Organic Chemistry: An Intermediate Text

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Ideal for those who have previously studies organic chemistry but not in great depth and with little exposure to organic chemistry in a formal sense. This text aims to bridge the gap between introductory-level instruction and more advanced graduate-level texts, reviewing the basics as well as presenting the more advanced ideas that are currently of importance in organic chemistry.
* Provides students with the organic chemistry background required to succeed in advanced courses.
* Practice problems included at the end of each chapter.

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Ideal for those who have previously studies organic chemistry but not in great depth and with little exposure to organic chemistry in a formal sense. This text aims to bridge the gap between introductory-level instruction and more advanced graduate-level texts, reviewing the basics as well as presenting the more advanced ideas that are currently of importance in organic chemistry. * Provides students with the organic chemistry background required to succeed in advanced courses. * Practice problems included at the end of each chapter.

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Another Endorsement.......2006-09-06

I agree completely with the second reviewer in endorsing this book. I have a BS degree & MS degree in Organic Chemistry, so have taken my share of undgrad & grad Organic courses. When I was taking Advanced Organic as an undergrad, our professor mentioned that there wasn't really an adequate textbook for an advanced Organic course at the time. I saw this book as a grad student & read it and thought it would have been perfect for the advanced undergrad course or as a refresher before starting grad courses. It really does do a great job of bridging undergraduate material(which to me is analogous to learning the alphabet and spelling) with graduate material(which is analogous to grammar and writing). I wish I would have found it BEFORE I took grad level Physical Organic & Organic Synthesis courses - it would have made reading Carey & Sundberg a little easier.

I would guess that the first reviewer's extensive collections of Organic texts has blinded him to what it was like when he was originally learning the material - he has forgotten how taking the leap from memorizing reactions to actually understanding the concepts behind them can be daunting, and that although these concepts are mentioned in undergrad textbooks, they really aren't explained to any length. So yeah, the concepts are THERE, but you'd have to understand them already to find the treatment given to them by undergrad textbooks adequate.

Disagree completely.......2006-07-03

I will have to disagree totally with the previous reviewer. This book, is in no way an outline or review of organic chemistry. It is instead, as the title states, an intermediate text that is intended to bridge the 2 semester undergraduate organic and graduate organic chemistry. It begins to introduce physical organic fundamentals as well as presenting more advanced concepts. It is not a review. Nor is it a collection of reaction mechanisms. It is an excellent intermediate text.

Good review but far too expensive........2005-10-16

In light of the heavy price tag, I would think this book is not really worth the money. This is not myself being frugal; I have spent hundreds on supplementary textbooks pertaining to Organic Chemistry and allied fields. Although I chose not to purchase this book, I still have reviewed it thoroughly.

The book is just an ordinary overview of Organic Chemistry. It offers nothing special and is outranked by a variety of other more economically sound texts. Reviews of Organic chemistry are a dime a dozen and if you still have a good Introductory O-Chem textbook then it should suffice for this as most textbooks come with chapter summaries.

Also, Writing Reaction Mechanisms by Solomon or Schaum's as well as Wiley's Cliff note outlines of O-Chem should suffice for a textbook such as this. This is neither useful at a professional graduate scale nor is it helpful in making an ascent into graduate or honours work after finishing a degree.

All in all this book, although having a satisfactory presentation still is outweighed by the heavy purchasing price.

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Organic Chemistry: An Intermediate Text
Robert V. Hoffman
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OKA07O

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: AN INTERMEDIATE TEXT, SECOND ED ITION

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: AN INTERMEDIATE TEXT, SECOND ED ITION
HOFFMAN
Manufacturer: JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD
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ASIN: B000N5BQTG

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This valuable book thoroughly examines adaptive evolution at the DNA level while taking a comprehensive look at the research being done in the area. It presents useful cases where signals of adaptive evolution are detected through neutral molecular evolution, providing a powerful strategy for testing the Darwinian hypothesis of natural selection. By bridging the gap between research on molecular and phenotype evolution and contributing to the unification of the biological sciences, this book will especially appeal to researchers and graduate students in the field of evolutionary biology. Also, with its focus on particular protein molecules and on specific domains of these proteins, it will benefit a wider audience of both evolutionary and functional biologists.

