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Chemistry Solutions manual.......2007-08-25
Pretty helpful to have for the course. It tends to leave out answers to the simplest questions from the beginning of the problems in each chapter but otherwise is good. For me, I could use a little more step by step answers for some of the solutions but it may may be just fine for others. Overall, I would recommend having this manual for the course.
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The acknowledged leader and standard in general chemistry, this text maintains its effective and proven features—clarity of writing, scientific integrity, currency, strong exercises, visual emphasis and consistency in presentation. It offers readers and integrated educational solution to the challenges of the course with an expanded media program that works in concert with the text, helping them to approach problem solving, visualization and applications with greater success. Matter and Measurement. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions. Chemical formulas and equations. Thermochemistry. Properties of elements. Chemical bonding. Gases. Intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids. Properties of solutions. Chemical kinetics. Chemical equilibrium. Electrochemistry. Nuclear chemistry. Metals and metallurgy. Appropriate for anyone with an interest in general chemistry.
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Confusing.......2005-03-21
This is not a very good textbook and should not be considered if you desire to learn chemistry. The text is not understandable even though I have a masters in chemistry from CalTech.
The organization is not well structured and it's hard to believe that people actually like this book. The writers of this book try to "cram" as much information as possible in each chapter which is NOT necessary. It could be sucessfuly done if they spread out the information and concepts.
HOWEVER, he book problems are excellent. I'll give them that.
Excellent overview of first year chemistry.......2003-06-01
This book is very well written, with helpful diagrams and detailed examples. It is easy to understand and text and with this book it is truly not hard to understand chemistry and do well. I easily got an A in Chemistry I and I believe that everyone who failed the class simply didn't look over the book or their notes after class. It certainly wasn't the fault of the professor or the text- both explained chemistry very well.
From D to B+.......2003-04-10
I had difficulties solving chemistry problems I also bought many books but when I found this one in My local library I was extremely happy with the simplicity of the text problem examples
THIS IS THE BEST BOOK FOR CHEMISTRY CLASS EVER ....I HAD A D IN MY FIRST CHEMISTRY CLASS NOW I AM GETTING As AND Bs Every household should have one .... The best book by far
Chemistry - A Study in Life.......2000-12-05
This book is a leader in the chemistry field, superior to any I've seen. Its explanations are thorough, yet concise. If you are a student, and you have any doubts about the effectiveness of this book, expel them from your mind. This is a book for autonomous thinkers, as it gives you a strong footing in intermediate Chemistry, allowing you to think for yourself. The media companion is also helpful. It brings the book to life, helping those students who work best with visual stimulus. Perhaps you do not have a computer in your home, but take the time to use this tool at your school. As for the teachers, you may have my assurance that my time spent as a student using this book was made more complete only by my professor's lectures. Please consider this book a valuable addition to your Chemistry library.
Excellent Book!.......2000-11-20
This book was more helpful for me than my professors' lectures! It is very helpful for all general chem students, including those who hate chemistry (I do not).
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Chemistry Problems.......2005-07-06
I was disappointed to find the book I ordered Chemistry: The Central Science: Solutions to Red Exercises was for the 8th edition of the text. My text is a 9th edition and the problems don't match!!
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Business is increasingly interested in responding positively to environmental issues in the 1990s. The nature of this response deserves closer academic attention because it influences not only business operations, but also the wider context of policy, public opinion and environmental concern. Environmental Issues and Business details the dimensions of the business response to environmental issues by taking a critical social science perspective to this dynamic area. It catalogues the pressures upon business to take up environmental activities and then assesses those activities in terms of company culture, communication and influence on the environmental agenda. Using examples from the UK, the USA and Europe, the author examines the diversity of business activities and evaluates their impact according to policy developments and the restoration of public confidence. Environmental policy and auditing, environmental advertising and marketing and environmentally based communications illustrate how business has approached this difficult task. This milestone text provides essential reading for students and researchers of environmental and business studies.
