Newly revised and expanded, The Dictionary of Chemistry is clear, concise, and informative. All the basics of chemistry are here--the elements, groups of compounds, formulas, equations, chemical processes, laboratory techniques, and instruments. It contains more than 2,500 entries and includes modern chemical nomenclature and the most up-to-the-minute information on the properties of elements. Over 250 new entries have been added, including: Buckminsterfullerene Fullerite Nanotubes Quasicrystal Supramolecular chemistry Crown either.
This dictionary should prove useful to students of many kinds, especially medical and biological scholars ... This would be a worthwhile addition to any reference shelf in a library...
Words in Time and Place: Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford English Dictionary Words in Time and Place: Exploring Language Through the Historical Thesaurus of the English Dictionary by David Crystal Did you know that the English language has over 150 words for the adjective 'drunk' developed over 1,000 years? Be prepared to learn words you have never heard before, find out fascinating facts behind everyday words, and be surprised at how lively and varied the English language can be.
This comprehensive new dictionary is an important reference tool for all those interested in environmental science and environmental studies. Written in a clear and accessible style, the dictionary includes over 3000 up-to-date entries, all accompanied by a detailed yet straightforward definition covering all aspects of the subject. The book also includes three primers, which will bridge the gap between each discipline covered. These consist of introductions to environmental economics, international environmental problems and environmental systems, dynamics and modelling.