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Fearless counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp is called upon to fight against the world's most deadly terrorists in this harrowing political thriller by New York Times bestselling author Vince Flynn.

It's just seven days before Memorial Day, and the nation's capital is buzzing with last-minute preparations for the unveiling of the magnificent new memorial honoring the men and women who fought in World War II. Despite the hopeful energy of the city, Mitch Rapp senses trouble. A spike in CIA intelligence has pointed to a major terrorist attack on the United States. Now it's up to Rapp to pull out all the stops.

Rapp immediately leaves for Afghanistan, where he leads a special forces unit on a daring commando raid across the border into a remote Pakistani village. Their target: an al Qaeda stronghold. Within a subterranean room, Rapp and his team discover a treasure trove of maps, computers, files, and bills of lading for multiple freighters heading to U.S. ports -- all pointing to plans for a catastrophic nuclear attack on Washington, DC.

Information is quickly relayed back to CIA headquarters, and a nuclear emergency support team scrambles to the scene. In a few hours, the freighters have been located and disarmed and the danger has been averted. Or has it?

Despite all the backslapping and congratulations, Mitch Rapp can't shake the feeling that the operation seemed just a bit too easy. Rapp follows his instincts on a quest to unearth the whole truth. What he finds is truly terrifying, and with Memorial Day closing fast, Rapp must find a way to prevent a disaster of unimaginable proportions.

Packed with the heartstopping action and political intrigue that Vince Flynn's fans love, here is a stylish thriller exalting America's past battles for freedom as well as its continued fight for peace.

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Typical Rapp Book.......2007-09-26

I thought this was the best book so far in the Mitch Rapp series. The premise seems very plausible ... nukes smuggled in to the US. It is similar to the others in that the politicians once again get in the way. At least his wife wasn't featured in this book! While the outcome is predictable, it is an enjoyable ride along the way.

As with the previous books in the series, you can't help but think about what really goes on behind the scenes in Washington ... how much are we really told??? How close are the terrorists to striking us again?

The nice thing about Vincy Flynn is that each books works as a stand alone even though the same characters are featured. He gives enough background for the reader to know the players.

Overall I really like this series of books and will faithfully continue to read the rest of the series.

Happy Reading / Vote Libertarian!

Mitch Rapp For President!.......2007-07-24

This is one terrific read. I'd had it sitting on my shelf for months and months without picking it up to read. Finally, one night, after not being able to get into any of the current books on my nightstand I picked this one up, and boy am I glad I did. I literally had a 2 day reading bonanza with this one. Scary, thrilling, realistic (okay somewhat), and set in today's world. Forget any of the bozos running for president currently in both parties, let's elect Mitch Rapp as President! Vince Flynn, you have earned a reader for life with this one. I can hardly wait to read the next adventure of Mitch Rapp. Pick it up and get going....go on what are you waiting for?

Well written and read.......2007-07-23

I love to listen to Vince Flynn books when I am driving from one end of the state to another. Wish there were more out there like him.

Entertaining terrorist thriller.......2007-07-02

My last terrorist thriller was by the master Nelson DeMille and so perhaps my rating and viewpoint are nudged a bit. Flynn gives us the secret agent novel the way Grisham gives us the lawyer novel. I prefer Turow over Grisham, but it doesn't mean I don't enjoy the latter.

I also prefer the first person viewpoint that gives DeMille books their flavor. I feel like the protagonist is a friend when I read his works. The Flynn model of showing us the main character through the eyes of others is a weaker form, in my opinion.

In any case this book deals with terrorists bringing nuclear weapons into the states, which should be a concern of everyone, but sadly isn't. Just today I read an editorial in my local paper written by a journalist in the UK. He thinks that those of us that believe that the terrorists are a major concern are stupid. He feels we are fools being brainwashed by the Bush administration. I can complain about many things being done by the current pols in power, however taking terrorism seriously isn't one of them. In fact I think that Flynn hits the nail on the head in this book when he has characters (acting in the book) that stand in the way of fighting terrorism and dealing with terrorists (just like in real life).