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The field of nuclear physics is entering the 21st century while experiencing a strong revival. On the one hand it is changing qualitatively through new experimental developments that allow us to direct radioactive and other exotic probes to target nuclei and spark off extremely energetic nuclear collisions. Also, the impressive sophistication of new detector systems leads us to expect a number of new discoveries in the near future. On the other hand many new applications have appeared in fields as diverse as medicine, industry, art, archaeology and the environmental sciences. This book is a tutorial introduction to the field of modern nuclear physics. It can bridge the gap between standard textbook material and research literature for those who intend to work in any of the disciplines where nuclear science and technology is going to play an important role in the future.
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The year is 1978. Saturday Night Fever is breaking box office records. All over America kids are racing home to watch Dance Fever, Michael Jackson is poised to become the next major pop star, and in Hollis, Queens, fourteen-year-old Darryl McDaniels -- who will one day go by the name D.M.C. -- busts his first rhyme: ""Apple to the peach, cherry to the plum. Don't stop rocking till you all get some."" Darryl's friend Joseph Simmons -- now known as Reverend Run -- thinks Darryl's rhyme is pretty good, and he becomes inspired. Soon the two join forces with a DJ -- Jason ""Jam Master Jay"" Mizell -- and form Run-D.M.C. Managed by Run's brother, Russell Simmons, the trio, donning leather suits, Adidas sneakers, and gold chains, become the defiant creators of the world's most celebrated and enduring hip-hop albums -- and in the process, drag rap music from urban streets into the corporate boardroom, profoundly changing everything about popular culture and American race relations.
Through candid, original interviews and exclusive details about the group's extraordinary rise to the top -- and its mortal end brought on by the tragic murder in 2002 of Jam Master Jay -- Raising Hell tells of Run-D.M.C.'s epic story, including the rivalries with jealous peers, their mentoring of such legendary artists as the Beastie Boys and Public Enemy, and the battles with producers, record executives, and one another. Ronin Ro delivers a meticulously researched, compellingly written, affecting behind-the-music tale of family, friendship, betrayal, murder, and the building of the culture and industry known as hip-hop.
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the best rap group..... still !!.......2007-07-18
my 1st love was rap music back in the late 80`s early 90`.rap was new, and
ground breaking.on day a friend of mine came at my house with a new album he had baught.... raising hell from run dmc.this is one of my best album still today.this book explaines every thing, from russel simmons to rick rubin and from beastie boy to ll cool j (all of them was signed by or produce by def jam) i read this book in 2 days and when i finished, i almost cried.1st because i realised that im 34 years old and that all
this music was going on at the same time i was groing up (i feel i was part of something) 2nd is that i realised (again) that rap today has nothing to do with run dmc public enemy etc etc. i still weir my addidas shell toes with pride.
Exhiliarating, Interesting, thought-provoking, and sad even.......2007-03-04
I'm pretty perceptive when it comes to scoping out the right books to read (i.e. whether or not it's actually worth the time & money).
This one was another great page-turner!
Particularly for fans of hip hop music, those who came of age before the genre crossed over to the mainstream, and also for music fans who've probably heard countless great tales from the industry that are starting to come off like a broken record.
"Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin and Redemption of Run DMC" is a book title that could very easily read "Raising Hell: The Reign & Ruin of Run DMC."
I said that because for as much as I loved this group growing up and still love what they achieved circa-1985 and their place in moving the genre forward, the book did a lot to burst my bubble (so to speak) on what remains an iconic group.
Without giving away the juicy details of the book, Run DMC should be credited for their historic, innovative stylings.
Coming off the more glossy hip hop infancy of blinged out artists like Kurtis Blow, Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Master Flash & the Furious Five, it was Run DMC who made it cool to "just be yourself" without all the celebrity, wearing-your-wealth-on-your-sleeves images.
It was Run DMC who (at the time) came with a more deviantly hardcore hip hop sound (read: not your commercially-friendly, R&B-type rap music).
And it was Run DMC who helped the hip hop culture grow the most in the mid-80s by experimenting with a slight rock&roll flavor that became their signature sound while expanding hip hop's fanbase.
Where this book may surprise you is hearing all the behind the scenes tales of (now Rev.) Run, DMC and Jam Master Jay -- at least it all surprised me b/c they weren't always true to their music images.
Jam Master Jay (may he rest in peace) is presented as the cool, laid back brotha who stayed runnin' in the streets. You won't find out anything more than theories about who his killer might be, but just finding out he at least ran with more than his share of greasy cats even into his 30s will make you wonder if that didn't play some small part in his demise (i.e. He didn't deserve to die but this wasn't just some random act of violence as the media initially tried to portray it).
