that. Its explanations are terrible, and are based on data that you should have collected from experiments you're supposed to perform. And that's fine, if you've got test tubes, pipettes, turpentine and potassium pemanganate lying around in your dorm room. Or how about well plates, ferric thiocyanate, materials to make a salt bridge and a pair of electrodes? Oh, you don't? Darn. Well, good luck trying to make sense of the rest of the chapter.

Some of us would like to have an idea what we're doing before we go about potentially performing an experiment. Even if you're a student who's trying their hardest in chem, this book will be sure to hinder you with its innumerable errors.

This book gave such a terrible, inconcise explanation of molecular orbitals that our professors had to photocopy explanations from other textbooks in order to give us (all 782 students) a better explanation.

It's absolutely awful. Be sure to have a better textbook to study from, such as Brown and LeMay's "Chemistry: The Central Science." It's more in-depth AND far more interesting to read.

worst textbook ever.......2006-05-07

This "project" of the ACS can barely qualify as a textbook. It is full of errors and inconsistent. The book does not read well at all. The examples are very poor. They explain a lot of concepts through experiments that you are suppose to conduct. But most people don't have the tools or the time to perform the experiments and they do not even offer to explain what would have happened and what you should have learned.

I have to use this textbook for my college general chemistry class. Everyone in my class just uses the book by Raymond Chang in conjunction with this one.

If you are teaching chemistry, please do not torture you students by selecting this text for your class. If you are a student, I'd suggest using the Chang book.

Ouch..........2006-04-15

This book is the most difficult text to learn from that I have ever used. If you have to get this book for your class prepare to use another text book to help you with the majority of your learning. The book is set up to make you perform micro-experiments and then use that data to learn the topics of the chapter. It cannot be used as a reference book at all, and does a very poor job helping you work out problems. Stay away from this book.

yikes.......2006-03-25

this book is the devil. i prefer my chemistry spoon fed. a book were you could "go through the motions" and "get by" would be just fine unless you actually CARE about chemistry which i am assuming is a rather small percentage of the population

Chemistry (Beta Version): A General Chemistry Project

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Chemistry (Beta Version): A General Chemistry Project
American Chemical Society
Manufacturer: W.H. Freeman & Company
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0716796716

Chemistry: A Project of the American Chemical Society, Volume 1, Chapters 1-5, Gamma Version

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Chemistry: A Project of the American Chemical Society, Volume 1, Chapters 1-5, Gamma Version
GenChem Editorial/Writing Team
Manufacturer: Worth Pub
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The last two decades have brought a near exponential increase in the amount known about mineral surfaces. Get a handle on this overwhelming mountain of information with The Physics and Chemistry of Mineral Surfaces. This much-needed text will save you hours of tedious journal searches by providing an excellent condensation and overview of the entire field, including its future direction. Top researchers outline atomistic controls on mineral surface structure and reactions; apply these concepts to explain sorption, mineral corrosion and growth; and ultimately consider the role of surfaces in environmental and geochemical processes. This unique text provides a rich and rigorous treatment of these subjects by combining surface physics and chemistry - highlighting their useful, yet often ignored, complementary nature. Unlike other texts, The Physics and Chemistry of Mineral Surfaces also stresses the linkage between fundamentals of mineral surface science and specific real-world problems. This connection facilitates the application of surface physics and chemistry to macroscopic, global processes, such as the origins of life, global warming, and environment degradation. Nowhere else will you find a text on this topic that combines expansive coverage with clear-cut practical applications. Don't miss out! The Physics and Chemistry of Mineral Surfaces has it all.

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The coverage in this expanded and updated second edition will keep readers abreast of the most current trends and technologies in the field of abdominal ultrasound. Written by sonographers for sonographers, the reader is assured of accurate, efficient guidance. Beginning with a complete overview of the field, coverage includes all aspects of the medium. Pediatric and adult ultrasound are covered separately, providing a better understanding of differences and similarities. The text is organized according to organ system to ensure that the reader thoroughly understands one system before moving on to the next. More than 1,000 brilliant images illustrate both normal and abnormal features in abdominal ultrasound for use in clinical practice. The images are accompanied by summary tables, schematics, and diagrams, providing clear and cogent guidance for use in daily practice. New chapters in this edition provide the most up-to-date information on: / vascular structures / prostate / pediatric congenital hips / pediatric spinal sonography / musculoskeletal extremities and / articulations. Over 70 new color images enhance and clarify important content.

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4 Star rating.......2007-10-09

This is a very informative book. There are a lot of ultrasound images for pathologies. The quality of the US images are acceptable. I would have given this book a 5 star rating had it not been because some of the pictures are too dark while some are too bright. Or maybe it's just because the images were not taken in harmonics setting. I can't wait until they revise this book with higher quality US pictures.

all what u need for US.imaging of the abdomen.......1998-09-02

this book is a very comprehensive book with a lot of images of normal and abnormal findings in the abdominal and small parts sonograms.In your practice u ll use this book to compare the real life scanning with what so called"book case".

Textbook of Chemical Peels: Superficial, Medium and Deep Peels in Cosmetic Practice (Cosmetic and Laser Therapy)

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Textbook of Chemical Peels: Superficial, Medium and Deep Peels in Cosmetic Practice (Cosmetic and Laser Therapy)
Philippe Deprez
Manufacturer: Informa Healthcare
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As a means of cosmetic skin rejuvenation, chemical peels have undergone a period of unfashionability after the advent of laser-based procedures, but are now strongly returning to the forefront of a cosmetic practitioner's armamentarium. Containing the results of over fifteen years of research and practice with peels, this unique full-color volume covers all types of treatment and peel, paying attention to preparation and application, as well as complications.

Pediatric Spine Surgery: Abdomen and Superficial Structures

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Excellent pediatric spine book

Pediatric Spine Surgery: Abdomen and Superficial Structures
Stuart L Weinstein
Manufacturer: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
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ASIN: 0781731518

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Featuring contributions from the foremost spine surgeons worldwide, this volume is the most comprehensive guide to contemporary pediatric spine surgery. Coverage includes all common and rarer surgical procedures and instrumentation systems and the entire range of complications that a spine surgeon might encounter. The book presents step-by-step, thoroughly illustrated surgical techniques and offers expert advice on prevention and management of complications. Also included are detailed descriptions of the intricate traction and casting needed for rehabilitation. Other chapters address perioperative considerations such as anesthesia, blood salvage, neurophysiology, spinal cord monitoring, bone banking, and bone grafting. Each chapter includes a comprehensive bibliography.

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Excellent pediatric spine book.......2005-09-23

I found this book to be and excellent source of information, in the practice of spine surgery. The book covers all aspect of spinal instrumentation and indept surgical approach, with pro's
and con's. I would recondmend this book very highly.

Manual of Chemical Peels: Superficial and Medium Depth

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helpful guide for dermatologist

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A concise, highly practical manual on the chemical treatment of photoaged skin covering superficial and medium peels. Authoritatively written, this practical guide provides an introduction to how peels work and discusses various peeling agents and treatment plans. It also provides detailed instruction on performing peels and covers post-peel care and maintenance. The Manual of Chemical Peels contains over 100 images--60 in full color--that clearly depict how a patient's skin improves.

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helpful guide for dermatologist.......2000-05-16

I had read this book 3 years ago. And then Ilost it after that so I have been looking for this manual for reviewing chemical peel. Actually I meet this book on the desk of my senior. I read a part of Jessner's peel in this book. I can remember that peel from Manual of chemical peel. That book demonstrates various peelings simply, accurately, and easily. It is good book

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