I found the story a quick and interesting read, it's certainly not a Clancy novel by any means, but it does get into a little bit of the nuts and bolts of operations and tactics (or lack thereof) in fighting terrorism. If you enjoy fast paced thriller/spy/agent type books, you'll enjoy this one. I'll try some more myself.

This Book is Blatant Right-wing Propaganda.......2007-06-27

This author is a raving, right-wing hack. I couldn't even finish the book. The story line is very simplistic and predictable, and every other chapter involved gagging on the author's simplistic right-wing preaching:

Brown People = Evil
Torturers = Courageous
Democrats = Weak/Shifty

It's impossible to enjoy this book unless you're a big fan of right-wing propaganda. If you're a thinking person who is paying attention, you'll despise this author and abandon the book before finishing it. Definitely a book designed to appeal to knuckle-draggers.

There should be a warning on the cover. I'll never buy another book by this author.

Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire (Trixie Belden)

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Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Memorial Day Fire (Trixie Belden)
Kathryn Kenny
Manufacturer: Golden Pr
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Memorial Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

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Memorial Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
Jacqueline S. Cotton
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914 (Civil War America)

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Cities of the Dead: Contesting the Memory of the Civil War in the South, 1865-1914 (Civil War America)
William Blair
Manufacturer: The University of North Carolina Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0807828963
Release Date: 2003-11-01

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Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the color line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His grassroots examination of these civic rituals demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remained far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.

Commemorations by ex-Confederates were intended at first to maintain a separate identity from the U.S. government, Blair argues, not as a vehicle for promoting sectional healing. The burial grounds of fallen heroes, known as Cities of the Dead, often became contested ground, especially for Confederate women who were opposed to Reconstruction. And until the turn of the century, African Americans used freedom celebrations to lobby for greater political power and tried to create a national holiday to recognize emancipation.

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Pre K Teacher.......2007-05-26

I just read this book to my class today. They loved it!! A little boy is going to a Memorial Day parade and finds out that there will be a surprise there. We go through the parade and he thinks that each parade event is the surprise, the thrown candy, the firetrucks, the band etc. only to find out that seeing his grandfather (a war veteran) in the parade. The mother gives a great explanation of the holiday. The book shows veterans in wheel chairs and uniforms. Great illustrations. This is also a great multicultural read.

I had tears in my eyes.......2005-05-31

It's tough to teach young kids about the reason we celebrate Memorial Day. The subject is one they may have trouble grasping amid barbeque parties and parades. This book sums it up perfectly and makes a wonderful lesson for young children. The various fun things Marco gets to experience lead up to the real surprise when he finds his abuelo among the honored veterans in the parade. Children will be able to identify with Marco as he watches the parade, and the excitement building to the surprise will keep them interested throughout the story.

Wonderful, special book.......2004-05-09

This is a wonderful, sweet book. It is the story of a little boy who goes to a Memorial Day Parade with his mom. She tells him that there is a "big surprise." As each event in the parade unfolds, from the marching bands to the free candy, he asks if that was the surprise. Each time, his mother tells him that the surprise is even more special. At the end of the parade, people stand and begin to clap. The little boys wonders why, then spys his beloved grandfather, a veteran, being pushed in his wheelchair at the front of the group. The sense of expectation builds with each page and the illustrations are very bright and cheerful. My children loved this book. What a wonderful way to introduce children to the Memorial Day holiday and the people who are at its heart!

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Memorial Day (True Books)
Christin Ditchfield
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
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Memorial Day (First Step Nonfiction)
Robin Nelson
Manufacturer: Lerner Publications
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Memorial Day and Other Stories
Paul Scott Malone
Manufacturer: Texas Christian University Press
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All the Holy Days and Holidays: Or, Sermons on All National and Religious Memorial Days (All the Holy Days & Holidays)

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All the Holy Days and Holidays: Or, Sermons on All National and Religious Memorial Days (All the Holy Days & Holidays)
Herbert Lockyer
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