Physical Chemistry:Understanding Our Chemical World by Paul M. S. Monk
Understanding Physical Chemistry is a gentle introduction to the principles and applications of physical chemistry. The book aims to introduce the concepts and theories in a structured manner through a wide range of carefully chosen examples and case studies drawn from everyday life. These real-life examples and applications are presented first, with any necessary chemical and mathematical theory discussed afterwards. This makes the book extremely accessible and directly relevant to the reader.
Aimed at undergraduate students taking a first course in physical chemistry, this book offers an accessible applications/examples led approach to enhance understanding and encourage and inspire the reader to learn more about the subject.
* A comprehensive introduction to physical chemistry starting from first principles.
* Carefully structured into short, self-contained chapters.
* Introduces examples and applications first, followed by the necessary chemical theory.
Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Prevention by Debasis Bagchi and Harry G. Preuss
With unparalleled depth and breadth of coverage, Obesity: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Prevention is a comprehensive resource for sound, up-to-the-minute data for managing obesity. Divided into eight sections, the text covers epidemiology and pathophysiology, associated degenerative diseases, drug development and safety, the intricacies of childhood obesity, and the benefits of bariatric surgery. An expansive portion of the book considers natural, nutritional, and physical approaches to weight management. It explores exercise; diet; and gender differences; along with research on a wide range of functional foods, neutraceuticals, and natural supplements such as hydroxycitric acid, marine lipids, polyphenolic compounds, trivalent chromium, and ephedra.
Richard Dawkins is not a shy man. Edward Larson's research shows that most scientists today are not formally religious, but Dawkins is an in-your-face atheist in the witty British style. The title of this book, refers to the Rev. William Paley's 1802 work, Natural Theology, which argued that just as finding a watch would lead you to conclude that a watchmaker must exist, the complexity of living organisms proves that a Creator exists. Not so, says Dawkins: "All appearances to the contrary, the only watchmaker in nature is the blind forces of physics, albeit deployed in a very special way... it is the blind watchmaker." Dawkins is a hard-core scientist: he doesn't just tell you what is so, he shows you how to find out for yourself.
Every page rings of truth. It is one of the best science books-one of the best any books-I have ever read.
Lee Dembart, Los Angeles Times
'This entertaining and thought-provoking book is an excellent illustration of why the study of evolution is in such an exciting ferment these days.' Science 'The Extended Phenotype is a sequel to The Selfish Gene . . . he writes so clearly it could be understood by anyone prepared to make the effort' John Maynard Smith,
London Review of Books 'Dawkins is quite incapable of being boring this characteristically brilliant and stimulating book is original and provocative throughout, and immensely enjoyable.'
G. A. Parker, Heredity 'The extended phenotype is certainly a big idea and it is pressed hard in dramatic language.' Sydney Brenner, Nature 'Richard Dawkins, our most radical Darwinian thinker, is also our best science writer.'
Douglas Adams 'Dawkins is a superb communicator. His books are some of the best books ever written on science.' Megan Tressider, Guardian 'Dawkins is a genius of science popularization.'
Mark Ridley, The Times
Steven Poole THE GUARDIAN : 'there is a lovely tribute to Dawkins's friend Douglas Adams, some interesting speculations on the next few decades of genetic engineering, an explanation of what crystals really are, and some heartfelt reminiscences of Africa. Patrick Nees THE DAILY TELEGRAPH : 'his arguments sing with clear-eyed passion and conviction' Travis Elborough THE SUNDAY TIMES : 'this erudite collection...... where Dawkins assesses the work of his late rival Stephen Jay Gould is essential reading.' SUNDAY HERALD : 'His passion collapses the notion that scientists are lab-coated androids.' NEW SCIENTIST : "A rare treat and it comes in seven servings, each essay will grip you at once." THE HERALD : "A must-read for fans and non-fans alike and for people of an independent mind everywhere."