Perhaps a little less surprising is the book's portrayal of Run (the group's leader) as this egotistical, control freak who refused to compromise and even as a born again Christian remains a shady, alcohol-overconsuming man of the world posing as a disciple of the Lord.
DMC, my personal favorite of the group, comes off as perhaps the group member with the most issues.
The book paints him as this slightly introverted pushover who stomached Run's ego trips back in the day during the group's run at the top and one who didn't grow a backbone until their best days had passed them by (thus all the tales of the turmoil, hatred and conflict that defined Run DMC's circa-2000 comeback).
And yet with all of the aforementioned flaws (we all have some!), the most disgusting part of these behind the scenes tales all involve the way Run and DMC reacted to JMJ's murder.
The only specific detail of this book I will divulge is that Run and DMC came off as spiritually unchanged by their best friend's death and more concerned with how to exploit it for money in the same vein TuPac and Biggie's deaths were milked for cash.
Great read but depending on what perspective you're coming from and what image you have of this group, this may or may not be recommended material.
By the end of "Raising Hell," I can't say I lost any respect for them as a whole.
But I guess it's a lot easier to keep their immense accomplishments in context while also acknowledging their utter human qualities and inevitable sameness with most who survive to tell about their music industry experiences (i.e. drugs, sex, some good times & lots of shady dealings).
A must read for 80's rap fanatics.......2006-06-14
I really enjoyed reading this book. Run-DMC is a group I grew up listening to (even attended 2 of there concerts back in the day). The book provides interesting information about Run-DMC's golden era as well as Def Jam's founders Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Although the book sometimes portray's Run and Russell Simmons in a negative way, it still does not change my respect for what they accomplished with Run-DMC and HipHop as a whole.
Interesting Facts; Mediocre Writing.......2006-02-02
If you love old school rap, you'll enjoy reading the interesting facts that Ro presents in this comprehensive presentation about the Kings of Rock, RUN DMC. However, I wouldn't exactly call Ronin Ro a story teller. I thought his writing lacked a compelling story line, so if you're not a RUN DMC/old school fan you'll have a hard time getting through the book. It's more like a chronological presentation of facts. The little nuggets about the relationships of the old school players and the songs they mastered is what will get you through it (for example, why LL Cool J's song "Rock the Bells" does not have bells in it). The book did change my view of RUN DMC, especially Reverend Run and Russel Simmons, although not necessarily for the better.
a Great read.......2005-12-31
now on the real I was more of a Whodini Fan back in the day than Run DMC,but having said that Run DMC was the first Mega SuperStar Rap Group&Act that truly was mainstream&made you take notice."Peter Piper",it's like that,King of Rock,Mary,mary&then later Down with the King were some of my jams from those Cats. they had there own Image.they were rocking Sneakers way before alot of NBA Cats had gotten Shoe deals.matter of fact they were rocking Adias right around the time Michael Jordan's Air Jordan's were just starting to take off.Run DMC was a rare act back in the day of Hip-Hop in that they were making albums after albums where as alot of Acts were ran off the road after a couple of albums.they were very influential.LL Cool J,Dr.dre,Ice Cube,Hammer,Nelly,Snoop,-Outkast,50 cent, all owe Run DMC alot of Props for paving the way.this Book takes you back to a time when Hip-Hop was still cracking into the mainstream&all the Politics involved.these cats were multi tasking back in a time period when alot of these Record Companys didn't know much about marketing Rap Music let alone product endorsing things.this is a must read all the way.
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On New Year's Day 1923, a mob of white men descended on Rosewood, Florida, to avenge an act that was only rumored to be true. The mob burned houses, killed many black men and women, and drove the rest of the small town's inhabitants away forever. This book contains the complete text of Like Judgment Day, Michael D'Orso's historical account of the Rosewood massacre, and An Essay on Rosewood by John Singleton, who directed the film Rosewood. With skillful storytelling and the detailed eye of an historian, D'Orso relates this gripping tale of a dark moment in America's history. Singleton's essay helps underscore the aftermath of this tragedy, which is evidenced in the ruined lives and shattered dreams of the people of Rosewood. It is a powerful story of ruin and redemption that still resonates more than half a century later.
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LIke Judgment day - Rosewood.......2007-03-12
This book was recommended by an African-American friend of mine. It is an excellent, excellent book. Shame on the bigots in our country.
Kept me interested from the first page.......2003-04-03
This book is incredible. The way the writer takes us to the history of Rosewood from present day investigation to lawsuit. The background of this predominantly black community and the climate of the south in the early part of the last century are detailed thru newspaper articles and recollections of the survivors. This is definitely not for the sensitive, there are stories that will make your skin crawl. It's an important piece regardless, a book we all should read. The ending is positive and the Rosewood survivors are inspirational. Arnell Doctor, the man that investigated his mother's family all the way to the town that was obliviated from the map of America is an enduring and brave person you'll grow to admire as you read.
A provocative, gripping story.......2003-03-11
I found this book very, very moving; and as an African American woman, it took me on an emotional roller-coaster. I thought the author did a great job of filling out many of the people in the book, that have long since died. I didn't just want a recitation of the facts or a quick history lesson. I think this event deserved more than that, in its re-telling. I wanted to see, feel, hear and get a real glimpse of the people portrayed in the book, and D'Orso accomplished that "in spades". Well done.
lesson in politics.......2001-12-13
Do not read this book looking for a detailed version of what happened in Rosewood 80 years ago. The stories of the survivors, the contemporary news clippings, and lack of unbiased information makes this a difficult if not impossible task. What this book is good at is illustrating the wheels of politics (a lesson that is not readily attained in such a readable format) and pointing out that while there have been many wrongs in American history, that it is important to not only owe up to them, but to try to DO something about them, no matter how long ago they may have happened. While some many think that D'Orso spends too much time introducing the MANY key players in this story, I believe that this adds to the book. He does this in an unbiased way and helped me see that there were so many interpretations on this issue and that none of them were wrong...just different. There are so many lessons that this book helped open my eyes to, that I believe the uncertainty of the history of the Rosewood massacre may add to the book rather than detract. I would reccomend this book to anyone. Period.
Overstuffed turkey.......1999-12-13
This is not a good book if you want to get straight to the facts or a quick summary of what happened. Tight it's not. The author writes in a meandering style, interrupting the narrative with the life stories of every incidental character. I mean I could careless about the jogging habits of some lawyer involved in the case. The movie about Rosewood was not that great either. I think the whole story needs to be retold.
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Stunning and powerful, Like Judgment Day is the hauntingly true story of the Rosewood massacre. Michael DOrsos compelling journalistic prose reads like the most vivid novel as he describes the earth-shattering events of January 1923 and its survivors patient, 70-year quest for justice. When a black man was accused of attacking a white woman in a rural Florida town, a tinderbox of racial hatred was ignited. On New Years Day 1923, Rosewood, a town of hard-working, middle class African Americans was burned to the ground by an angry mob of whites. After hiding in frigid nearby swamps for days, the few survivors never returned. The towns existence vanished like a mirage until 1982 when a local journalistwriting an article on weekend getawaysstumbled upon the Rosewood secret. Narrator Richard M. Davidsons rich voice enhances DOrsos masterful rendering of one of contemporary American historys most shameful tragedies.
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Narrative of Racial Hatred, and aftermath.......2007-07-28
Author Michael D'Orson recreates the sordid tale of Rosewood, Florida, a town that was burned to the ground in 1923 by a mob of angry whites seeking to avenge an attack on a white woman. The black residents scattered into the swamps, and the town became a memory. D'Orso recreates this tale of southern racial hatred, interviewing survivors (or their offspring), and describing the efforts of the Florida Government seven decades later to belatedly award compensation. These pages never became the compelling narrative I expected, but this is interesting (if disturbing) history.
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The purpose of this Turning Point study guide is to reinforce Dr. David Jeremiah's dynamic, in-depth teaching on faith and to aid the reader in applying biblical truth to his or her daily life. This study guide is designed to be used in conjunction with Dr. Jeremiah's Living by Faith audio series, but it may be used by itself for personal or group Bible study.
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Man's ruin, God's redemption
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